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Four New Views of World War II

by Nicholas Mancusi ’10

Two books reconsider stories well-known to history, and two more illuminate stories largely unknown to U.S. readers.


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Pup Art

by Katharine Whittemore

Annie Ballantine ’87 makes soulful portraits of animals.


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Short Takes

by Katherine Duke ’05

Season’s readings from Amherst alumni and faculty!


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Small Hopes

by Makena Onjerika ’10

In this debut novel, a young couple wants so desperately that the wanting turns them inside out.


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While Aliens Loom

by Josh Bell ’02

A mysterious ship appears in our solar system. What happens next?