Leah had her brief review of Alexander Weinstein’s collection of digital-age sci-fi stories, Children of the New World, published at the renowned literary journal, PW. You can read the review in its entirety for free in the image to the left.
Leah had her brief review of Stephanie Bishop’s novel of postpartum depression and the depths of mental illness, The Other Side of the World, published at the renowned literary journal, PW. You can read the review in its entirety for free in the image to the left.
Leah had her review of Kaitlyn Greenidge’s novel, We Love You, Charlie Freeman, and essay about finding a common language to talk about race and gender, published in the Books section of the popular literary site, Electric Literature. You can read the review/essay in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah had her brief review of Larry Tremblay’s novel, The Orange Grove, published at the renowned literary journal, PW. You can read the review in its entirety for free in the image to the left.
Leah had her brief review of Odie Lindsey’s collection of stories, We Come to Our Senses, published at the renowned literary journal, PW. You can read the review in its entirety for free in the image to the left.
Leah had her review of Taylor Brown’s novel, Fallen Land, and essay about the Burning of Atlanta and Sherman’s March to the Sea published in the Books section of the popular literary site, The Rumpus. You can read the review/essay in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah had her review of Rosie Forrest’s chapbook, Ghost Box Evolution in Cadillac, Michigan, published in The Volt column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the review in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah had her review of Nicelle Davis’ and Cheryl Gross’ illustrated poetry book, In the Circus of You, published in The Volt column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the review in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah had her review of Jim Goar’s poetry book, The Louisiana Purchase, published in The Volt column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the review in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah had her review of David Stabler’s and Doogie Horner’s illustrated children’s book, Kid Presidents, published in The Volt column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the review in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah was part of a compendium of favorite libraries for the National Library Week feature, “Our Favorite Libraries,” published in The Spark column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the article in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah was part of a compendium of favorite small presses for the Small Press Month feature, “Our Favorite Small Presses,” published in The Spark column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the article in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah was part of a compendium of black writer influences for the Black History Month feature, “Black Writers Who Influenced Us,” published in The Spark column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the article in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah was part of a compendium of scary books for the Friday the 13th feature, “Our 13 Scariest Books for Friday the 13th,” published in The Spark column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the article in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah was part of a compendium of forthcoming books for the feature, “Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2015,” published in The Spark column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the article in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah’s column of the “Best Books of 2014” wraps up her year of reading and was published in The Spark column of the literary journal, The Coil. You can read the article in its entirety for free HERE.
Leah’s book review, “The Midwest Finds Its Voice: Eric Shonkwiler’s Above All Men and How It Speaks for the Resilience of a Broken Region,” was published in the prestigious Los Angeles Review of Books. You can read the review HERE, and you can buy Shonkwiler’s incredible debut novel HERE. If you are a fan of Hemingway, Faulkner, Steinbeck, Cormac McCarthy, or William Gay, or if you just love stark, poetic prose without the heightened tripe, this book is for you.
Leah’s creative nonfiction piece, “Kindness matters,” about adopting a troubled and aggressive dog, was published on the online journal, Kind Over Matter, and can be read in its entirety for free HERE. The journal focuses on “the handmade community, independent artists and entrepreneurs, kind acts, and inspirational stories, art, and projects.” Please check out the site, and enjoy Leah’s story about communication, patience, endurance, understanding, and forgiveness. Don’t forget your Kleenex!
Leah’s blurb for author Hosho McCreesh’s forthcoming book, A Deep & Gorgeous Thirst, was published on both Hosho McCreesh’s Tumblr page HERE and the book’s Tumblr page HERE. The book is great, as all of McCreesh’s work is, and Leah’s glad to be a part of its promotion!
Leah’s review of Doug Draime’s latest poetry collection, More Than the Alley, was published by the awesome folks at The Outlaw Poetry Network and can be read in its entirety for free HERE. Their dedication to the livelihood of the independent press is second to none, and you’re sure to find something your mind will want to devour in the sordid links on their site. Please check them out, show your support, and stay a while.
Book Review of Alexander Weinstein’s Children of the New World
Book Review of Jim Goar’s The Louisiana Purchase
