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Go, Went, Gone

by Joseph S. Pete

A major and important book, "Go, Went, Gone" tackles the issue of human displacement with intelligence and empathy. This powerful German novel in translation humanizes refugees at a time when many find it politically expedient to... Read More

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pH

by Aimee Jodoin

From fishermen-crowded bars to Inuit heritage, Nancy Lord brings alive her Alaskan setting. The lives of a group of scientists—and one artist—are altered by an oceanography research trip in Nancy Lord’s insightful novel, "pH".... Read More

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Holy Rover

by Michelle Anne Schingler

The respect that Erickson evinces both for the God of her chosen tradition, and for the gods that came before, is scintillating. Travel writer Lori Erickson—once a Wiccan, now a deacon, whose spirit animal is ferocious—is on a... Read More

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Survived

by Catherine Thureson

"Survived" is a compelling story that explores some heavy themes, including politics, religion, and what it means to be human. "Survived" by A. Michael Marsh is a thoughtful novel with well developed characters, an action-packed plot,... Read More

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My Peaceful Place

by Amanda Adams

An enjoyable short story and image collection, "My Peaceful Place" reminds us that no obstacle is too big to overcome with the right mindset. My Peaceful Place: A Collection of Stories and Pictures to Comfort and Heal by Renee Heiss is a... Read More

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Soledades

by Amanda Adams

Wholly absorbing and paced to perfection, "Soledades" is historical fantasy at its finest "Soledades" by Atkin Knowles Akar is an intricate, lush addition to the historical fantasy genre. Vampire Marquaisa has lived some two thousand... Read More

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