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Poetry for the Rest of Us 2022 – Ms. Magazine

April 20, 2022April 21, 2022
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April 2022 Reads for the Rest of Us – Ms. Magazine

April 1, 2022April 21, 2022
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As Book Bans Target LGBTQ+ Writers and Writers of Color, Here’s What Banned Books We’re Reading – Ms. Magazine

March 18, 2022April 21, 2022
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March 2022 Reads for the Rest of Us – Ms. Magazine

March 2, 2022April 21, 2022
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February 2022 Reads for the Rest of Us – Ms. Magazine

February 18, 2022April 21, 2022
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Most Anticipated Reads for the Rest of Us 2022 – Ms. Magazine

February 7, 2022April 21, 2022
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January 2022 Reads for the Rest of Us – Ms. Magazine

January 10, 2022April 21, 2022
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Reads for the Rest of Us – 2021 Best of the Rest – Ms. Magazine

December 20, 2021April 21, 2022
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Book review: In Good Relation: History, Gender, and Kinship in Indigenous Feminisms – Canadian Journal of History

December 10, 2021February 15, 2022
A Cure for What Ails You – Medium Books
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A Cure for What Ails You – Medium Books

A Review of Stephanie Allen’s Tonic and Balm Tonic and Balm is a book about medicine shows. The thing about medicine shows is that they...

Karla Strand
December 20, 2019October 12, 2021
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The Ms. Q&A: The Black, Feminist Subtext of Melanie S. Hatter’s Award-Winning Novel “Malawi’s Sisters” – Ms. Magazine
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The Ms. Q&A: The Black, Feminist Subtext of Melanie S. Hatter’s Award-Winning Novel “Malawi’s Sisters” – Ms. Magazine

Karla spoke to author Melanie S. Hatter about writing race, listening to her characters and how she handles criticism.

Karla Strand
November 18, 2019October 12, 2021
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July 2018 Wrap Up
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July 2018 Wrap Up

Here’s the July 2018 wrap up! It’s what I read, watched, and wrote this month. I’ve been busy and enjoying the summer. What have you been up to?

Karla Strand
August 8, 2018October 12, 2021
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Camille Perri’s WHEN KATIE MET CASSIDY: A Brief Review
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Camille Perri’s WHEN KATIE MET CASSIDY: A Brief Review

When Katie Met Cassidy is the engaging and romantic story of, well, Katie and Cassidy! I must admit that this is not normally the type...

Karla Strand
August 6, 2018October 12, 2021
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A Life Well Lived: A Review of Rachel Heng’s SUICIDE CLUB
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A Life Well Lived: A Review of Rachel Heng’s SUICIDE CLUB

Would you want to live forever? In her debut novel Suicide Club, Rachel Heng reaffirms the notion of "be careful what you wish for" and...

Karla Strand
July 15, 2018October 12, 2021
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Shadows We Leave Behind: A Review of Peng Shepherd’s THE BOOK OF M
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Shadows We Leave Behind: A Review of Peng Shepherd’s THE BOOK OF M

I’ve always enjoyed dystopian and post-apocalyptic books and films but admittedly, I am no expert in these genres. I appreciate the creativity and uniqueness of...

Karla Strand
July 14, 2018October 12, 2021
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June Wrap-Up
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June Wrap-Up

I cannot believe it's already July! The summer is flying by and I wanted to take a minute to look back and reflect upon what...

Karla Strand
July 7, 2018October 12, 2021
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New Reads for the Rest of Us – July 2018 Releases
Reads for the Rest of Us

New Reads for the Rest of Us – July 2018 Releases

My new book release lists are undergoing a name change! Welcome to New Reads for the Rest of Us for July 2018. I updated the...

Karla Strand
July 2, 2018October 12, 2021
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New Books by Womxn – June 2018 Releases
Reads for the Rest of Us

New Books by Womxn – June 2018 Releases

Need a new book for June? Here’s a roundup of the new books by women being released in June that I am most excited about,...

Karla Strand
May 30, 2018October 12, 2021
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New Books by WOC, QTBIPOC, GNC, and more  – May 2018 Releases
Reads for the Rest of Us

New Books by WOC, QTBIPOC, GNC, and more – May 2018 Releases

Need a new book for May? Here’s a roundup of the new books being released in May that I am most excited about, by and/or...

Karla Strand
May 2, 2018October 12, 2021
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