Marcia Edwina Herman-Giddens recounts her traumatizing childhood at the hands of a racist, abusive mother during the civil rights movement.
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“Tell Me What You See” Is A Timeless Collection About Unprecedented Times
A review of Terena Elizabeth Bell’s collection of short stories, “Tell Me What You See.”
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Tangled Histories: Ramona Reeves’ “It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories”
A review of Ramona Reeves’ new book, “It Falls Gently All Around and Other Stories.”
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Ohio Poet Laureate Invites Readers Inside “House of My Heart”
With echoes of regional literary icons James Still and Irene McKinney, Kari Gunter-Seymour’s latest poetry collection will become part of Appalachia’s literary canon.
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Escaping Southern Belle Hell with Carrie Chappell’s “Loving Tallulah Bankhead”
A review of Carrie Chappell’s new book of poetry, “Loving Tallulah Bankhead.”
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“The Villa”: Gothic Suspense Plus Publishing Industry Commentary
Rachel Hawkins’ latest novel, “The Villa,” is enticing and psychologically gripping, an intellectual and emotional investment.
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Confronting False Histories in “How the Word is Passed”
Clint Smith’s “How the Word is Passed” takes readers on a cross-country journey to sites that, just below the surface, harbor hidden histories of slavery.
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“Because the World is Round” Poignantly Punctuates Memories with Metaphor
Jane Saginaw’s nonfiction debut pairs anecdotes of childhood and world travel to craft a remarkable coming-of-age narrative.
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“Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands” Depicts a World of Inequalities
A review of Kate Beaton’s nonfiction graphic novel, “Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.”
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“Our Sister Who Will Not Die” is Raw, Absorbing, and Complex
In the short story collection, “Our Sister Who Will Not Die,” Rebecca Bernard explores the darkest innerworkings of her characters while maintaining their humanity.
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