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Composite of author Jason Prokowiew and his new book. Jason's headshot is on the left, where he is sitting outside in a blue jacket with his hands in front of him. The cover of his forthcoming book, WAR BOYS, is on the right. The cover shows a blue-toned image of his father as a child. White text at the top has a quote that reads "'Astonishing... a tour de force that is both compelling and deeply moving.' -Dan Chaon, author of ONE OF US." The title, WAR BOYS: A FATHER AND SON MEMOIR is in large white text.

WAR BOYS pre-order for July 1, 2026!

HUNA coming soon: September 1, 2026!

THE HOUSE BUILT ON ALLIGATOR BONES out on October 6, 2026!

LAMP BACKL: PLAYS AND OTHER GRIEVANCES out on October 15, 2026!

THEY TOLD ME BACK HOME WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL pre-order: October 27, 2026!

MONA: AN IMMODEST MEMOIR OF RACE AND REBELLION out on November 17, 2026!

Composite of author Anthony Aycock and his new book. Anthony's headshot is on the left, where he is looking at the camera in a button up and tie with round glasses on. The cover of his forthcoming book, JUST PLAIN FILTHY: THE STORY BEHIND BOOK BANNING'S TRIAL OF THE CENTURY, is on the right. The cover shows a plain book page on top of a wood background where "just plain filthy" has a chunk of black highlighted in between, as if blacking out the banned words. "Anthony Aycock" is stamped in red in the top right corner.

JUST PLAIN FILTHY: THE STORY BEHIND BOOK BANNING’S TRIAL OF THE CENTURY published June 11, 2026

COYOTELAND published May 12, 2026

A HISTORY OF HEARTACHE: STORIES published April 21, 2026