eel on reef
A truly exciting American debut from a Nigerian writer on Chris Abani’s new poetry imprint, Black Goat, with an introduction by Kwame Dawes.
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Stranded in the Future
The Thinning
What You Should Worry About
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South Central Noir
The Akashic Noir Series’ forensic study of Southern California sharpens its focus on one of Los Angeles’s most recognized neighborhoods.
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Prayer for the Living
Topical and timely, Booker Prize–winning author Ben Okri’s new collection of short stories blurs parallel realities and walks the line between darkness and magic.
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Jesse Malin — Book Soup (West Hollywood, CA)
7/26/26, 3:00pm
Jesse Malin presents Almost Grown, in conversation with Dito Montiel.
Robyn Hitchcock — Porter Square Books: Boston Edition (Boston, MA)
7/27/26, 7:00pm
Robyn Hitchcock presents Stranded in the Future, in conversation with Brett Milano.
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