Selections from the Occupy Wall Street library

by Michael Crichton

Disappointing effort from an author who simply refuses to change an old, tired template. Full review >

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by Chris Hedges

Best either for serious Hedges fans or read in small doses. Full review >

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by Colm Tóibín

A fine and touching novel, persuasive proof of Tóibín’s ever-increasing skills and range. Full review >

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by William McKeen

A welcome addition to the Gonzo library and one of the best starting points for HST novices—at least until Douglas Brinkley... Full review >

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by John Irving

Is this Irving’s worst novel? No doubt about it. Will it sell gazillions of copies nevertheless? Absolutely. Full review >

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by Roberto Bolaño & translated by Chris Andrews

One of the great Latin American novels, in an exemplary translation. Not to be missed. Full review >

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by Norman Mailer

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by Richard Uhlig

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by Jhumpa Lahiri

A disappointingly bland follow-up to a stellar story collection. Full review >

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by Curtis Sittenfeld

Teenaged years served up without sugar: a class act. Full review >

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by Ian Rankin

Are the stories as potent as the Rebus novels (The Falls, p. 1172, etc.)? No. But any time spent with Rebus is quality time. Full review >

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