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Through short stories, 'The Faraway World' encompasses the Latin American diaspora
Published: 2/6/2023 -
Two novels take a closer look at class and gender in Indian society
Published: 2/3/2023 -
In 'Beaverland,' Leila Philip credits the beaver with building America
Published: 2/2/2023 -
'Shubeik Lubeik' imagines a world where you can buy and sell wishes
Published: 2/1/2023 -
In 'The Survivalists,' doomsday prepping becomes a way to regain control
Published: 1/31/2023 -
'Sorry, Sorry, Sorry' believes in the power of a good apology
Published: 1/30/2023 -
Two books trace enslaved people's journey to freedom in the 19th century
Published: 1/27/2023 -
In 'Bad Cree,' a horror mystery unfolds in the aftermath of loss and colonialism
Published: 1/26/2023 -
'Life on Delay' chronicles what it means to live with – and accept – a stutter
Published: 1/25/2023 -
'Decent People' is a murder mystery grappling with race in the segregated South
Published: 1/24/2023 -
'You Just Need to Lose Weight' aims to change your thinking about being 'fat'
Published: 1/23/2023 -
Susan Kuklin and Maia Kobabe's books explore gender identity throughout adolescence
Published: 1/20/2023 -
Art Spiegelman reissues 'Breakdowns' with new perspective on book bans
Published: 1/19/2023 -
'All Boys Aren't Blue' honors coming of age as a queer Black boy
Published: 1/18/2023 -
In 'New Kid,' a Black seventh grader navigates a new school
Published: 1/17/2023 -
Bans on books like 'Out of Darkness' target authors of color
Published: 1/16/2023 -
Steve Martin, Harry Bliss and Nick Hornby take different approaches to working hard
Published: 1/13/2023 -
In 'Winterland,' a Soviet Union gymnast navigates a grueling responsibility
Published: 1/12/2023 -
In 'Song of Silver, Flame Like Night,' Chinese mythology teaches lessons about power
Published: 1/11/2023 -
'Meredith, Alone' explores mental health, isolation and friendship
Published: 1/10/2023
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