Manimal Woe by Fanny Howe
Fanny Howe is known for her extensive work as a poet, essayist, and memoirist, emerging as a significant moral compass in modern American literature. Her deep-rooted concern for ethical issues is influenced by...
The Road Not Taken by David Orr
Robert Frost has been a prominent American poet for fifty years, known for his iconic works like "The Road Not Taken." However, critics argue that there is more to Frost than meets the...
Stalking the Atomic City by Markiyan Kamysh, translated by Hanna Leliv and Reilly Costigan-Humes
The catastrophic event at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in April 1986 transformed a landscape that was previously only imagined. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Zone of Exclusion is an area as large...
I’ll Be Your Mirror: Essays & Aphorisms by David Lazar
David Lazar is recognized for his innovative approach to the essay genre, challenging its conventions and structures. In his latest compilation I’ll Be Your Mirror: Essays & Aphorisms, he showcases a diverse range...
Rumi’s Secret: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love by Brad Gooch
It may come as a surprise that a Sufi mystic from the thirteenth century is among the top-selling poets globally. In 2014, the BBC named the Persian poet Rumi as the best-selling poet...
Home Waters by John N. Maclean
In his memoir, John N. Maclean recounts his experiences fly fishing on Montana’s Big Blackfoot River. He reflects on a conversation with his father, Norman, about why they no longer fish there, with...
A Line in the World by Dorthe Nors, translated by Caroline Waight
Danish author Dorthe Nors explores nonfiction in A Line in the World, skillfully translated by Caroline Waight. The collection of fourteen essays chronicles Nors's year-long journeys along Denmark's North Sea shore, delving into...
Republic of Detours by Scott Borchert
During 1935–1943, the U.S. government did something unprecedented by employing thousands of struggling writers and paying them to write. The main focus of the Federal Writers’ Project wasn't just publishing but providing jobs...
Dear Damage by Ashley Marie Farmer
Ashley Marie Farmer’s book Dear Damage lives up to its title right from the start. In the opening paragraphs, Farmer reveals the intense personal "damage" that has affected her family, recounting the heartbreaking...
Feel Free by Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith is well-known for fearlessly addressing challenging topics in her novels and cultural critiques. Her latest essay collection, titled "Feel Free," may suggest light reading but delves into weighty subjects such as...
