Books

The Clasp, by Sloane Crosley.

This 'Clasp' Doesn't Quite Hold Together

by Heller McAlpin

Sloane Crosley's new novel, The Clasp, follows a group of disaffected 30-somethings who gather for a classmate's posh wedding — but the casual misanthropy of the characters dims the book's pleasures.
Mothers, Tell Your Daughters

'Mothers' Tells Stories Too Often Silenced

by Jane Ciabattari

Bonnie Jo Campbell's confessional, unforgettable new story collection gives a voice to mothers and daughters, struggling to get by, desperate to be heard, but despairing of an audience.
Silver on the Road

'Silver On The Road' Is A Pure American Myth

by Jason Sheehan

Laura Anne Gilman creates an authentically spooky Old West in her novel, where it seems perfectly reasonable that the Devil might wear a sharp suit, run a saloon, and always stay true to his bargains.