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Written with Woodson’s characteristic focus on telling detail (the buttery quality of light in a kitchen), this is a tender,... Full review >

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As the clock ticks down on Heidi's soul, readers will be rooting for both Jerome and Heidi with all their hearts. Full review >

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Being dead, Amelia has a better excuse than most for lacking a career goal beyond finding bliss with the one living guy who... Full review >

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    JULY 3, 2002

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