New and Notable Fiction for October (page 2)

FICTION

Released: Oct. 4, 2011

NIGHTWOODS

by Charles Frazier

A Southern gothic narrative that's strong on characters and backwoods atmosphere but undermined by literary affectation. Read full book review >

Cover art for THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2011

FICTION

Released: Oct. 4, 2011

THE BEST AMERICAN SHORT STORIES 2011

edited by Geraldine Brooks

"Each one of these stories could establish itself as some reader's favorite."

Another stellar selection from an anthology that has sustained high standards for 35 years. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Oct. 4, 2011

NIGHTWOODS

by Charles Frazier

A Southern gothic narrative that's strong on characters and backwoods atmosphere but undermined by literary affectation. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Oct. 4, 2011

THE SACRED BAND

by David Anthony Durham

"A close, yes--but with wiggle room for more Acacian adventures. At any rate, on the strength of this installment, Durham's many fans will be clamoring for more."

Durham (Gabriel's Story, 2002, etc.) brings his sci-fi Acacia Trilogy to a satisfying close. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Oct. 4, 2011

THE DOVEKEEPERS

by Alice Hoffman

"An enthralling tale rendered with consummate literary skill."

Hoffman (The Red Garden, 2011, etc.) births literature from tragedy: the destruction of Jerusalem's Temple, the siege of Masada and the loss of Zion. Read full book review >

FICTION

Released: Oct. 3, 2011

THE FORGOTTEN WALTZ

by Anne Enright

"In rueful, witty, unpredictable and compassionate prose, Enright gives expression to subtle, affecting shades of human interaction."

An adulterous love affair and Ireland's financial collapse overlap in the consistently impressive latest from the Man Booker Prize winner. Read full book review >

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New and Notable Fiction for October (page 2)