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Sharp Objects: A Novel
by Gillian Flynn
Staff Pick
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Dora: A Headcase
by Lidia Yuknavitch
Staff Pick
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by Lidia Yuknavitch
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Glaciers (Tin House New Voice)
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CivilWarLand in Bad Decline: Stories and a Novella
by George Saunders
Staff Pick
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The Magician King
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Telegraph Avenue
by Michael Chabon
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To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
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We didn't read this in high school. The assigned book was The Scarlet Letter, which was already a favorite of mine. Recently, however, I decided that I'd ignored To Kill a Mockingbird for too long. If you haven't read it, or if it's been awhile since you... (read more)

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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
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Staff Pick
Heartbreaking in its honesty, this perfect jewel of a novel mirrors the real life of the author, who grew up biracial in Portland, Oregon, in the 1980s. After an accident claims her family, Rachel is sent to live with her grandmother in a predominantly... (read more)

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How Literature Saved My Life
by David Shields
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David Shields's new book is a collagist's and lit lover's dream come true. Erudite and thoughtful, if you've ever lived or read a novel, you'll find much to admire and ruminate upon.... (read more)

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The Snow Child
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Out Stealing Horses
by Per Petterson
Staff Pick
Hailed by critics across the globe, showered with awards, Out Stealing Horses is a book that true lovers of the written word will hold close to their hearts. With its captivating prose and characters who burrow under your skin and refuse to come out, Per... (read more)

List Price $15.00
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