Baltimore Fishbowl Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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You Cannot Save Here
Anthony MollAnthony Moll discusses their debut poetry collection "You Cannot Save Here," skepticism of both hope and despair, and life amid collapse. https://t.co/v3V5AN3SbY
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Life Sentence: The Brief and Tragic Career of Baltimore's Deadliest Gang Leader
Mark BowdenVeteran journalist Mark Bowden digs into the city’s campaign against gang violence in his new book, "Life Sentence: The Brief and Tragic Career of Baltimore’s Deadliest Gang Leader." https://t.co/0n2ageAqTD
Hardcover, 2023
$28.00Member price:$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hestia Strikes a Match
Christine GrilloIn Christine Grillo’s new novel, Hestia Harris is trying to navigate dating, friendship, family, and career as a 40-something widow amid a second Civil War. Grillo discusses writing humor in a sad world, her dream cast for a Netflix adaptation, and more. https://t.co/byp1HmYMiU
Hardcover, 2023
$28.00Member price:$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Mistress of Bhatia House
Sujata MasseyAuthor Sujata Massey discusses her newest book, "The Mistress of Bhatia House," featuring India’s first female lawyer in early 20th century Bombay during the British occupation -- and the process of crafting a mystery story. https://t.co/yXgi0DSrRo
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American Ending
Mary Kay ZuravleffAuthor Mary Kay Zuravleff discusses her historical fiction novel, “American Ending,” in which narrator Yelena Federoff navigates living in early 20th century Pennsylvania coal country. https://t.co/MIOX9fYaA3
Paperback, 2024
$18.95Member price:$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hedge
Jane DeluryAuthor Jane Delury discusses her research into gardening and landscaping for her novel "Hedge," as well as the significance of mother-daughter relationships and friendships with other women. https://t.co/0Nn9VGSBfc
Paperback, 2023
$16.99Member price:$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book