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In The Sight of God and Man: A Cowboy Novella by Drew Signor is a classic Western that masterfully blends vivid lyricism, emotional longing, and thirst for retribution. When sinister gunslinger Randy Thompson guns down two innocent people on the streets of Ruidoso, Penryn Llloyd vows revenge – a story that may seem familiar in its set-up, but is handled here with subtlety and grace. Signor’s novella is set apart from other historical revenge tales by the depth of the prose, carefully crafting both character and setting as if the land is a sentient character of its own, resulting in […]

A gripping narrative of a woman’s harrowing battle with her inner demons and the societal shadows that loom large, A Book Without a Title by Sonii Marie offers an intimate and powerful reckoning with personal vulnerability. Reading as a kind of confessional manifesto, Marie’s writing unfolds like prose poetry, unveiling raw moments of self-doubt and self-criticism, which ultimately leads to a rousing degree of personal acceptance, even within the intense hardship. While the tenor of the book can sometimes feel relentless in the protagonist’s aggressive self-appraisal, the book is hopeful in its message of triumph over adversity, resulting in a […]

Understanding Baby’s Cues: Purple Crying vs Normal Crying by Anita P. Skye offers essential guidance for interpreting infant behavior, with a special emphasis on the types of crying parents will encounter. Well-organized, covering the basics as well as many issues parents may not have even thought of, Skye sensitively guides parents through every possible permutation of a baby’s behavior – for instance, how a baby can communicate with the eyes as much as sound – as well as how negative reactions can be avoided or soothed. A relatively short book, the information is nonetheless thorough and streamlined so as to […]