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HOLD STILL

by Sally Mann

Generously illustrated, Mann’s memoir is testimony to photography’s power to evoke tender, lucent portraits of the past. Full review >

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LORD FEAR

by Lucas Mann

In constructing his aching, poignant narrative, Mann offers a fine meditation on fate and on how “the story of addiction is... Full review >

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THE ARGONAUTS

by Maggie Nelson

A book that will challenge readers as much as the author has challenged herself. Full review >

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ALL WHO GO DO NOT RETURN

by Shulem Deen

In this moving book, Deen lays bare his difficult, muddled wrestling with his faith, the challenges it posed to everything... Full review >

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THE WORLD'S LARGEST MAN

by Harrison Scott Key

An uncommonly entertaining story replete with consistent wit and lethal weaponry. Full review >

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PIECES OF MY MOTHER

by Melissa Cistaro

An honest and affecting story of the many complexities involved with family relationships. Full review >

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