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Kirkus Indie Books of the Month- February 2014

FICTION

OAXACA CHOCOLATE

by Charles Kerns

The city of Oaxaca, lively, dark and under threat, plays a starring role in this satisfying mystery. Full review >

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THAT SHAKESPEARE KID

by Michael LoMonico

An engaging, fanciful tale of a boy who inadvertently brings the beauty and majesty of Shakespeare into everyone’s lives. Full review >

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NONFICTION

The New Killer Apps

by Chunka Mui Paul B. Carroll

An erudite anthem for large companies reshaping themselves to innovate and compete with agile startups. Full review >

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FICTION

THE GONDOLA MAKER

by Laura Morelli

Adeptly explores the consequences of pride and respect for women against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Full review >

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HISTORY

A PORTRAIT OF RIVALRY

by Douglas G. Waters

A well-written, fact-filled history of two American artists; a must for fans of history and art. Full review >

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FICTION

BELATED

by Elizabeth Russell Taylor

Pensive and luminous despite its dolor, a resonant collection that deftly contemplates the existential. Full review >

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