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by Tana French
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The Likeness is another masterpiece of suspense by Tana French. Reminiscent of The Secret History, this psychological thriller is wonderfully written and impeccably paced — a perfect summer read.... (read more)

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Everything Is Illuminated
by Jonathan Safran Foer
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Independent People
by Halldor Laxness
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Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason
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by Deborah Madison
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Good Morning, Midnight
by Jean Rhys
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Hopscotch (Pantheon Modern Writers)
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