Fiction

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“. . . a tour de force début novel that is both creepily disturbing and beautifully rendered.”

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“A perfectly timed novel of dystopian love . . . Smart, creative, and dazzling . . .”

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“This collection establishes Ms. Sigler as a leading chronicler of America’s smoldering Rust Belt underbelly. It is a pleasure to recommend this book.”

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“The subject of same-sex marriages is tastefully handled in a manner preteens can understand and relate to.”

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“Three friends share their fears and secrets making More Like Her an intense contemporary novel of kinship—and learning the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fen

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Anne Blythe’s best friend Sarah is getting married. On top of that, Anne is coming off the most destructive of her generally unhealthy relationships—this one to a guy named Stuart.

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“. . . a wonderfully triumphant bit of storytelling.”

Hoka-hey! Larry Marder’s Beanworld is back!

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“a superb combination of many boys’ (and girls’, too) favorite topics—vehicles and dinosaurs—and lots of adventure.”

THE DINOTRUX ARE BACK . . . AND LOOKING FOR A SNACK!

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OK. So I feel like a lapsed Jew regarding what I am about to say. Or rather, scream:

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“Powerful, moving, and inspiring These Girls offers a look into the world of true female friendships . . .”

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“. . . illuminating telling . . . real drama . . .”

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“Taut. Tough. Terrifying.”

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“Anna Quindlen’s memoir Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake is yet another example of the high quality of her writing and her effervescent personality—yet another literary reason for h

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“Mr. Bedard masterfully interlaces the real with the supernatural . . . , evoking a sense of myriad magical possibilities.”

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“Russell Hill positively hits the mark.”

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The Book of Madness and Cures promises much but actually delivers little. . . . at least I think that’s a sex scene.

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“With works such as Isaac: A Modern Fable under his belt, Ivan Goldman may not be a ‘minor novelist’ for very much longer.”

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“The Fault in Our Stars feels like the stakes have been raised, a swing for the fences that tackles big themes (life, love, and death) and succeeds. Mr.

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“Jeff Tapia challenges short story norms and dares the reader to walk away. . . .

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“Read Grave Mercy for the interesting view of history, the mysterious and absorbing religion of assassins, the adventure, the romance, the incredibly fine storytelling.

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“The death of Robert Parker in 2010 did not slow the output of his Spenser books.

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“Royal Street is paranormal fantasy for readers who like to savor wry humor and vivid characters as much as dark magic.”

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“The sad ironies are, of course, that John Kennedy Toole’s death by his own hand offered his mother the tool that she needed to wedge open the doors to the publishing industry.

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