More than “Fine”: Thao Votang is a New, Respectable Voice in American Fiction

“Linh Ly is Doing Just Fine” possesses a philosophical pizzazz most contemporary fiction lacks, and Linh Ly becomes a heroine for a new generation of multicultural Americans who have struggled to find their place.

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“Our Bodies Electric” Celebrates Eccentricities, Youth’s Exuberances

Bold and inspiring, Zackary Vernon’s “Our Bodies Electric” offers the South its own version of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.”

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“Adam in the Garden” Challenges Narratives, Reminds of Magic and Mystery in the Everyday

AE Hines’ poetry collection is a personal, direct exploration of geography, nature, queer love and the Eden one creates through self-love and self-acceptance.

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“Colorfast” Puts Appalachian Legacy and Remembrance into Verse

Rose McLarney’s poetry collection reckons with aging, memory’s unreliability and the female experience.

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“Daybreak” Confronts US Involvement in Russo-Ukrainian War

Part love story, Army veteran Matthew Gallagher’s latest novel primarily explores the complexities of war.

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“Slow Noodles” Shows One Small Act Can Establish a Cornerstone

This Cambodian culinary memoir reminds readers that even for daily living, certain recipes are required for personal success and mindful living.

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