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The New Internationals

by Meg Nola

In David Wright Faladé’s immersive novel "The New Internationals", cross-cultural friendships and romances challenge racial barriers in post–World War II Paris. During the Nazi occupation, Cecile’s parents enrolled her in a... Read More

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Darkenbloom

by Meg Nola

In Eva Menasse’s historical novel "Darkenbloom", the wartime secrets of a small Austrian town are compromised by the urgent demands of the present. The book begins in 1989 in the Austrian village of Darkenbloom. Though it’s no longer... Read More

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The English Trip of 1910

by Meg Nola

A work of in-depth reflection that fills a gap in the historical record, "The English Trip of 1910" places a reserve regiment’s international tour in its cultural context. Detailed as it recounts volunteer military efforts against the... Read More

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Pride and Perjury

by Meg Nola

These twelve enchanting stories contemplate events and perspectives beyond the scope of famed lovers and schemers. Alice McVeigh’s short story collection "Pride and Perjury" is a spirited speculative addition to the realm of Jane... Read More

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The Betrayal of Thomas True

by Meg Nola

In A.J. West’s historical novel "The Betrayal of Thomas True", harsh moral laws and intolerance imperil the lives of gay men in Georgian London. Handsome and earnest, Thomas True travels to London in 1715. He yearns for a better life... Read More

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The Innermost House

by Meg Nola

Cynthia Blakeley’s poignant memoir "The Innermost House" explores her dysfunctional upbringing and family life in working-class Massachusetts. Born in 1958, Blakeley grew up along the shores of Cape Cod, a longstanding summer tourist... Read More

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