Lantern & Spine is an independent book club founded and curated by Ulysess Ortiz. Some books featured in Lantern & Spine are written by Founder Ulysess Ortiz and are labeled as Founder selections or part of the Founder’s Shelf. Purchases of Founder works may financially benefit the author, UlyArc Publishing, or both.
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Updated: September 11, 2026.