'The Peace' by Laury Silvers is the fourth book in her series recreating 10-century Baghdad, 'The Sufi Mysteries.'

Part Two of an interview with Nani Vazana, the wonderful Ladino singer and songwriter. Reviving an endangered language.

Interview with Nani Vazana, Ladino songstress, who breathes new life into a beautiful and endangered language.

'The Most Secret Memory of Men' by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr is a riveting look at literature and colonialism and how they are linked.

'The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle' by T. L. Huchu is a great mystery and a wonderful story - a great piece of urban fantasy.

'PS Burn This Letter Please' by Craig Olsen is a beautiful homage to the brave souls living in a dangerous time when being a drag queen often meant prison.

'No One Prayed Over Their Graves' by Khaled Khalifa is a fascinating character study and a beautiful recreation of early 20th century Syria.

'Austral' by Carlos Fonseca is a fascinating tapestry of people, places, language and history that will leave you breathless.

'Chasing Chasing Amy' is a remarkable movie. Beautiful, intelligent and proud, the perfect movie for Pride Month.

'still arriving' by Bruce Kauffman is an example of how less is much more powerful when it comes to words, and especially poetry.