From philosophy, to film, to hip-hop, this collection is ripe with references and reflections.
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Fates of Single Mom and Ex-Con Converge in Southern Noir “Desperation Road”
A review of the film “Desperation Road,” based on the novel by Michael Farris Smith.
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Kiley Reid’s “Come and Get It” is like a Burn Book: Exciting, Juicy, and Full of Secrets
A review of Kiley Reid’s new novel, “Come and Get It.”
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“Colorfast” Puts Appalachian Legacy and Remembrance into Verse
Rose McLarney’s poetry collection reckons with aging, memory’s unreliability and the female experience.
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Resilient Family Spreads Love, Goodwill in “Redwood Court”
A review of “Redwood Court” by DéLana R.A. Dameron.
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“Dear Sister” Explores Twin Darknesses of Private Violence and Carceral Violence
Michelle Horton’s sister, Nikki Addimando, made national headlines in 2017 when she was convicted of killing her partner. In a new memoir, Horton sheds light on their story and the issue of domestic violence.
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Nevertheless, They Persisted: Six Enslaved Women Rebel in “Night Wherever We Go”
A review of “Night Wherever We Go” by Tracey Rose Peyton.
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“Thick with Trouble” is also Rich with Mystique
In this poetry collection, “a chorus of unapologetic women” are the vehicle for examining America’s fraught history.
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In “Only If You’re Lucky,” Female Friendships Prove Anything But Fortunate
Stacy Willingham’s latest novel isn’t her best work, but she still deserves a place alongside Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn in the pantheon of great psychological thriller authors.
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“Desire Museum”: A Curated Study in Longing
Danielle Cadena Duelen’s latest poetry collection reads with immediacy and importance, yet unhurried.
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