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NONFICTION

THE PRICE OF JUSTICE

by Laurence Leamer

An eye-opening story about the relations among politics, business and justice. Full review >

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NONFICTION

MORTAL SINS

by Michael D’Antonio

Riveting and fascinating—sure to serve future generations well as they look back on this era. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

AMONG MURDERERS

by Sabine Heinlein

A deeply compassionate book that poses urgent questions about the end product of imprisonment and the social thirst for... Full review >

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FICTION

THE LITTLE FRIEND

by Donna Tartt

Still, the characters are gritty and appealing, and the story holds you throughout. Tartt appears to have struck gold once... Full review >

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FICTION

WHAT THEY DO IN THE DARK

by Amanda Coe

A rich novel that explores the “darkness” of social dysfunction both in 10-year-olds and in the adult world. Full review >

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FICTION

THE DINNER

by Herman Koch

At its best, a chilling vision of the ugliness of keeping up appearances. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

GOING CLEAR

by Lawrence Wright

A patient, wholly compelling investigation into a paranoid “religion” and the faithful held in its sweaty grip. Full review >

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FICTION

COMPANY

by Max Barry

Comic relief for any b-school grads (or Office Space fans) who’ve had their fill of Collins, Drucker and Peters. Full review >

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