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SPOONFULA superb tale of the druggie lifestyle, by a writer with talent to burn. Full review >
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THE YELLOW UMBRELLAby Bruce Dunn
The bighearted Yellow Umbrella discovers unexpected poignancy at a depth deeper than that of most children’s books. Full review >
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JIMMY JAMES BLOODAn intense, lyrical portrait of America's vulnerable underbelly. Full review >
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JASMINEA well-crafted tale of passion, loss and the dangers of obsession. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >Highly recommended for anyone interested in architecture, classical history or travel photography. Full review >
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WALK IN 'E MOONby LaVerne Thornton illustrated by Perry Harrison
A treasure trove of hard-earned wisdom and wit. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Frank Vitale
A superb pictorial and video meditation on the life of cities. 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 Adam Connell
A stylish reimagining of the psychic mystery genre. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
THE JOURNEY HOMEA straightforward, engaging spiritual quest and life adventure. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
THE ANGEL ON MY SHOULDERA charming portrait of unadulterated pet love. Full review >
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KINGDOMFor fans of noir-laden science fiction in the vein of Philip K. Dick that is in equal measures suspenseful, gripping, darkly... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by John Waldron
A timely, compelling story that challenges the traditional definition of family. 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 >
FULL REVIEW >Warm, wistful and occasionally weird; a subtle, carefully crafted book of poems. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >Imaginative storytelling with real literary depth. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >An inspirational, fascinating chronicle of a family’s will to survive. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
CONFESSIONS OF A TRANSSEXUAL PHYSICIANAn honest, heartfelt memoir about coming out and transitioning. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
MARGINAL MORMONSA perfect read for the election season, though its appeal will endure. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
BLACK ARTby V.T. Davy
An extremely satisfying read, as thrilling as it is humane. Full review >
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