Literary Fiction

"A richly rewarding book for anyone interested in Proust or the task of writing itself."

“ . . . the world of cartographic research at the New York Public Library feels alive and real, and the magic of the book is unique and delightful . . .”

“every story in the collection is beautifully constructed, consisting of elegant, at times lyrical prose, is engaging, and is propelled by a compelling, astute narrative voice.”

“A book about how history repeats itself . . .”

“White Cat, Black Dog enchants—but beware, the underlying darkness is deep and very real.”

“It all adds up to a slightly nasty book whose pages turn easily . . .”

It is 1963, and Beatrix Thompson is reminiscing about the past few decades of her life, particularly when she spent time in America.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s The Dance Tree tells more than it shows.

“Like in the best comedy, Goddard disguises some of our deepest and hardest truths in jokes that make us both laugh and then . . .

“For readers, writers, immigrants, patriots, and expatriates the world over, Darkness by Bharati Mukherjee is a study in excellence of a short story’s highest achievement.”

“A tale to please YA readers and well beyond, it’s a poignant story that doesn’t shy from sharp edges, universal, timeless, and timely.”

“Haynes is a perceptive writer, and you’ll likely find yourself agreeing with her interpretation of the Medusa myth.”