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SOLITOBeautifully wrought work that renders the migrant experience into a vivid, immediately accessible portrayal. Full review >
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THE ESCAPE ARTISTA powerful story of a true hero who deserves more recognition. Full review >
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THE CANDY HOUSEA thrilling, endlessly stimulating work that demands to be read and reread. Full review >
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FINDING MEby Viola Davis
An unvarnished chronicle of hard-won, well-earned success. Full review >
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YEARBOOKby Seth Rogen
Fans of Rogen will enjoy his laid-back, whimsical memoir. Full review >
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IF I SURVIVE YOUA fine debut that looks at the complexities of cultural identity with humor, savvy, and a rich sense of place. Full review >
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A COASTLINE IS AN IMMEASURABLE THINGAn absolutely fascinating work from a gifted storyteller. Full review >
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RIKERSby Graham Rayman & Reuven Blau
If there were ever an argument for prison reform, it’s in these pages. Full review >
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AN OLIVE GROVE IN ENDSA gritty coming-of-age tale for the ages. Full review >
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BAGGAGEby Alan Cumming
Cathartic and revelatory, Cumming’s memoir will fascinate fans and those who relate to his internal struggle. Full review >
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BEWILDERMENTA touching novel that offers a vital message with uncommon sympathy and intelligence. Full review >
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YOUR HOUSE WILL PAYby Steph Cha
Cha’s storytelling shows how fiction can delicately extract deeper revelations from daily headlines. Full review >
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I'M GLAD MY MOM DIEDThe heartbreaking story of an emotionally battered child delivered with captivating candor and grace. Full review >
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THE SWIMMERSby Julie Otsuka
The combination of social satire with an intimate portrait of loss and grief is stylistically ambitious and deeply moving. Full review >
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