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Blood in the Water: The Attica Uprising of 1971 and its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson 

Blood in the Water: The Attica Uprising of 1971 and its Legacy by Heather Ann Thompson 

A powerful history of the Attica prison uprising exposing injustice, political power, and America’s carceral legacy.
03.20.26 0 212
Stories of Illness, Stories of Loss  

Stories of Illness, Stories of Loss  

An essay linking Holocaust memory books to the art of medical history-taking and illness narratives.
03.09.26 0 230
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell 

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell 

Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet reimagines Shakespeare’s family life to explore grief, plague, and the endurance of love.
01.01.26 0 779
Playground by Richard Powers

Playground by Richard Powers

A dazzling novel where ocean mysteries, human bonds, and uncertain AI futures intertwine with beauty and suspense.
12.08.25 0 511
Speak by Louisa Hall 

Speak by Louisa Hall 

A haunting, multi-voiced novel exploring artificial intelligence, empathy, and what it truly means to be human.
11.10.25 0 860
The Names by Florence Knapp and Flashlight by Susan Choi 

The Names by Florence Knapp and Flashlight by Susan Choi 

Sudden life-altering events shape human experience; The Names and Flashlight explore divergent consequences through contrasting narrative styles.
09.22.25 0 669
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 

A gripping novel of hardship and resilience, this story explores addiction, poverty, and personal triumph in a forgotten rural America.
07.14.25 0 1401
Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg 

Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg 

A deeply moving novel exploring grief, guilt, and the transformative power of forgiveness through interwoven voices and emotional clarity.
06.10.25 0 1135
Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck 

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck 

A haunting, claustrophobic novel exploring obsession, power, and control against the oppressive backdrop of East Germany’s final years.
02.21.25 0 1482
The Magician: A Novel by Colm Tóibín 

The Magician: A Novel by Colm Tóibín 

Thomas Mann's journey through genius, identity, and moral dilemmas, capturing the intimate struggles of art and life in turbulent times.
01.22.25 0 1912
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

A deeply human exploration of grief, meaning, and connection, Martyr! brilliantly redefines martyrdom through art, healing, and love.
12.05.24 0 2290
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