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A Look Ahead: 9/24/23

A peek at what’s on tap in the Independent this week.

    Bliss Montage

    Book Review

    Bliss Montage

    By Ling Ma

    The author’s first collection sets a surreal world spinning on an axis of displacement.

    Feature
    Our Week in Reviews: 9/23/23

    A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

      Children’s Books

      Children’s Book Roundup: September 2023

      Big new titles perfect for the littles.

      Book Review

      The Subversive Seventies

      By Michael Hardt

      The Subversive Seventies

      An erudite exploration of a surprisingly pivotal decade.

      Book Review

      Wilder

      By Millie Kerr

      Wilder

      Can tales of species restoration spark global environmental recovery?

      Book Review

      The Last Karankawas

      By Kimberly Garza

      The Last Karankawas

      A diverse Galveston community grapples with turmoil on the ground and looming in the clouds.

      Book News

      Kitty Kelley’s Endless Generosity

      The acclaimed author makes a substantial gift to the Independent!

      Book Review

      New Millennium Boyz

      By Alex Kazemi

      New Millennium Boyz

      How the modern Modern Era mauled the American male.

      Book Review

      Young Queens: Three Renaissance Women and the Price of Power

      An absorbing look at how a trio of monarchs asserted influence.

      Beyond The Book

      Bedtime Stories: Sept. 2023

      What are book lovers reading before lights-out? We asked one, and here’s what she said.