Mike Ayers’ ‘One Last Song’ is a relatable novel for anyone who has felt the sting of regret and the ache of love lost.
Daniel Hurst’s “The Couple at Table Six” has a solid idea at its core, but the slow build and late payoff left it sitting below expectations.
August Thompson’s ‘Anyone’s Ghost’ captures the complexities of love, loss, friendship, and the way memories can linger and shape us.
“Sorrow” by Tiffanie DeBartolo gives an honest and relatable assessment of grief and does not pretend that it is something you can just fix.
By centring the voices of those who knew and loved Layne Staley best, ‘This Angry Pen of Mine’ (Weldon Owen) honours his humanity and complexity.
‘Our Share of Night’ (Hogarth) stands as evidence that horror, when executed with this level of ambition and skill, transcends genre to become literature in the fullest...
“The Apples In Stereo,” written by Josh Bloom and released via J-Card Press, is an engaging and affectionate exploration of creativity, collaboration, and the vibrant spirit...
‘Wretch,’ by author Jeremy Wagner, is a blistering collision of crime noir and modern body-horror that never loosens its grip.
Paul Auster’s ‘Timbuktu’ feels like listening to a fragile song late at night when everything else is still.
Peter Schjeldahl’s ‘Hot, Cold, Heavy, Light’ doesn’t tell you how to feel. It just opens a door. You can walk through or not.
‘Boxer’ is more than a music book, it’s a companion to the time spent trying to untangle the feelings you never thought you’d say out loud.
After revisiting Mary Shelley’s classic book “Frankenstein,” it feels more like confession than it does horror.
Country blues artist Charlie Parr will have you half-laughing, half-hurting, and not totally sure why with his new book “Five.”
As a novel, David Levithan and Jens Lekman’s “Songs for Other People’s Weddings” resonates as a songbook for the romantically bruised.
In “Rock ‘N Soul Tarot,” Brian Orlando brings a fresh perspective to tarot by weaving in the raw energy of classic rock, punk, and soul.
In “Your Astrological Energy,” author Carmen Turner-Schott makes astrology make sense and presents it as a tool for real empowerment.
Steve Blacknell's “Tales from the Bedroom Wall – The Life & Times of a Serial Thrill Seeker” is a quick, engaging read of some wild stories.
‘When We Rocked: The Story of the Philadelphia Rock Music Scene 1978–1992’ is an electrifying and deeply authentic tribute to a city often overshadowed in rock...
Patti Smith’s “Just Kids” hits on many fronts. It’s about what it means to grow up and grow into yourself.
“Planes, Trains & Amphetamines” (Velocity Press), by Kirk Field, is a riotous plunge into the chaotic and hilarious world of club culture tourism.
As an author H.G. Wells successfully captures the concept of the human soul in his short story “The Door in the Wall.”
If you’re into fast-paced, twisty, binge-worthy thrillers, then Freida McFadden’s “The Wife Upstairs” is a very worthwhile read.
Sad Dads Selection: Hattie Williams’ debut novel, ‘Bitter Sweet,’ is a searing, deeply nuanced exploration of desire, power dynamics, and the illusions we construct around love.
Duane "D.O." Gibson's “The Story of How Young Duane Gibson Stayed Driven” is a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and resilience.
‘Apotropaic Beatnik Graffiti’ (Blank Industries) is a fascinating trip into the mind of a unique artist, Mark Mothersbaugh.
‘The Fascinating Adventures of Little Bee’ is a brilliant series, with classic topics ranging from dinosaurs to the moon being offered up to readers with a...