MEDUSA OF THE ROSES weaves an intimate tale of queer love and peril
Navid Sinaki’s Medusa of the Roses is a gripping queer love story set against the backdrop of Tehran’s urban networks and mythic allegory.
Serpent’s Tail
CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF SOULS: a curious examination of the inevitable by JOY WILLIAMS
A brief 176 pages make up Concerning The Future Of Souls: 99 Stories Of Azrael, a curious examination of the role of archangel Azrael by Joy Williams.
Orlaine McDonald’s debut novel NO SMALL THING: an intergenerational saga of London women
A strong teller of human stories with social and historical contexts, Orlaine McDonald's No Small Thing rewards perseverance.
MRS GULLIVER, Shakespeare reimagined: Valerie Martin’s sensual tale of love & redemption
Shakespeare’s timeless tale of doomed young lovers is transported from 14th-century Italy to the steaming tropics of 1950’s Verona Island in Valerie Martin’s Mrs Gulliver.
Exploring injustice & redemption in Simone Atangana Bekono’s debut novel, CONFRONTATIONS
If you’re looking for a rewarding read for the start of 2024, look no further than Confrontations by Simone Atangana Bekono.
From gender identity to escapism, essay collection CRITICAL HITS explores gaming in a whole new way
Those who’ve never thought about video games in a critical, introspective light before may never play them the same way again after reading Critical Hits.
Julianne Pachico’s JUNGLE HOUSE is insightful AI-themed speculative fiction
An insightful expedition into the jungle, and a consideration of the growing influence of AI, is offered by Julianne Pachico in Jungle House.
BLISS & BLUNDER: a timely Arthurian saga of power, betrayal, and redemption
Bliss & Blunder, a captivating modern retelling of Arthurian legend, explores gender dynamics, power, and friendship.
SANDERSON’S ISLE by JAMES CLARKE: a cinematic journey through psychedelic counterculture
Follow the journey of Tom Speake and Joe Sanderson as they navigate the clash between straight society and psychedelic dropouts in the late 1960s for new book Sanderson's Isle.
A FLAW IN THE DESIGN: a disturbing & gripping examination of the dark side of creativity
Nathan Oates' intense psychological journey in A Flaw In The Design takes readers on a thrilling ride. A gripping literary thriller.
New poetry for February: on American roads post-Kerouac, Gaelic phrasing, leeches & dung beetles
First editions, essential reprints and pamphlets for about the price of a pint (these days) in this February's new poetry column. Mab Jones is, as ever, your guide.
QUEEN K: inside story of life with Russian oligarchs is a thrilling read
The rich narrative and subtle undercurrents of Queen K read at times like a literary thriller, providing an intriguing and absorbing debut.