BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE MAN WHO COULDN'T STOP

by David Adam

Well-researched, witty, honest and irreverent, Adam’s account proves as irresistible as his subject. Full review >

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A MAN OF GOOD HOPE

by Jonny Steinberg

For truly capturing the power of dreams and the resilience of human nature, this book deserves a wide audience. Full review >

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LEAVING BEFORE THE RAINS COME

by Alexandra Fuller

Although her batty and unhinged relatives emerge more vividly than her taciturn husband, Fuller’s talent as a storyteller... Full review >

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HISTORY

GATEWAY TO FREEDOM

by Eric Foner

Foner brings to life fraught decades of contention, brutality and amazing acts of moral courage. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

by Paula Hawkins

Even the most astute readers will be in for a shock as Hawkins slowly unspools the facts, exposing the harsh realities of... Full review >

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