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Surf the Seesaw

by Tripti Kandari

Personalized and informative, the self-help book "Surf the Seesaw" acknowledges that life can often be confusing; it suggests means of attaining personal balance in the face of perennial challenges. Drawing on personal experiences as... Read More

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The Distance from Slaughter County

by Rebecca Foster

Steven Moore’s nuanced, hypnotic essays about growing up in the Midwest balance nostalgia with critique, sharing childhood memories that were formative to his identity. An Iowan now based in Oregon, Moore has insider knowledge and an... Read More

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Divining

by Amy O'Loughlin

Maureen Dunphy’s memoir-in-essays, "Divining", conveys a lifelong love of trees and the feelings of sanctuary that they provide. Throughout Dunphy’s lifetime, trees have inspired her, comforted her, and connected her to the natural... Read More

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Love, Nature, Magic

by Carolina Ciucci

Maria Rodale’s "Love, Nature, Magic" is an intriguing essay collection about shamanic communication with animals and plants in a garden. An avid gardener, Rodale found herself wondering what some of the unwanted species found in her... Read More

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Between Starshine and Clay

by Suzanne Kamata

In "Between Starshine and Clay", Nigerian-born writer Sarah Ladipo Manyika gathers significant voices from the African diaspora for engaging discussions on race, culture, and society. Bernardine Evaristo introduces the book with a note... Read More

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