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New and Notable Fiction for June (page 2)


Cover art for BUZZ ALDRIN, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU IN ALL THE CONFUSION?
FICTION
Released: June 7, 2011
by Johan Harstad, translated by Deborah Dawkin

"A modern saga of rocketships, ice floes and dreams of the Caribbean, and great fun to read."
Or, the long-awaited Great Faroese Novel: a splendid confusion about life, love and intrigues in the land of the midnight sun. Read full book review >
Cover art for BLOODMONEY
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"A terrific, believable novel about the intersection of politics, ethics and finance."
Ignatius (The Increment, 2009, etc.) continues his series of top-notch CIA thrillers with this fast-paced new entry. Read full book review >
Cover art for ORIENTATION AND OTHER STORIES
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"Precisely written, deeply human stories."
A debut collection of stories that are both challenging and compelling, with narrative perspectives that suggest how difficult it is to know oneself (let alone anyone else). Read full book review >
Cover art for THE ROCK HOLE
FICTION
Released: June 1, 2011

"Not just scary but funny too, as Wortham nails time and place in a sure-handed, captivating way. There's a lot of good stuff in this unpretentious gem. Don't miss it."
An accomplished first novel about life and murder in a small Texas town. Read full book review >