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With an estimated 60,000 vintage cars on its streets, Cuba presents living, moving bits of history on every block. Classic American Fords and Chevrolets run alongside Soviet-era Ladas. Enjoy the lime-green, pink, and sky-blue classics cruising past Spanish Colonial buildings in Classic Cars of Havana, Cuba.

Cuba's vintage cars have been called one of the most culturally stimulating aspects of the island. Some operate as colectivos, affordable shared taxis that follow set routes through Havana. Others have been meticulously restored. Each photo in Classic Cars of Cuba is proof that the nation's people have created something uniquely their own.

Creativity is powerSunspot seeks out diverse fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography and art from around the world.Engage with the transcendent poetry of Carolina Esses in Spanish (translated by Allison A. deFreese). Journey through a powerful set of paintings by Bill Schulz. Walk with Tamar Jacobs through a series of tiny moments that resonate with meaning. Explore the streets where William Lewis Winston took black-and-white photos. Head to India with an excerpt from Reema Rajbanshi's memoir. This year's cover showcases Matina Vossou's vivid The Artichokes Bloom.Since launching in January of 2019, Sunspot Literary Journal has amplified diverse multinational voices. New works have been published in their original language alongside English translations. Boundaries that exclude meaningful and important works have been broken by accepting extremely long-form pieces, a rarity in publishing today. www.sunspotlit.com

Havana, Cuba is home to a clowder of cats cared for by locals. Restaurant cats and café cats are as likely to greet visitors as church cats. Bicolors and tabbies, gingers and tortoiseshells, calicos and color points prowl the tourist district and outlying neighborhoods. Wander with the cats to see Havana, Cuba from their eyes.

Located in the middle of Sapporo, Mount Moiwa offers a view of the city and the Sea of Japan. A ropeway and a miniature cable car whisk visitors 531 meters to the top while hikers pick from different trails. Starting at dusk, the city lights create one of the best night views in all of Japan.

Japanese temples are peaceful places that enshrine Shinto beliefs. Omikuji, slips of paper with fortunes people have left for the resident spirits, flutter in the breeze. On Shichi-Go-San, or Seven-Five-Three day, boys and girls don traditional outfits before visiting the shrines. Marriage ceremonies occur throughout the year, often with the couples in wedding kimonos. No matter which of Sapporo's shrines you visit, the experience will stay with you long after you've returned home.

A host of shrines are scattered throughout Sapporo's city and suburbs. Straw ropes called shimenawa hang on trees and doorways to mark the boundaries of the sacred spaces. And, of course, iconic torii gates of stone or wood mark the entrances. Anyone can visit the resident gods, called kami. Pause in front of the main hall to enjoy a moment of calm during your journey to Japan.

Visitors to Sapporo, Japan delight in the meditative beauty found in public flower beds and private front gardens. Although these gardens can be spectacular when in bloom, the Japanese approach values the sculptural shape of plants and the garden's layout. Stroll through the private and public garden spaces presented in Gardens of Sapporo, Japan to appreciate a unique aesthetic.

Whether you're a birdwatcher, a plant lover, or need a cool place to take the kids, Sapporo's parks are waiting to welcome you. Located in the Hokkaido prefecture, the city parks allow visitors to enjoy many of the region's unique natural attractions. Nakajima Park, Hokkaido University's botanical garden, Tenjinyama Ryokuchi Park, and others let you sample the richness of the Hokkaido region. Many offer playgrounds, adult sports facilities, picnic shelters, shrines, memorials, and more. Take a break from the busy city streets in one of these green oases.

Creativity is powerSunspot seeks out diverse fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography and art from around the world.i i i In this edition of Sunspot, writers and artists from around the world conjure intensely personal moments that reflect on the places and lives all of us inhabit. Adam Walsh's "e;[la boda la muerte mi vida]"e; contemplates personal history in a poem that won the annual Editor's Prize. Roopa Dudley, whose work appears on the cover as well as inside the journal, provides a whimsical take on the seasons. Aarron Sholar shares a moving piece on transitioning, while Ron Pullins plumbs the depths of a father's life. Since launching in January of 2019, Sunspot Literary Journal has amplified diverse multinational voices. New works have been published in their original language alongside English translations. Boundaries that exclude meaningful and important works have been broken by accepting extremely long-form pieces, a rarity in publishing today. www.sunspotlit.com

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM FAULKNER AWARDGone Girl meets Night Film in an atmospheric thriller. Perfect for fans of ';Sharp Objects,' ';The Handmaid's Tale,' and ';Stranger Things.' When FBI agent Priya Conlin-Kumar tracks two different serial killers hunting in the same city, she hones in on the seemingly inhuman predator who continues slaughtering at whim.The closer Priya gets, the more intense their battle becomes. Soon it touches all the law enforcement officers--female and male--assisting with the case. Inexplicable events make Priya and her lover, the county sheriff, wonder what's really capturing the victims in a dark and strange web.Showcasing a powerful female protagonist, Beloved blends the darkness of ';Sharp Objects' with the ingenious depth of ';Stranger Things.'Beloved was supported by fellowships and art residency programs from the Vermont Studio Center and Wildacres Arts & Humanities Center.Laine Cunningham, a three-time recipient of The Hackney Award, writes fiction that takes readers around the world. Her debut novel, The Family Made of Dust, is set in the Australian Outback, while Reparation is a novel of the American Great Plains. She is the editor of Sunspot Literary Journal.