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JULY 10, 2011
A dense, somewhat unfocused historical tale that boasts compelling characters and a plot that ultimately packs a wallop. Full review >
DEC. 27, 2010
JUNE 27, 2011
SEPT. 1, 2011
An entertaining tale of an off-kilter mind coping with shady surroundings, told with literary flair. Full review >
MAY 5, 2011
The wobbly science of its premise notwithstanding, this is a fascinating, enjoyable sci-fi yarn. Full review >
FEB. 7, 2011
A wonderful, quick-witted alternative to the typical romance novel. Full review >
JAN. 13, 2011
A fine disaster tour-guide, replete with interesting factoids and vivid reportage. Full review >
SEPT. 20, 2011
If you can’t afford a plane ticket to Tehran, visit the Daytons’ House. Full review >
JUNE 28, 2011
Fast-paced, energetic and fun; a dime novel for modern intellectuals. Full review >
JAN. 15, 2011
A rollicking, complex read. Full review >
DEC. 31, 2010
Unpolished but intricate and fun, even as the plot turns tragic. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2011
Finch treats serious issues whimsically without being flippant, to deeply entertaining effect. Full review >
MARCH 31, 2011
Lively, informative and thoroughly beguiling. Full review >
JAN. 1, 2010
A smart, entertaining send-up of celebrity under siege. Full review >
JULY 4, 2010
A satisfying, well-crafted reminder of how one family’s story can encapsulate the cultural history of America as a whole. Full review >
JULY 26, 2011
An absolutely wonderful debut with the potential to become a YA classic. Full review >
APRIL 15, 2011
A beguiling blend of high-concept narrative and old-school literary chops. Full review >
APRIL 8, 2011
Teaches and informs while remaining a compelling, nonexploitative read. Full review >
FEB. 6, 2011
A fine, gripping page-turner infused with a deep historical sensibility. Full review >
JUNE 24, 2010
Old-fashioned but never stodgy; a charming story about a bygone time where even magic seems possible. Full review >
JAN. 1, 2011
Gorgeous illustrations, humorous dialogue and a moving narrative make this a stunning debut. Full review >
MAY 4, 2011
A moving, effective tale that urges readers to place greater importance on environmental conservation. Full review >
JAN. 27, 2011
A delightfully playful cross-genre novel whose science fiction is every bit as enjoyable as its historical fiction. Full review >
NOV. 23, 2011
JUNE 17, 2011
A well-crafted, sardonic look at university life. Full review >
MARCH 21, 2011
Lawrence does a masterful job of drawing readers into his fully realized, morally complex vision of the future. Full review >
MAY 12, 2011
MARCH 2, 2011
Deserves to be a cult classic. Full review >
DEC. 3, 2009
A gripping thriller with as many twists and turns as a cross-country road trip. Full review >
FEB. 14, 2011
A provocative romp that pits men against women and goddesses against God to remind us that lust is with us, maybe to the end... Full review >
JAN. 1, 2011
A deftly crafted tale of an absorbing character in dire straits; readers will be pulling for Rebecca Plotnik. Full review >
SEPT. 27, 2010
An utterly readable fusion of vampire fiction and labyrinthine whodunit powered by a highly intelligent narrative containing... Full review >
APRIL 4, 2011
A lucid, powerful argument for letting dying patients go gentle into that good night. Full review >
JAN. 12, 2011
At times laugh-out-loud funny, occasionally just weird for the sake of weird, but consistently entertaining. Full review >
JULY 12, 2011
A small book that could point readers toward big money they never knew they had. Full review >
AUG. 15, 2011
A sharp coming-of-age story that makes history come alive. Full review >
JULY 5, 2011
A skillful blend of passion, mystery, politics and history, set in a perfectly rendered Provence. Full review >
NOV. 4, 2010
The kind of dangerous book that makes you want to remove most of your clothing, climb in a dugout and just start paddling. Full review >
NOV. 10, 2011
A subtle, absorbing portrait of the immigrant experience. Full review >
FEB. 18, 2011
A tour de force in breadth and depth. Full review >
JUNE 3, 2011
Darkly entrancing tales whose pages bleed struggle, trauma and madness. Full review >
FEB. 14, 2011
NOV. 5, 2010
An honest, engaging self-portrait of a woman who forever changed racial and gender dynamics in media. Full review >
JAN. 14, 2011
A triumphant and eloquent collection that never shies away from the emotional and intellectual entanglements of love and... Full review >
JUNE 24, 2011
SEPT. 29, 2011
Taylor has taken his love for a specific film and turned it into something greater—a beautiful compendium of not just... Full review >
FEB. 15, 2010
An extremely important contribution to the field of Mormon fiction, whose current growth just might make all that... Full review >
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