Books published by Read Furiously

An allegory of love, science, and the lengths we'll go to preserve them both.

Tucked away in a corner of the idyllic Brethren Hollow development sits an unkempt wooded field. Hardly big enough to be considered a forest, and ignored by many as just a forgettable eyesore, this patch of woods is home to secrets that few know exist. After a friendly party for Brethren Hollow''s newest residents, a tragedy long forgotten resurfaces and threatens to tear the community apart. Bring a bottle of red for the hosts and stop in for a subversive look into the coveted American dream. 

Furious Lit is an all new ongoing anthology series that examines concepts and ideas close to any avid reader's heart. Each collection is a mix of prose, poetry, comics, and artwork loosely centered around a core theme. This first volume celebrates the concept of storytelling.

From the satirical voice of Matt Lydon, join Joanie, Diane, and Bette on a slow-paced, arthritic thrill ride...of geriatric proportions.

Dear Reader, what you see before you is a portrait of a state often misunderstood and never fully appreciated for the wonder that it is. Our stories come from the tip of High Point in Sussex County to the shores that run along the beaches of Cape May. Settle into your diner booth and brace yourself for a love letter to a state infamous for its people and places.As a publisher based out of Central New Jersey, Read Furiously collects an eclectic and talented group of writers and artists to reveal a different side to the state which gave us Bruce Spingsteen, Bon Jovi, Coca-Cola, Bubble Wrap, Band-Aids, and air conditioners (just to name a few).Each story is a heartfelt reminder of why, even though it is the fifth smallest state in the country, it’s the eleventh most populated.

It is said you need 10,000 hours to master a skill. For an artist, that can mean countless sketches, drawings, scribbles on the sides of restaurant napkins as you fine tune your style and discover your creative voice. With Pursuit animator Lianne Cruz (V1 Interactive, Sucker Punch Productions, Bethesda Game Studios) pulls back the curtain on the hours and the inspirations that have helped shape her into the artist she is today.

Some days you wake up and just don't want have the energy to deal with your crappy office job, living with random people you meet on Craig's List, and the general ennui of millennial life. Other days you wake up on a Tuesday only to discover it's Wednesday due to the delicate uncertainty of the very natural of time.

Putting Out: Essays on Otherness is a debut collection of essays that showcase, in eloquent prose, the ebb and flow of discovering yourself. Samantha Mann moves deftly between the roles of participant and observer as she illustrates the difficulty of finding love with others and with herself. The essays in Putting Out are a culmination of this journey as readers are welcomed into its stories of adventurous musings and awkward missteps. Mann explores the stigma that accompanies mental health and the struggle of seeking therapy. She examines the changing landscape of friendships and the need to be creative. However, the thread that holds them together is the biggest story Mann needs to tell.Putting Out's honest portrayal is both humorous and heartbreaking as Samantha Mann grows from thoughtful teenager to an expressive, creative adult. These stories are the product of recognizing one's trauma and being cognizant and grateful for the person we become. As an entire collection, Putting Out: Essays on Otherness contributes to the important conversation on the power of female sexuality and owning one's true identity. Samantha Mann has proven that we can appreciate who we once were in order to celebrate the happy ending of who we are now.

Whatever You Thought, Think Again changes the way we think of poetry through Jo Freehand’s magical gift of redefining the poetry landscape. Playing with space and creative form, this poetry collection offers a creative agility that showcases the depth of Jo Freehand’s talent. With Jo Freehand as our fairytale guide, we are taken on a journey through the hidden forests of trauma, PTSD, and isolation and reach the other side to find beauty and longing. These poems are the embodiment of healing and survival, reminding us to be connected with our present. Passion and desire are welcome companions as Jo Freehand honors her queer identity through the celebration of the sacred life. Whatever You Thought, Think Again will leave you breathless...and we are all the better for it. 

“Do not mind the chilly April waters. Take off your shoes. We are on holy ground.” And with these words, we find our home within the pages of Until the roof lifted off. In Carly Volpe’s first collection of poetry, she calls upon the power of transformation. Whether it’s a snapshot or a sweeping narrative, each poem is a moment asking for our attention. Until the roof lifted off reminds us that we have the gift of transforming pain into something more powerful  - that we have the ability to make something new. Combined with her breathtaking and colorful illustrations, Carly Volpe shares her story with her readers to remind us of the beautiful challenge that lies in creating art.