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Nonfiction: Kurt Eichenwald’s Memoir of a ‘Mind Unraveled’
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In 'Them,' Sen. Sasse Aims To Find Ways To Move America Beyond Divisive Politics
Them doesn't read like a campaign book — there's no humble-bragging about accomplishments. Sasse instead focuses on building relationships, but doesn't go deep enough or propose tangible solutions.
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'Washington Black' Is A Soaring Tale Of Enslavement And Escape
Esi Edugyan's new novel centers on a boy who escapes slavery via hot air balloon — before crashing down to hard historical realities. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls Washington Black "a wonder."
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Nonfiction: The Library Fire That Ignited an Author’s Imagination
In 'Scribe,' A World Haunted By Absences
Alyson Hagy's new dystopian novel paints an America torn apart by war and plague, leaving little of the past intact. It's a lean, hungry book that draws on Appalachian folk myths, mercilessly told.
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'The Witch Elm' Starts Slow, Then Sucks You In
Tana French's new standalone novel packs a lot of character and background information into the first few chapters, but the atmosphere and dialogue will keep you turning pages as the mystery unfolds.
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For October, 3 Romances To Keep You On The Path To Happily Ever After
A good romance is an easy read, but a tough emotional journey for the characters. This month, we're showcasing three books that'll keep you flipping pages through all the highs and lows along the way.
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Difference Beats At The Heart Of 'White Dancing Elephants'
Chaya Bhuvaneswar's new collection can be a hard read at times — she doesn't shy away from the difficulties of the immigrant experience in America. But these stories also offer a core of hope.
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