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THE CAT'S TABLEElegiac, mature and nostalgic—a fine evocation of childhood, and of days irretrievably past. Full review >
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1Q84by Haruki Murakami & translated by Jay Rubin & Philip Gabriel
Orwellian dystopia, sci-fi, the modern world (terrorism, drugs, apathy, pop novels)—all blend in this dreamlike, strange and... Full review >
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BLOOD, BONES, AND BUTTERAfter initially disdaining a career in food as one devoid of “meaning and purpose,” she finds both here. Full review >
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TOWNIEA striking, eloquent account of growing up poor and of the making of a writer. Full review >
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WHAT IT IS LIKE TO GO TO WARA valiant effort to explain and make peace with war’s awesome consequences for human beings. Full review >
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THE ART OF FIELDINGby Chad Harbach
A promising debut—and one guaranteed to draw attention, for it commanded an unusually big advance and will likely be pushed... Full review >
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RULES OF CIVILITYby Amor Towles
An elegant, pithy performance by a first-time novelist who couldn’t seem more familiar with his characters or territory. Full review >
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THE TIGER'S WIFEby Téa Obreht
A compassionate, mystical take on the real price of war. Full review >
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WE THE ANIMALSUpon finishing, readers might be tempted to start again, not wanting to let it go. Full review >
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YOU KNOW WHEN THE MEN ARE GONEA fresh look at the Iraq war as it plays out on the domestic front. Full review >
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AU REVOIR, CRAZY EUROPEAN CHICKPerry, a senior in high school, is focused on three things: his internship at his father’s law office, playing guitar and,... Full review >
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BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAYby Ruta Sepetys
Sepetys’ flowing prose gently carries readers through the crushing tragedy of this tale that needs telling. Full review >
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LEGENDby Marie Lu
This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes Full review >
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A MONSTER CALLSby Patrick Ness & illustrated by Jim Kay
A poignant tribute to the life and talent of Siobhan Dowd and an astonishing exploration of fear. Full review >
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STEAMPUNK!edited by Kelly Link & Gavin J. Grant
Tales range across space and time, from ancient Rome (sort of; M.T. Anderson takes history, adds a few gears and delivers a... Full review >
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THE APOTHECARYby Maile Meloy & illustrated by Ian Schoenherr
Although Janie’s narration loses some of its charm and humor as the adventure escalates, its blend of history, culture and... Full review >
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BLUEFISHby Pat Schmatz
A story rife with unusual honesty and hope. Full review >
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THE CHESHIRE CHEESE CATby Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright & illustrated by Barry Moser
Readers with great expectations will find them fully satisfied by this tongue-in-cheek romp through a historic public House... Full review >
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THE FLINT HEARTby Katherine Paterson & John Paterson & illustrated by John Rocco
A grand tale skillfully updated and tightened up, this should win the hearts of a new generation. Full review >
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LIESL & POby Lauren Oliver & illustrated by Kei Acedera
In her first work for middle-grade readers, the versatile Oliver (Before I Fall, 2010, and Delirium, 2011) deftly creates... Full review >
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WILDWOODby Colin Meloy illustrated by Carson Ellis
A satisfying blend of fantasy, adventure story, eco-fable and political satire with broad appeal; especially recommended for... Full review >
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I WANT MY HAT BACKby Jon Klassen & illustrated by Jon Klassen
A somber, sepia-toned bear longs for his missing hat and questions a series of forest animals about its whereabouts. While... Full review >
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KING HUGO'S HUGE EGOby Chris Van Dusen & illustrated by Chris Van Dusen
Here’s how this story ends: The king and the sorceress fall in love and live happily ever after. And this is a surprise,... Full review >
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STARSby Mary Lyn Ray & illustrated by Marla Frazee
Ideal for bedtime, this will shine on through repeat readings. Full review >
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OVER AND UNDER THE SNOWby Kate Messner & illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
Utterly charming, and informative, to boot; readers brought up on a diet of rhymes, bright colors and adorable fluffy... Full review >
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