Books

Jerry Phillips, the son of legendary Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, grew up rubbing shoulders with icons such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash. Yet it is only now, at age 75, that he has gotten around to releasing an album of his own.

'Kate Chopin in New Orleans' by Rory O'Neill Schmitt and Rosary O'Neill is a superb hybrid-genre book about the life of writer Kate Chopin.

'Every Rising Sun' by Jamila Ahmed is a brilliant retelling of the Thousand and One Nights and fascinating novel in its own right.

'Summer Heat' by Defne Suman tells a story of war that history books and news stories never reveal. A powerful read.

Moomin’s antifascist sensibilities have continued for decades, finding wonder and acceptance despite the snooty rigors of others’ opinions

In 'Masquerade' O.O. Sangoyomi has created a wonderful book about pre-colonial northwest Africa, filled with fascinating characters whose actions are propelled via an intriguing plot.

'Endless Fall's', by Mohamed Leftah, stark beauty and integrity make it one of the more intricate condemnations of homophobia available.

'Second Hand Love' by Yamada Murasaki is a collection of linked stories showing women who are knowingly dating married men.

Chaos in Kinshasa, written by Thierry Bellefroid with art by Barly Baruti, is set against the background of The Rumble in Jungle.

'The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands' by Sarah Brooks is a compelling read set in a landscape both terrifying and fascinating.