Reviews
Wednesday, September 12 2012
'Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures' Shows How Good Literary Fiction Captures the Human Experience
This debut novel spands decades as it follows the richly imagined life of a successful actress in Hollywood.
Monday, November 28 2011
Jeanne Darst Applies Comedic Timing and an Ear for Dialogue in 'Fiction Ruined My Family'
Jeanne Darst's humorous and honest memoir about growing up with a literary-obsessed father and an alcoholic mother is droll, but also shows that Darst cares deeply about her family, flaws and all.
Thursday, May 26 2011
Deb Olin Unferth's Intelligence and Wit Will Have You Willingly Following Her Into 'Revolution'
This is a witty and poignant memoir about a young woman who follows her boyfriend to Central America to join the Sandinistas.
Tuesday, December 7 2010
'Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self' Is a Slice of Americana, Artfully Crafted
At last, stories about African-American and mixed race youth that are both humorous and heartbreaking from a promising young writer.
Thursday, August 19 2010
'Commuters' Tells A Story of Love Punctuated By Inevitable Loss
When an elderly couple marries, their two families are forced to confront the financial and emotional implications of the relationship.
The English American by Alison Larkin [12.Jan.10]
Spoiled by Caitlin Macy [5.Jun.09]
The Girl She Used to Be by David Cristofano [31.Mar.09]
Hick by Andrea Portes [18.Apr.07]
