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Erased

by Peter Dabbene

"Erased" is the fascinating graphic biography of Maximus Wyld, a multiracial actor from the early days of Hollywood whose name was later removed from film credits and forgotten. Maximus Ohanzee Wildhorse, known as Maximus Wyld, was an... Read More

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One Year, One Night

by Karen Rigby

S. L. Roman’s historical novel "One Year, One Night" is centered by a teenager’s World War II diary. In 1960, Annie returns to Millside for a World War II commemoration that a famous actress is expected to attend. While there, she... Read More

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The Eyes Are the Best Part

by Luke Sutherland

Monika Kim’s bold, brutal novel "The Eyes Are the Best Part" sears with feminine rage and unflinching body horror. Ji-won is not the perfect first-generation American daughter. She is friendless, average in academics, and lacks the... Read More

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Voices for the Islands

by Ali Ortiz

"Voices for the Islands" traces the history of conservation efforts in British Columbia, recounting the brave and assiduous work of everyday people toward maintaining a healthy planet. The Salish Sea, Shelia Harrington notes, is home to... Read More

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The Disappeared

by Isabella Zhou

In Rebecca J. Sanford’s multigenerational novel "The Disappeared", women contend with a military dictatorship in Argentina that leaves lingering questions. In the 1970s, Lorena and her husband are taken in the night by the junta. Esme,... Read More

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