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JAN. 30, 2020
Entertaining escapism with old school military heroics. Full review >
A gentle, frothy take on classic romance set pieces. Full review >
JUNE 1, 2019
Despite some dense prose, this work offers a stimulating investigation into an important scientific topic. Full review >
SEPT. 21, 2016
A clever blastoff of a seriocomic sci-fi saga that plays fecund what-if games with technology and social change. Full review >
DEC. 1, 2019
An affecting AIDS account from the epidemic’s trenches. Full review >
MAY 1, 2019
Gorgeous images that capture one’s attention, along with entertaining text. Full review >
SEPT. 9, 2019
A book that offers an engaging and sometimes-frightening dose of overpopulation reality. Full review >
MAY 1, 2019
A cute, varied exercise in counting sheep that makes for a perfect bedtime read for very young readers. Full review >
AUG. 1, 2019
A flawed but exciting, fast-paced, and intriguing adventure. Full review >
Assorted short fiction deftly united by an insightful theme of kinship. Full review >
MARCH 3, 2020
An engaging, sports-focused, family-driven Japanese spin on the new-kid-in-school narrative. Full review >
JULY 9, 2019
An insightful, openhearted memoir about brutality in many forms. Full review >
NOV. 23, 2019
Remarkable characters propel a potent story brimming with action and suspense. Full review >
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