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The Organ Broker

by Rebecca Foster

The moral dilemmas of a black market organ dealer enliven this smart thriller. “There is no shortage of organs; there is only a shortage of organs in America.” The antihero of Stu Strumwasser’s first novel finds organs on the... Read More

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The BreakBeat Poets

by Josh Cook

Authors from a wide range of marginalized existences compose modern poetry in this exciting, important collection. The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip Hop offers a thrilling vortex of diverse voices. Born between... Read More

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The Marion Experiment

by Howard Lovy

These stories—in a sober, effective way—show how the US experiment in draconian justice has been a complete failure. Spoiler alert. The answer to the implied question in the title The Marion Experiment: Long-Term Solitary Confinement... Read More

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On the Edge

by Kai White

Refocusing attention on tropical rain forests, Martin’s exposé reveals the extent to which these forests are impacted by climate change. On the Edge: The State and Fate of the World’s Tropical Rainforests is the 34th report to the... Read More

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