BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

DUKE

by Terry Teachout

Like most Ellington albums, Teachout's in-depth, well-researched, loving study of this American treasure is an instant... Full review >

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FICTION

PACIFIC

by Tom Drury

The always fresh perspective of this one-of-a-kind writer will have you responding like his character, who “laughed with... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

NORMAN MAILER

by J. Michael Lennon

Detailed and anecdotal without being gossipy (a yarn concerning a nicotine-addicted cat notwithstanding) and a must-read for... Full review >

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FICTION

THE STENCH OF HONOLULU

by Jack Handey

The best comedic novel in years. Handey is a master. Fans will be quoting lines from this book for a long time. If you like... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE GOOD NURSE

by Charles Graeber

A thrilling and suspenseful page-turner that is sure to be loved by the majority of readers, who will be both horrified and... Full review >

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HISTORY

THE HEART OF EVERYTHING THAT IS

by Bob Drury ; Tom Clavin

A well-researched and -written account of an often overlooked figure in the history of the Indian Wars. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE OCTOBER LIST

by Jeffery Deaver

Perhaps the cleverest of all Deaver’s exceptionally clever thrillers. If you’ve ever wished you could take the film Memento... Full review >

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