• FICTION

    DAYS OF AWE

    AUG. 4, 2015

FICTION

DAYS OF AWE

by Lauren Fox

Read it for the magnetic voice and Fox's ever interesting perspective on work, love, friendship, and parenthood—because,... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    OUR MAN IN CHARLESTON

    JULY 21, 2015

HISTORY

OUR MAN IN CHARLESTON

by Christopher Dickey

A great book explaining the workings of what Dickey calls an erratic, cobbled-together coalition of ferociously independent... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    LOLITO

    JULY 21, 2015

FICTION

LOLITO

by Ben Brooks

A shocking, funny, touching book; a young writer with potential to burn. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    INK AND ASHES

    JUNE 1, 2015

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

INK AND ASHES

by Valynne E. Maetani

This fantastic debut packs a highly suspenseful blend of action, intrigue, and teen romance. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    CHINA RICH GIRLFRIEND

    JUNE 16, 2015

FICTION

CHINA RICH GIRLFRIEND

by Kevin Kwan

Over-the-top and hard to stop. A third installment is promised. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    PRETTY GIRLS

    SEPT. 29, 2015

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

PRETTY GIRLS

by Karin Slaughter

Slaughter (Cop Town, 2014, etc.) is so uncompromising in following her blood trails to the darkest places imaginable that... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    BLACKOUT

    JUNE 23, 2015

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BLACKOUT

by Sarah Hepola

A treasure trove of hard truths mined from a life soaked in booze. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    OREO

    JULY 7, 2015

  • TEEN

    THE ASTROLOGER'S DAUGHTER

    JUNE 9, 2015

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE ASTROLOGER'S DAUGHTER

by Rebecca Lim

Teen and adult readers who like their mysteries gritty and literary, with a touch of magic: seek this one out. Full review >

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