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Rebecca Renner

Rebecca Renner is a writer and editor out of South Florida. Her essays have been featured in the Washington Post, New York Magazine, and Glamour. A seventh-generation Floridian, Rebecca's main area of study has been the ecology, culture, and downright weirdness of her home. When not reading, hiking, blogging, traveling, exploring, or playing with her dog Daisy Buchanan (and never sleeping!), Rebecca binge watches TV shows like The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and plots world domination via Twitter. Twitter: @RebeccaRennerFL Blog: https://beckyrenner.com/

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30 Books by Florida Authors Affected by Hurricane Irma

Read the books by 30 Florida authors who've been impacted by Hurricane Irma.

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Environmental Fiction: A Reading List to Save the World

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These ten hilarious nonfiction audiobooks will entertain your brain while you drive.

Denis Johnson Died at 67: Eulogy for an Inspiration

Denis Johnson died on Thursday, May 25th, 2017. The author, who inspired a generation of writers and readers, wrote about alienation and loneliness.

Non-Fluffy Beach Reads to Get You Ready for Summer

Vacation reads for those who like a little darkness with their sand and waves.