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JAMES

by Percival Everett

One of the noblest characters in American literature gets a novel worthy of him. Full review >

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FICTION

THE BRIGHT SWORD

by Lev Grossman

Astoundingly, a fresh take on an extremely well-trodden legend. Full review >

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FICTION

YOU LIKE IT DARKER

by Stephen King

The disturbing stories in King’s latest collection will seep into your psyche and haunt you. Full review >

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FICTION

LIES AND WEDDINGS

by Kevin Kwan

Still more brilliant escapism among Kwan’s 1 percenters. Too much is never enough. Full review >

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FICTION

THE WINGS UPON HER BACK

by Samantha Mills

An absolute must-read—to paraphrase a line from the novel, fantasy fans will find themselves in literary heaven. Full review >

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FICTION

NEIGHBORS

by Diane Oliver

With a crystalline clarity and finely attuned ear, Oliver depicts her subjects with elegance and profound understanding. Full review >

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