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Cover art for THE ROAD
FICTION
Released: Oct. 2, 2006

"A novel of horrific beauty, where death is the only truth."
Even within the author's extraordinary body of work, this stands as a radical achievement, a novel that demands to be read and reread. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN’S UNION
FICTION
Released: May 1, 2007

"A page-turning noir, with a twist of Yiddish, that satisfies on many levels."
Imagine a mutant strain of Dashiell Hammett crossed with Isaac Bashevis Singer, as one of the most imaginative contemporary novelists extends his fascination with classic pulp. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE YEAR OF THE FLOOD
FICTION
Released: Sept. 22, 2009

"Another stimulating dystopia from this always-provocative author, whose complex, deeply involving characters inhabit a bizarre yet frighteningly believable future."
Atwood returns to the post-apocalyptic world she imagined in Oryx and Crake (2003, etc.). Read full book review >