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FICTION

THE REST OF OUR LIVES

by Ben Markovits

This controlled, quietly moving portrait of a life in decline coasts to a halt in an unexpected place. Full review >

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FICTION

CASANOVA 20

by Davey Davis

A show-stopping novel that carries within it a quiet, steadfast heart. Full review >

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FICTION

THE INFAMOUS GILBERTS

by Angela Tomaski

This distinctive debut introduces a wickedly weird new talent. Full review >

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FICTION

LOST LAMBS

by Madeline Cash

With comic energy and wild plot twists to spare, a thoroughly charming debut. Full review >

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FICTION

THE HEIR APPARENT

by Rebecca Armitage

The author’s deep knowledge of all things royal adds realism and texture to this entertaining debut. Full review >

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FICTION

NEEDLE LAKE

by Justine Champine

A standout; authentic voice and gritty detail give this novel power. Full review >

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MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

MAY CONTAIN MURDER

by Orlando Murrin

A wickedly delicious mystery spiced with unexpected secrets and intrigue. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE TYPEWRITER AND THE GUILLOTINE

by Mark Braude

Part biography, part true crime narrative, this book presents something rare: a novel story about interwar Paris. Full review >

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NONFICTION

HOW TO COOK A COYOTE

by Betty Fussell

A pleasure to read, although, as Fussell warns, we know how it’s going to end. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FOOTBALL

by Chuck Klosterman

A smart, rewarding consideration of football’s popularity—and eventual downfall. Full review >

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NONFICTION

BLACK DAHLIA

by William J. Mann

A sober, well-researched study of a case whose notoriety obscured its subject. Full review >

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