“The Trouble with Light” Finds Humanity and Triumph in Trial

By: Sara Lynn Eastler
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This debut poetry collection follows a heroic speaker on a journey of transformation.

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“No Son of Mine” Recounts a Son’s Life When He’s No Longer a Son

By: Don J Rath
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Author Jonathan Corcoran recounts how he created his own identity after being disowned by his mother.

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To Wreck and Regenerate: Kirsten Reneau’s “Sensitive Creatures”

By: Jenny Maattala
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In her debut collection of essays, “Sensitive Creatures,” Kirsten Reneau leaves it all on the page: trauma, sexual assault, addiction, suicidal ideation, and amongst the angsty detritus, there remains the undertones of love and hope.

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“The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge”: A Romp with Depth

By: Chelsea Risley
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Matthew Hubbard’s YA debut is funny, bright, and fiery.

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Appalachian Music is Equalizer, Medicine, and Message in “The Express Way with Dulé Hill”

By: Amy R. Martin
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A review of the PBS documentary series, “The Express way with Dulé Hill.”

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On Family, Mangos, and AP Style: An Interview with Annabelle Tometich

By: Lacey Lyons
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An interview with Annabelle Tometich on her memoir, “The Mango Tree.”

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