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D. M. Aderibigbe’s new book, “82nd Division,” is out now:

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'Swiz' Book Talk + Signing Tickets | From Free | 5 Dec @ Rough Trade Below, New York | DICE Rough Trade NYC is excited to present **Jason Farrell, Nathan Larson,** and **Dave Stern (of Swiz)** in conversation with **Johnny Temple** on Friday, Decemb...

Swiz will be at Rough Trade NYC tomorrow!
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#SerendipityLit author Katrina Brownlee will be joining Barbara Fant, award-winning poet and author, tonight at Malik Books to discuss her debut memoir, AND THEN CAME THE BLUES!

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It's officially here!! 🙌 82nd Division is a sparkling collection tied together by Aderibigbe's graceful exploration of the humanity of the people, landscape, and histories that populate the book's pages.

Get your copies in the UK from here:

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Crony Henry, Daddy Henry, Lady Henry, Henry Incinerator: Seven Poetry Books to Read This December I’m well aware that, culturally speaking, I’m supposed to care about December: month of countdowns and gift guides, of year-end lists and the sorts of last-minute, life-changing releases than insta…

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Happy Pub Day to Chris Abani and Kwame Dawes and all of the great poets involved in “Kumi Na Moja: New-Generation African Poet!” This 11 piece Chapbook Box Set is available now from Akashic Books at
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Katrina Brownlee will be at Book soup to discuss her book, “And Then Came the Blues”
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Fri, 12/5/2025
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Happy Pub Day to María Auxiliadora Álvarez!
“A Sun Behind Us / Un sol caído avanza” is out today!

An illuminating new collection from the latest winner of the Paz Prize for Poetry

Find it at your local bookstore or order it from Akashic Books at
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Really enjoyed this collection!

My ex shot me 10 times – and after the coma, I became an undercover cop When Katrina Brownlee tried to leave her fiance, he aimed a gun at her pregnant stomach. The 22-year-old wasn’t expected to survive, let alone walk again. But she soon began her fight for other victim...

#SerendipityLit author Katrina Brownlee was recently featured in an article with @theguardian.com to discuss her debut memoir, AND THEN CAME THE BLUES.

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Happy Pub Day to D.M. Aderibigbe!
“82nd Division” is out today!

Selected by acclaimed poet/novelist Colin Channer for the National Poetry Series, 82nd Division is a lustrous love song to the author’s native Nigeria.

Available from Akashic Books at
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And Then Came the Blues: My Story of Survival on Both Sides of the Badge by Katrina Brownlee Book Signing Event: And Then Came the Blues by Katrina Brownlee Join us at Malik Books for a powerful and inspiring evening with Katrina Brownlee, author of the gripping memoir And Then Came the Blue...

Holiday Book Event with Katrina Brownlee at Malik Books!
And Then Came the Blues: My Story of Survival on Both Sides of the Badge by Katrina Brownlee
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Dec 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - Malik Books (Westfield
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Join Katrina Brownlee on Dec. 4 at the Crystal Cove Canyon Club from 6-8 PM as she discusses her experiences and her book, “And Then Came the Blues,” with Terra Newell.

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Join Lauren Sanders at All She Wrote Books on Dec. 10 at 6:30pm as she celebrates the anniversary of her great book, “Kamikaze Lust!”
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And Then Came the Blues: My Story of Survival on Both Sides of the Badge by Katrina Brownlee Book Signing Event: And Then Came the Blues by Katrina Brownlee Join us at Malik Books for a powerful and inspiring evening with Katrina Brownlee, author of the gripping memoir And Then Came the Blue...

Join Katrina Brownlee at Malik Books with Barbara Fant as they discuss Katrina's book, "And Then Came the Blues," on Dec. 4 at 7pm at Westfield Culver City Mall
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The Author’s Corner with Marianne Leone The Author’s Corner with Marianne Leone Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Lower Level Meeting Room Register online to reserve a seat! Marianne Leone is returning to The A…

Marianne Leone will be at the Melrose Public Library at 69 West Emerson St. In Melrose, Ma to discuss her book, “Christina the Astonishing,” on Dec 2 from 7-8:30 @strega54.bsky.social
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In Retrospect: An Interview with D.M. Aderibigbe, Author of 82nd Division | Frontier Poetry - Exploring the Edges of Contemporary Poetry We have a new “In Retrospect” interview with poet D.M. Aderibigbe for our series which asks renowned poets to look back over their poems and collections, mapping out their poetic processes. From his e...

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DC Hardcore band Swiz has a new book out along with their beautiful box set on Dischord Records.
They will be doing a book signing on Dec. 6 at Lost Origins Gallery in Washington DC!
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You can order their book at
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A Conversation with Chris Abani and Kwame Dawes "We wanted something that was alive, highlighted an ever-expanding list of books by these poets, and that will hopefully survive the both of us and flourish under the curation of a fresh set of poets....

"We wanted something that was alive...will survive...and flourish under the curation of a fresh set of poets." Read the full #interview about the New-Generation African Poets #Chapbook series. @akashicbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity phillychapbookreview.org/a-conversati...