Laura's Picks

While her primary interest is in literary fiction, Laura is drawn to essays, poetry, memoir, music, and film/TV that explore a wide range of topics: sociology, true crime, jazz, science fiction, music, nature, Native American culture, spirituality, and global issues. Adjectives or descriptors associated with this list would include: Complex characters; incisive wit; the darker sides of human psyche/humanity; feminism; sardonic humor; social commentary and analysis; emotional intelligence; social justice; poetic prose, and aesthetics.