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APRIL 10, 2013
A wonderfully clever compilation. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2013
With all of the charm of the Little House series—and the benefit of a sophisticated, adult worldview—Albert’s novel is an... Full review >
OCT. 14, 2009
Unrefined but infectious, like a barely legal high. Full review >
OCT. 10, 2012
A masterfully written exploration of the beauty and cruelty of love, as sharp as it is sensual. Full review >
APRIL 2, 2013
A powerful family saga by a writer with talent to burn. Full review >
MARCH 6, 2013
A wholly involving story with Faulkner-ian characters in a fully realized setting. Full review >
OCT. 22, 2013
A tropical feast of charming, clever characters, smart storytelling and just the right amount of magic. Full review >
NOV. 13, 2012
A quiet meditation on life, death, darkness and spirituality, sprinkled with humor, tenderness and stunning landscapes. Full review >
FEB. 8, 2013
This tale of a flawed man in a gritty setting manages to be both intense and beautiful. Full review >
FEB. 10, 2013
A dead-on satire—with a heart—of the reality TV scene from a knowledgeable, witty insider. Full review >
FEB. 19, 2013
A spectacular novel of colonial China that should put this first-time author on the map. Full review >
MAY 17, 2012
A lithe, lyrical collection that packs more than a few punches. Full review >
SEPT. 7, 2012
A moving parable about the wounding effects of human tragedy and the collateral damage of the search for moral truth. Full review >
Austen devotees may enjoy this glimpse into Darcy’s background, and Austen newcomers might find themselves searching the... Full review >
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