ROMANCE

THE REMEDY FOR LOVE

by Bill Roorbach

Lyrical, reserved and sometimes unsettling—and those are the happier moments. Another expertly delivered portrait of the... Full review >

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FICTION

THE BOOK OF STRANGE NEW THINGS

by Michel Faber

What would Jesus do if he wore a space helmet? A profoundly religious exploration of inner turmoil, and one sure to irk the... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE INNOVATORS

by Walter Isaacson

Isaacson weaves prodigious research and deftly crafted anecdotes into a vigorous, gripping narrative about the visionaries... Full review >

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FICTION

MERMAIDS IN PARADISE

by Lydia Millet

An admirable example of a funny novel with a serious message that works swimmingly. Dive in. Full review >

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HISTORY

THE REPUBLIC OF IMAGINATION

by Azar Nafisi

A literary study that derives its emotional power from Nafisi’s personal story and relationship. Full review >

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