BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

FURIOUSLY HAPPY

by Jenny Lawson

Kudos to Lawson for being a flagrant and witty spokesperson for this dark subject matter. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

OUT ON THE WIRE

by Jessica Abel illustrated by Jessica Abel

A spirited work whose readership should not be limited to those who make radio narrative or love to listen to it. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

ANN TENNA

by Marisa Acocella Marchetto

Zany with a touch of uplifting. You will be measurably hipper after reading it. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

FEAR AND CLOTHING

by Cintra Wilson

Prime sartorial satire for fashionistas aching for a dose of comic relief. Few write as bitingly about pop culture as Wilson. Full review >

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FICTION

A WINDOW OPENS

by Elisabeth Egan

Women may not be able to have it all, but this novel can. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

A SCHOOL FOR BRIDES

by Patrice Kindl

This airy soufflé of a tale, garnished with quirky charm, is an unmitigated delight from start to finish. Full review >

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FICTION

DAYS OF AWE

by Lauren Fox

Read it for the magnetic voice and Fox's ever interesting perspective on work, love, friendship, and parenthood—because,... Full review >

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FICTION

CHINA RICH GIRLFRIEND

by Kevin Kwan

Over-the-top and hard to stop. A third installment is promised. Full review >

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FICTION

THIS IS YOUR LIFE, HARRIET CHANCE!

by Jonathan Evison

Evison writes humanely and with good humor of his characters, who, like the rest of us, muddle through, too often without... Full review >

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