Author Sonora Jha's new novel, 'Intemperance,' is receiving critical acclaim, named among the Best Books of 2025 by several publications and longlisted for the Aspen Words Literary Prize. Her previous works, including the award-winning novel 'The Laughter' and memoir 'How to Raise a Feminist Son,' explore themes of love, power, marginalization, gender, race, caste, and sexuality. Jha, a former journalist and now a Loyola Professor, emphasizes her authorial voice is dictated by the story, drawing from her journalistic curiosity and academic depth.