“The Cracks We Bear” by Catalina Infante (translated by Michelle Mirabella) asks incisive questions about mothering, both the act of being mothered and that of becoming one.
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Foxglovewise Explores the Natural Rituals of Loss
Mlinko’s poems are meditative spaces where loss, grief, acceptance, and the natural world collide.
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Treasured, Bitter Fruit in Bo Hee Moon’s “Birthstones in the Province of Mercy”
A review of Bo Hee Moon’s newest poetry collection, “Birthstones in the Province of Mercy.”
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The Best Southern Books of January 2026
A roundup of the best new Southern releases of January 2026.
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“Hot Wax”: A Road Trip Worth Taking
A review of M.L. Rio’s novel, “Hot Wax.”
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Hollywood Glamour Meets Wartime Realities in “The Star Society”
A review of Gabriella Saab’s latest historical novel, “The Star Society.”
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“Talking with Boys”: Finding Freedom in Forward Motion
In Tayyba Kanwal’s story collection, “Talking with Boys,” characters are in constant flux. Motion becomes an act of survival and self-definition for those whose lives are circumscribed by expectation.
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Contrary and Organized: “Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster”
A review of Gerri Willis’ “Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster,” the story of one of the “Big Five” female spies in the American Civil War.
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2025 Staff Favorites
The SRB editorial team looks back on the best books they read in 2025.
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Fear, Inheritance and Legacy in “Heaven, West Virginia”
A review of Ravi Teixeira’s recent graphic novel, “Heaven, West Virginia.”
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