Johnny Boy May 2026

: The narrative is described as a "heartbreaking at times" memoir-style account that captures the "savage loss" of childhood innocence.

: Reviewers from Readers' Favorite and Kirkus Reviews highlight Califano's "pitch-perfect" dialogue and vivid childhood scenes. Johnny Boy

This literary fiction debut is widely praised for its visceral and authentic portrayal of Italian-American life in 1950s and '60s Brooklyn. : The narrative is described as a "heartbreaking