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RAMADAN RAMSEY

by Louis Edwards

A novel that is as exhilarating as it is moving; a fine achievement. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

HARLEM SHUFFLE

by Colson Whitehead

As one of Whitehead’s characters might say of their creator, When you’re hot, you’re hot. Full review >

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FICTION

THREE ROOMS

by Jo Hamya

Scintillating prose and sly social observation make this novel a tart pleasure. Full review >

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FICTION

APPLES NEVER FALL

by Liane Moriarty

Funny, sad, astute, occasionally creepy, and slyly irresistible. Full review >

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