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The Dylan Tapes

by Jeff Fleischer

In 1971, Anthony Scaduto’s Bob Dylan became the first investigative biography of the greatest modern songwriter, examining his formative years in the New York folk scene and the evolution of his musical style and persona. Scaduto... Read More

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Hidden

by Rachel Jagareski

As many as one million Americans of Romani descent are “hidden in plain sight.” Pejoratively known as gypsies, Roma are among the most marginalized and misunderstood communities. Cristina Salvador Klenz’s 1990s black-and-white... Read More

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Ripple

by Katerie Prior

In "Ripple", Jim Cosgrove recounts his investigation into the murder of a family acquaintance, which took him down a dark, supernatural trail. As a young journalist, Cosgrove returned to Kansas City and visited his childhood church.... Read More

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Ruin

by Kristen Rabe

The engrossing short stories of Cara Hoffman’s "Ruin" are at once familiar and otherworldly. These arresting, disorienting stories demand attention, like the “image of a mirror that reflects another mirror.” In one tale, a... Read More

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Souvenirs

by Camille-Yvette Welsch

In Andrew Colarusso and Karen An-hwei Lee’s collaborative story collection "Souvenirs", art begets art. These imaginative stories are inspired by sources including Emily Dickinson’s black cake recipe, a David Bowie song, The Pillow... Read More

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Power in the Wild

by Rebecca Foster

In "Power in the Wild", animal behaviorist Lee Alan Dugatkin examines the evolution of social behavior, with a focus on struggles for power within animal societies. From ants to cuttlefish to wolves, this entertaining book surveys... Read More

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Lucy and Dee

by Karen Rigby

"Lucy and Dee" is an appealing fantasy novel in which two friends go on a wondrous adventure in a magical land. In Kirsten Marion’s absorbing fantasy novel "Lucy and Dee", two friends help a young royal to fulfill his calling, despite... Read More

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