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Bottled Goods
Drawing on Romanian folklore and a few touches of magic realism, this novella-in-flash-fiction by the Romanian-born van Llewyn is a wonder. Long-listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.
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The Wright Sister
Readers who adore the epistolary format or love character-driven stories with little action will want to put this on their to-read list.
This is Major: Notes on Diana Ross, Dark Girls, and Being Dope
An introspective collection, both enlightening and humorous, that is highly recommended for readers interested in creative approaches to memoir and storytelling.
Neon Girls: A Stripper’s Education in Protest and Power
A fast-paced, engaging book that readers with an interest in feminist thought, memoirs, and labor activism will enjoy
Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture
Highly recommended for all readers, especially given recent headlines about discrimination against black hairstyles and movements to decriminalize black hair.
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Everything Is an Emergency: An OCD Story in Words & Pictures
Katzenstein is witty and fearlessly honest. The rapid pace at which his story unfolds can be a little disorienting at times, but ultimately it proves the right choice for conveying the experience of his daily life.
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The Mistletoe Matchmaker
Readers will wish they could take part in the highs and lows of Finfarran Peninsula community life. Hayes-McCoy’s quiet story of tight-knit relationships among family members and longtime friends will soothe readers’ frazzled nerves. The expressions of respect and admiration, even when delivered grudgingly, are in tune with the holiday season. [See Prepub Alert, 4/8/19.]
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Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results
Fans of Gondelman will find these stories delightful, and readers unfamiliar with his comedy will still discover a connection to a nice guy making a nice try.
I’m Telling the Truth, but I’m Lying: Essays
Visceral and unsettling, these essays will not easily be forgotten. A must-read.