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Sight Lines is a captivating poetry collection that examines the contemporary world with compassion and vivid imagery.

A poetic adventure through the lives of African American culture, exploring painful realities and glimmers of hope.

The End of Days is a post apocalyptic apocalyptic thriller about a family struggling to survive in an unearthly world.

"The Tenth Parallel" is an exploration of the religious and cultural fault lines that divide Christianity and Islam and their effects on our global society.

A fascinating exploration of American identity and its connection to ideas of expansion and boundaries.

The definitive biography of legendary thinker Susan Sontag, exploring her life and remarkableintellectual contributions.

Musical drama "Company" follows the life of five married couples and Robert, a single man searching for love.

"Please" is a collection of powerful, contemporary poems by Jericho Brown dealing with issues of race and identity.

An emotional account of the author's experience with cancer, "The Undying" is a powerful exploration of vulnerability, mortality, and care.

A touching and powerful account of a young girl's struggles for identity in an oppressive society.

A queer exploration of gay politics, community and culture in 1970's New York City.

A three volume epic novel, exploring the impact of historical oppression on individuals with an avant-garde aesthetic.

A story of marriage and family dynamics, "Standard Deviation" is a witty and unique exploration of contemporary love.

A gripping novel depicting one couple's struggle against Nazi Germany, showing the power of personal courage in the face of oppression.

A humorous and heartwarming journey of transformation centering around an eccentric aunt and her nephew.

An inspiring and beautiful story about four unlikely friends and the tales they tell, exploring life's difficult questions and the power of kindness.

Insightful exploration of the relationship between the Founding Fathers and their faith-based vision for the U.S.

An examination of the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, controversial and highly contested by historians.

Oh William! is a compelling novel centering around William Kincaid, a retired professor struggling with a deep sense of loss in his life.

A pivotal examination of racism in the U.S. addressed in detail to white readers, showing why talking about racism is hard, and how to start.

An emotional tribute to Walt Whitman, exploring the poet's profound effect on the life of Mark Doty.

"A Sand Book" is a lyrical, introspective journey through the innermost thoughts of its author's journey towards healing and understanding.

"Human Hours" is an intimate collection of poems, exploring how identity, faith, and grief shape lives.

The Wherewithal is a poetic book about loss, grief and hope, exploring the fragility of life with heartbreaking beauty.