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Translation Spotlight: Haunted and Haunting

December 29, 2025
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Appreciations of three remarkable translated works that have preoccupied me for months.

Book Review: “The Coroner’s Silence” — A Chilling Inquiry into Institutional Indifference

December 28, 2025
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The title of this revelatory book might suggest that it’s limited to uncovering the deficiencies and biases of a particular profession. But “The Coroner’s Silence” is far more than that.

Book Review: “Unfinished” Argues for AI as an Artistic Partner — But at What Cost?

December 27, 2025
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“Unfinished” supplies a thoughtful analysis of the relationship between music, musicians, and AI.

Arts Feature: Recommended Books, 2025

December 26, 2025
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An eclectic round-up of the favorite books of the year from our critics.

Poetry Review: The Devil’s Sonnets — John Berryman’s “Only Sing”

December 23, 2025
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Poet John Berryman’s choice of minstrelsy in his “Dream Songs” is not just a distraction that can be explained away by aficionados — it is impossible to excuse or forgive.

Book Review: Nayland Blake’s “Dungeon Studio”: Four Decades of Queer Vision and Voice

December 20, 2025
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Throughout their anthology, Nayland Blake reminds readers of the importance of maintaining authenticity and self-representation in every facet of creative work.

Children’s Book Reviews: Tales of Winter

December 19, 2025
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Two new books and one reissued classic will teach, delight, and intrigue children.

Book Review: “Nobody’s Girl” — An Emotionally Wrenching Horror Story

December 13, 2025
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Virginia Giuffre’s memoir is a grim indictment of Jeffrey Epstein and the cruel and powerful men (most of them still unnamed in public) who were his clients.

Book Review: “Racebook” — Internetting While Black

December 13, 2025
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One of today’s most distinctive intellects wrestles with the internet and all its messy consequences.

Children’s Book Reviews: Lighting Up Winter Holidays

December 11, 2025
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A trio of holiday stories— two celebrate friendship, one features a stagestruck chicken.

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