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love and other monsters in the dark jensen

Love and Other Monsters in the Dark by K.B. Jensen

June 27, 2022

K.B. Jensen’s Love and Other Monsters in the Dark is a collection of short stories and flash fiction covering a variety of genres: contemporary…
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Suburban Death Project by Aimee Parkison

June 7, 2022

If you enjoy fabulism, surrealism, magical realism, or speculative fiction that is as horrifying and strange as it is lyrical, you should pick up…
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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 elena medel

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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flash fiction short vigorous roots

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

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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