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Wait is a reflective, emotionally intimate novella that centers around a woman navigating an uncertain waiting period — literal and metaphorical — in her life. Told through sharp, lyrical prose, the story explores themes of time, longing, womanhood, and the body, set against the backdrop of quiet domestic moments and internal conflict. The narrator moves through a phase of suspended animation — waiting for…-
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The Demon of Unrest by Michael James Fannon follows a troubled protagonist confronting supernatural forces and inner demons. Set in a haunting world, the novel explores themes of fear, guilt, and the unsettling effects of personal turmoil.-
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Miranda July’s 2024 novel All Fours follows a 45-year-old semi-famous artist who disrupts her stable Los Angeles life with her husband and child by impulsively announcing a cross-country road trip. The journey becomes a catalyst for self-discovery as she grapples with midlife crises, sexual awakening, and perimenopause, culminating in an unexpected affair. Blending humor and poignancy, the novel explores themes of desire, identity, and…-
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“Ghostroots” by ‘Pemi Aguda is a debut short story collection set in Lagos, Nigeria, blending the mundane with the supernatural. The twelve stories explore themes of inheritance, maternal lineage, and haunting legacies, often focusing on women grappling with familial and societal burdens. Aguda’s prose weaves unsettling yet deeply human narratives, where everyday life intersects with spectral presences. Notable stories include “Breastmilk,” which delves into…-
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride is a gripping novel set in a 1940s racially segregated town, centered around a mysterious murder at a local grocery store. Through rich characters, the story explores themes of race, community, and the impact of history on personal lives.-
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We Solve Murders by Stephanie Vance follows a team of investigators as they tackle complex cases, uncovering secrets and twists along the way. The novel explores teamwork, justice, and the pursuit of truth in solving crimes.-
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“Martyr!” is a thought-provoking poetry collection by Kaveh Akbar that explores themes of faith, spirituality, identity, and self-sacrifice. Through powerful, evocative language, Akbar delves into the internal conflict between religious devotion and the human experience, especially focusing on the concept of martyrdom—the tension between surrendering oneself for a cause and the self-affirmation of personal identity. Akbar uses his poems to interrogate the nature of…-
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The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff uses Winnie the Pooh to explain Taoism, showing how simplicity and harmony lead to peace and contentment.-
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The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier follows Jerry Renault, a student who refuses to sell chocolates for a school fundraiser, facing bullying and manipulation as he challenges authority and conformity.-
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The Small and the Mighty by Heather M. Ross follows small creatures who defy the odds to show that size doesn’t determine strength. The novel explores themes of courage, resilience, and the power of determination, celebrating how even the smallest can make a big impact.-
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