Jacky Hunt-Broersma transformed unimaginable loss into a life filled with extraordinary miles. creativerunnings.com/books/duct-t... Thank you for the #ARC! @sourcebooks.bsky.social

Crenshaw's upbringing taught her to value her voice, resulting in her becoming a "backtalker.” I appreciated her focus on the experiences of Black women—frequently left out of conversations not just on racial justice but also gender equality. creativerunnings.com/books/backtalker-kimberl-crenshaw

Levings writes about the recovery from religious abuse with openness and conviction, interspersing personal stories with reflections on healing. She offers a unique gift: her solidarity. creativerunnings.com/books/i-belong-to-me-tia-levings Thank you @stmartinspress.bsky.social for the ARC.

If you're looking for a “glory days” sports #memoir, move right along. “For the Love of the Grind” isn't a retrospective success narrative; it’s an authentic, grounded tale of staying power—into the present—from one of the best. creativerunnings.com/books/for-the-love-of-the-grind-sara-hall

Emotions like anger, envy, and shame aren’t problems to eliminate but signals worth paying attention to. I applaud the author for bringing our darker sides to the foreground without shame. creativerunnings.com/books/hard-feelings-daniel-smith #BookReview

The most destructive individuals aren't rare outliers blowing up entire systems—they are the ones who strategically bend them until they snap. creativerunnings.com/books/poisonous-people-leanne-ten-brinke Thank you @simonschuster for the ARC! #bookreview #amreading

Instead of treating grief as a problem to be solved or a hurdle to overcome, Bordas writes about it as a space we inhabit, sometimes for a very long time. creativerunnings.com/books/one-sun-only-camille-bordas Thank you @randomhouse for the ARC! #bookreview #shortstories

We spend decades on running but rarely talk about retirement. When social life and mental health are tethered to the Sunday long run, losing them isn't just physical; it’s an identity crisis. creativerunnings.com/books/the-27th-mile-dimity-mcdowell Thank you @grandcentralpub.bsky.social for the ARC!

A story about the damage our youth incurs when we prioritize competition over mental and physical health. Thank you @harpercollins.bsky.social and @marinerbooks.bsky.social for the #ARC. creativerunnings.com/books/this-is-not-about-running-mary-cain #BookReview #BookRecommendations #amreading

Filmmaker Abel Ferrara tells his #story of rising to cinematic fame while battling drug addiction. I found the raw, unvarnished street gangster narration hard to read but enjoyed Ferrara’s humility. creativerunnings.com/books/scene-abel-ferrara Thank you @simonschuster for the #ARC! #memoir

From the star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: a candid #memoir on navigating domestic violence and unplanned pregnancy within the Mormon faith. creativerunnings.com/books/mayci-... #BookReview #BookRecommendations #amreading

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Read @creativerunnings.com's review of Su Chang's The Immortal Woman (pub. @houseofanansi.bsky.social)! It is a beautiful exploration of personal conflict at the intersection of family, politics, and culture, seen through the eyes of two remarkable women... www.thetemzreview.com/angeacutelin...

Book review #published —thank you @thetemzreview.bsky.social and @houseofanansi.bsky.social ! In Su Chang's #debutnovel, political and cultural conflict shape a family from oppression in China to freedom in North America. creativerunnings.com/publications/su-chang-the-immortal-woman

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I thoroughly enjoyed Su Chang’s debut novel, The Immortal Woman —a generational saga set against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution and its aftermath. It is a beautiful exploration of persona...

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After quitting competition in her 20s, Keira D'Amato couldn’t #run for more than 90s, but then, against the odds, broke the American marathon record at age 37. Her #story explores grief, motherhood, identity, and resilience. creativerunnings.com/books/dont-call-it-a-comeback-keira-damato #memoir

An exciting new #biography on @lin-manuel-miranda.bsky.social, creator of "Hamilton," is in the works over at @simonandschuster.bsky.social! I loved the in-depth narration on Miranda's humble background and passion, leading to international fame. Thank you for the #ARC! #BookReview #amreading

In her #memoir, Tilghman recounts her ups and downs as a wellness influencer, leading her to fame but also an exacerbation of an #eatingdisorder. A page turner uncovering the dangers of social media. creativerunnings.com/books/if-you-dont-like-this-i-will-die-lee-tilghman #BookReview #amreading

An Oral History of Atlantis by Ed Park: a quick but indulging #read, hopping from one curious #shortstory to the next. Park writes delightful literary prose that packs subtle humor and everyday societal malheurs. Read #review: creativerunnings.com/books/an-oral-history-of-atlantis-ed-park #Books

From @boomboomhiller.bsky.social, comedian and leading actor in "Somebody, Somewhere," a stunning #autobiography. If you're like me, not all that enthused by gaudy #celebritymemoirs, this one might hit home. Full review: creativerunnings.com/books/actress-of-a-certain-age-jeff-hiller #bookreview

Reid hasn't been up Everest just once, like a “normal” person. No. She was the first American to summit without oxygen. A #memoir of powerful modesty, trauma, and strength. Thank you @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social for the #review invitation. creativerunnings.com/books/enough-melissa-arnot-reid

A woman as universally known as publicly denounced, Ono’s story ranges from childhood neglect to bottomless grief. Sheff emphasizes Ono’s triumphs, altering the world’s antagonistic narrative. Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social! creativerunnings.com/books/yoko-the-biography-david-sheff

Writer-turned-war-reporter Victoria Amelina compiled a first-hand account of the recent Russo-Ukrainian war before she fell victim to it herself. Published posthumously. creativerunnings.com/books/looking-at-women-looking-at-war-victoria-amelina Thank you @StMartinsPress for the #ARC. #bookreview

I'm happy to present the second edition of the creative.runnings. #Literary Awards. Of the 500 #books I read this year, many have made it into my heart. Don't hesitate to subscribe to my new substack. I'll post more of my book updates and #writing! substack.com/@creativerun...