Contemporary

“Gavin Extence has written a book that is richer, more lucid than it seems on its surface.”

The choice of whether to live in the present or the past is a difficult one for many people, but not Corrie, the protagonist of Sherri Wood Emmons’ newest book, The Weight of Small Things.

“Well written and engaging, this debut novel . . . takes us through the mind of a woman teetering on the edge of madness. . . . always entertaining.”

“. . . a noteworthy debut.”

“. . . on the shortlist of the best graphic novels of 2012 . . .”

“Second Person Singular is a complicated sonata of voices and identities, translating the identity politics of Palestinians in Israel . . .”

“Phases of Gravity is quiet, reflective, and intelligent, undoubtedly well written . . .”

“After his ‘retirement’ from the newspaper in 2005, Mr. Barry set out to write books. In Lunatics he has partnered with the well-known television writer Alan Zweibel.

“Leigh Stein’s debut successfully captures the purgatory between childhood and becoming an adult.

“Surely in the past three decades we have moved beyond merely the inclusion of Speedos and horny waiters and The Pines in order for something to be considered ‘gay fiction.’ . . .

“Shannon Nering does a good job of plausibly illustrating the soulless, cutthroat world of show business and provides a great cast of characters to perfectly complement the story.