2025 Culture Award
Three Americans seeking an Ayahuasca cleanse and fun in the sun, meet in the Mexican Riviera and unexpectedly become trapped in a subterranean cave system by an ancient trickster spirit in a psychedelic adventure. They must conquer their demons to escape or remain stuck in the Mayan Underworld...
The Passion, is not your typical love story. It’s a journey through the depths of wild emotions, unexpected turns, and intense personal transformation. Blending fantasy with the raw edges of real life, this novel challenges our understanding of love, ambition, and the power of inner fire. It’s about...
When a burnt-out pharmaceutical ad writer with bipolar disorder learns her estranged father is dying, she travels to Bangkok—where she was born and he now lives—in search of answers. What follows is a reckoning with identity, grief, and the messy work of making peace with the people who shaped her.
Seven women, bound by tradition yet driven by desire, reveal the untold truths of love and intimacy in their African homeland. In a world where passion collides with cultural expectation, their voices weave a tale of longing, defiance, and the silent battles fought behind closed doors. This novel...
A sweeping memoir of the author's journey from her youth in India to her life in America. Stories of her English style schooling are juxtaposed with the immigrant experience. Her reflections on identity, culture, and traditions reveal the secret chemistry of belonging in a global, everchanging world...
Sisu: The Power to Rise chronicles my journey from overcoming personal trauma to becoming an RCMP officer, only to face systemic harassment and betrayal within the force. This is a story of resilience, speaking out, and finding the courage to leave behind a career that once held so much promise.
In a space-age tale, Colby Blue, a sensitive boy alienated after losing his parents, builds a tower of books to escape Earth. Reaching the stratosphere, he encounters benevolent beings from our galaxy who challenge him and seek to help humanity and Colby evolve.
When siblings Kya and Neo step through a mysterious archway in their Grandmother's shed, they are transported to magical realms, each tied to a lesson from the Thirukkural. Facing thrilling quests, mind-bending trials, and deep self-discovery, they must unravel ancient wisdom to find their way home.
Years after betrayal tore them apart, Anya pursues ambition in New York City while Zayed chases a forgotten legacy. When their worlds collide, hidden truths emerge and survival means choosing between the past that haunts them and the future they never dared to want. - One Day meets It Ends With Us
On her journey into adulthood, a devout Muslim woman navigates the delicate balance between her family’s expectations, sexual fulfilment, and the idea of marrying for love.
A rebellious daughter and her traditional mother find connection and understanding through cooking, turning food into a bridge between their worlds.
"Polly the Pollinating Bee" follows a curious little bee on her vibrant journey through fields and flowers, teaching children the vital role of pollination and how bees help nature bloom.
