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In "Elizabeth Barrett Browning," John Henry Ingram provides a meticulously crafted biography of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated poets. The work delves into Browning's life, examining her poetic evolution against the backdrop of societal constraints and literary conventions of the 19th century. Ingram employs a lyrical prose style, rich with critical assessments and textual analyses, to illuminate the complex interplay between Browning's personal experiences and her literary outp...

Daily Bread is the Bible reading guide that aims to help you hear from God as you read the Bible. If you've ever asked the question, 'What possible relevance can this verse have for me today?' or 'What difference does this passage make to my life?' then read on...

Sweet Samples from Scripture takes a cue from Psalm 34:8, Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! (NLT) The reader will find herein sweet stories, eternal truths, blessings and encouragement from Jesus the Christ, Son of the Living God. Pastor Walter Cross has a unique, approachable style and wise insight that he shares generously throughout the book, skillfully weaving Biblical truth with personal parables so that the reader can...

In "Claimants to Royalty," John Henry Ingram intricately weaves historical narrative and biographical analysis to explore the myriad claimants to royal titles across centuries. The book deftly blends meticulous research with engaging prose, employing a precise literary style that captures the nuances of ambition, betrayal, and the intricate dance of lineage. Ingram contextualizes these claimants within the turbulent socio-political landscapes of their times, framing their aspirations again...

A queer and dangerously hungry mountain lion lives in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign. Lonely and fascinated by humanity’s foibles, the lion spends their days protecting the welfare of a nearby homeless encampment, observing obnoxious hikers complain about their trauma, and, in quiet moments, grappling with the complexities of their gender identity, memories of a vicious father, and the indignities of sentience. “I have so much language in my brain,” our lion says, “an...

One of The Washington Post’s 50 Best Works of Fiction of 2023A New York Times Editors’ ChoiceOne of Them’s Best Books of 2023One of Crimereads Best Crime Novels of 2023“Theranos but make it gay.” —Electric LiteratureBest friends (and occasional lovers) Ezra and Orson are teetering on top of the world after founding a company that promises instant enlightenment...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDThe long-awaited, profoundly moving, and unforgettable new novel from PEN Award–winning Native American author Mona Susan Power, spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women from the 19****th century to the present day.From the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools, A ...

Winner of the National Book Award for FictionA Best Book of the Year: The Washington Post, Time, BookPageA Must-Read: The New York Times, Time, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Boston Herald, Literary Hub, The Rumpus, The Bay Area Reporter, Datebook, Electric Literature, The Stacks, Them

A PHENOMENAL BOOK CLUB PICK • “A sensitive, sharp-eyed, slyly funny novel of venturing back into the foreign country that is your past—and discovering that you can never really shake the places and people that shaped you.”—Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Missing HeartsA young woman’s past and present collide when she brings her white fiancé home to meet her Chinese immigrant parents in this vibrant debut from an exc...

**LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION • A spellbinding historical novel set in the eighteenth century: a hero’s quest, a love story, the story of a young artist coming of age, and an exuberant heist adventure that traces the bloody legacy of colonialism across two continents and fifty years.A Best Book of the Year: The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, NPR*, Kirkus Reviews***“Addictively absorbing.” —The New York Times Book Review

**FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZEONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE READS OF SUMMER 2024Named a Best Book of 2024 by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Time, Elle, Vulture, Lit Hub, and The Guardian“Make room, American fiction, for a meaningful new voice.” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times Book ReviewA...

From the author of the acclaimed novel Temporary, an intimate exploration of time, a fable about love, an epic daydream for a broken-hearted worldAnnie, Edward, and their young daughter, Rose, live in a cramped apartment. One night, without warning, they find a beautiful terrace hidden in their closet. It wasn’t there before, and it seems to only appear when their friend Stephanie visits. A city dweller’s dream come true! But every extra bit of space has a...