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2011 Best of Fiction: Fiction About Love and Family


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Cover art for THE SISTERS
FICTION
Released: Nov. 1, 2011

"Encompassing the lives of women in the 20th century, this sprawling saga is tender and satisfying, with a heartbreaking end."
A single tragic event shapes four generations of American women in this accomplished and poignant debut. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE FAMILY FANG
FICTION
Released: Aug. 9, 2011

"A fantastic first novel that asks if the kids are alright, finding answers in the most unexpected places."
The grown children of a couple infamous for their ostentatious performance art are forced to examine their own creativity and flaws in the shadow of their unusual upbringing. Read full book review >
Cover art for CLOSE YOUR EYES
FICTION
Released: July 26, 2011

"A captivating story of loss, forgiveness and ultimate redemption."
Lauren Mahdian believes her father "ruined everything, everything, everything" in Ward's (Sleep Toward Heaven, 2004, etc.) literary novel. Read full book review >
Cover art for ONCE UPON A TIME, THERE WAS YOU
FICTION
Released: April 5, 2011

"Berg's masterful portraits and keen insight makes for a memorable read."
The prolific Berg delivers the goods in this perceptive novel about a divorced couple reunited when their daughter goes missing. Read full book review >
Cover art for PICTURES OF YOU
FICTION
Released: Jan. 25, 2011

"Heartfelt (everyone cries), deft and highly readable fiction."
Tragedy leads to complicated love as a widower and the woman who accidentally killed his wife are united by a grieving child looking for an angel. Read full book review >