Fiction

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“. . . a satisfying, savory dish that should be served alongside the best in contemporary multicultural fiction.”

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“. . . written with unusual tenderness and grace. . . . Everybody’s damaged . . . and love is never as simple as chocolate or vanilla.”

“Every page is another revelation . . . a fantastically enjoyable ride . . .”

Horror comic fans rejoice!

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“Kin will leave readers hoping more of Mr. Burstein’s books will be translated and published in English.”

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“. . . an interesting take on a trip to the art museum. . . . who works there and what jobs they are responsible for doing.”

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“Orion is Pirates of the Caribbean for the adult fantasy world.”

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“In addition to being just plain fun, this creative book should be great at whetting an infant’s appetite for food—and his appetite for books as well.”

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“. . . an excellent book for those interested in the journalism greats, both past and reasonably contemporary. It should be required reading for journalism majors.”

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“Mariah K. Young is a new author of great promise. And Masha’allah and Other Stories is a collection worthy of broad notice.”

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“Beautiful prose, tangible emotion, and a constantly lingering sense of dread make what should be a fairly short reading experience an intense and disturbing experience.”

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If you think love is complicated in the 21st century, back in 1912 Franz Kafka kept busy with long distance relationships largely via letters with four women he adored.

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“Bartholomew Biddle and the Very Big Wind is an impeccably written book challenging the limitations of writing in verse.”

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“. . . a fascinating world . . .”

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Children will relate to this story about friendship and feelings.

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This story teaches a great life lesson.

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“Wise Men is a powerful tale dealing with familial dysfunction and racial differences, touching the heart of raw human emotion with insight and depth.”

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“. . . a harmless enough read for a holiday vacation.”

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“A Thousand Pardons has the potential to lead Jonathan Dee to yet another award.”

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“Few writers can match Ms. Kingsolver for her turns of phrase.”

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“. . . the author’s delightfully light touch ensures The Child’s Child engages the reader throughout.”

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“A wonderfully lamb-filled experience . . .”

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“The book’s blurbs give insight into where the story is supposed to go, but it is a long time in getting there—and the way it gets there is less than compelling overall.”

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“If Ms. Huber continues writing her ongoing adventures in the same manner as The Anatomist’s Wife she is sure to have a successful career as a mystery writer.”

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“Mignon Ballard has woven a story complicated with both charming and menacing characters.”

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