January 3, 2023
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Fiction
December 22, 2022
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Fiction
My Father’s House by Joseph O’Connor
A scheme to smuggle escaped prisoners of war out of wartime Rome by a member of the Vatican clergy, helped by a variety of sympathizers is constantly imperiled by the scrutiny of the Nazi occupiers, the sanctity of the Vatican City’s neutral status notwithstanding. It is a nonstop thrill ride with plenty of Italian flavor, spiced with a touch of the Irish.
December 21, 2022
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Fiction
Galatea by Madeline Miller
A retelling of the classic story of Pygmalion and his unearthly creation, this is a potent bit of literature with the extra benefit of being a beautiful package that would work as a stocking stuffer for any book lover.
December 14, 2022
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Fiction
Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins
A complex and consuming story of personal struggle, history and socio-political strife written with an astonishingly deft sense of language, both written and spoken. One of the finest books of recent memory.
November 21, 2022
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Fiction
Study in Crimson by Robert J. Harris
Using the Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce movies as a basis, this updated Sherlock Holmes mystery is set during WWII and features a killer who echoes the grisly crimes of Jack the Ripper.
November 21, 2022
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Fiction
Gilded Mountain by Kate Manning
A dramatic fictional account of early 20 th century mine workers and their oppressive overlords, peppered with social commentary and a history of union struggles.
November 7, 2022
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Fiction
The Boy and the Dog by Seishu Hase
A remarkable dog with eerily sentient powers enters and passes through the lives of seven people struggling to heal from life-changing natural disasters. It is sweet but strong, gritty but tender. A wonderful gift.
October 25, 2022
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Fiction
The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Dark, sinister, intricate and ultimately surprising, this art and antique-themed thriller will engage the reader’s interest up to and including the final shocking reveal.
October 21, 2022
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Fiction
Liberation Day by George Saunders
Saunders once again shows why he enjoys a stellar reputation. These powerful and moving stories, limned with a stunning variety of styles are magnetic, appalling and inspirational by turns. The collection can be recommended to anyone who loves great writing.
October 16, 2022
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Fiction