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Onigamiising

by Bradley A. Scott

Grover’s essays provide insight into Ojibwe life, even as it contends with the encroaching tendencies of surrounding cultures. This collection of short essays offers wisdom, humor, and affection from an Ojibwe grandmother who is also a... Read More

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Walking Home Ground

by Jeff Fleischer

Root’s celebration of pristine places is a valentine to a small region that inspired giants of conservation. Though it is not as celebrated as other nature areas, southeastern Wisconsin helped birth a love of the outdoors in important... Read More

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The King of Lighting Fixtures

by Karen Rigby

Olivas’s bold insistence on leaving a few seams visible makes his stories resound as a fascinating exploration of the art of storytelling. Angelenos on the margins make their entrance in The King of Lighting Fixtures, a collection of... Read More

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Ghost in the Tamarind

by Meg Nola

Rich with memorable characters and moments, the story has a beautiful, sensual flow of language. Spanning from the late nineteenth century to the 1970s, S. Shankar’s "Ghost in the Tamarind" presents a portrait of a changing India, with... Read More

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