Sharon Olds Spins Songs for the Human Family

The poet's 15th collection, 'Arias,' offers poems about human individuality and how we engage with the world. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Sharon Olds Spins Songs for the Human Family

The poet's 15th collection, 'Arias,' offers poems about human individuality and how we engage with the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Emma Straub’s ‘All Adults Here’ puts a fresh and funny spin on the multigenerational family saga

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