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The Voice Book is a one-of-a-kind reference that will save and improve your voice, your job, and your personal life. With dozens of vocal exercises and a detailed guide to the anatomy and physiology of voice, the book covers the full range of vocal health, from protecting against hoarseness and lary…

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We know how hard it can be not to stress and worry during these difficult times, so this staff reads we wanted to share our favorite comfort reads in the hopes that you might find one that helps to brighten your day. Be sure to let us know your favorite comfort reads in the comments below!  

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Home Is a Stranger is the new nonfiction travel title from the break-out novelist and recipient of a PEN Emerging Voice fellowship Parnaz Foroutan. Her memoir is about the meaning of desire, the transcendence of boundaries, and the journey to find home. 

With this being th…

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Spring has finally arrived and while this spring break might not be exactly what we were anticipating, there is still plenty of fun to be had—while being safe and practicing social distancing, of course. No matter what subject or hobby your little one is interested in, we have the perfect activity…

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Just in time for Women's History Month, Women in Space by Karen Gibson Bush is now available in paperback! Women in Space profiles 23 pioneers, including Eileen Collins, the first woman to command the space shuttle; Peggy Whitson, who logged more than a year in orbit aboard the International Spac…

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Matthew Algeo is a longtime Chicago Review Press author, having published six titles with us. He is an award-winning journalist who has reported from four continents, and his stories have appeared on public radio's All Things Considered, Marketplace, and Morning Edition.

With the release of his n…

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Check out what we’ve been reading lately and let us know your book recommendations in the comments below!

 



 

Devoured Brandon Taylor's Real Life, an absolute triumph of a debut that turns the campus novel inside out. Tender and glorious. —Kara Rota, senior editor

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Now available in paperback, All the Dreams We've Dreamed is a true story of courage, endurance, and friendship in one of America's most violent neighborhoods. Author Rus Bradburd, who has an intimate forty-year relationship to Chicago basketball, tells Shawn Harrington's story with empathy and ca…

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An incredible true tale, More than Marmalade: Michael Bond and the Story of Paddington Bear is the first biography about the writer behind the beloved series. Author Rosanne Tolin reveals how world history, Bond's life, and 1950s immigrant culture were embedded into Paddington's creati…

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March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of women to American history. While this blog post could go on and on about our favorite books featuring strong and powerful women, we limited our selection to five from our newest imprint, Amberjack Publishing. …

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