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Jul 10, 2024 | 
christiancentury.org | Jamel Brinkley |Ross Kane |Philip Jenkins |Nancy Bedford
The Los Angeles Times asks, “Is Jamel Brinkley the best short-story writer of his generation?” He could be. He teaches fiction at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop; his first story collection, A Lucky Man, was a finalist for the National Book Award, and his second, Witness, has garnered excellent press. His characters, who are almost always people of color, strike me as quite new.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
aspenpublicradio.org | Jamel Brinkley
Author Jamel Brinkley is a two-time nominee for the Aspen Words Literary Prize: He was longlisted in 2019, for his short story collection “A Lucky Man,” in which fathers and sons try to salvage relationships and confront past mistakes. And this year, he’s a finalist for his latest collection, “Witness,” in which Brinkley paints a nuanced portrait of his characters as they grapple with decisions to speak up or take action.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
honolulumagazine.com | Andrea Gibson |Jamel Brinkley |Elizabeth Partridge
2023 was a huge year for books. From exciting anthologies by local authors to long-awaited releases by some of the biggest names in the literary world, the year 2023 saw a refreshing and energetic rejuvenation for books everywhere.
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Oct 15, 2023 | 
booklistonline.com | Jamel Brinkley
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Sep 11, 2023 | 
publishersweekly.com | Hilary Leichter |Jamel Brinkley |Kelly Lytle Hernández |Angie Kim
Amerie’s Book ClubThe book: Terrace Story by Hilary LeichterOur reviewer says: "The delightful sophomore effort from Leichter expands on her National Magazine Award–winning story about a magic closet by adding multiple timelines that stretch into the future.... Leichter soars with this cogent yet dreamlike tale." Read more.
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Aug 23, 2023 | 
whatson.guide | Rebekah Bergman |Taylor Byas |Jamel Brinkley |Dona Chakraborty
Discover the essential literary treasures in our “Wednesday Wisdom” Uncover a world of captivating stories, profound insights, and timeless wisdom as we unveil a curated collection of must-read books that will inspire, enlighten, and leave an indelible mark on your mind. In this impressive debut, Rebekah Bergman weaves together speculative elements. And classic fables to explore the extent we will go to limit the pain of passing time.
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Aug 17, 2023 | 
bookreporter.com | Jamel Brinkley
While my reading interests vary, I always like to have a collection of short stories near my easy chair. The short story allows me the opportunity to take a break from a lengthy historical work or a novel with a bogged-down plot that has become uninteresting. Occasionally it’s a scouting mission to determine if a writer’s books might be worth exploring. Sometimes a short story is all I have time to read.
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Aug 15, 2023 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Jamel Brinkley |Eleanor Catton |Kelly Link |Shaun Tan
FICTION WITNESS By Jamel Brinkley BIRNAM WOOD By Eleanor Catton WHITE CAT, BLACK DOG By Kelly Link & Shaun Tan THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE By James McBride THE BEE STING By Paul Murray LET US DESCEND By Jesmyn Ward NONFICTION RED MEMORY By Tania Branigan MR.
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Aug 1, 2023 | 
freshsociety.info | Miller Sanford |Jamel Brinkley
On the ShelfWitness: StoriesBy Jamel BrinkleyFSG: 240 pages, $27If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. On Zoom, Jamel Brinkley is much like his short stories: quiet and unassuming, funny, warm and generous with a sharp undertow of spiky intelligence. Minutes before getting on our call, I had mentioned him to novelist Xochitl Gonzalez, a former student of Brinkley’s at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
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Aug 1, 2023 | 
bookshop.org | Maris Kreizman |Jamel Brinkley
"A tour de force . . . An extraordinary gathering of stories that confirms Brinkley's place among the most moving, compelling and virtuosic practitioners of the short form."--Joe Moshenska, The Guardian "Superb . . . A must-read." --Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times "One of the finest young writers working today . . . Brinkley is a skilled, patient prose stylist and deft writer of character who isn't afraid to engage with the difficult moral complexity of contemporary life.
