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In The Quiet Call
Emerging Writer Series
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Leslie-Ann Murray
4
It Was Always Going to be Too Soon
When the daughter writes the obituary
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Roxane Gay
126
Homeseeking: Patriot Games
I loved this book for many reasons, but the historical/political background of the novel was particularly memorable.
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Roxane Gay
3
Homeseeking: The Burdens of Ambition
When I was around 12, I had my first feminist breakdown when my mom got extremely mad at me for getting a bad grade (B-) on a test.
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Kaitlyn Adams
A Valentine’s Delight
With a Love Letter to a Garden pre-order.
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Roxane Gay
3
Homeseeking: The Burden of Expectations
On page 126, Suchi grapples with the weight of her father’s expectations:
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Roxane Gay
10
Hammer & Hope
A great magazine could use some financial support
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Roxane Gay
3
The Audacious Roundup
For the week of February 3rd
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Roxane Gay
2
How To Lose A Sister
Emerging Writer Series
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Serenity Marshall
26
Introducing Homeseeking
The Audacious Book Club February selection
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Roxane Gay
8
The Audacious Roundup
For the week of January 27th
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Roxane Gay
3
Friday Check-In
January has been the longest year.
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Roxane Gay
109
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