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SJ Sindu’s second novel, Blue Skinned Gods, is narrated by Kalki, a boy with blue skin who is raised in an ashram to believe he is a childgod. As Kalki grows up, he is expected to heal the sick and constantly tested in ways that reinforce or discourage his belief. A local celebrity, Kalki is coached and bullied by his violent, exploitative father. Eventually, Kalki’s father

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The Writers Center at Elgin Community College will host three authors for the Spring 2022 Reading Series, which kicks off Thursday, Feb. 10.

HAZEL PARK — After making a name for himself with a series of books inspired by his own experiences growing up in Hazel Park, Frank Anthony Polito is gearing up to release his next work. It will feature a fresh cast of characters in a genre new for him — the “cozy mystery.

To mark its second anniversary, Bookshop.org, has started what it is calling the Golden Bookmark Sweepstakes, which will award one person $600 in Bookshop.org gift cards each year for life, as well as a one-time prize of $500 to donate to a bookstore of their choice.

 Ars Nova has announced 17 new artists and groups selected in 2022 for residencies and commissions at Ars Nova. The Company’s dynamic slate of artist residencies and commissions supports outside-the-box thinking and encourages innovative, genre-bending work.

Jill Sobule plans to perform with Emma Ivy at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. Sobule's work is at once

Enter to win one of 5 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Dec 15-Jan 05, 2022. Enter for the chance to win an advance copy of THE CHANDLER LEGACIE...

A transgender NYU faculty member said trans activism is part of an overall effort to bring about a "communist revolution" in America.

A transgender NYU faculty member said trans activism is part of an overall effort to bring about a "communist revolution" in America.