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by Jodi Picoult

An experienced novelist takes her sweet time to rich rewards: overall, an affecting saga, nicely handled. Full review >

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by Richard Price

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by Ann Patchett

Brilliant. Full review >

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by Peter Rock

Written with a matter-of-fact flatness, the novel becomes indelibly unsettling as it progresses. Full review >

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by Nicholson Baker

In sparkling and witty prose, Baker reminds readers why he’s one of the masters of the contemporary novel. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Gilbert

A brilliant exercise of intellect and imagination. Full review >

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by Susan Minot

Despite hauntingly beautiful prose, there is a secondhand feel to Esther’s story, which plays fiddle to Jane’s navel-gazing. Full review >

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by Jennifer Clement

A stark portrait of women abused or abandoned by every side in an awful conflict. Full review >

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by Molly Antopol

A smart, empathetic, well-crafted first collection—Antopol is a writer to watch. Full review >

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by Philipp Meyer

An expertly written tale of ancient crimes, with every period detail—and every detail, period—just right. Full review >

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