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Best Indie Books of June

NONFICTION

A SONG FOR OLAF

by Jennifer Boulanger

A sharply observed, emotionally powerful chronicle that’s as smart as it is moving. Full review >

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FICTION

ADVENTURES OF MAX SPITZKOPF

by Jonas Kreppel ; translated by Mikhl Yashinsky

Wide-ranging, offbeat mystery tales—a valuable addition to Yiddish literature in translation. Full review >

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NONFICTION

LIT BITS

by Michelle Zenor

A comprehensive, valuable, and enthusiastic introduction to reading and enjoying poetry. Full review >

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