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2011 Best of Fiction: The Complete List (page 6)


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Cover art for IN THIS LIGHT
FICTION
Released: May 24, 2011

"Bluntly powerful but deeply nuanced stories from a unique voice in American fiction."
An unsettling group portrait of victimized young women whose survival on the margins of American life is its own best, or worst, reward. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"Not just scary but funny too, as Wortham nails time and place in a sure-handed, captivating way. There's a lot of good stuff in this unpretentious gem. Don't miss it."
An accomplished first novel about life and murder in a small Texas town. Read full book review >
Cover art for BLOODMONEY
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"A terrific, believable novel about the intersection of politics, ethics and finance."
Ignatius (The Increment, 2009, etc.) continues his series of top-notch CIA thrillers with this fast-paced new entry. Read full book review >
Cover art for A CUPBOARD FULL OF COATS
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"An impressive debut, particularly notable for its pellucid prose."
First novel explores the trans-generational fallout from an abusive relationship. Read full book review >
Cover art for ORIENTATION AND OTHER STORIES
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"Precisely written, deeply human stories."
A debut collection of stories that are both challenging and compelling, with narrative perspectives that suggest how difficult it is to know oneself (let alone anyone else). Read full book review >
Cover art for STATE OF WONDER
FICTION
Released: June 7, 2011

"Thrilling, disturbing and moving in equal measures--even better than Patchett's breakthrough Bel Canto (2001)."
A pharmacologist travels into the Amazonian heart of darkness in this spellbinder from bestselling author Patchett (Run, 2007, etc.). Read full book review >