Fiction

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“The author knows what she’s talking about and explains things in kid-friendly terms.”

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"Epstein has created a character much more memorable than Dickens' original."

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“A variation on The Miracle Worker, maybe, but still compelling.”

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“Raybourn’s reliably skillful plot twists and nimble writing, along with dialogue that should have a warning label (about choking with laughter), make this one of the liveliest crime novels

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"an ingenious plot . . . a brilliant debut . . ."

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The themes of creativity, mentorship, and self-confidence are beautifully explored, and the graphic novel is filled with positive messages about the importance of persiste

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“Engagingly narrated by Miss Maple, Cloud, Othello, Maude, Mopple, and the rest of the flock, Three Bags Full is humorous, mythical, philosophical, endearing, and in a magical way,

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The Other March Sisters is a convincing and bold imagining of who the March sisters might have been.”

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"Engage[s] young readers from the first page . . . sparking creativity and a sense of mastery."

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The uninhabited Ilas Desertas are desolate islands populated by a few rabbits and endangered monk seals, and they really exist, part of the Portuguese Madeira Archipelago, some miles off the Morocc

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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne is an expertly written, engaging narrative, a journey into that place and time in the 20th century and the psychology of social pressure that is w

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One Good Thing is a fast-paced, thrilling story of the survival of a Jewish woman and child on the run in Italy amidst the terror of the Nazi occupation.”

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“more attention needs to be paid to the craft of the picture book and the power of its very specific format. A good subject is only the first step.”

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Tyler moves the chess pieces, or those figures on top of the wedding cake if you’d prefer, with aplomb. And Baltimore has never looked better.”

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"a reminder of the strength and importance of human connections."

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“a brilliant, gut-wrenching story of love and family in war-torn Poland. A good producer could make it into a riveting movie.”

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"a compelling tale of the complex history of the Republic of Texas."

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“the plot and writing are so powerful that a reader has to step away every now and then, just to breathe.”

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“one fascinating and gripping story. It is well worth the read!”

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Dirty Little War has moments that encourage quick reading and fast page turning, and pending violence at the hands of erratic and mercurial characters can keep you guessing about

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“a tense, well-plotted mystery with enough twists and turns to keep the reader engaged . . .”

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“pretty darn charming, which just may be better than perfect. It will be your favorite summer read.”

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“The artwork may linger with readers nearly as persistently as the story and its earnest, heartening message.”

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“a tight plot woven with complicated moral questions faced by characters willing to confront their circumstances creates a novel that’s impossible to put down.”

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Anyone who has read Mavis Gallant’s short stories in The New Yorker or elsewhere will immediately recognize her skill and style as a master storyteller and writer in this final collection

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