Brendan Slocumb’s debut thriller, “The Violin Conspiracy,” is a page-turner about a Black classical musician’s desperate quest to recover his lost family heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world.
When marriages, friendships, and families come undone — to what lengths do we go to keep it all together? That question lies at the heart of Brendan Mathews‘ debut story collection, “This is Not a Love Song.” These stories are packed with vivid detail, emotional precision, and deft, redemptive humor. Brendan Mathews is the author of […] ...
This week on The Book Show, Amity Gaige discusses her book, Sea Wife. A transporting novel about marriage, family, and love in a time of turmoil. (more…) ...
Pushcart Prizewinning poet Maggie Smith gained star status with her breakout bestseller “Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change.” Now with “Goldenrod,” Smith returns to her original craft with a powerful collection of poems that explore parenthood, solitude, love, and memory. Photo courtesy of Atria/One Signal Publishers. ...
