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Foreword Reviews: The Unseen
The Unseen: Chronicling one generation of a hardscrabble island family’s life, Roy Jacobsen’s novel “The Unseen” is a pearlescent tribute to the alchemy of the sea. Ingrid, a bright-eyed child whose laughter is her family’s solace, is born on Barrøy,…
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IndieBound.org: February 2020 Indie Next List
A few great indie press titles in this month’s Indie Next List including: The Seep: A Novel By Chana Porter, Soho Press; Homie: Poems By Danez Smith, Graywolf Press; and My Autobiography of Carson McCullers: A Memoir By Jenn Shapland, Tin House Books.
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Spine: The Illustrator's Practice – Keith Rosson
I’m a Portland-based illustrator and designer. Having worked primarily within the music industry – specifically punk – for years now, I’ve done album, merch and poster designs for groups as varied as Green Day, Against Me, Interpol, and Warner Bros. Records.
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Foreword Reviews: Adults and Other Children
Adults and Other Children: Lies, misconceptions and self-deception are at the heart of Miriam Cohen’s funny, scathing, and touching collection “Adults and Other Children”. Following the fortunes of girls as they navigate the perilous road to adulthood, Cohen’s…
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Skip Richard: The Best Book Covers of 2019
Here are our winners of the best book jackets in 2019. What’s your favorite book cover? Best book covers 2019
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Spine: Best University Covers of 2019
As tough as it was to narrow down, I’ve somehow come up with my favorite University Press book covers from this year. A special note of gratitude to Eric Wilder and Spine Magazine for giving me the platform. Thank you all for supporting this round-up each and every month! Your enthusiasm and support mean the world.
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Book Riot: Indie Press Round-Up -January 2020 New Releases
I’m so excited about the new books coming out in 2020! My 2020 TBR list is growing and growing, and my guess is that yours is too. So why not add a few more great books?Below I’ve rounded up six b
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Foreword Reviews: Top 10 Fascinating Interview Responses of 2019
As book people with a proper sense of history, we’ve always been fascinated by the literary salons of 17th and 18th century Paris. These social gatherings of intellectuals and haute bourgeoisie were instrumental in fueling the revolutionary…
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IndieBound.org: January 2020 Indie Next List
January 2020 Indie Next List
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Gozamos.com: Dog Butts and Love. And Stuff Like That. And Cats.
The philosopher Henri Bergson, a man responsible for the very first traffic jam in New York City, devoted much of his life to studying humor. What is “funny”? A stroll in Jim Benton’s newest book, while hilarious, is also smart. And poignant. And upsetting. The type of stuff that inspired people lik
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