With Disease of Kings (W.W. Norton, 2023), Anders Carlson-Wee has truly come into his own as a storyteller, detailing the lives of a speaker based on himself and his friend North in poignant and amusing detail.
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Review: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due
The Reformatory, Tananarive Due’s 2023 novel, integrates cinematic structure to craft an engaging and commercially ready story, invokes deep emotions, and presents essential beats vital for captivating storytelling.
Review: Wade in the Water by Tracy K. Smith
Although the intent of individual poems in this ambitious collection is not always clear, Smith’s found poetry drives home the reality of harms done to the people of this country, especially to black people enslaved by white people.
Caitlin M.S. Buxbaum 