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Sakepedia

by Matt Sutherland

It is easy to forget that as recently as twenty-five years ago, America’s drinking habits were anything but crafty and adventurous. We were a Bud country, we liked our cocktails old-school, and the little wine we drank was of the Gallo... Read More

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Sudden Spring

by Barry Silverstein

Part of what makes "Sudden Spring" so compelling is that Rick Van Noy is not a scientist who studies climate change; rather, he writes from the perspective of a curious, concerned citizen who wants to understand its impact. With a... Read More

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Penguin Days

by Rebecca Monterusso

A lighthearted story, "Penguin Days" follows Lauren, who is on the autism spectrum. She sometimes misreads social cues, like not understanding why others laugh; she is not always included in groups. Still, Lauren is a rambunctious... Read More

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The Cottingley Fairies

by Drema Drudge

Writer and illustrator Ana Sender revisits a historical controversy in her charming children’s book "The Cottingley Fairies". Two young friends, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffith, seek to rekindle adults’ belief in magic by taking... Read More

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A New Way to Food

by Karen Rigby

Culinary professional and Eat Boutique creator Maggie Battista charts her weight-loss transformation in "A New Way to Food". This candid hybrid memoir gathers mostly dairy-free vegetarian recipes to encourage ditching a diet mentality on... Read More

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Go Ahead in the Rain

by Peter Dabbene

Hanif Abdurraqib views the legacy of a classic and respected rap group through a distinctly personal lens in Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest. As the subtitle might imply, Abdurraqib’s book doesn’t attempt an... Read More

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