Category Archives: Alumni Authors
‘The Taste of Rain in Buenos Aires’
When a vision disorder stole his ability to read, 2005 Boston College graduate Will Dowd found himself exiled from the world of books—until he discovered an unusual path back through the landscape of dreams. Armed with an experimental dream-inception device … Continue reading
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A mystery in Massachusetts
Boston College graduate Stephen Paul Sayers’ new book, Beneath Still, Dark Water (Milford House Press, 2026), is a haunting suspense novel set against the backdrop of a divisive historical event in Massachusetts: the forced displacement of 2,500 Swift River Valley … Continue reading
Meet Kuro
A little black cat named Kuro introduces children to Latin American and Caribbean cultures in the bilingual book, Mi Familia Cubana con Kuro/My Cuban Family with Kuro by Yvette Ramirez. Readers will go on an adventure and learn about the … Continue reading
Space for Indigenous artists
In recent years, studios like Marvel and DC have seen enormous success transforming comics into major motion pictures. At the same time, bookstores have made more room for comic books and graphic novels on their shelves. Yet despite the popular … Continue reading
Under a spell
Bestselling author Jen Calonita, a Boston College graduate, has written a new book about two sisters who happen to be witches. Practically Magic (Avon/Harper Collins, 2026) tells the story of Kat and Harriet Hadley of Mystic Hollow. Harriet casts a … Continue reading
Feathered & Famous
In a new book, Gail Martino introduces young readers to the bald eagle, the official bird of the United States, as well as to the many official state birds. With stunning photographs, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read pages, Feathered & Famous: … Continue reading
What does authenticity at work actually mean?
In Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work (Flatiron Books/Macmillan, 2025) author Jodi-Ann Burey uses pop culture, personal storytelling, and interviews to examine what authenticity really means in the workplace. Part memoir and criticism, Authentic argues that … Continue reading
Story of a nurse leader
Karen A. Daley, who holds master’s and doctoral degrees from BC’s Connell School of Nursing, has overcome personal and professional challenges to become an influential and respected nurse leader. She shares stories of determination and insightful lessons on leadership in … Continue reading
‘The Diary of Saint Marion’
Poet and filmmaker Gloria Monaghan, who holds a master’s degree from Boston College, has published her seventh book of poetry, The Diary of Saint Marion (Lily Poetry Review, 2025). In a review for Cider Press Review, The Diary of Saint … Continue reading
