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Blessings for the Long Night by Jessica Kantrowitz

April 19, 2022

The brief poems and mediations in Jessica Kantrowitz’s Blessings for the Long Night serve as prayers, reflections, and even gentle advice. These words are…
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This Is Not the Jess Show/the Real World by Anna Carey

April 16, 2022

I haven’t turned pages this quickly in a while! Anna Carey’s This Is Not the Jess Show is an exciting thriller that never gets…
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A flat lay of the book Songs We Used To Dance To by Courtney Marie. The book is laying outside on green moss, and a pink, red, and navy blue flannel coat can be seen on the right side of the frame.

songs we used to dance to by courtney marie

March 14, 2022

A gift to all of us who are weary, songs we used to dance to is a collection of poetry by courtney marie, co-founder…
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A flat lay of the book The Daddy Chronicles by Jayne Martin, on a black and silver net background.

The Daddy Chronicles by Jayne Martin

March 11, 2022

The Daddy Chronicles is a memoir about growing up with an often absent—and always emotionally unavailable—father. Told in 38 micro-vignettes, the point of view…
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The Wonders by Elena Medel

March 7, 2022

Do you like reading translated fiction? The Wonders is the debut novel by Spanish poet Elena Medel, translated by Lizzie Davis and Thomas Bunstead….
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Possums Are NOT Cute! by Ally Burguieres

February 22, 2022

Possums Are NOT Cute! is the much-anticipated book by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame. Y’all,…
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Short, Vigorous Roots: A Contemporary Flash Fiction Collection of Migrant Voices

February 14, 2022

Flash fiction is quickly becoming one of my favorite formats! The ability of these authors to make a lasting impact on the reader in…
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Crushing by Sophie Burrows

January 11, 2022

Crushing by Sophie Burrows is a debut young adult graphic novel that has plenty to say for a “silent” book. This is a beautifully…
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Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr

December 20, 2021

I’ve only ever read Fr. Richard Rohr’s work in audiobook format, but honestly, I need to be buying his books in print so I…
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The Predatory Animal Ball by Jennifer Fliss

December 14, 2021

The Predatory Animal Ball is Jennifer Fliss’s debut collection of flash fiction (extremely short stories) about people left in the wake of predators. These…
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