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  • FICTION

    TELL THE WOLVES I'M HOME

    JUNE 19, 2012

FICTION

TELL THE WOLVES I'M HOME

by Carol Rifka Brunt

There is much to admire in this novel. The subtle insight on sibling rivalry and the examination of love make for a poignant... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    JACOB'S FOLLY

    MARCH 5, 2013

FICTION

JACOB'S FOLLY

by Rebecca Miller

A challenging read, yet remarkably entertaining and ultimately gripping. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A LAND MORE KIND THAN HOME

    APRIL 17, 2012

  • NONFICTION

    LIFE AFTER DEATH

    SEPT. 18, 2012

NONFICTION

LIFE AFTER DEATH

by Damien Echols

Essential reading for anyone interested in justice or memoir. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    EDGE OF DARK WATER

    MARCH 25, 2012

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

EDGE OF DARK WATER

by Joe R. Lansdale

The river, the raft, a stash of money coveted by bad guys, nonstop adventures that edify, terrify and deepen the bond... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    TIJUANA STRAITS

    AUG. 10, 2004

FICTION

TIJUANA STRAITS

by Kem Nunn

Uneven: the violence is tainted by lurid excess, but the relationship between Sam and Magdalena is quite touching and not... Full review >

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