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January 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 2014.

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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

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Manifesting Minds

by Patty Sutherland

"Manifesting Minds", an ode to all things psychedelic, is one of those books that is guaranteed to shake up the worldview of even the most jaded and well read. People can expect to have their minds blown, their consciousness raised, and... Read More

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New Middle Eastern Street Food

by Karen Rigby

Butcher’s lively gastronomic notebook reveals as much about her neighborhood and travels as it does about cuisine. Sally Butcher is the colorful owner of Persepolis, a Persian deli situated in London’s international Peckham district.... Read More

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The Invention of Influence

by Sara Budzik

Uniqueness and influence converge in these rich and impressive poems. In his foreword for this impressive collection, Harold Bloom, author of The Anxiety of Influence, expresses his supreme admiration for Peter Cole. The two seem to be... Read More

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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

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