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The Reading Glass Magazine (LATFOB 2024 Edition)

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Come Late Afternoon<br />

Karen Sophia Kelley<br />

Paperback: $12.99 | Paperback: $19.99 | Kindle: $8.99<br />

Karen Sophia Kelley’s second poetry book beautifully portrays the mother-child bond, using it<br />

as an allegory for the warmth and love Mary, the Blessed Mother, invites us to share. Through<br />

poignant verses, Kelley encourages readers to embrace their relationships and strive for spiritual<br />

growth, creating a comforting and inclusive atmosphere for all.<br />

From the Mountains to the Coastal Plain: A<br />

Poet’s Journey<br />

Judith Deboard Donnalley<br />

Paperback: $21.95 | Kindle: $9.99<br />

This poetry compilation reflects the author’s journey from West Virginia to North Carolina,<br />

exploring memories and human connections. Through hardships in “Across the River” and<br />

humor in “<strong>The</strong> Good Humor Truck,” it delves into relationships and love, aiming to resonate with<br />

readers. Henrietta Boggs’s quote adds depth to this introspective voyage.<br />

Litany of the Plants<br />

J. Dan Paquette<br />

Paperback: $16.76<br />

Litany of the Plants is a collection of 52 diverse poems celebrating all life, expressed through<br />

voices ranging from senile to satirical. Narrators include barroom ranters, bureaucrats, romantics,<br />

and more, even a fern. Rich in free verse, slant rhyme, and curiosity about existence, science, and<br />

nature’s wonders, it’s a jubilant ode to inquiry and joy.

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