by editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Author Interviews, Written
In this interview, Author Cynthia Gómez discusses the inspiration behind Muñeca, a Gothic tale infused with dark magic, mystery, and queer romance. Set in 1968 Oakland, the novel follows a young woman who takes a job caring for a mysteriously paralyzed woman, only to...
by editor | Jun 2, 2026 | Book Roundups
Pride Month always feels like the perfect time to seek out stories that crack open the world a little wider, and this year’s fiction lineup does exactly that. These novels move from smoky drag bars and chaotic investigations to tangled love triangles, artistic...
by editor | Jun 1, 2026 | Author Interviews, Written
Few settings expose the complexities of justice, redemption, and human connection quite like prison walls. In San Quentin Exodus, Bill Smoot explores these themes through the intertwined lives of James, a long-term inmate seeking a second chance, and Allison, a...
by editor | May 12, 2026 | Featured
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by editor | May 1, 2026 | Book Roundups
Summer reading calls for stories with heart, depth, and characters who stay with you long after the last page. This season’s women’s fiction selections offer exactly that: multigenerational family sagas, emotionally layered domestic dramas, sharp social commentary,...
