• FICTION

    BRIDGE OF THE SINGLE HAIR

    AUG. 15, 2011

FICTION

BRIDGE OF THE SINGLE HAIR

by Candida Pugh

A sharp coming-of-age story that makes history come alive. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    ARSONIST

    JULY 10, 2011

NONFICTION

ARSONIST

by 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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  • FICTION

    THE HOUSE THAT WAR MINISTER BUILT

    SEPT. 20, 2011

  • NONFICTION

    OH, BEAUTIFUL

    JULY 4, 2010

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

OH, BEAUTIFUL

by John Paul Godges

A 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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  • FICTION

    NEON DREAMS

    JAN. 1, 2011

NEON DREAMS

by Marilyn Mufson

A deftly crafted tale of an absorbing character in dire straits; readers will be pulling for Rebecca Plotnik. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE ABOMINABLE GAYMAN

    FEB. 15, 2010

FICTION

THE ABOMINABLE GAYMAN

by Johnny Townsend

An extremely important contribution to the field of Mormon fiction, whose current growth just might make all that... Full review >

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