“The Cracks We Bear” by Catalina Infante (translated by Michelle Mirabella) asks incisive questions about mothering, both the act of being mothered and that of becoming one.
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Becca Stanek is a writer based in Valatie, New York. Her writing has appeared in publications including Forbes, The Week, LendingTree, SoFi, and Credible.
Circling and Expansive Storytelling in “Extinction Capital of the World”
Rather than a static snapshot, these ten interconnected stories share a portrait of Hawaii as a living, evolving organism.
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“No One Gets to Fall Apart” Is an Unflinching Look at Mental Illness, Trauma, and Belonging
This review of Sarah LaBrie’s debut memoir, “No One Gets to Fall Apart,” explores the themes of generational trauma and belonging that shape the book.
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The Good Brings the Bad in “Still Life”
Katherine Packert Burke’s debut novel, “Still Life,” straddles the past and present as it illuminates queer relationships, the challenges and reliefs of grappling with gender identity, and what it means to move forward in life.
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“Stories I Lived to Tell”: A Memoir Told in Bite-Size Anecdotes
Generally short in length, the tales primarily comprise pivotal or fond moments from Carden’s boyhood, memories of his family members, and reflections — piecing together what was, what is now, and what he has realized along the way.
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C’ville Residents Stand By in “Onlookers”
A review of Ann Beattie’s short story collection, “Onlookers.”
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“Oye” Shows How To Face What Is Haunting
Melissa Mogollon’s debut novel is a coming-of-age story with YA undertones.
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A Young Academic Searches for Home in “Habitations”
A review of “Habitations” by Sheila Sundar.
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Challenging Southern Masculinity in “The Last Saturday in America”
Poet Ray McManus explores the trend of how masculinity is defined in his latest collection.
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