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Both a heartbreaking book about the impact of grief, and an uplifting novel about strong, unremitting, and unconditional love, The Day Before Tomorrow: An Idea Whose Time Has Come by Monique Britten is a multifaceted and affecting read. Telling the story of a series of women who battle illness, such as Juliette, trauma, such as her daughter Kate, or unfaithful, criminal husbands, such as Linda, each character is riveting and thoroughly well-crafted. Thanks to Britten’s deeply moving and beautifully crafted prose, this richly emotional book manages to talk about death, grief, and hope across generations without ever being maudlin or […]

A romantic novel that explores the aftermath of breakups, New Beginnings by Helen C. Kelly is a stirring, emotional read. Jane, a music teacher and talented singer, is coming out of a long and painful history when she meets David, a divorcee who runs a restaurant in her village. As they deal with feelings of betrayal, David and Jane realize that their painful experiences ultimately helped them understand what they really looked for in a relationship, strengthening their bond together. With its earnest, tender look at second-chance relationships, this is an intimate deep dive into issues of love, trust, and […]

With twenty-five imaginative, funny, and tender stories, The Magic In Metaphor: Empowering Children Through Healing Stories by Harley Sears is an invaluable teaching aid for adults and an inspiring read for children. Using metaphor as a therapeutic device, Sears crafts insightful stories on topics such as self-esteem, anxiety, emotional management, empathy, and friendship, while also addressing some contemporary concerns such as the increasing dependency on digital tools. Full of captivating characters, and equipped with fun activities, this is a book for adults and children seeking to have a deeper understanding of themselves and each other, for a highly original and […]

A refreshingly candid look into the experiences of stroke survivors, Emerging From the Dark by Terence Ang is both informative and inspiring. Arranged as a series of essays, the book uses original illustrations as a companion to the text in order to examine myriad topics faced by stroke survivors: physical and mental health, depression, loneliness, as well as the determination to get better and start a new life. Powerful and unabashed in its comprehensive overview of what people might face, this is a book for anyone who is struggling after a stroke and needs some inspiration, as well as for […]