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Novels by C.L. Miller and Tracy Sierra find suspense in spooky, old houses
Published: 2/16/2024 -
Kunal Purohit's book examines Hindutva pop, social media and hate speech
Published: 2/15/2024 -
GennaRose Nethercott's short stories expose the monstrosity of human longing
Published: 2/14/2024 -
'Toxic' looks back on Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and tabloid culture in the 2000s
Published: 2/13/2024 -
'Welcome the Wretched' argues for the separation of immigration and criminalization
Published: 2/12/2024 -
'The Forgotten First' and 'Parcells: A Football Life' chronicle NFL history
Published: 2/9/2024 -
Sarah Cooper's memoir 'Foolish' is about her immigrant family, TikTok fame and comedy
Published: 2/8/2024 -
'Not the End of the World' takes a solutions-based approach to climate change
Published: 2/7/2024 -
Ai Weiwei's graphic memoir 'Zodiac' recounts a life of art and activism
Published: 2/6/2024 -
'Find Me the Votes' investigates Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election
Published: 2/5/2024 -
'The Fury' and 'Radiant Heat' set whodunnits against extreme weather
Published: 2/2/2024 -
'Late Bloomers' is a novel about arranged marriage, divorce and dating later in life
Published: 2/1/2024 -
Kaveh Akbar's novel 'Martyr!' is a journey of identity, addiction and poetry
Published: 1/31/2024 -
In 'The Bullet Swallower,' the wild, wild West meets magical realism
Published: 1/30/2024 -
'Only Say Good Things' chronicles Crystal Hefner's life at the Playboy mansion
Published: 1/29/2024 -
'Black Sheep' and 'This Wretched Valley' use horror to question morality
Published: 1/26/2024 -
Michele Norris' 'Our Hidden Conversations' examines race and identity in the U.S.
Published: 1/25/2024 -
'Soundtrack of Silence' is a touching memoir about music and hearing loss
Published: 1/24/2024 -
Efrén C. Olivares' memoir recounts family separations at the border
Published: 1/23/2024 -
Claire Keegan's new book of stories explores tension, drama and gender dynamics
Published: 1/22/2024
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