These nine novels grieve beloved homes, cultures, and worlds that are fading away
“Dream big,” they tell us. “The sky’s the limit.” We are lied to.
Two poems by Oladosu Michael Emerald
Paige Lewis' debut novel "Canon" rejects the binaries that those in power use to control the narrative
“The Ominous Shaft” by Marlena Williams, recommended by Preety Sidhu for Electric Literature
“Drag Thing” author Gabe Montesanti and “Lipstick” author Eileen G’Sell on self-adornment, performance, and the power of radical reinvention
There’s something sweetly sad about how I remember my scores from 25 years ago, evidence of a worth I still struggle to internalize
The striking cover reflects the restlessness and claustrophobia of the novel
"Ball Jar Demon," flash fiction by Kyle Winkler
The author of "Hamnet" and "Land" on literary playlists, knowing when to stop writing, and lime-filled dark chocolate
“Porcupine” from BABY IN A BOX by Sarah Braunstein, recommended by Antoine Wilson
Celebrate Pride with new and debut titles from Douglas Stuart, ‘Pemi Aguda, Deb Olin Unferth, and more
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