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"Powers never falters in the belief in his creations’ flawed humanity, the power of raw goodness, and the fact that redemption is open to any who genuinely seek it. It is a wonderful, poignant novel that deserves to be on as many shelves and reside in as many hearts as possible." — David...

Following his hugely celebrated debut novel, The Yellow Birds, Kevin Powers returns to the battlefield and its aftermath, this time in his native Virginia, just before and during the Civil War and 90 years later. The novel pinpoints with unerring emotional depth the nature of random violence, the necessity of love and compassion, and the fragility and preciousness of life.

"Conversations in Horror" is a podcast designed to highlight cult and classic horror films from the perspective of host Kevin L Powers and other fans of horror and film-makers themselves. Every episode will feature Mr. Powers with a different Guest Host in the hopes of discovering why some films are loved or loathed. Conducted in a very candid manner, these conversations may even delve off into unexpected areas so you never know what you will hear in each episode. Prior knowledge of the highlighted film is a plus, but not necessary.

Join hosts Kevin and Aaron as they share their love and knowledge of food with their trademark humor and witty banter, all aimed at helping you fall in love with food they way they have. Kevin and Aaron also delve into the cultural and social aspects of food by sharing stories and memories of how it brings people together and shapes our identities as people and as cultures, including challenging and thought provoking conversations on the impact of food on society, and how to serve those facing food scarcity or disaster recovery. Join us for the joy, laughter, and unity found in food!

The SaskScapes Podcast launched in 2014 by podcast creative producer/host Kevin Power. SaskScapes was the very first podcast series in Saskatchewan featuring stories of arts, culture and heritage. Serving the non-profit sector in Saskatchewan, the goal of SaskScapes is to create an aural archive so that years from now people can listen to the history of the past and hear our stories.

The award-winning author of The Yellow Birds returns with an extraordinary debut poetry collection. National Book Award finalist, Iraq war veteran, novelist and poet Kevin Powers creates a deeply affecting portrait of a life shaped by war. Letter Composed During a Lull in the Fighting captures...

WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD 2012 WINNER OF THE HEMINGWAY/PEN AWARD 2012 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST AN AMAZON EDITOR'S PICK: BEST BOOKS OF 2012 A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR AN EVENING...

Finalist for the National Book Award, The Yellow Birds is the harrowing story of two young soldiers trying to stay alive in Iraq. "The war tried to kill us in the spring." So begins this powerful account of friendship and loss. In Al Tafar, Iraq, twenty-one-year old Private Bartle and...

An early morning on a beach in Virginia. As he is taking his daily swim, Arman Bajalan - formerly an interpreter in Iraq - discovers a dead body. After surviving an assassination attempt that killed his wife and child, Arman has been given lonely sanctuary in the US. Now, sure that the murder is connected to his past, he knows he's still not safe. Seasoned detective Catherine Wheel and her fresh-off-the-beat partner have little to go on beyond a bus ticket in the man's pocket. It leads them to Sally Ewell, a local journalist as grief-stricken as Arman by the Iraq war.

From the highly acclaimed author of Bad Day in Blackrock – inspiration for the 2012 award-winning film What Richard Did, directed by Lenny Abrahamson... ? Shortlisted for the 2021 An Post Irish Book Awards Eason Novel of the Year... A darkly funny, gripping and profoundly moving novel about a...