Book Review
God of Mercy
In Okezie Nwọka’s dazzling and disquieting novel "God of Mercy", battles between gods reignite a war between religions. Ijeoma, a mute girl in Ichulu, can fly. The dibia, a religious figure of the village, understands this to be the...
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A Sketch of Venetian History
A thorough history accompanied by intricate illustrations, Sarah Pierroz’s "A Sketch of Venetian History" is a must for any person interested in the city’s gripping past. This in-depth historical review begins in 4000 BCE, when...
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No Gods, No Monsters
A distinctive urban fantasy novel, Cadwell Turnbull’s "No Gods, No Monsters" is an operatic story involving monsters, magic, and myth. The stage is set when Laina receives a flash drive containing footage of a Boston cop killing a...
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And Miles to Go Before I Sleep
Jocelyne Saucier’s novel "And Miles to Go Before I Sleep" is an enchanting, transit-oriented adventure about the power of human connection. In a small, drive-by village in Ontario, Gladys leaves her suicidal daughter, her home, and her...
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Seaweed McTweed
"Seaweed McTweed" is a powerful picture book about the anxiety of not fitting in, and about the power of friendship to save the day. In Jon Nappa and Jason Kendrickson’s fun picture book "Seaweed McTweed", a sea monster wants to make a...
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When Snow Walks In
The accessible poetry collection "When Snow Walks In" includes entries that are both literary and personal. Christine Candland’s powerful poetry collection "When Snow Walks In" is optimistic, even about unpleasant experiences. Often...
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Roundabout of Death
A heartwrenching and shocking work of historical fiction, Faysal Khartash’s "Roundabout of Death" focuses on the human cost of Syria’s civil war. Set in the coffee shops, apartments, and street corners of Aleppo and Raqqa, the...
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Why I Never Finished My Dissertation
The autobiographical poetry collection "Why I Never Finished My Dissertation" rejoices in the joys and grittiness of reality. Laura Foley’s poetry collection "Why I Never Finished My Dissertation" uses precise language to celebrate...