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Hello November, and hello to these 24 new books out today.

Hello November, and hello to these 24 new books out today.

By Gabrielle Bellot | November 7, 2023

Ghosts, Specters, and Hauntings: 7 New Poetry Books to Read in November

Ghosts, Specters, and Hauntings: 7 New Poetry Books to Read in November

David Woo Recommends an Ancient Chinese Poet, a Nobel Prize Laureate, and More

By David Woo | November 1, 2023

The Hard Art of Teaching Your Child Where You Come From

The Hard Art of Teaching Your Child Where You Come From

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Nick Flynn on the Long Stints in the Wilderness When Writing

In Conversation with Brad Listi on Otherppl

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | August 19, 2020

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Nick Flynn on What Art Can and Cannot Reflect

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Finding, Hiding, Hoarding: On Making Art From Trash

Finding, Hiding, Hoarding: On Making Art From Trash

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