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AUG. 4, 2014
A beautifully written, effortlessly measured historical novel. Full review >
JULY 28, 2014
A must-read story of relationships, prejudice and bravery, and a vivid paean for justice. Full review >
DEC. 3, 2013
Cole maps out a propulsive emotional journey. Full review >
SEPT. 14, 2013
Brilliant, frightening and skillfully written. Full review >
JULY 1, 2014
A thoughtful exploration of honor, trust and middle-age romance. Full review >
JULY 2, 2013
A sweeping historical epic anchored by a compelling heroine, finely honed historical detail and a fully realized setting. Full review >
APRIL 24, 2014
A unique, emotional novel about lifelong companionship and brutal social injustice. Full review >
MARCH 7, 2014
Evokes the heart and soul of the era with a balance of decadence and desperation. Full review >
JUNE 9, 2014
Quiet, lyrical and probing—a jewel of a novel. Full review >
JUNE 19, 2014
A raucous, entertaining sendup of Madison Avenue’s unique blend of artistic pretension and desperate crassness. Full review >
APRIL 16, 2014
A dense exploration of the familial ties that bind one Jewish family. Full review >
OCT. 18, 2013
A wonderful slice of history that animates mid-19th century Texas. Full review >
MARCH 18, 2014
A cutting look at the pains of fame. Full review >
JAN. 15, 2014
An empathetic yet flawed man drives this wonderful novel, the first from an author ready for a glittering literary career. Full review >
A vital tool for sufferers and their families that broadens understanding of a debilitating illness. Full review >
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