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Best 2015 Indie Books That'll Get You Talking

  • FICTION

    THE D WORD

    DEC. 9, 2014

FICTION

THE D WORD

by Joanna Warrington

An offbeat, honest take on romance that offers cringes and laughs in equal supply. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Jazz: America's Gift

    MAY 6, 2015

NONFICTION

Jazz: America's Gift

by Richie Gerber illustrated by Miguel Covarrubias

A lively, if not thorough, overview of jazz’s origins. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Are the Androids Dreaming Yet?

    JAN. 6, 2015

NONFICTION

Are the Androids Dreaming Yet?

by James Tagg

An excellent choice for both the newcomer looking for an introduction to the debate over artificial intelligence and a more... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BRIEF EULOGIES AT ROADSIDE SHRINES

    OCT. 7, 2014

  • FICTION

    Off the Reservation

    NOV. 21, 2014

FICTION

Off the Reservation

by Glen Merzer

A witty, winking political novel sure to satisfy liberals in an age of extreme partisanship. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Making A Living, Making A Life

    OCT. 18, 2014

NONFICTION

Making A Living, Making A Life

by Daniel Rose

A wise, well-honed collection of speeches that address vital issues with fresh, penetrating insight. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Clientelligence

    AUG. 11, 2015

NONFICTION

Clientelligence

by Michael B. Rynowecer

Deftly written and well-presented; principals of any service firm will appreciate this treasure trove of useful intelligence... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    AUTOGRAPH PENIS

    OCT. 23, 2014

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

AUTOGRAPH PENIS

by H. O. Tanager

A beguiling play-by-play about a vibrant literary happening. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    The River's Song

    MAY 27, 2014

FICTION

The River's Song

by Suchen Christine Lim

A fine, deeply felt saga of lives caught up in progress that’s as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Dear Prudence

    JUNE 26, 2015

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

Dear Prudence

by Prudence Farrow Bruns

A moving, spiritual account of a search for meaning through meditation. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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