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Dorian

by Will Self

“The most significant way in which Self’s book differs from its predecessor is in its very freedom and frankness. . . . There’s no denying Self’s novel’s cleverness, best displayed…

The Good Doctor

by Damon Galgut

“Like most elements of this slim, absorbing novel set in post-apartheid South Africa, the title is ambiguous. The narrator, Frank, is a doctor, but, to judge from our first impression,…

Bear Me Safely Over

by Sheri Joseph

“A gutsy, realistic and lyrical portrait of country people struggling to find meaning in their constricted lives. . . . An affecting narrative that explores the way people accept or…

The Story of Tibet

by Thomas Laird

“A readable, fascinating account of Tibet’s history from the beginning. . . . Laird teaches a memorable and vivid history lesson about a remote mysterious place that, in terms of…

Those Who Walk Away

by Patricia Highsmith

“The novel has many virtues, including a stunning sense of place and a fascinating cast of characters.” —Pauline Mayer, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)…

The Bureau and the Mole

by David Vise

“A first-rate spy story.” –Entertainment Weekly…