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January 15, 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 15, 2014. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in January 2014.

Book Review

Gardens of the Soul

by Sarah White

Nolton reminds readers through her engaging and encouraging words that creation as a spiritual pursuit is worthwhile, if challenging, work. Welsh visionary artist Faith Nolton shares stories and paintings from her path as a shamanic... Read More

Book Review

Fired Earth, Woven Bamboo

by Jeff Fleischer

This fine showcase of Japanese art displays in clear photographs pottery that is on par with famous paintings and sculptures. The Asian art collection of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts has long been known as one of the best such... Read More

Book Review

Gaza Writes Back

by Sheila M. Trask

The brevity of these pieces allows for reflection on the urgency of day-to-day life in the Middle East. Fiction can reveal truths that are difficult to face directly. That’s the case with "Gaza Writes Back", Refaat Alareer’s stunning... Read More

Book Review

Parental Sins

by Trina Carter

Motifs of Eden and the apple preach themes of fate, desire, and the unavoidability of sin. In "Parental Sins", guilt is a monster that cannot be slain, only appeased. And sin comes back to bite you. The story follows two families from... Read More