'Along The Trenches' by Navid Kermani is a amazingly well written and easy to comprehend book creating a stark picture of reality in modern Eastern Europe.
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Theater Review (NYC): ‘Near to the Wild Heart’ Based on the Novel by Clarice Lispector
A stage adaptation of Clarice Lispector's stream-of-consciousness debut novel boasts a fine lead performance by Sarah Lemp, but sadly is not a page-turner.
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A 50th anniversary edition of the Doors’ ‘The Soft Parade,’ plus albums from Jerry Leger and Swans and a book about Specialty Records.
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'Palimpsest' by Lisa Wool - Rim Sjoblom is a powerful and political read telling a much-needed tale of the adoption experience.
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In this earthy, magical-realist dive into small-town Southern life two centuries ago, Westover explores the boundaries of medical science and superstition.
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'Blanket Toss Under The Moonlight Sun' by Paul Seesequasis is a stunning collection of images and stories that offer a counterpoint to old stereotypes.
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Nobody has managed to recreate the secret world of spies and subterfuge with Le Carre's flair and 'Agent Running in the Field' cements his reputation as a master of the genre.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Unfollow — A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church’ by Megan Phelps-Roper
'Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church' by Megan Phelps-Roper is a compelling statement from a cult survivor.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Grass’ by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim from Drawn+Quarterly
'Grass' by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim is a graphic novel highlighting the spirit of life that finds a way even in the darkest times.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth” (Book of Dust Vol.2) by Philip Pullman
'The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth (Book of Dust Vol.2) by Philip Pullman proves this sequence is every bit as excellent as "His Dark Materials".
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