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Mieke Eerkens ‘All Ships Follow Me’  Is a Harrowing Family Memoir Scarred by the Horrors of War

Mieke Eerkens ‘All Ships Follow Me’  Is a Harrowing Family Memoir Scarred by the Horrors of War

Against the backdrop of Dutch East Indies colonialism and Nazi sympathizers, two families come together amidst the ashes of World War II in Mieke Eerkens' moving family history, All Ships Follow Me.

“Star Fucking Trek?” and More About VR and the ‘Dawn of the New Everything’

“Star Fucking Trek?” and More About VR and the ‘Dawn of the New Everything’

Computer philosopher and scientist, visual artist and composer Jaron Lanier goes gleefully (but mindfully) "schizophrenic" in Dawn of the New Everything.

Michael Donkor Brings Forth the Power of Women in ‘Housegirl’

Michael Donkor Brings Forth the Power of Women in ‘Housegirl’

Michael Donkor's Housegirl, a PopMatters' pick, is a strong debut novel about traditional changes and personal awakenings.

Jeffrey Eugenides’ ‘Fresh Complaint’: Visions of Life, Love, and Desire

Jeffrey Eugenides’ ‘Fresh Complaint’: Visions of Life, Love, and Desire

Fresh Complaint is a strong short story collection that will complement fans of Eugenides's novels and introduce another generation to his humorous, profound, humane worlds.

Jeffrey Eugenides’ ‘The Virgin Suicides’ Is a Masterpiece of Mood, Atmosphere, and the Palpable Ghosts of Lingering Regret

Jeffrey Eugenides’ ‘The Virgin Suicides’ Is a Masterpiece of Mood, Atmosphere, and the Palpable Ghosts of Lingering Regret

Jeffrey Eugenides' The Virgin Suicides is a brutally beautiful masterpiece of decay, loss, longing, and regret that can still break your heart.

‘South Pole Station’ Presents an UnFamiliar but Believable World

‘South Pole Station’ Presents an UnFamiliar but Believable World

South Pole Station is an unflinching yet loving look at family in all its forms.
‘The Red Tent’ Has Regaled Readers for 17 Years, and It Remains as Powerful as Ever

‘The Red Tent’ Has Regaled Readers for 17 Years, and It Remains as Powerful as Ever

Anita Diamant’s storytelling is exceptional. There’s something here for everyone in a work which is an unquestioned masterpiece of historical fiction.