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An Excerpt from Brad Kessler's North

We’re pleased to share an excerpt of Brad Kessler’s latest novel, North, in anticipation of his conversation...

Fiction has the power to help us understand one another. As readers, we may take comfort in storytelling that reflects our own experiences...

First Place — It had the makings of a quietsummer. We strapped pink wings to our shoulders and dove headfirst into blue...

Second Place — Dear Mama, I find it difficult to keep track of the days without my regular routine. I no longer feed pigeons...

Third Place — Syla’s palms were sweaty as she stared at the birch door and golden handle. Regardless of how she used the...

First Place — The ground is perpetually damp, the buildings creak, and the sun seems more like a hole forced into the sky...

Second Place — If we whispered the name of a dead person, it winked like a friend. If we suppressed our fright and kept quiet...

Third Place — It was a dark and stormy October night in the beautiful state of Wyoming and Farmer Tim was about to go to bed...

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First Place — Dust clouds hung in the air. Sun rays wove between each particle in an intricate lattice, covering the study...