Soleri, Michael Johnston, TOR Forge – The Soleri, gods among men, have ruled the world for almost 3,000 years. Their capital of Solus is a marvel of art and architecture, run through with elaborate rituals.

Sisters One, Two, Three, Nancy Star, Lake Union Publishing – The Tangle family of New Jersey had its troubles. Glory Tangle was a vain social-climber with theatrical ambitions, a strict and occasionally unfeeling mother to her children Callie, Mimi, Charlie and Ginger.

The Blind Astronomer’s Daughter, John Pipkin, Bloomsbury Publishing – The second half of the eighteenth century sees an explosion in astronomical research. Amateur and professional astronomers across Britain and Ireland search the heavens in increasing numbers, mapping the skies and seeking out new phenomena.

Jane Bowles Collected Writings, Library of America – Jane Bowles published a comparatively small body of work during her life, yet it had a major impact on American literature.

The Fisher King, Melissa Lenhardt, Skyhorse Publishing – Jack McBride has been chief of police in the small Texan town of Stillwater for only six weeks. His first case on the job sparked a drug war that engulfed the county and left several matters unresolved.

Anatomy of Innocence, Laura Caldwell and Leslie S. Klinger, Liveright Publishing – There are few things more horrible to contemplate than being wrongfully convicted of a crime and forced to serve hard time for many long years in unspeakable conditions, far away from friends and loved ones.

No One Knows, J. T Ellison, Gallery Books – Aubrey Hamilton has seen tragedy in her life. Orphaned at a young age, she endured a troubled youth in various state-run homes, suffering sexual abuse and neglect.

The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories, Penelope Lively, Viking – Penelope Lively has an enviable international reputation for bringing the human condition into focus in a way that’s particularly British.

Forever is the Worst Long Time, Camille Pagán, Lake Union Publishing – In 1998 James Hernandez flies from Michigan to New York City to meet his best buddy Rob’s fiancee – and falls head over heels in love with her.

Punitive Damages. Jim Lively, Merrimack Media – PJ is a rescued Wiemaraner dog with a mind of her own. Intelligent, by turns devious, philosophical and occasionally cunning,