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  • SpotlightLitstack Now

    Spotlight on “Making History” in Paperback by Richard Cohen

    by LitStack Editor 12 May, 2025
    by LitStack Editor 12 May, 2025

    Making History is an exploration of who gets to record the world’s history—from Julius Caesar …

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    6 Great Audiobooks You Can Enjoy (On audiobooks.com!)

    by Lauren Alwan 10 May, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 10 May, 2025

    In this LitStack Rec, we take a look at 6 great audiobooks. The voice performances …

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    Spotlight on “The River is Waiting” by Wally Lamb

    by LitStack Editor 8 May, 2025
    by LitStack Editor 8 May, 2025

    The River Is Waiting is the propulsive story of a young father who, after an …

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  • Litstack NowShoutouts

    7 Author Shoutouts | Authors We Love To Recommend

    by LitStack Editor 7 May, 2025
    by LitStack Editor 7 May, 2025

    Here are this week’s 7 Author Shoutouts. Find your favorite author or discover an author …

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    Spotlight on Irreverent “All Fours” by Miranda July

    by LitStack Editor 5 May, 2025
    by LitStack Editor 5 May, 2025

    All Fours is an irreverently sexy, tender, hilarious and surprising novel about a woman upending …

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    Camelot Fantasy Novels | 6 Paths of Hope, Courage, Fairness and Justice

    by J.S. Hood 3 May, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 3 May, 2025

    Camelot fantasy novels have always held a special place in our hearts, representing reading that …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Intense Sibling Relationships | 6 Novels of Rivalry, Malice, Duplicity…and Murder

    by J.S. Hood 26 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 26 April, 2025

    Sibling relationships can resemble a battlefield more than a family gathering. In this LitStack Rec, …

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    Sensual Details in “Hands and Straight Lines” Envelop Your Attention

    by Lewis Buzbee 22 April, 2025
    by Lewis Buzbee 22 April, 2025

    Carla Bradsher-Fredrick’s novel Hands and Straight Lines creates a calm yet unsettling zone of ambivalence …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Don’t Go into the Nursery! 6 Haunting Novels with Scary Children

    by J.S. Hood 19 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 19 April, 2025

    If you are looking for a chilling read that will make you question the innocence …

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  • LitStack ReviewsLitstack Now

    Finding a Rhythm | Self-Discovery in “Dancing Woman” by Elaine Neil Orr

    by Allie Coker 8 April, 2025
    by Allie Coker 8 April, 2025

    Orr’s Dancing Woman follows Isabel and her husband, Nick, over the course of 3 years …

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  • LitStack RecsBanned BooksLitstack Now

    6 Banned Books by Women You Must Own and Read

    by J.S. Hood 5 April, 2025
    by J.S. Hood 5 April, 2025

    In the world of literature, banned books by women hold a unique and powerful place. …

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  • LitStack ReviewsLitstack Now

    The Impact of Fortitude in Charlotte Whitney’s “A Tiny Piece of Blue”

    by Allie Coker 25 March, 2025
    by Allie Coker 25 March, 2025

    LitStack is excited to present Allie Coker’s review of A Tiny Piece of Blue, Charlotte …

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    Learning to Live and Love | “Because We Must” a Memoir

    by Rylie Fong 11 March, 2025
    by Rylie Fong 11 March, 2025

    Because We Must by Tracy Youngblom is a candid exploration of motherhood and grief Please …

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    Coming Up For Air | Lewis Buzbee’s “Diver” Elegantly Explores Submerged Emotions

    by Allie Coker 25 February, 2025
    by Allie Coker 25 February, 2025

    There is powerful storytelling in Lewis Buzbee’s Diver. In the same way you can be …

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    “Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary and Endangered Creatures” by Katherine Rundell

    by Lewis Buzbee 28 January, 2025
    by Lewis Buzbee 28 January, 2025

    Dive into Vanishing Treasures, by Katherine Rundell, exploring the delicate balance between cultural heritage and …

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    An Emissary For Our Own Fate | “The Emissary” by Yoko Tawada

    by Rylie Fong 14 January, 2025
    by Rylie Fong 14 January, 2025

    Yoko Tawada’s The Emissary is a breathtakingly light-hearted meditation on mortality and fully displays what …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Challenges Faced in “Speedbumps” – Remembering The Sublime Teri Garr

    by Lauren Alwan 11 January, 2025
    by Lauren Alwan 11 January, 2025

    In this LitStack Rec, we remember the inimitable actress Teri Garr, and recommend her memoir …

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    Spotlight on “Diver” by Lewis Buzbee

    by LitStack Editor 9 January, 2025
    by LitStack Editor 9 January, 2025

    LitStackers! Line up for this one. The advance word on Diver by Lewis Buzbee is …

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    “Joseph Anton” by Salman Rushdie | No Memoir Is More Relevant At This Time

    by Lauren Alwan 28 December, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 28 December, 2024

    Joseph Anton is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a …

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    More Than Corporate | “The Mezzanine” by Nicholson Baker

    by Rylie Fong 24 December, 2024
    by Rylie Fong 24 December, 2024

    In The Mezzanine, by Nicholson Baker, the seemingly mundane events on a young man’s lunch …

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  • LitStack ReviewsLitstack Now

    The “Good” Wife | Unveiling the Power of Homemakers in “Mild Vertigo” by Mieko Kanai

    by Rylie Fong 10 December, 2024
    by Rylie Fong 10 December, 2024

    Mild Vertigo is a novel for women, mothers, and any homemaker who deserves to be …

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  • LitStack ReviewsLitstack Now

    The Danger Of Nostalgia In “Wicked” | Retconning The Past

    by Corrina Lawson 9 December, 2024
    by Corrina Lawson 9 December, 2024

    Wicked the musical is a play from a book based on a movie musical based …

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    Patching the Foundation in “Prodigal,” Phyllis Gobbell’s Stunning Tale of Betrayal and Perspective

    by Allie Coker 26 November, 2024
    by Allie Coker 26 November, 2024

    “Prodigal” is a Southern tale at its best. Secrets, lies, betrayal—a deadly trinity that moves …

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    In Conversation with Allison Landa | Beyond “Bearded Lady”

    by Rylie Fong 12 November, 2024
    by Rylie Fong 12 November, 2024

    Who’s Looking At Me? Sitting in a plush café booth on a sun-soaked Berkeley morning, …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    Heartstopper: A Story of Queer Struggle and Success

    by Kiyo Mizuki 29 October, 2024
    by Kiyo Mizuki 29 October, 2024

    LitStack is very excited to bring you this LitStack Rec by Kiyo Mizuki, of their …

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    “The Woman with the Stone Knife” | Another World, Another Home – Straddling Identities and Devotions

    by Allie Coker 15 October, 2024
    by Allie Coker 15 October, 2024

    In The Woman with the Stone Knife, Dale Neal invites us into a vibrant tapestry …

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  • Banned BooksLitstack NowLitStack Picks

    Knowledge Thieves | Book Banning Extremists Are Extorting America’s Public Education System

    by Tee Tate 21 September, 2024
    by Tee Tate 21 September, 2024

    LitStack is honored to do its part to support Banned Books Week by bringing you …

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    “There There” | A Stunning Novel Written By Tommy Orange

    by Lauren Alwan 14 September, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 14 September, 2024

    In the world of contemporary literature, There There by Tommy Orange stands out as a …

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    “The Quincunx” by Charles Palliser | An Extraordinary Novel in the Victorian Tradition

    by J.S. Hood 27 August, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 27 August, 2024

    You must read The Quincunx, a remarkable novel in the Victorian style. Charles Palliser crafted …

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    The Mountains Sing – Secrets Spill In Compelling “Kings of Coweetsee” by Dale Neal

    by Allie Coker 25 July, 2024
    by Allie Coker 25 July, 2024

    Read on for Allie Coker’s exciting review of Dale Neal’s compelling novel, Kings of Coweetsee. …

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    “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman

    by Tee Tate 21 June, 2024
    by Tee Tate 21 June, 2024

    Coraline, by Neil Gaiman My first encounter with Coraline was with the movie, an unusual …

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    In “Life Span,” Molly Giles Goes the Distance

    by Lauren Alwan 18 June, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 18 June, 2024

    LitStack is excited to bring you Lauren Alwan’s review of Molly Giles’ first nonfiction book, …

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    5 Monumental Tomes to Consume Your Waking Hours

    by J.S. Hood 4 June, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 4 June, 2024

    Entwining Their Tendrils Through The Very Fabric Of Our Waking Hours Only For the Brave…Or …

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  • LitStack RecsAudiobooksLitstack Now

    The Beauty of Book Spines … Or Not

    by Lauren Alwan 25 May, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 25 May, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we look at the beauty of book spines that are collector’s …

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    Incredibly Refreshing “Indigo Field” by Marjorie Hudson Transports Readers

    by Allie Coker 21 May, 2024
    by Allie Coker 21 May, 2024

    So rich it feels like you’ve been transported to Indigo Field Buried Bones, Silent Burdens: …

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  • OpinionLitstack NowLitStack Toolkit

    3 Favorite Self-Hosting Choices To Kick Start Your Website

    by LitStack Editor 19 May, 2024
    by LitStack Editor 19 May, 2024

    Consider Self-Hosting Are you a looking to find your home online or make your mark …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    “Shout Her Lovely Name” & “10:04”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 18 May, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 18 May, 2024

    This LitStack Rec says it’s time to read Natalie Serber’s collection of voice-driven stories “Shout …

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    “Manhood for Amateurs” & “Ormeshadow”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 11 May, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 11 May, 2024

    This week’s LitStack Rec says be sure and read this great memoir about a father, …

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    A Short Novel Packed with Insight and Feeling – “Seconds” by Claudia Putnam

    by Robert Thomas 7 May, 2024
    by Robert Thomas 7 May, 2024

    “Seconds” – Have we misunderstood the very nature of good and evil? Seconds, A Short …

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  • LitStack RecsLitstack Now

    “Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays” & “Yes, Chef”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 4 May, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 4 May, 2024

    In this LitStack Rec, we are looking at two past gems that you will want …

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    Fantasy Books We’d Love to See on Film

    by Tee Tate 27 April, 2024
    by Tee Tate 27 April, 2024

    Fantasy book lovers have often had a love/hate relationship with film (the big and small …

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  • LitStack ReviewsLitstack Now

    1 Powerful Novel “A Woman is No Man,” by Etaf Rum

    by Lauren Alwan 23 April, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan 23 April, 2024

    This LitStack review takes a look back at the 2019 release of A Woman Is …

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    “The Custom of the Country” & “Shakespeare in Kabul”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 20 April, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 20 April, 2024

    This week, we recommend The Custom of the Country, by Edith Wharton, and Shakespeare in …

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    5 Engrossing Bestsellers By Women That Captured The 1970s And Resonate Today

    by J.S. Hood 14 April, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 14 April, 2024

    5 bestsellers by women that catapulted into the public consciousness. The 1970s Were Not For …

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    “The Dead Fish Museum” & “Queen Victoria’s Book of Spells”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 13 April, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 13 April, 2024

    Stories, stories, stories! This week we are recommending two books of stories. First, we recommend …

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    6 Great Monologues in Literature

    by Tee Tate 12 April, 2024
    by Tee Tate 12 April, 2024

    Great Monologues in Literature The Words That Trap Our Attention Now we want to look …

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    3 Cheers For “The Librarianist,” A Novel By Patrick deWitt

    by J.S. Hood 9 April, 2024
    by J.S. Hood 9 April, 2024

    Solitude, the power of books and stories, and the importance of finding one’s place in …

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    “The Coast of Chicago” & “Northernmost”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 6 April, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 6 April, 2024

    Welcome, fellow LitStackers! Let’s dive in and explore two remarkable works: the short story collection …

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    “Six” the Musical – 10 Essential Books on the Queens

    by Corrina Lawson 2 April, 2024
    by Corrina Lawson 2 April, 2024

    The musical Six is a fantastic, joyous musical that does what theater does best: synthesizes …

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    “As You Wish-Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride” & “The Snow Child”

    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 30 March, 2024
    by Lauren Alwan & Sharon Browning 30 March, 2024

    We are taking a look back at two notable LitStack Recs. First, we recommend As …

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