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New and Notable Titles for April (page 2)

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NONFICTION
Released: April 5, 2011
A COVERT AFFAIR: THE ADVENTURES OF JULIA CHILD AND PAUL CHILD IN THE OSS
by Jennet Conant
"Thoroughly researched, fluid and compelling."
The author of three previous accounts of World War II espionage (The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington, 2008, etc.) returns with the story of the Childs and their associates during their turbulent, eventful years with the Office of Strategic Services. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 5, 2011
Kirkus Star THE BRILLIANT DISASTER: JFK, CASTRO, AND AMERICA'S DOOMED INVASION OF CUBA'S BAY OF PIGS
by Jim Rasenberger
"Graceful, dramatic writing makes this well-worn story new again."
A balanced, engrossing account of the U.S.-backed invasion of Fidel Castro's Cuba. Read full book review >
Cover art for IS JOURNALISM WORTH DYING FOR?
NONFICTION
Released: April 5, 2011
Kirkus Star IS JOURNALISM WORTH DYING FOR?: FINAL DISPATCHES
by Anna Politkovskaya, translated by Arch Tait
"An essential book for budding Russia hands, followers of world events and fans of good journalism."
"It is generally accepted that we Russians do not like ourselves much." Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: April 5, 2011
I'LL WALK ALONE
by Mary Higgins Clark

According to Clark's unique take on identity theft, the thief doesn't just want to steal your money but to ruin your credibility, snatch your son and take your life. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: April 1, 2011
THE FOUR MS. BRADWELLS
by Meg Waite Clayton
"Though Clayton telegraphs her political points along with her plot and characterizations, there is a definite market for this kind of self-congratulatory women's empowerment. This one meets all the requirements of Book Club Lit."
Clayton's latest novel (The Wednesday Sisters, 2008, etc.) concerns four highly successful women exploring their friendship, along with the secrets they have shared and kept from each other for years. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 1, 2011
Kirkus Star SEX AND THE RIVER STYX
by Edward Hoagland
"Eloquent musings from a master."
From the acclaimed essayist, novelist and travel writer, more deeply profound essays on the conditions of the natural world. Read full book review >