Contemporary Fiction
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External Links
- [Odysseys.org] Odysseys Book Network – Odysseys was created for avid readers of contemporary and classic fiction primarily written by African American authors.
- [barcelonareview.com] The Barcelona Review. International Review of Contemporary Fiction. with literary quizzes, book reviews and interviews