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Cover art for THE THING AROUND YOUR NECK
FICTION
Released: June 26, 2009

"Insightful and illuminating."
A dozen stories about the lives of Nigerians at home and in America from the winner of the Orange Broadband Prize. Read full book review >
Cover art for EVERYTHING RAVAGED, EVERYTHING BURNED
FICTION
Released: March 1, 2009

"The title barely hints at the scorched-earth, take-no-prisoners power of the stories."
A debut story collection from Pushcart Prize winner Tower. Read full book review >
Cover art for MS. HEMPEL CHRONICLES
FICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2008

"No sign of sophomore slump in this masterful illumination of character."
A subtle, dazzling novel about a fledgling middle-school teacher who reveals herself slowly, in layers, as if she isn't quite sure how much to show--to her students, to their parents, to the reader. Read full book review >
Cover art for ATMOSPHERIC DISTURBANCES
FICTION
Released: June 3, 2008

"A superb first novel."
Everything is other than it appears to be in Galchen's assured debut--an intricate puzzle powered by an urgently beating heart. Read full book review >