Elizabeth Gilpin’s “Stolen” is a firsthand account of one woman’s experience in the troubled teen industry.
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Tension Between Science and Religion in “Transcendent Kingdom”
Yaa Gyasi’s novel, “Transcendent Kingdom,” features characters and experiences that are layered, complex, and diverse.
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A Teaching Text That Aims to Be More Field Guide than Hero
A review of “Teaching When the World is on Fire,” a collection of essays edited by Lisa Delpit.
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“Pumpkin” Ends a Trilogy Filled with Boundary-Breaking, Body-Positive Characters
A review of Julie Murphy’s new novel, “Pumpkin.”
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Casey McQuiston’s Sophomore Effort is a Grand Success
A review of Casey McQuiston’s sophomore novel, “One Last Stop.”
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Flawed, but Believable: Kristen Arnett’s ‘With Teeth’ Poses Interesting Questions about Identity, Family, and Societal Expectations
A review of Kristen Arnett’s new novel, “With Teeth.”
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Loren C. Steffy’s Debut Novel Highlights the Tug-of-War Between Tradition and Progress
With his debut novel “The Big Empty,” Steffy carves out a niche in the fiction genre and fills it with his insight — enlightening and grim — on the American way of making a living, including the kind involving “coming home caked in sweat and dirt and animal [dung] every night.”
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“The Queen of the Cicadas” Is More than a Ghost Story
V. Castro’s novel “The Queen of the Cicadas” demonstrates commitment to the pulpy heart of horror fiction.
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“Che and the Calaway Girls” and How Conflict Changes Us
A review of Nora Seton’s first novel, “Che and the Calaway Girls.”
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Vulnerability and Humor in “Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light”
Hellen Ellis’ new essay collection, “Bring Your Baggage and Don’t Pack Light,” explores friendship, marriage, and growing older with sarcasm and witty commentary.
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