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May 15, 2023

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published May 15, 2023. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in May 2023.

Book Review

Kimbumba!

by Carolina Ciucci

"Kimbumba!" is a diverse book that memorializes a game, a mentor, and a childhood Cuban team. Emilio Collar’s intriguing book "Kimbumba!" combines elements of a childhood memoir with the story of a thousand-year-old African game. When... Read More

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Outer Sunset

by Kristen Rabe

A retired English teacher learns to hope and love again while he helps his daughter face a devastating illness in "Outer Sunset", Mark Ernest Pothier’s graceful, wise, and tender novel. Jim retired early from teaching; he seems to have... Read More

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Land Sickness

by Jeff Fleischer

The climate crisis is a global problem, with every individual playing a role: Nikolaj Schultz confronts this conundrum in his lovely, essay-length book "Land Sickness". In beautiful prose that makes everyday moments seem profound,... Read More

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Pure Cosmos Club

by Joseph S. Pete

Matthew Binder’s sharp satirical novel "Pure Cosmos Club" skewers the art world and spiritual snake oil salesmanship. Paul is an artist whose highest educational attainment was a YMCA scuba diving certificate. With his dog, Blanche, at... Read More