• FICTION

    BELOVED

    SEPT. 16, 1987

FICTION

BELOVED

by Toni Morrison

Morrison traces the shifting shapes of suffering and mythic accommodations, through the shell of psychosis to the core of a... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR

    JUNE 13, 1949

FICTION

NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR

by George Orwell

Certain to create interest, comment, and consideration. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE

    FEB. 25, 1969

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SOLITUDE

by Gabriel García Márquez & illustrated by Gregory Rabassa by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Those who pass time with the Señor will find this a luxuriant, splendid and spirited conception. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CHARLOTTE'S WEB

    OCT. 15, 1952

CHILDREN'S

CHARLOTTE'S WEB

by E.B. White illustrated by Garth Williams

The three way chats, in which they are joined by other animals, about web spinning, themselves, other humans—are as often... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE CHOCOLATE WAR

    MARCH 12, 1974

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE CHOCOLATE WAR

by Robert Cormier

Mature young readers will respect the uncompromising ending that dares disturb the upbeat universe of juvenile books. Full review >

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