Meet The Author

The Names by Florence Knapp and Flashlight by Susan Choi 

Sudden life-altering events shape human experience; The Names and Flashlight explore divergent consequences through contrasting narrative styles.

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 

ByHoward Trachtman07.14.25430
A gripping novel of hardship and resilience, this story explores addiction, poverty, and personal triumph in a forgotten rural America.

Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg 

ByHoward Trachtman06.10.25479
A deeply moving novel exploring grief, guilt, and the transformative power of forgiveness through interwoven voices and emotional clarity.

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck 

ByHoward Trachtman02.21.25610
A haunting, claustrophobic novel exploring obsession, power, and control against the oppressive backdrop of East Germany’s final years.

The Magician: A Novel by Colm Tóibín 

ByHoward Trachtman01.22.25929
Thomas Mann's journey through genius, identity, and moral dilemmas, capturing the intimate struggles of art and life in turbulent times.

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

ByHoward Trachtman12.05.241124
A deeply human exploration of grief, meaning, and connection, Martyr! brilliantly redefines martyrdom through art, healing, and love.

Knife by Salman Rushdie

ByHoward Trachtman09.27.24963
Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re "fine."

This Other Eden by Paul Harding

ByHoward Trachtman08.05.24874
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Maine, this novel explores a marginalized community’s struggles with identity, resilience, and love amid historical injustice and tragedy.

Time’s Echo by Jeremy Eichler

ByHoward Trachtman06.24.24917
This book masterfully blends music and history, showcasing how composers transformed the horrors of war into powerful, enduring musical memorials.

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

ByHoward Trachtman05.30.24892
Murray masterfully weaves fate and free will, offering profound insights into the human condition in a turbulent world.