Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Press for the Advanced Reader's Copy! Available Sept 14th. I have been a long time fan of Kei Miller, starting with The Last of the Warner Women and most recently, Augusttown. His lyrical and deliriously gorgeous description of Jamaica casts a mesmerizing spell. In "Things I Have Withheld," Miller lets us into his private ruminations. This collection of essays covers a wide range of subjects including racism, gender and sexuality, police brutality and mental health. From allegorical tales to travelouge, it has a little something for everyone. Along the way, Miller's keen insight and gorgeous prose leave the reader hooked. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!