NONFICTION

TIGER, TIGER

by Margaux Fragoso

A gripping, tragic and unforgettable chronicle of lost innocence and abuse. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

TOWNIE

by Andre Dubus III

A striking, eloquent account of growing up poor and of the making of a writer. Full review >

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BLOOD, BONES, AND BUTTER

by Gabrielle Hamilton

After initially disdaining a career in food as one devoid of “meaning and purpose,” she finds both here. Full review >

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AN UNQUENCHABLE THIRST

by Mary Johnson

Johnson’s portrayal of her time as a nun is likely to be controversial; her memoir is exceptional. Full review >

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