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The Archivists

by Jeana Jorgensen

Daphne Kalotay’s short story collection "The Archivists" showcases grief and loss alongside sublime moments of human connection. In “Relativity,” an American social worker helps Holocaust survivors access end-of-life services while... Read More

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Sage Smiles

by Jeana Jorgensen

"Sage Smiles" is a wry, witty collection that encourages reflections on joy and connection. "Sage Smiles", the third book in a collaboration between poet Jet Widick and illustrator Kimberly Taylor-Pestell, is filled with optimistic,... Read More

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Sivateja Mukkamala Poetry

by Jeana Jorgensen

The direct poems collected in "Sivateja Mukkamala Poetry" ask complex questions about the natures of life and love. "Sivateja Mukkamala Poetry" gathers poems that utilize brevity to invite ruminations on the nature of existence.... Read More

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Robin and Her Misfits

by Jeana Jorgensen

Kelly Ann Jacobson’s novel "Robin and Her Misfits" is a fresh take on Robin Hood, trading medieval outlaws for a band of queer women who pull off heists and seek safety and home with one another. Teenage Robin and Little John are best... Read More

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Lady Sapiens

by Jeana Jorgensen

Thomas Cirotteau, Jennifer Kerner, and Éric Pincas’s "Lady Sapiens" is a vibrant history book about how ancient women lived and what they contributed to society. Steeped in interdisciplinary scholarship, "Lady Sapiens" synthesizes... Read More

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