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Founded in 1983, independent publisher of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. Opinions our own, not representative of the company.

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Book Cover for: Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, Richard Louv

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

Richard Louv
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In this @nytopinion piece, Nicolette Sowder discusses how @RichLouv, author of #LastChildintheWoods, inspired her to create Wildschooling, "a form of home-schooling that celebrates an interconnected, relational view of nature" https://t.co/AT4YY8dDWf

Paperback, 2008

$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Let Me Think: Stories, J. Robert Lennon

Let Me Think: Stories

J. Robert Lennon
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So many amazing authors in #SmallOdysseys: @SelectedShorts Presents 35 New Stories, Tweet 3: https://t.co/5eYPkPbi8b* Victor LaValle * J. Robert Lennon * Ben Loory * Carmen Maria Machado * Juan Martinez * Maile Meloy * Joe Meno * Susan Perabo * Helen Phillips * Namwali Serpell https://t.co/sVI8QX0GS5

Paperback, 2021

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver
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Congratulations to @b_kingsolver, founder of the PEN/Bellwether Prize, on her Pulitzer Prize win for DEMON COPPERHEAD! 🎉 https://t.co/P6DhuOQ8z9 https://t.co/QF3w6DMNgG

Paperback, 2024

$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Calling for a Blanket Dance, Oscar Hokeah

Calling for a Blanket Dance

Oscar Hokeah
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CALLING FOR A BLANKET DANCE by @OscarHokeah is a @MPIBA Reading the West Finalist for Debut Fiction! Vote here: https://t.co/15LwDlDxux https://t.co/hTQoprvrBp

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Poet's House, Jean Thompson

The Poet's House

Jean Thompson
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We can't wait for readers to fall in love with THE POET'S HOUSE by Jean Thompson, now in paperback! #ThePoetsHouse is a warm and witty story of a young woman who gets swept up in the rivalries and love affairs of a dramatic group of writers. Learn more: https://t.co/lTTqRTge1L https://t.co/IXvgfOnHM4

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Breast Cancer Awareness: 3 Column Ledger, Olzo Publishing

Breast Cancer Awareness: 3 Column Ledger

Olzo Publishing
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During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, read a book that offers, yes, #Healing. From someone who understands. Nurse & bestselling author @TheresaBrown shares her story of becoming a patient. Use code HEALING20 for 20% off HEALING at https://t.co/9V25B02Uhk: https://t.co/bYB2gA12Xg https://t.co/2C87VxVmyB

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Book Cover for: Butter: A Rich History, Elaine Khosrova

Butter: A Rich History

Elaine Khosrova
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What type of butter is the best butter? To us, there is no such thing. They are all equally perfect. 🧈🧈🧈 Nice to see this shoutout for BUTTER by expert Elaine Khosrova @butterdishing. https://t.co/tg9hzaLvlg https://t.co/XoMdpg29R6

Paperback, 2017

$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: How Do You Live?, Genzaburo Yoshino

How Do You Live?

Genzaburo Yoshino
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ICYMI: Hayao Miyazaki pauses his retirement for a final film based on a beloved book from his childhood #HowDoYouLive, which just happens to be a new New York Times bestseller from @AlgonquinYR 🥳 and it makes a great gift! #GiveCheerGiveBooks http://ow.ly/HwyJ50H3kea

Paperback, 2023

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Poet's House, Jean Thompson

The Poet's House

Jean Thompson
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THE POET'S HOUSE by Jean Thompson is out in paperback July 3! In this warm and witty story, a young woman gets swept up in the rivalries and love affairs of a dramatic group of writers.​ Start reading today: https://t.co/lTTqRTge1L https://t.co/9NK5vOd9Zt

Paperback, 2023

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Island Book: The Rising Tide, Evan Dahm

Island Book: The Rising Tide

Evan Dahm
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Is there anything better than a bookstore? Island Books is at the heart of #TheStoriedLifeOfAJFikry, and we know you'll adore this cozy bookstore just as much as the novel's characters! Pick up a copy today: https://t.co/CaRKpjOH2w https://t.co/Sb95f0pW6X

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