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Open Book
Clint Smith's Nonfiction Debut Reckons with History
In 'How the Word Is Passed,' the poet and journalist explores the history of slavery “under our feet.”
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Soapbox
How Libraries Can Help Us Make a More Perfect Union
Throughout our history, we've see that when we come together in civil, honest conversations based on facts and science, history and truth, we find commonality.
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Soapbox
'Black Bookstore' Is More Than a Label
A Black bookseller explains what Black-owned bookstores are really about.
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Soapbox
Want to Change the Book Biz? Organize.
Verso staffers argue that the only dignified future for publishing workers is a unionized one.
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Open Book
Keith Ridgway's Tales of the City
The author's immersive new novel, 'Shock,' portrays a London neighborhood whose denizens are living on the edge.
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Soapbox
Old Novels as Therapy
Novelist Betsy Robinson finds comfort in familiar book friends.
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Soapbox
Launching a Book During a Pandemic
Author Laura Treacy Bentley recommends using some ingenuity when hosting a virtual live book event.
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Editorials
11 Words to Spice Up Your Book Blurbs and Reviews
The editors at Merriam-Webster and the hosts of its 'Word Matters' podcast have rounded up 11 lesser-known words for book blurbers and critics to put to good use.
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Soapbox
The Best Book Party on Earth
A former bookseller and rep remembers the ABA/BookExpo conventions.
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Open Book
Dawnie Walton Writes a Rockin' Novel
The author's provocative debut chronicles the rise and fall of a biracial 1970s rock duo.