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The novel opens on a guest house in Sokcho, South Korea, a beach town close to the Korean demilitarized zone. The town thrives in the summer and warmer months, when tourists flock to the beaches and enjoy the seafood, but in the winter, the town is desolate, lonely, and isolated. Read More

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“Hollywood, Ending” is a welcome shot out of left field. It explores themes of professional versus private life and overcoming trauma in the midst of rising fame. Read More

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During one of my recent morning walks along the Genesee River, a familiar bird popped up from the bushes surrounding the trail to forage. Its large size and telltale black and white stripes on the top of its head made it clear it was a white-crowned sparrow. Seeing this bird was a clear sign that fall migration was underway. Read More