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Through short stories, 'The Faraway World' encompasses the Latin American diaspora
Publicat: 06.02.2023 -
Two novels take a closer look at class and gender in Indian society
Publicat: 03.02.2023 -
In 'Beaverland,' Leila Philip credits the beaver with building America
Publicat: 02.02.2023 -
'Shubeik Lubeik' imagines a world where you can buy and sell wishes
Publicat: 01.02.2023 -
In 'The Survivalists,' doomsday prepping becomes a way to regain control
Publicat: 31.01.2023 -
'Sorry, Sorry, Sorry' believes in the power of a good apology
Publicat: 30.01.2023 -
Two books trace enslaved people's journey to freedom in the 19th century
Publicat: 27.01.2023 -
In 'Bad Cree,' a horror mystery unfolds in the aftermath of loss and colonialism
Publicat: 26.01.2023 -
'Life on Delay' chronicles what it means to live with – and accept – a stutter
Publicat: 25.01.2023 -
'Decent People' is a murder mystery grappling with race in the segregated South
Publicat: 24.01.2023 -
'You Just Need to Lose Weight' aims to change your thinking about being 'fat'
Publicat: 23.01.2023 -
Susan Kuklin and Maia Kobabe's books explore gender identity throughout adolescence
Publicat: 20.01.2023 -
Art Spiegelman reissues 'Breakdowns' with new perspective on book bans
Publicat: 19.01.2023 -
'All Boys Aren't Blue' honors coming of age as a queer Black boy
Publicat: 18.01.2023 -
In 'New Kid,' a Black seventh grader navigates a new school
Publicat: 17.01.2023 -
Bans on books like 'Out of Darkness' target authors of color
Publicat: 16.01.2023 -
Steve Martin, Harry Bliss and Nick Hornby take different approaches to working hard
Publicat: 13.01.2023 -
In 'Winterland,' a Soviet Union gymnast navigates a grueling responsibility
Publicat: 12.01.2023 -
In 'Song of Silver, Flame Like Night,' Chinese mythology teaches lessons about power
Publicat: 11.01.2023 -
'Meredith, Alone' explores mental health, isolation and friendship
Publicat: 10.01.2023
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