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MAY 25, 2022
A subtle but powerful tale of political intrigue and honor. Full review >
MAY 25, 2021
A hauntingly honest and revealing memoir. Full review >
A searchingly personal memoir that also provides a thrilling peek into the Gulf War. Full review >
OCT. 15, 2020
A political work that skillfully follows the threads that run from Rousseau to modern thinkers. Full review >
MARCH 15, 2021
A fast-paced thriller with superb new and returning characters. Full review >
DEC. 30, 2020
A cleareyed, passionate, and authentic portrayal. Full review >
APRIL 21, 2021
Despite unspectacular writing, a worthwhile peek into the horrors of war. Full review >
DEC. 17, 2020
A technically precise and philosophically thoughtful treatise. Full review >
MAY 14, 2020
A thoughtfully conceived and boldly described drug tale. Full review >
NOV. 2, 2021
An intriguing, challenging crash course in Zen Buddhism. Full review >
MAY 7, 2021
An adventurous, entertaining fable that taps into longings for a cleaner Earth. Full review >
MARCH 31, 2021
A safe yet magical adventure with plenty of heart. Full review >
MAY 1, 2021
Planetwide casualties and careful pacing open this attention-grabbing SF trilogy. Full review >
AUG. 31, 2021
An engaging and sympathetic exploration of a girl’s struggles with mental illness and recovery. Full review >
JULY 2, 2021
An evocative, almost dreamlike mix of dark fantasy and moving reality. Full review >
NOV. 27, 2020
A thoughtful and intriguing account of the relationship between science and spirituality. Full review >
NOV. 3, 2020
An offbeat and refreshingly different cybercrime mystery. Full review >
MAY 25, 2021
A rare book that ably combines historical edification with a moving narrative. Full review >
MAY 10, 2021
One man’s personal and spiritual adventure makes for a profound and intriguing tale. Full review >
NOV. 9, 2021
A useful, forcefully written, and wide-ranging study of inequities—and how to fix them. Full review >
JULY 6, 2019
A promising start for a planned fantasy series that capably handles both politics and magic. Full review >
JULY 14, 2021
An involving courtroom and family drama with strong connections to historical events. Full review >
MARCH 30, 2021
A rich and varied set of ailment-related works. Full review >
OCT. 15, 2021
An eclectic set of tales often written with verve and sensitivity. Full review >
JUNE 9, 2021
A wise, winning story of a modern-day miracle worker. Full review >
JULY 22, 2021
A creative and sensual novel that doesn’t disappoint. Full review >
OCT. 19, 2021
Cleareyed, no-nonsense monetary advice for military personnel. Full review >
DEC. 10, 2021
An airy, humorous aviation tale with appealing infusions of myth and history. Full review >
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