Haemin Sunim – Love for Imperfect Things

We are more than the jobs we do. More than the roles we play. More than the labels society puts on us. But it’s not always easy to remember that. We are constantly striving for perfection, and when we inevitably don’t achieve it, we beat ourselves up. It doesn’t have to be that way, says

An interview with Sarah Dickinson, author of Silver Spoons ; One’s Journey Through Addiction

An interview with Sarah Dickinson, author of Silver Spoons ; One’s Journey Through Addiction. The book takes an intimate and raw look at the current face of addiction and recovery. Talking about the current opioid epidemic, we follow a young couple while one of them goes through the recovery process. Told through letters, we get

A Curious History of Sex – Kate Lister

Sex is a funny thing. It’s an odd thing. It’s a curious thing. And that’s what Kate Lister’s new book is about. The quirks and trappings of something that is so fundamental to our life yet still causes embarrassment and squirms when we talk about it. Based on the popular research project Whores of Yore,

Susannah Dickey – Tennis Lessons

Growing up isn’t easy. You feel different, odd. You’re not like everyone else. You don’t belong in this world. Through short vignettes, each a moment in time at a specific date and age, Susannah Dickey’s debut novel Tennis Lessons takes you through the moments that build a life. Dead pets, crashed cars, failed relationships and

Carol LaHines – Someday Everything Will All Make Sense

Someday Everything Will All Make Sense, Carol LaHines’ debut novel, is, on the surface about death from choking on a wonton. But what it’s really about is grief, the process of rehealing, and the profound impact that the loss of a loved one has on us. Luther van der Loon, a harpsichord virtuoso and professor