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Well-Versed in Summer's Poetry

by Matt Sutherland

Whether they’re ridiculing convention or finding meaning in addiction, straining purpose from long days or alleviating emotional tension, the poetry collections featured in our Summer Issue give careful readers much to consider. As... Read More

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6 Books on Fighting Climate Change

by Anna Call

Though climate change is a real concern, some choose to ignore the evidence and scientific consensus. But these six books featured in our Summer 2016 issue show that it is a very clear and present danger. Engaging and comprehensible, these... Read More

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Bridges to New Worlds

by Kristine Morris

Great books are bridges to new worlds, and gifted translators make our far-flung literary journeys possible, offering passports to places and experiences that even the most intrepid travelers will never know: the Bardo, where Tibetans... Read More

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Not Just for Giggles

by Catherine Reed Thureson

At first glance, some of these books may look like pure fun, with cute drawings and silly story lines sure to induce lots of giggles at storytime. But each colorful page and goofy premise has an important message—from the importance of... Read More

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8 New Novelists Push Boundaries

by Stephanie Bucklin

In these stories of transformation and self-discovery, a group of debut novelists deliver riveting works with themes ranging from family to fate. From historical fiction to modern journeys and coming-of-age tales, the works listed below... Read More

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Imparting Wisdom

by Pallas Gates McCorquodale

Ahhh, childhood. If we’re lucky, it’s full of love, laughter, maybe a dollar or two of allowance, but certainly lots of fond memories. There is also—for every sweet boy or sarcastic girl blissfully dreaming of sugar plums while... Read More

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6 Best YA Books of Summer 2016

by Rebecca Foster

It’s old news by now that readers of all ages are unabashedly enjoying books aimed at young adults. Arguments can be made over whether this means more adults are reading or more adults just can’t relate to books aimed at adults.... Read More

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