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Guardian First Book Award Contenders (page 2)


Cover art for INTERN NATION
NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"Perlin provides a welcome, long-overdue and much-needed argument."
An intrepid ex-intern finally states the obvious—that internships are illogical, unfair and potentially dangerous to an already precarious economic system. Read full book review >
Cover art for WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT
FICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"A freshly rendered tale of growing up and living in the world by a late-starting author with a bright future."
The offbeat coming-of-age story of Elly, an English girl with an overactive imagination, an intense bond with her older brother, a Belgian hare named god and multiple dates with destiny in post-9/11 New York. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE WEIRD SISTERS
FICTION
Released: Feb. 17, 2011

"Readable, upmarket, non-mold-breaking escapism."
In a debut about growing up, secrets and failures are predictably resolved when a family crisis reunites three bright but unhappy siblings. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE EVOLUTION OF BRUNO LITTLEMORE
FICTION
Released: Feb. 2, 2011

"A less splendid debut than the hype would suggest, but a book of considerable merit all the same--and of high entertainment value, too, as much fun as a barrel of monkeys."
So, a chimp walks into a bar… Read full book review >
Cover art for HARLEM IS NOWHERE
NONFICTION
Released: Jan. 26, 2011

"A highly informative though rarely analytical take on one of America's most thriving cultural communities. See Jonathan Gill's upcoming Harlem (2011) for more comprehensive coverage."
One woman's quest to discover the heart of Harlem. Read full book review >
Cover art for MENNONITE IN A LITTLE BLACK DRESS
NONFICTION
Released: Oct. 16, 2009

"A buoyant, somewhat mordant ramble through triumphs, upheavals and utter normalcy."
The author takes stock of the tribulations, tragedy and hilarity that has shaped her experiences thus far, reexamining religious roots, familial influences and personal choices. Read full book review >