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June 1, 2024 In Fiction

The Throne by Franco Bernini

Filling in the blanks about one of the most famous figures of history, the story of how Machiavelli came to write his famous work “The Prince” will keep any reader of historical fiction, or fiction in general riveted throughout.

May 23, 2024 In Fiction

To Die in June by Alan Parks

Fifth in a series of Tartan Noir mysteries, the estimable Harry McCoy once again walks a fine line between law and order and the forces of crime. A flawed but lovable character, his exploits will surely entertain.

May 8, 2024 In Nonfiction

The Silence of the Choir by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

An evocation of the universal immigrant crisis is a lesson to the world: we are all guilty of the crimes that motivate refugees and of the impulse to shelter and redeem them. Powerful and revelatory.

April 17, 2024 In Fiction

Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chang

The plight of women after the communist takeover of China is the subject of this engaging story, based on the life of the author’s grandmother. The historic second-class status of women was not erased entirely by the social, cultural and political upheaval of Mao’s ascendancy.