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A monthly column reviewing recent books of poems and books about poetry.
Selected by Lisa Smilan, Associate Editor, The Washington Independent Review of Books.
Jambalaya best describes this mix of Snapshots, a tasty concoction that ranges from Ralph Peters’ fictional rendering of the three-day battle at Gettysburg to the cultural battles depicted in Eleni Gage’s debut Other Waters.
A feature, by Becky Meloan, evaluating likely choices of books for book clubs.
Fred Haefele discusses his connection with Ken Kesey, author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.
An interview with the author of American Emperor: Aaron Burr's Challenge to Jefferson's America
Colin Calloway describes Rez Life as “the best book yet on Indian country today.” Travel to Salt Lake City and the scandal of its Olympic bid, explored in Tarnished Rings. Ever wondered what “opposition researchers” do? Open Season will more than answer your questions. And for a comparison of America and New Zealand, read Freedom and Fairness.
A monthly column reviewing recent books of poems and books about poetry.
