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Slime

by Rachel Jagareski

"Slime" is Susanne Wedlich’s lively scientific study that underscores the importance of the slimy life forms and inert viscous interfaces that enervate the biosphere. “Slime” is the catchall phrase for all the slippery, gooey... Read More

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A Darker Wilderness

by Rachel Jagareski

"A Darker Wilderness" is a remarkable collection of essays regarding generational experiences of the natural world. These ten essays expand the boundaries of nature writing with emotive narratives from brown, Black, and queer... Read More

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The Red-Headed Pilgrim

by Jeff Fleischer

With a mix of humor, melancholy, and pathos, Kevin Maloney’s memorable novel "The Red-Headed Pilgrim" follows an office worker through his midlife crisis. In his childhood, Kevin came to the realization that he was going to die. This... Read More

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On a Woman's Madness

by Eileen Gonzalez

In Astrid Roemer’s novel On a Woman’s Madness, a Black woman struggles to find happiness in a world designed to push her down. Noenka, already a misfit because of her race and family history, becomes a true outcast when she leaves... Read More

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Death of a Dancing Queen

by Gail Hoffer-Loibl

Kimberly G. Giarratano’s "Death of a Dancing Queen" is a gripping mystery novel in which a novice private investigator quests to solve her biggest case yet. In June of 1991, Starla, an exotic dancer, was stabbed to death; her diamond... Read More

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