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'The Traitor's Niche' by Ismail Kadare takes us on a absurd and horrifying journey into the heart of a oppressive regime's nightmare bureaucracy.

Easy-flowing vocals and lyrics with literate depth fuel two recent recordings from distant regions of the music spectrum.

In 'Season of Fury and Wonder by Sharon Butala we meet a remarkable collection of women who are determined to control their own destiny in spite of circumstances and family

'Red Birds' by Mohammed Hanif is a wonderful, human look at the absurdity and true sadness of modern war. That it also happens to be a great read just makes it even better.

Guy Gavriel Kay's A Brightness Long Ago is a book that will entrance and enthral. Read, enjoy and revel in its depiction of a fascinating world.

Rob Scott's 'God's Rough Drafts is an amazing adventure featuring three compelling heroes, frightening villains and an eerily familiar society.

Shahad Al Rawi’s The Baghdad Clock, published by One World Publications, allows us to see the world through the wondering eyes of a child. We watch as her world, at first so big and filled with magic, gradually shrinks as she grows. However, no matter her age and size, our …

Kingston Ontario, Canada poet Bruce Kauffman is releasing his fourth collection of poems published by Hidden Brook Press, an evening absence still waiting for moon. Like Kauffman’s previous publications the works contained in this volume not only draw you into the secret world of the mundane things we take for …

Some books are adventure stories, some are fantasies, and some are historical fiction. However very few writers manage to successfully combine all three. With her newest book, The Bird King, from Grove/Atlantic Press, G. Willow Wilson has joined the ranks of those who’ve accomplished this remarkable feat. Fatima is a …

'Matter of Malice by Thomas King is funny, wise and sad all at the same time. A lovely book and a joy to read.