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Scales

by Peter Dabbene

Vallejo has his own unique brand of Latin-American experimentalism with a Kafkaesque flair. Joseph Mulligan presents an exceptional translation of Latin-American author César Vallejo’s early, prison-inspired work in the story... Read More

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Glory Days

by Paige Van De Winkle

Each chapter is poignant, with moments that are eerie, playful, haunting, and mournful. A portrait of vulnerability and of the tenuous connections between people, Melissa Fraterrigo’s "Glory Days" is a stunning tour de force centered... Read More

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Beyond Trans

by Paige Van De Winkle

Time and again, Davis shows the importance of understanding transgender rights as a matter of all rights. In "Beyond Trans", Heath Fogg Davis tackles topics of gender theory, LGBTQIA+ activism, and deeply ingrained social perspectives.... Read More

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True Sex

by Amanda Adams

Dynamic, compelling, and wholly original, "True Sex" is an invaluable addition to LGBTQ studies. Emily Skidmore’s True Sex: The Lives of Trans Men at the Turn of the Twentieth Century is a fascinating addition to LGBTQ historical... Read More

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Thoughts in Writing

by Joseph S. Pete

"Thoughts in Writing" collects raw, exuberant poetry that speaks to the human condition with sincerity. Apphia Patten’s "Thoughts in Writing" is a searching collection of poetry that plumbs the author’s ideas about life, love,... Read More

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