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Pure Men: A Novel
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A Senegalese professor confronts his country’s homophobia.
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In her new book, the author turns a gimlet eye toward the publishing industry.
Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American
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A funny, poignant appeal to our better angels.
Anthem: A Novel
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An ambitious, strangely soulless commentary on our troubled times.
American Comics: A History
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A detailed account of the rise, fall, and potential resurrection of graphic storytelling in the U.S.
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The journalists/authors will be our keynote speakers!
The writer/rapper talks hip-hop, strong women, and the power of eternal optimism.
Mouth to Mouth: A Novel
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A long-lost friend shares his odd, unsettling tale from the comfort of an airport lounge.
The Hag: The Life, Times, and Music of Merle Haggard
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This biography’s rough-around-the-edges feel fits its subject perfectly.
American Baby
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A woman is forced to relinquish her newborn in this eye-opening look at the dark side of an allegedly benevolent industry.
