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Carla Bradsher-Fredrick’s novel Hands and Straight Lines creates a calm yet unsettling zone of ambivalence …

In the spellbinding historical novel My Name is Emilia del Valle, a young writer journeys …

If you are looking for a chilling read that will make you question the innocence …

Measure of Devotion, Nell Joslin’s fantastic novel, is the sweeping grandeur of the mountains, the …

Here are seven Author Shoutouts for this week. Find your favorite author or discover an …

The Art Spy, a riveting and stylish saga, uncovers how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the …

Alright, let’s talk about science fiction novels and fantasy novels, and escape reality for a …

Orr’s Dancing Woman follows Isabel and her husband, Nick, over the course of 3 years …

In the world of literature, banned books by women hold a unique and powerful place. …

LitStack is excited to present Allie Coker’s review of A Tiny Piece of Blue, Charlotte …

Because We Must by Tracy Youngblom is a candid exploration of motherhood and grief Please …

There is powerful storytelling in Lewis Buzbee’s Diver. In the same way you can be …

Colm Tóibín, in his introduction to the 2007 edition of Henry James’ classic novella The …

Dive into Vanishing Treasures, by Katherine Rundell, exploring the delicate balance between cultural heritage and …

Yoko Tawada’s The Emissary is a breathtakingly light-hearted meditation on mortality and fully displays what …

In this LitStack Rec, we remember the inimitable actress Teri Garr, and recommend her memoir …

LitStackers! Line up for this one. The advance word on Diver by Lewis Buzbee is …

Joseph Anton is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a …

In The Mezzanine, by Nicholson Baker, the seemingly mundane events on a young man’s lunch …

Mild Vertigo is a novel for women, mothers, and any homemaker who deserves to be …

Wicked the musical is a play from a book based on a movie musical based …

“Prodigal” is a Southern tale at its best. Secrets, lies, betrayal—a deadly trinity that moves …

Who’s Looking At Me? Sitting in a plush café booth on a sun-soaked Berkeley morning, …

LitStack is very excited to bring you this LitStack Rec by Kiyo Mizuki, of their …

In The Woman with the Stone Knife, Dale Neal invites us into a vibrant tapestry …

LitStack is honored to do its part to support Banned Books Week by bringing you …

In the world of contemporary literature, There There by Tommy Orange stands out as a …

You must read The Quincunx, a remarkable novel in the Victorian style. Charles Palliser crafted …

Read on for Allie Coker’s exciting review of Dale Neal’s compelling novel, Kings of Coweetsee. …

Coraline, by Neil Gaiman My first encounter with Coraline was with the movie, an unusual …

LitStack is excited to bring you Lauren Alwan’s review of Molly Giles’ first nonfiction book, …

Entwining Their Tendrils Through The Very Fabric Of Our Waking Hours Only For the Brave…Or …

In this LitStack Rec, we look at the beauty of book spines that are collector’s …

So rich it feels like you’ve been transported to Indigo Field Buried Bones, Silent Burdens: …

Consider Self-Hosting Are you a looking to find your home online or make your mark …

This LitStack Rec says it’s time to read Natalie Serber’s collection of voice-driven stories “Shout …

This week’s LitStack Rec says be sure and read this great memoir about a father, …

“Seconds” – Have we misunderstood the very nature of good and evil? Seconds, A Short …

In this LitStack Rec, we are looking at two past gems that you will want …

Fantasy book lovers have often had a love/hate relationship with film (the big and small …

This LitStack review takes a look back at the 2019 release of A Woman Is …

This week, we recommend The Custom of the Country, by Edith Wharton, and Shakespeare in …

5 bestsellers by women that catapulted into the public consciousness. The 1970s Were Not For …

Stories, stories, stories! This week we are recommending two books of stories. First, we recommend …

Great Monologues in Literature The Words That Trap Our Attention Now we want to look …

Solitude, the power of books and stories, and the importance of finding one’s place in …

Welcome, fellow LitStackers! Let’s dive in and explore two remarkable works: the short story collection …

The musical Six is a fantastic, joyous musical that does what theater does best: synthesizes …

We are taking a look back at two notable LitStack Recs. First, we recommend As …

Here are 4 haunting and complex novels that draw you into their madness, leaving your …