Mirror is a monumental achievement—a rare fusion of tradition and modernity, personal pain and universal inquiry, sound and silence.

J. M. Lee’s Artificial Truth is not just a novel; it is a profound clarion call to cherish the untidy, fragile beauty of human life before it is subsumed by the cold perfection of artificial minds.

A River of Blood is an extraordinary journey into a past both alien and intimately familiar—a tale where intellect, faith, and power collide spectacularly, demanding of its readers both awe and reflection.

Fox’s narrative is a masterwork of stylistic dexterity and intellectual rigor. It plunges us into the murky, luminous heart of change—the kind that fractures and remakes, that wounds and heals, that challenges the limits of identity itself.

In this insightful conversation, Edward McPherson discusses his book Look Out, exploring humanity’s enduring fascination with perspective—from ancient aerial views to modern satellite imagery. Reflecting on history, technology, and the sublime, McPherson examines how the long view shapes our understanding of the world, memory, and power. Together, we delve into how seeing from above reveals both awe-inspiring clarity and profound ethical challenges in today’s complex landscap

During our conversation, we delved into his latest work, Illuminating Worlds: An Anthology of Classical Indian Literature (Bloomsbury, 2024), his childhood experiences, and his enduring passion for learning. Reddy also shared his thoughts on the ongoing relevance of Sanskrit, not just as a classical language but as a living art form that continues to shape Indian aesthetics and culture today.

For anyone captivated by the intersections of history, technology, and power — or simply fascinated by what it means to see and understand — Look Out promises to be a profoundly illuminating read.

As is often the case with books that startle us, arousing a sense of unease as they kiss or caress us, Mayo is a work that we cannot simply set aside after we read it for the first time.

In this insightful interview, Tony Huang sits down with Veronica Llorca-Smith, author of the compelling memoir The Flight Home. Veronica shares her extraordinary journey of navigating frequent relocations across continents, reclaiming identity beyond borders, and finding resilience amid the challenges of the global pandemic. Together, they explore themes of home, language, personal growth, and the transformative power of storytelling.