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MAY 5, 2014
A towering work of speculative fiction that will have readers rethinking what it means to be human. Full review >
APRIL 3, 2014
A delicious, scalding cup of satire. Full review >
A welcome memoir of France that offers a complex mosaic of memories. Full review >
DEC. 3, 2013
Cole maps out a propulsive emotional journey. Full review >
JAN. 10, 2014
A stunning, fertile selection of poems worthy of the broadest possible audience. Full review >
SEPT. 18, 2006
Dark, enigmatic, depressive verse that’s often compelling. Full review >
NOV. 10, 2013
Expertly crafted narrative nonfiction that reveals the framework of people’s lives. Full review >
MAY 8, 2014
A visually powerful, angst-ridden and sometimes funny story set in a world of killer DJs and smuggled soul music. Full review >
APRIL 29, 2013
Bloodcurdling recollections from a regular guy who answered the call when the alarm bell rang. Full review >
JAN. 5, 2013
A thoroughly addictive collection. Full review >
JUNE 17, 2014
Morbidly fascinating, even in its deadpan style; likely to become a staple in zombie collections. Full review >
A beautiful resource about a mysterious San Francisco landmark. Full review >
JULY 1, 2015
A charming, wildly imaginative introduction to a brave new girl. Full review >
MAY 5, 2015
Surreal, poetic and unforgettable: a truly original voice. Full review >
FEB. 14, 2013
One of the best paranormal fantasy releases of this year—a self-publishing benchmark. Full review >
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