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MARGINAL MORMONSA perfect read for the election season, though its appeal will endure. Full review >
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East Side StoryVivid period details and a forthright heroine help smooth the rough edges of this rags-to-riches story. Full review >
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HEART'S BLOODAn eloquent, refreshing perspective on the struggles faced by those living along the Mexican border. Full review >
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An honest, funny and occasionally troubling look at socially bewildered masculinity in the 21st century. Full review >
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JASMINEA well-crafted tale of passion, loss and the dangers of obsession. Full review >
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JIMMY JAMES BLOODAn intense, lyrical portrait of America's vulnerable underbelly. Full review >
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JIRO'S DREAMLively, illuminatingly exotic and richly told tale of life during wartime. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Lois Mathieu
A powerful story that approaches a happy ending—or at least a hopeful one. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Roy Ness
An uplifting read that informs, enlightens and satisfies. Full review >
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SPOONFULA superb tale of the druggie lifestyle, by a writer with talent to burn. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Gwyn Parry
The only unsatisfying feature of Parry’s debut is that it ends. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >Imaginative storytelling with real literary depth. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >A quietly powerful story, at times harrowing but ultimately a joy to read. Full review >
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THE TENANT LAWYERA notable debut that infuses an engrossing legal procedural with deep empathy. Full review >
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THE WATER THIEFProfound, provocative and sure to spark a reaction. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >An illuminating look at an influential artistic period, which may well inspire readers to pick up their own pen or... Full review >
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