Literary Fiction

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“. . . the best of Billy Collins’ poems from 2002 to the present.”

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“. . . enthusiastically recommended . . .”

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“. . . an astonishing, breathtaking, and harrowing read.”

It’s all about momentum with Cartwheel by Jennifer duBois.

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Some kinds of art bear very close examination. Take for example the enormous triptychs of Hieronymous Bosch, full of fantastic but clearly rendered figures human and demonic.

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David Ehrlich’s short stories, some of which describe the lives of both openly identified and closeted Israeli gay men, are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and sometimes both.

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“. . . a gripping read . . .”

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“. . . engaging and nicely written but also heavily formulaic and one-dimensional.”

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“. . . a great work of art . . .”

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“. . . a terrific little book . . .”

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“The greatest beauty of this collection is that . . . James Purdy captivates.”

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“Li Lan’s odyssey keeps her on the brink of earthly demise and keeps the reader riveted to the page . . .”

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“The Sea and Summer is almost the definition of what good science fiction is about.”

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“God willing, the affectations will pass, unveiling a talent less fettered by ‘style.’”

Sometimes the words on the back cover of a book can tell us oh so much:

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“Gavin Extence has written a book that is richer, more lucid than it seems on its surface.”

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“. . . an observant, deftly, and cleverly composed work.”

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“. . . sometimes poignant, often funny, and generally believable.”

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“The book raises questions that are left unanswered. So the reader is left to wonder.”

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“Ms. Schine weaves a carefully structured story anchored in fully realized characters.”

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“. . . a compelling and inspiring novel . . .”

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Greenbeard is science fiction with a sense of humor.”

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“Given the enormous appetite for television soap operas . . . should sell up a storm.”

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“. . . a straightforward, beautifully written thriller . . .”

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“. . . a book that stays with you long after the final page has been turned.”

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