A review of Robin Peguero’s dark political satire set in the hallowed halls of the Capitol: part thriller, part mystery, part social examination.
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“Penalties of June” Is a Reminder That the ’90s Are Dead, Noir Isn’t, and Life After Prison Is a Long and Difficult Road
A review of John Brandon’s novel “Penalties of June.”
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Finding Meaning in Female Emptiness in “Softie”
A review of Megan Howell’s striking short story collection, “Softie.”
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Resistance and Resilience in the Face of Abuse and Colonization in Memoir ‘Women Surrounded by Water’
Author Patricia Coral’s memoir recounts the complexity of navigating oppressive systems through the lens of growing up on Puerto Rico.
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Linking Grief and Joy: An Interview with Marguerite Sheffer on “The Man in the Banana Trees”
An interview with Marguerite Sheffer about her new collection “The Man in the Banana Tree.”
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“Half-Lives” Exalts the Middle-Aged Woman-Artist
A review of “Half-Lives” by Lynn Schmeidler.
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“Docile” Explores Mother-Daughter Relationship & More
Docile, a memoir by Hyeseung Song, perfectly encapsulates the generational trauma of the immigrant experience.
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An Artist Searches for Identity and Belonging in “Final Cut”
A review of “Final Cut,” a graphic novel by Charles Burns.
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In “Magicicada,” A Voice Long Buried Emerges and Sings
Claire Millikin maps trauma to the cicadas’ cyclical lives of “burial and ascension.”
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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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