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'Beautiful Things' is a string of little apocalypses

'Beautiful Things' is a string of little apocalypses

Almost every story in Simon Van Booy's bitter, tonic new collection is about the end of the world -- or if not the world, then a world, whether it's a failing relationship or a dying family member.
by Jason Sheehan

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Graphic novelist's latest book tackles the cruelty of youth

Graphic novelist's latest book tackles the cruelty of youth

"Home After Dark" is the story of Russell, a youngster who becomes isolated after his parents split and he moves to a rural community in northern California.
by Euan Kerr

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Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'

Dessa describes 'My Own Devices'

The Minnesota musician describes why it was time to put her story in print instead of in an album.
by Kerri Miller

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Stormy Daniels offers 'Full Disclosure' on her own terms

Stormy Daniels offers 'Full Disclosure' on her own terms

In her memoir, the porn star lures readers with salacious details of her alleged time with President Trump, then insists that those "two to three minutes" are the least interesting part of her life.
by Annalisa Quinn

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'The Fifth Risk' paints a portrait of a government led by the uninterested

'The Fifth Risk' paints a portrait of a government led by the uninterested

Michael Lewis' fascinating new book argues that Donald Trump was utterly unprepared to lead the some 2 million federal employees -- and that his appointees are often hostile to the agencies they lead.

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'Good and Mad' explores women's anger at a pivotal moment

'Good and Mad' explores women's anger at a pivotal moment

It hardly needs saying that women's anger (more from one political party) has been roiling since the 2016 election. Rebecca Traister's new book explores the history and politics involved.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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The quintessential Southern novel for teens

The quintessential Southern novel for teens

Jen Doll's new novel follows a group of misfit kids working at Alabama's legendary Unclaimed Baggage store, a place where all kinds of lost things (and people, and one purple leopard suitcase) end up.
by Alethea Kontis

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'Night Moves' captures fleeting moments in Chicago -- and life

'Night Moves' captures fleeting moments in Chicago -- and life

Jessica Hopper's memoir oscillates between charting a story of gentrification, a young woman's love affair with Chicago, and the types of friendships that represent the texture of a city.
by Mariya Karimjee

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Putting on Kathy Acker's voice in perfect, agonizing 'Crudo'

Putting on Kathy Acker's voice in perfect, agonizing 'Crudo'

Olivia Laing's first novel is semi-autobiographical, but written in the voice of the late literary provocateur Kathy Acker. There's no reason for the choice -- but the result is breathlessly gripping.
by Lily Meyer

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