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The Darcy Myth: Jane Austen, Literary Heartthrobs, and the Monsters They Taught Us To Love

Feder’s study is a readable, entertaining contemporary analysis that is suitable for students new to Austen’s work and for discussion groups looking for a fresh approach to many readers’ favorite novel.
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Love and Industry: A Midwestern Workbook

Huber’s essay collection may first be seen as a regional volume; however, it is a must-read for writing students, who will enjoy Huber’s ability to craft personal narratives into essays to reach larger audiences.
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Tolkien in the Twenty-First Century: The Meaning of Middle-Earth Today

Groom, who first read The Lord of the Rings when he was 13, provides a fresh study of the impact Tolkien has on contemporary readers’ and viewers’ understanding of good, evil, war, and conflict.

Wanting: Women Writing About Desire

Editors Margot Kahn and Kelly McMasters offer a thought-provoking collection that deserves to be talked about by readers. Recommended for discussion groups.

The Questions That Matter Most: Reading, Writing, and the Exercise of Freedom

In this slim yet valuable book, Smiley gives educators, readers, and writers much to discuss. Highly recommended.
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Reckoning: Writing into Existence

This is a fierce and empathetic look at the world and its many struggles.

Catching the Light

This highly recommended book is a comforting island for writers who enjoy reading about how authors succeed.

Too Much of Life: The Complete Crônicas

An excellent collection for readers who enjoy commentaries and observations from a wise, entertaining, realistic writer. Good choice for readers who enjoy essays by Anne Lamott and Ann Patchett.

Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces, 2004 to 2021

This book will start conversations. Highly recommended for Atwood followers and writing students; it’s a gift of good works.
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