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ARSONISTby Nathan Allen
A dense, somewhat unfocused historical tale that boasts compelling characters and a plot that ultimately packs a wallop. Full review >
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THE NAME OF THE RIDERAn entertaining tale of an off-kilter mind coping with shady surroundings, told with literary flair. Full review >
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PROPHETS OF THE GHOST ANTSThe wobbly science of its premise notwithstanding, this is a fascinating, enjoyable sci-fi yarn. Full review >
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GIVING GOOD HOLLYWOODby Chris Culler
A wonderful, quick-witted alternative to the typical romance novel. Full review >
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DISASTERSA fine disaster tour-guide, replete with interesting factoids and vivid reportage. Full review >
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THE HOUSE THAT WAR MINISTER BUILTby Andrew Imbrie Dayton Elahe Talieh Dayton
If you can’t afford a plane ticket to Tehran, visit the Daytons’ House. Full review >
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THE GHOSTS OF WATT O'HUGHFast-paced, energetic and fun; a dime novel for modern intellectuals. Full review >
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THE RELUCTANT MARTYRby Rick Elliott
Unpolished but intricate and fun, even as the plot turns tragic. Full review >
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MAGPIEby Curt Finch
Finch treats serious issues whimsically without being flippant, to deeply entertaining effect. Full review >
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THE WORD ON WORDSLively, informative and thoroughly beguiling. Full review >
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ROCK STAR'S RAINBOWby Kevin Glavin
A smart, entertaining send-up of celebrity under siege. Full review >
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OH, BEAUTIFULA satisfying, well-crafted reminder of how one family’s story can encapsulate the cultural history of America as a whole. Full review >
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FERRET GIRLby Colin Haskin
An absolutely wonderful debut with the potential to become a YA classic. Full review >
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MINDWARPA beguiling blend of high-concept narrative and old-school literary chops. Full review >
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SPEAKING TRUTHSby Dayna Hester
Teaches and informs while remaining a compelling, nonexploitative read. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Xavier James
A fine, gripping page-turner infused with a deep historical sensibility. Full review >
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YELLOW BIRDOld-fashioned but never stodgy; a charming story about a bygone time where even magic seems possible. Full review >
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THE WOODCUTTER AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TREEGorgeous illustrations, humorous dialogue and a moving narrative make this a stunning debut. Full review >
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THE VOICE OF THE DOLPHINSby Hardy Jones
A moving, effective tale that urges readers to place greater importance on environmental conservation. Full review >
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THE SHIELD THAT FELL FROM HEAVENA delightfully playful cross-genre novel whose science fiction is every bit as enjoyable as its historical fiction. Full review >
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LEARNING CURVESby Dorie LaRue
A well-crafted, sardonic look at university life. Full review >
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THE GUARDIANS OF TIMELawrence does a masterful job of drawing readers into his fully realized, morally complex vision of the future. Full review >
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MOTHS TO FLAMEA gripping thriller with as many twists and turns as a cross-country road trip. Full review >
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JEZEBELS OF THE EARTHA 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 >
FULL REVIEW >A deftly crafted tale of an absorbing character in dire straits; readers will be pulling for Rebecca Plotnik. Full review >
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THE SHAKEby Mel Nicolai
An utterly readable fusion of vampire fiction and labyrinthine whodunit powered by a highly intelligent narrative containing... Full review >
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DEATH WITH DIGNITYA lucid, powerful argument for letting dying patients go gentle into that good night. Full review >
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NO HOPE FOR GOMEZ!by Graham Parke
At times laugh-out-loud funny, occasionally just weird for the sake of weird, but consistently entertaining. Full review >
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF MISSING MONEYby Mary Pitman
A small book that could point readers toward big money they never knew they had. Full review >
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BRIDGE OF THE SINGLE HAIRby Candida Pugh
A sharp coming-of-age story that makes history come alive. Full review >
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RIDDLES IN PROVENCEA skillful blend of passion, mystery, politics and history, set in a perfectly rendered Provence. Full review >
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MISFITS & HEROESThe kind of dangerous book that makes you want to remove most of your clothing, climb in a dugout and just start paddling. Full review >
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UNCERTAIN JOURNEYby James Rouman
A subtle, absorbing portrait of the immigrant experience. Full review >
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THE INSURGENCY IN CHECHNYA AND THE NORTH CAUCASUSA tour de force in breadth and depth. Full review >
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DEMYANSKDarkly entrancing tales whose pages bleed struggle, trauma and madness. Full review >
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NEWSLADYAn honest, engaging self-portrait of a woman who forever changed racial and gender dynamics in media. Full review >
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SIRENS' SONGSA triumphant and eloquent collection that never shies away from the emotional and intellectual entanglements of love and... Full review >
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JAWS: MEMORIES FROM MARTHA'S VINEYARDby Matt Taylor
Taylor has taken his love for a specific film and turned it into something greater—a beautiful compendium of not just... Full review >
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THE ABOMINABLE GAYMANAn extremely important contribution to the field of Mormon fiction, whose current growth just might make all that... Full review >
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