Room as Refuge in “Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge”

A review of “Meet Me in the Coral Lounge: Intimate Confessions from a Happy Marriage” by Helen Ellis.

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Home, Lives and Family Bonds Tested by Secrets, Choice and Chance in “Banyan Moon”

Author Thao Thai weaves together the stories of three generations of Vietnamese-American women into this “perfect” summer read with elements of magical realism and Southern Goth.

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The Brothers Grimm, but Feminist: Stacy Sivinski’s “Fairy Tales of Appalachia”

A review of Stacy Sivinski’s new book, “Fairy Tales of Appalachia.”

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“Maybe This Is What I Deserve” Delivers Disorienting Flash Fantasy

Tucker Leighty-Phillips’ debut story collection is both nonsensical and fulfilling.

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Conversations on Human and Animal Spirituality in “Coming Into Animal Presence”

John Lane’s latest essay collection, “Coming Into Animal Presence,” explores his career, religion, relationships, and environmentalism.

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“The Great American Everything” Is a Quiet, Memorable Debut

Social injustices are at the heart of Scott Gloden’s short story collection.

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Lyrical Memories in Glenn Taylor’s “The Songs of Betty Baach”

A review of Glenn Taylor’s new novel, “The Songs of Betty Baach.”

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Resilience and Fortitude Prevail in “Gay Poems for Red States”

Willie Edward Taylor Carver, Jr.’s work reminds readers that the pursuit of positive changes in society are necessary and forever in development.

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