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2011 Best of Fiction: The Complete List (page 4)


Cover art for THE NIGHT CIRCUS
FICTION
Released: Sept. 13, 2011

"Likely to be a big book—and, soon, a big movie, with all the franchise trimmings."
Self-assured, entertaining debut novel that blends genres and crosses continents in quest of magic. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GRIEF OF OTHERS
FICTION
Released: Sept. 8, 2011

"With gorgeous prose, Cohen skillfully takes us from past to present and back again as she explores the ramifications of family loss, grief and longing. "
A mother faces the heartbreaking loss of an infant son, which inevitably changes the family dynamics. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ART OF FIELDING
FICTION
Released: Sept. 7, 2011

"A promising debut--and one guaranteed to draw attention, for it commanded an unusually big advance and will likely be pushed accordingly. Stay tuned."
An amiable, Middle American, baseball-centric coming-of-age tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for WE THE ANIMALS
FICTION
Released: Sept. 2, 2011

"Upon finishing, readers might be tempted to start again, not wanting to let it go."
An exquisitely crafted debut novel--subtle, shimmering and emotionally devastating. Read full book review >
Cover art for LAST MAN IN TOWER
FICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2011

"Adiga nails the culture of corruption. How exciting to watch a writer come into his own, surpassing the achievement of his first novel."
Two strong-willed men, a developer and a holdout, propel this gripping second novel about real estate, greed and community in Mumbai (Bombay), India; Adiga won the Man Booker prize for his debut (The White Tiger, 2008). Read full book review >
Cover art for SPELLBOUND
FICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2011

"Absolutely not to be missed."
Two magicians seeking escape from a demonic plot fall in love in the second volume of an epic fantasy trilogy. Read full book review >