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Bookstonian Magazine: Summer 2026
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In This Issue
Literary Paris Essay: "A Movable Feast">
A look at literary Paris throughout the ages, from the Middle Ages to Modern Times.
Book Review: Loathing, Loving The Hunchback of Notre Dame>
A French classic and social commentary on our need to value inner beauty and human dignity.
Book Review: The Phantom of the Opera: The Music and Madness Behind the Mask>
“If I am the phantom, it is because man's hatred has made me so. If I am to be saved it is because your love redeems me.”
Book Review: Mona’s Eyes: When Art is the Story>
An interesting, if somewhat formulaic, work of fiction. Its greatest value lies not in its plot but in its belief that beauty, once truly witnessed, can become an enduring source of comfort and meaning.
Read Street Selection: Dragons Love Tacos>
#1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose.
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Literary Gifts
Bookstonian is a quarterly online magazine that offers literary enthusiasts thoughtful book reviews, essays, and literary news filled with insights, trends, and critiques of classics and contemporary works—whether fiction, nonfiction, biography, or poetry.
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