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Small Wonder

by Jennifer Maveety

In Ross Montgomery’s touching novel "Small Wonder", brothers hide from danger and uncover family secrets. Tick and Leaf lead an idyllic life in their late grandfather’s cabin—until the malevolent Drene arrive on Ellia’s shores to... Read More

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We the Voters

by pine breaks

Lori A. Ringhand’s illuminating civic history text "We the Voters" combines constitutional analyses with accessible examinations of American democracy. The book situates itself within longstanding debates about democratic health,... Read More

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Guardians of Life

by Mike Good

Both breathtaking and intimate, Kiliii Yuyan’s powerful photojournalism anthology "Guardians of Life" captures Indigenous-led efforts to reconnect people and the planet through traditional cultural practices. Central is the concept of... Read More

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Queer and Muslim

by Rebecca Foster

The heartfelt essays and poems in "Queer and Muslim" defend religion’s compatibility with queerness. Religion can be a means of liberation rather than oppression, said Imam Muhsin Hendricks, shot dead in South Africa in 2025.... Read More

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A Change of Pace

by Jeana Jorgensen

J. A. Stevens’s delightful queer Regency romance novel A Chance of Pace features a diverse cast and multiple mysteries. Georgina is a rake beyond redemption, or so she believes. She is recruited to help a friend in need and encounters... Read More

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Plant-Based Magic

by Willem Marx

Both a healer’s guide to food and a reinterpretation of what makes a tasty meal, Lisanna Wallance’s tantalizing gluten-free cookbook "Plant-Based Magic" celebrates fresh food’s connection to personal wellness. An encyclopedic... Read More

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