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We’re celebrating Devon Fredericksen for earning a spot in LoLongreadsast week! We're honored to showcase her remarkable work, "To Steal a Whale Bone," in the latest edition of Switchyard Magazine. Read her piece online:

To Steal a Whale Bone — Switchyard By Devon Fredericksen

We’re raising a glass (and a book!) to indie bookstores today! Independent bookstores hold a special place in our hearts. They do more than sell books—they bring people together and keep the exchange of ideas alive.
Today, we’re proud to spotlight our longtime partners at Magic City Books, a store that truly embodies everything we love about indie bookstores. Support an Indie Bookstore by pre-ordering Tequila Wars by Ted Genoways today: https://magiccitybooks.square.site/product/tequila-wars/3006?cs=true&cst=custom

🎟️ Ted’s on tour this spring—see if he’s stopping in your city:
https://www.tedgenoways.com/
And we’re sending a special thank you to ALL of the Indie Bookstores on Ted’s Book Tour: BOLD FORK BOOKS Francie & Finch Bookshop Deep Vellum Books Chevalier's Books ​ Mysterious Galaxy​ Bookshop Changing Hands Bookstore

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Some memories live in photos. Others live in the land. In her latest photo essay, Tailyr Irvine invites us into the quiet ritual of early morning hunting trips with her father, brother, and nephew—a tradition passed down through generations. Through evocative writing and photography, Tailyr captures the smells, silences, and shared glances that bind families together—and the landscapes that hold their stories.
https://www.switchyardmag.com/issue-4/the-hunt

A land of rich soil and deep inequality. For generations, the Mississippi Delta has been shaped by systemic injustice and economic hardship. But could a shift in farming help revitalize the region? 🌱

In collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, Robert Kunzig explores this urgent question in Switchyard Magazine. Read the latest issue now! 🔗 https://www.switchyardmag.com/issue-4/delta