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Cover art for PIGEON ENGLISH
FICTION
Released: July 19, 2011

"Even a kid as feisty and ingratiating as Harri can overstay his welcome. A pity, because brief snatches of his embryonic wit, street smarts and survival instincts are about as hutious as it gets."
A charming narrative voice energizes this lively first novel, which has brought enthusiastic reviews, healthy sales and a movie contract to its young British author. Read full book review >
Cover art for JAMRACH'S MENAGERIE
FICTION
Released: June 14, 2011

"Jaffy's experience could well move the reader as profoundly as it changed the narrator."
A magical, literary novel puts a surreal spin on a coming-of-age seafaring saga. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SISTERS BROTHERS
FICTION
Released: May 3, 2011

"DeWitt creates a homage to life in the Wild West but at the same time reveals its brutality. "
A calmly vicious journey into avarice and revenge. Read full book review >
Cover art for PULSE
FICTION
Released: May 1, 2011

"Another impressive addition to an already impressive oeuvre. "
Elegance and versatility--those familiar Barnes strengths define this latest story collection from the distinguished British author. Read full book review >
Cover art for SNOWDROPS
FICTION
Released: Feb. 22, 2011

"Good local color, but nothing much to care about here."
Economist editor Miller makes his fiction debut with a bleak tale of fraud and manipulation in early-21st-century Moscow. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE SECOND LIFE OF SAMUEL TYNE
FICTION
Released: Sept. 1, 2004

"A talented author to watch as her narrative technique matures."
The Canadian-born Edugyan's unrelenting debut finds life--first and second--somber and bleak. Read full book review >