FICTION

THE CHILDREN

by Ann Leary

In this deeply satisfying novel about how unknowable people can be, intrigue builds with glass shards of dark humor toward... Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

BEFORE THE FALL

by Noah Hawley

Like the successful screenwriter that he is, Hawley piles on enough intrigues and plot complications to keep you hooked even... Full review >

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FICTION

RICH AND PRETTY

by Rumaan Alam

Alam captures something truthful and essential about the push-pull of friendship—the desire for closeness as well as the... Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

BUT WHAT IF WE'RE WRONG?

by Chuck Klosterman

Replete with lots of nifty, whimsical footnotes, this clever, speculative book challenges our beliefs with jocularity and... Full review >

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FICTION

I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT YOU

by Terry McMillan

A heartwarming story that reminds us of the pure joy of believing in love. Full review >

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ROMANCE

LILY AND THE OCTOPUS

by Steven Rowley

In his funny, ardent, and staunchly kooky way, Rowley expresses exactly what it’s like to love a dog. Full review >

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