Around the World in Books
Fallen Grace
Fallen Grace by Sadeqa Johnson tells the harrowing story of Bubbles are she fights for her daughter during the tumultuous time period of the 1950’s where race and religion collide.
Everything’s Got Soul
Everything’s Got Soul by Brian Thomas is a maritime adventure set against 1850’s London with a edgy mix of steampunk.
Sunglasses
A second chance meeting using a pair of sunglasses creates a beautiful short story called Sunglasses by Donna Costello.
None Of This Is True
Set against the backdrop of a Netflix documentary, None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell is a psychological thriller where the reader is forced to determine what is true vs fiction between woman and a new found friendship.
Like Water on Stone
A story set against the Armenian genocide of 1915, Like Water on Stone by Dana Walrath tells the story of 3 siblings who must survive the Ottoman invasion. Written in beautiful free verse poetry, Walrath taks you on a journey of tradition, family and survival.
Ramon and Julieta
Who says love can’t also be delicious?! Ramon and Julieta navigate their forbidden love, cultural traditions, and business in this novel by Alana Quintana Albertson.
Finding Sophie
From erratic decisions based on paranoia to inconceivable plots of murder, a mother and father go to the ends of the Earth to discover truth wrapped in lies and secrets in Finding Sophie.
The House on Biscayne Bay
Peacocks, high society and mansions start this novel in the perfect way until murder arrives at your front door. Set in 2 time periods, Carmen sets out to find out the mysteries at Marbrisa and gets more than she bargained for.
Every Other Weekend
A revisit to the 80’s through the eyes of an 8-year old, what could go wrong? Funny, poignant, and heartbreaking Every Other Weekend by Zulema Renee Summerfield provides a close and in depth look at a parent’s divorce through the eyes Nenny during 1988.
Notes on Her Color
Notes on Her Color follows the story of Gabrielle who comes-of-age dealing with racism and the extraordinary ability to perform passing - the ability to change her skin color based on her mood. Navigating tense family dynamics and the world around her, Gabrielle finds he safe space in music and finds her true self in the process.
The Brightest Star
Perseverance, fame and Chinese culture collide in The Brightest Star. A fictional account of Anna May Wong’s rise to fame in Hollywood, her determination for true and accurate representation of Chinese culture, and balance family tradition in strict but every changing world.
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Full of deception, secrets and lies…..2 friends create an unbreakable bond that goes deeper than either imagined. Until one of them discovers not everything is what it seems a little too late.