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Literary news from the Boston College community. Email BC-related book news to [email protected].

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In honor of #VeteransDay, a look back at a memoir from veteran, @BCLAW graduate, and @BostonCollege honorary degree recipient John Kerry: 'Every Day Is Extra' https://t.co/TeDacH66qA

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In honor of #VeteransDay, a look back at a nonfiction book by veteran and @BostonCollege graduate @ChrisIzant: 'Final Engagement: A Marine’s Last Mission and the Surrender of Afghanistan' https://t.co/AaL5Vobzou

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.@BostonCollege Professor Elizabeth Graver is a contributor to 'Jewish Voices from Around the World – Tiles of a Mosaic,' which explore Jewish life, identity, and belonging. A virtual book launch will be held on 11/18 at 3 p.m. https://t.co/ery0WG1rJb

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'As Creatures,' the newest volume of poetry from @BostonCollege Professor Suzanne Matson, chronicles seismic shifts of loss, as well as the gifts of everyday life. She will read from her poems at a book launch at Burns Library on Nov. 16 | 5:30 p.m.
https://t.co/GcktqCKS1g

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A new book by Theology Professor and Director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski looks at Christian religious practices. https://t.co/VNxAo0zRjR

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Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, a scholar of Jewish-Christian relations at @BostonCollege, explores implicit anti-Jewishness in Christian religious practices in his new book 'Resisting Anti-Judaism: Practices of Christian Solidarity.' https://t.co/kRFRlsyATK

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Dr. Rita Charon, a general internist, literary scholar, and one of the founders of
the field of narrative medicine, will speak at @BostonCollege on Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Gasson 100. https://t.co/lyPQDJJSEb

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Despite the popular appeal of comic books and graphic novels, Indigenous artists find their work garners little attention. In his book, James J. Donahue MA '98 unravels the disparities of representation in the fields of comics studies and publishing.
https://t.co/ttXAUPELjx

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#Jesuit priest Ryan Duns, S.J., a @BostonCollege graduate, on why we love (or hate) scary movies via @americamag https://t.co/LEud2AnDwf

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.@KateCrawford, author of 'Atlas of AI,' will talk about climate impacts and cognitive offloading associated with generative AI at @BostonCollege on Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Registration and details: https://t.co/42TSIlv50e

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A new book by Professor Emeritus of English Paul Lewis examines first responses to Edgar Allan Poe's legendary poem, which was an instant sensation upon its publication in 1845. https://t.co/RIEQ8Rgjk0

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Celebrate World Drawing God Day on Nov. 4, inspired by the children's book 'Drawing God' by Karen Kiefer, director of the Church in the 21st Century Center at @BostonCollege. Learn more: https://t.co/Y2cp4dCOgk

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A Korean mother and son navigate wars, displacement, and identity in 'Red Seal,' a multi-generational novel written by @BostonCollege Law School graduate Rosa Kwon Easton. https://t.co/tvRyyk4my4

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Tonight: Acclaimed poet Victoria Chang will talk about her poetry at @BostonCollege. Chang’s poetry collection, 'Tree of Knowledge,' is a finalist for the 2026 National Book Award for Poetry. https://t.co/vf6rUSyFNC

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! My next book (@groveatlantic), coming in February 2027!
The American Republic is in shreds. Southerners are girding for war. And “the most obscure man ever elected to the presidency” must decide what to do.
Pre-order now!

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Today at 5 p.m.: @BCIrishStudies marks the upcoming publication of 'Atlas of Irish Sport,' co-edited by Mike Cronin of @BostonCollege, with a panel discussion that explores why sport is so important in Irish history and remains a powerful cultural force. https://t.co/D4sf6gIddl

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.@bcstm Professor John Baldovin, S.J., presents a comprehensive Eucharistic theology of the ministerial priesthood as envisioned by the Second Vatican Council in his new book. Read more in @BCBookmarks:
https://t.co/EVkCx9qNsK

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The @RocheCenter team at @BostonCollege's Lynch School has authored two publications published by NCEA: 'The Playbook for Whole-Child Education in U.S. Catholic Schools' & 'Governance and Leadership: A Sourcebook for Practitioners.' https://t.co/tn4EFktp1U

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Acclaimed poet Victoria Chang will talk about her poetry at @BostonCollege on October 28 at 7 p.m. Chang’s poetry collection, 'Tree of Knowledge,' is a finalist for the 2026 National Book Award for Poetry. https://t.co/Yc5Om0W0L2

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