Cursed Dolls, Horror, and Laugh-out-Loud Comedic Moments

Grady Hendrix’s “How to Sell a Haunted House” is a good old-fashioned ghost story, a gothic thrill ride.

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Examining the Art of the Short Story in “Arranging Stories”

Heather A. Fox examines how white women writers in the South ordered their short story collections to say something about historical events, society or politics in the midst of a racist and male-dominated publishing era.

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“Woman Without Shame” Showcases Sandra Cisneros at the Height of Her Power

A review of Sandra Cisneros’ latest book, “Woman Without Shame,” — her first poetry collection in three decades.

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“Nora Ephron: A Biography” in Five Remarkable Acts

A review of “Nora Ephron: A Biography” in five acts.

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“Camera Man”: Resilience and Reinvention

A review of “Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century” by Dana Stevens.

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“Moundsville”: The Rise and Fall of a Small Town

“Moundsville” documentary tells the story of the small town of Moundsville, West Virginia through the eyes of its residents.

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“The Hunting Wives” Explores the Obsession Brought On by Restless, Idle Hands

A review of May Cobb’s book, “The Hunting Wives,” newly out on paperback.

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