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The Stable Is Our Heart

By Robin Bates | Published: January 14, 2024

L’Engle’s “Into the Darkest Hour” promises hope when everything is falling apart.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 11, 2024

A Florida County has pulled “Paradise Lost” from the shelves. It’s true that the work has “sexual content.”

By Robin Bates | Published: January 10, 2024

Biden called for truth telling in a recent speech, reminding me of Cowper’s “The Task.”

By Robin Bates | Published: January 9, 2024

In “Snuff” one of Terry Pratchett’s angriest book, the author takes on racism, ethnocentrism, and intolerance.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 8, 2024

Pratchett’s Tiffany Aching novel “I Shall Wear Midnight” is a good counter to Christofascism.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 8, 2024

Different literary techniques have been used over the centuries to keep us on our toes.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 6, 2024

In “Epiphany,” poet Dudley Delffs sees the star as our heart’s desire.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 4, 2024

Atwood’s Gilead is coming to pass as red states ramp up abortion restrictions, leading to horror stories.

By Robin Bates | Published: January 3, 2024

In which I reflect on gathering and chopping wood.