Adib Khorram is an author, a graphic designer, and a tea enthusiast. If he's not writing (or at his day job), you can probably find him trying to get his 100 yard Freestyle (SCY) under a minute, or learning to do a Lutz Jump.
A Banh Mi for Two (2024) Trinity Nguyen "Sweet and swoony, thoughtful and real, A Banh Mi for Two is perfect for anyone who's ever yearned for something, but never quite found it, until the right person came along."
On the Bright Side (2024) Anna Sortino "Tender, honest, and utterly human, On the Bright Side is a sparkling story that reminds us to live life on our own terms, even when it throws us a curveball."
Rana Joon and the One and Only Now (2023) Shideh Etaat "Like the greatest Persian poets, Rana Joon asks big questions: about life and death, love and loss, the pain of a fractured family and the pleasure of a well-tended garden. Shideh Etaat's debut is a breath of fresh air and punch to the gut all rolled into one."
A Whole Song and Dance (2023) Sarvenaz Tash "A Whole Song and Dance is full of earnest charm, sparkling wit, and big, true feelings about what it means to want something-and go after it with your whole heart. Nasrin gets a standing ovation from me!"
Always the Almost (2023) Edward Underhill "Filled with sparkling joy, tender hope, and resounding heart, Always the Almost is an ode to finding yourself, your people, and your own power."
This Is Why They Hate Us (2022) Aaron H Aceves "It's rare to find a book as achingly, tenderly honest as This Is Why They Hate Us, or a narrator as painfully relatable as Quique Luna. I'm so grateful this story is in the world."
Beating Heart Baby (2022) Lio Min "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever."
Man o' War (2022) Cory McCarthy "With a voice like a tidal wave, Cory McCarthy crafts a story about the messy, beautiful work of discovering - and rediscovering - the parts of yourself that are most difficult and rewarding to love."
Right Where I Left You (2022) Julian Winters "Right Where I Left You is a swoony, nerdy delight, bursting with magic and heart that light up every page. Julian Winters is my hero!"
The Chandler Legacies (2022) Abdi Nazemian "Equal parts courageous and contemplative, The Chandler Legacies is that rare novel that is more than the sum of its parts: a story of righting wrongs, of finding who we are meant to be, of learning to forgive. At its core, it reminds us that true friendship can illuminate the darkest corners of our lives. This story will haunt me in the best way."
Speak for Yourself (2021) Lana Wood Johnson "Brimming with sharp banter and heartfelt confession in equal measure, Speak for Yourself is a love letter to everyone who's ever held their goals so tight, they nearly missed what life had to offer. Skylar Collins is a delight, and Lana Wood Johnson is a modern Jane Austen for the iPhone crowd."
The Passing Playbook (2021) Isaac Fitzsimons "The Passing Playbook is a literary hat trick a story of finding your voice, living your truth, and being yourself, all in one joyful package. This one's a keeper!"
