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2011 Best of Fiction: Fiction About Love and Family

  • FICTION

    ONCE UPON A TIME, THERE WAS YOU

    APRIL 5, 2011

FICTION

ONCE UPON A TIME, THERE WAS YOU

by Elizabeth Berg

Berg’s masterful portraits and keen insight makes for a memorable read. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE SISTERS

    NOV. 1, 2011

FICTION

THE SISTERS

by Nancy Jensen

Encompassing the lives of women in the 20th century, this sprawling saga is tender and satisfying, with a heartbreaking end. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    PICTURES OF YOU

    JAN. 25, 2011

FICTION

PICTURES OF YOU

by Caroline Leavitt

Heartfelt (everyone cries), deft and highly readable fiction. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    CLOSE YOUR EYES

    JULY 26, 2011

FICTION

CLOSE YOUR EYES

by Amanda Eyre Ward

A captivating story of loss, forgiveness and ultimate redemption. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE FAMILY FANG

    AUG. 9, 2011

FICTION

THE FAMILY FANG

by Kevin Wilson

A fantastic first novel that asks if the kids are alright, finding answers in the most unexpected places. Full review >

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