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A Noble Radiance
by Donna Leon
Staff Pick
"Anything that takes place in Venice immediately grabs my attention. This mystery series offers up a domestic side of the city without the usual romantic overlay and has subtly drawn characters in the detective Brunetti and his family. I can't wait to... (read more)

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Queen of the South
by Arturo Perez-Reverte
Staff Pick
This is the most full-blown novel yet from Pérez-Reverte, with a wonderfully drawn main character and a very intriguing plotline. If you've already enjoyed his work you'll be quite pleased with this one.... (read more)

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Codex: A Novel
by Lev Grossman
Staff Pick
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The Book of Salt
by Monique Truong
Staff Pick
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Peace Like a River
by Leif Enger
Staff Pick
"A lean and lovingly told story, drawn from Midwestern life, sparked with moments of the miraculous."... (read more)

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Iron Council
by China Mieville
Staff Pick
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Acqua Alta
by Donna Leon
Staff Pick
"If you haven't treated yourself to this mystery series yet, you owe it to yourself to indulge. Venice in the rain. Get out your hip boots. There's a crime to be solved."... (read more)

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Dirt Music
by Tim Winton
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The Cutting Room
by Louise Welsh
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Murder on the Leviathan
by Boris Akunin
Staff Pick
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