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New in June: I Am Not Sidney Poitier and The Looking House
*Order any book online through the end of July, and Graywolf Press will donate a book to an organization that needs it, including places like Books for Africa, Girls Write Now, prisons, and libraries*
I Am Not Sidney Poitier by Percival Everett
"Driven by the most sidesplitting dialogue this side of Catch-22, Everett's latest tells the story of a young man named Not Sidney Poitier who bears an uncanny resemblance to the famed actor. . . . Not only is the novel smart and without a trace of pretentiousness, it shows Everett as a novelist at the height of his narrative and satirical powers."
The Looking House by Fred Marchant
“In a time of a historical nightmare, Fred Marchant manages to give us
a lyrical impulse that consoles. Few American poets, these days, tell
us the truth. But Marchant’s new book gives us dwellings, tears,
tenderness, flood, escape. In a time of lies and mediocre ironies in
literature, here is the voice that is never afraid to say what matters.
This is the poetry of home, yes—but the many doors and windows in this
book first and foremost ‘teach the heart how to be a heart.’ I read
these poems with joy.”
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By Elizabeth Alexander
ON SALE FOR THE MONTH OF JULY: ONLY $3.50!
Poet Elizabeth Alexander captured the spirit of Barack Obama's historic inauguration on January 20, 2009 when she read the poem "Praise Song for the Day." Now you can own a beautifully-designed commemorative chapbook edition of Alexander's poem that challenges our citizens to "look to something better
down the road" and sing a "praise song for walking forward in that
light."
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By Per Petterson
THE NOVEL THAT IS STEALING PRIZES, SALES, AND HEARTS ACROSS THE WORLD
With over 230,000 copies sold worldwide and 70 weeks spent on the Norwegian bestseller list, Per Petterson's heartfelt and unforgettable novel makes its U.S. debut.
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By Patricia Sarrafian Ward "This is a truly incredible novel about the scars of war that are left
on the hearts of a family living in exile. . . . A stunning, insightful
book that examines the tragedy of Lebanon—a window on the even greater
catastrophe of war itself." —The Sanford Herald
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By David Rivard "Wild and wildly variable in verse, Rivard aims for energy, pleasure
and people getting it on. . . . Vivid notation on a bevy of
experiences—some quite common, some bizarre to begin with—making this
playground worth visiting." —Publishers Weekly
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By Don Paterson
Finally, a gift book for those who hate gift books. No deep thoughts, touching anecdotes, or bits of wisdom here. Just smart, irreverent fun.
“Often bold and a touch arch, Paterson turns unexpectedly poignant at times, sometimes political…presenting something to return to on every page.”
—✩Publishers Weekly
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