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  1. Novels by C.L. Miller and Tracy Sierra find suspense in spooky, old houses

    Published: 2/16/2024
  2. Kunal Purohit's book examines Hindutva pop, social media and hate speech

    Published: 2/15/2024
  3. GennaRose Nethercott's short stories expose the monstrosity of human longing

    Published: 2/14/2024
  4. 'Toxic' looks back on Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and tabloid culture in the 2000s

    Published: 2/13/2024
  5. 'Welcome the Wretched' argues for the separation of immigration and criminalization

    Published: 2/12/2024
  6. 'The Forgotten First' and 'Parcells: A Football Life' chronicle NFL history

    Published: 2/9/2024
  7. Sarah Cooper's memoir 'Foolish' is about her immigrant family, TikTok fame and comedy

    Published: 2/8/2024
  8. 'Not the End of the World' takes a solutions-based approach to climate change

    Published: 2/7/2024
  9. Ai Weiwei's graphic memoir 'Zodiac' recounts a life of art and activism

    Published: 2/6/2024
  10. 'Find Me the Votes' investigates Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election

    Published: 2/5/2024
  11. 'The Fury' and 'Radiant Heat' set whodunnits against extreme weather

    Published: 2/2/2024
  12. 'Late Bloomers' is a novel about arranged marriage, divorce and dating later in life

    Published: 2/1/2024
  13. Kaveh Akbar's novel 'Martyr!' is a journey of identity, addiction and poetry

    Published: 1/31/2024
  14. In 'The Bullet Swallower,' the wild, wild West meets magical realism

    Published: 1/30/2024
  15. 'Only Say Good Things' chronicles Crystal Hefner's life at the Playboy mansion

    Published: 1/29/2024
  16. 'Black Sheep' and 'This Wretched Valley' use horror to question morality

    Published: 1/26/2024
  17. Michele Norris' 'Our Hidden Conversations' examines race and identity in the U.S.

    Published: 1/25/2024
  18. 'Soundtrack of Silence' is a touching memoir about music and hearing loss

    Published: 1/24/2024
  19. Efrén C. Olivares' memoir recounts family separations at the border

    Published: 1/23/2024
  20. Claire Keegan's new book of stories explores tension, drama and gender dynamics

    Published: 1/22/2024

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