set in east texas during the 1930s, out of darkness follows naomi vargas and wash fuller as they navigate life in a deeply segregated town. when their paths cross at a newly integrated school, their connection challenges the racial and social boundaries that define the world around them.

against a backdrop of economic hardship, family secrets, and community prejudice, the novel explores themes of love, resilience, injustice, and the search for belonging. the story builds toward the real-life tragedy of the New London School Explosion, weaving personal stories with a devastating moment in history.

both tender and heartbreaking, this powerful historical novel confronts difficult truths about race, power, and survival while highlighting the strength it takes to hope for something better. 

every march, drag king history curates and releases a collection of specially blended artisan teas celebrating the kingdom of drag. this year, twhat weiland is the face—or should we say the mug?—of one of those teas! and he’s throwing a party to share the special occasion with y’all! 

join this local drag icon for the twhat's the tea party! 

sunday, march 22nd | 12:00 pm 

• enjoy specialty tea-infused beverages made with the official twhat weiland fruitea pebbles blend! 

• hungry? we’ll have delicious hot dogs for sale courtesy of mary c. fehr!

• fill your cup with drag performances from georgie p. ness, texas t, t’chelle monroe, and olivia giselle!

the rainbow brass pen clip by papier keeps your pen and your pages together forever. this brass pen clip can be attached the cover of any of your notebooks, journals or planners. it is adjustable, with a stretchy slot to accommodate pens and pencils of all sizes, so you’ll never misplace them again. a wonderful gift for any paper person.

the floral coin brass pen clip by papier is the perfect accessory to keep pens and pages together. designed to attach easily to the cover of any notebook, journal, or planner, the adjustable clip features a stretchy slot that fits pens and pencils of all sizes. this practical yet stylish solution ensures you never misplace your writing tools again.

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materials: manganese steel + zinc alloy

size: 1.7 in x 0.9 in

the wonder guided finance planner by papier features four money mentor articles from kalpana fitzpatrick, yearly review for last year, money clarity pages to set financial goals for the next 12 months, and savings and debt reviews. it also includes overall monthly budget to break down your spending, 12 monthly budget and tracking pages, six-month review, end of year review, and space to plan budgets for six occasions.

size: 6 in x 8.5 in

stay grounded guided gratitude journal by papier offers a space to cultivate an ongoing practice with daily prompts and monthly check-ins, uplifting affirmations, activities and mottos. it will help you find joy on good days and bad. with undated pages, you can start using any time of the year.

what's inside? five months worth of entries to fill at your own pace, morning and evening prompts to use whenever you need a mindful moment, 30-day reflections to record thoughts, feelings, moments and lessons from the past month, affirmations and inspiring mottos to shine a light on the positives, activities to help you find gratitude on good days and bad.

size: A5, 6 in x 8.5 in

the brass circlets bookmark by papier is a stylish and practical accessory for those who love to read and organize. with sturdy construction and a sleek gold finish, these bookmarks are perfect for marking sections in journals, planners, or novels. this bookmark will ensure you never lose your place while adding a touch of sophistication to your reading experience.

size: 3.3 in x 5 in

the floral checkerboard weekly desk planner by papier is the daily companions for any desk. with 60 high-quality, easy tearaway pages, they're perfect for structuring weeks with to-dos, goals, dinner ideas, exercise plans, reminders and more.

size: 9.4 in x 7.1 in

the time to bloom daily planner by papier is the perfect planner to get organized and strike a healthy work-life balance. inside this 16 week planner, there’s space to plan your days and weeks, write to-dos, make schedules and shopping lists, set and review goals, track habits and reflect on your personal growth. you fill out the dates yourself, so you can start using it at any time of the year.

what's inside? a mind map page, pages throughout for setting & reflecting on goals, 16 week-view – each week has 3 overview pages and 7 daily pages (one page per day) for your daily schedule and to-dos, and 9 lined pages for extra notes 

the vegetable medley guided recipe journal by papier is a dependable gifting & self-gifting option to encourage you to let your culinary skills shine. this book has sections to note ratings, dietary requirements, hints and tips for each recipe. at the back, there are handy measurements and conversions, plus blank lists for favorite stores, restaurants and places to try. with undated pages, you can start using any time of the year. their is space for 85 recipes (breakfast, lunch, dinner & treats) + space to note ratings, dietary requirements, hints and tips for each recipe.

size: 6 in x 8.5 in

the checkerboard pencil case by papier is a vibrant, eye-catching addition to your back-to-school or everyday stationery range. designed with embroidered details and premium finishing touches, this case blends form and function. sized to fit easily into backpacks or tote bags, it’s ideal for on the go.

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materials: polyester lining + outer embroidery

size: 8.1 in x 3.5 in x 3.1 in

the productivity stickers set by papier is the ultimate tool to brighten your organization. this set includes 20 sheets of stickers designed for to-dos, priorities, goals, shopping lists, and more. perfect for making planning easier and more efficient, these stickers help customers stay on top of their tasks and alleviate daily pressures.

size: 4.9 in x 8.1 in

the weekly meal planner & grocery list by papier is the perfect daily companion for any kitchen. these planners allow you to easily plot out weekly menus and jot down creative ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in stylish, foodie-inspired designs. with 60 high-quality, tearaway pages and separate shopping lists, grocery trips become a breeze. popular among home chefs, hosts, and anyone who loves to plan.

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100% offset paper

cover: uncoated paper

size: 9.4 in x 7.1 in

the elastic pen pouch by papier is the perfect accessory if you are on the go. designed to securely attach to notebooks or journals, this pouch keeps pens, pencils, and other writing tools close at hand. a practical and stylish solution for those who want to stay organized and never lose a creative thought.

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materials: 100% polyester fabric, zipper-zinc alloy

packaging: cardboard with a swing tag

size: 2 in x 7.9 in

the sticky index tabs in cloud by paper is a set of six essential page markers. perfect for making important dates in planners, organizing journals into sections, or highlighting favorite pages while studying or reading. these sticky tabs are compact and easy to store in a pencil case or desk drawer. a must-have addition to any stationery collection.

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materials: 65% fsc fibers, 35% recycled pre-consumer

size: 3.8 in x 3.3 in