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2011 Best of Fiction: Debut Titles (page 2)


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Cover art for THIS BURNS MY HEART
FICTION
Released: July 12, 2011

"Protagonist Soo-Ja's story will enthrall in this first-rate literary effort."
A captivating debut novel from Chicago-based author Park. 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 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 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 >