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    SOUTH OF SUPERIOR

    JUNE 9, 2011

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SOUTH OF SUPERIOR

by Ellen Airgood

Pleasant and comforting, like Gladys’ cardamom rolls. Full review >

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    RULES OF CIVILITY

    JULY 25, 2011

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RULES OF CIVILITY

by 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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    DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE

    AUG. 1, 2011

FICTION

DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE

by Julie Drew

First novelist Drew draws a careful portrait of both social and family problems. Full review >

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    THE SUBMISSION

    AUG. 9, 2011

FICTION

THE SUBMISSION

by Amy Waldman

A stellar debut. Waldman’s book reflects a much-needed understanding of American paranoia in the post-9/11 world. Full review >

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    ANGELINA'S BACHELORS

    AUG. 9, 2011

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    LOW TOWN

    AUG. 16, 2011

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

LOW TOWN

by Daniel Polanksy

Warden, who grew up on the hardscrabble streets of Low Town, survived odds that would have killed lesser men. As a child, he... Full review >

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