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  • FICTION

    THE THOUSAND AUTUMNS OF JACOB DE ZOET

    JUNE 29, 2010

FICTION

THE THOUSAND AUTUMNS OF JACOB DE ZOET

by David Mitchell

It’s as difficult to put this novel down as it is to overestimate Mitchell’s virtually unparalleled mastery of dramatic... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    SEX, LIES, AND HEADLOCKS

    JULY 1, 2002

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SEX, LIES, AND HEADLOCKS

by Shaun Assael with Mike Mooneyham

Sparkling cultural history from an author wise enough to let the facts and personalities speak for themselves. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE RESCUE SEASON

    FEB. 1, 2001

HISTORY

THE RESCUE SEASON

by Bob Drury

Although this aims to be the next Perfect Storm or Into Thin Air, it lacks the smooth narration and intense drama that... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    I HAVE FUN EVERYWHERE I GO

    MAY 22, 2008

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

I HAVE FUN EVERYWHERE I GO

by Mike Edison

A beer-sozzled, speed-cranked nail bomb of a book—what everybody’s Saturday night should be like. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    DEEP SURVIVAL

    OCT. 1, 2003

NONFICTION

DEEP SURVIVAL

by Laurence Gonzales

A superb, entertaining addition to a nature buff’s library—or for anyone not tucked safely away in a bunker. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE LOST CITY OF Z

    FEB. 17, 2009

HISTORY

THE LOST CITY OF Z

by David Grann

A colorful tale of true adventure, marked by satisfyingly unexpected twists, turns and plenty of dark portents. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE QUEEN OF THE RING

    AUG. 4, 2009

  • NONFICTION

    THEM

    JAN. 1, 2001

NONFICTION

THEM

by Jon Ronson

Ronson’s eye for the telling detail and his gift for capturing hilarious dialogue make this an entertaining read, but laughs... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    MOUNTAIN RESCUE DOCTOR

    NOV. 13, 2007

  • NONFICTION

    ADRENALINE 2000

    FEB. 1, 2001

NONFICTION

ADRENALINE 2000

edited by Clint Willis

In this sturdy collection, men and women removed from society face nature at its most primordial. Full review >

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