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It's a Dark, Dark World but Don't Make Us Leave It

FICTION

DARK MEN

by Derek Haas

Intricate and fascinating. Heartless Columbus offers cold comfort on dark nights. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

AMERICAN GODS

by Neil Gaiman

A magical mystery tour through the mythologies of all cultures, a unique and moving love story—and another winner for the... Full review >

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FICTION

THE PANOPTICON

by Jenni Fagan

Dark and disturbing but also exciting and moving thanks to a memorable heroine and vividly atmospheric prose. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE HUNGER GAMES

by Suzanne Collins

Impressive world-building, breathtaking action and clear philosophical concerns make this volume, the beginning of a planned... Full review >

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FICTION

WINTER’S BONE

by Daniel Woodrell

Every bit as good as Woodrell’s icy The Death of Sweet Mister (2001)—in other words, about as good as it gets. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SHOT ALL TO HELL

by Mark Lee Gardner

Written in the breathless prose that seems obligatory for this genre and with more sympathy to the subjects than seems... Full review >

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