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February 04, 2023

The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

February 04, 2023/ Tom LeClair
The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty

An opinionated central character dominates Tess Gunty’s promising debut novel.

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February 04, 2023/ Tom LeClair/
Literary Fiction
The Rabbit Hutch, Tess Gunty, fiction, contemporary fiction, Tom LeClair, literary fiction, 2022
February 03, 2023

The Wife of Bath: A Biography by Marion Turner

February 03, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
The Wife of Bath: A Biography by Marion Turner

A new book charts the long literary life of Chaucer’s most popular character.

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February 03, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Books & Authors, Classic Literature
The Wife of Bath: A Biography, Marion Turner, The Wife of Bath, Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, English history, English literature, Literary History, Steve Donoghue, 2023
January 31, 2023

Tough Guy: The Life of Norman Mailer by Richard Bradford

January 31, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
Tough Guy: The Life of Norman Mailer by Richard Bradford

A contentious new biography of the author of “Tough Guys Don’t Dance”.

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January 31, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Biography/Memoir
Richard Bradford, Tough Guy: The Life of Norman Mailer, Norman Mailer, biography, American literature, Steve Donoghue, 2023
January 30, 2023

Koala by Danielle Clode

January 30, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
Koala by Danielle Clode

A natural history of one of the world’s most recognizable animals.

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January 30, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Animals & Nature
Danielle Clode, Koala: A Natural History and an Uncertain Future, Koala, natural history, Steve Donoghue, 2023
January 27, 2023

Remnants of Ancient Life by Dale Greenwalt

January 27, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
Remnants of Ancient Life by Dale Greenwalt

The fascinating stories of ancient living traces caught in rock

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January 27, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Science/Technology
Remnants of Ancient Life: The New Science of Old Fossils, Dale E. Greenwalt, paleobiology, paleontology, science, fossibls, fossils, Dale Greenwalt, Steve Donoghue, 2023
January 25, 2023

Daodejing by Laozi, translated by Brook Ziporyn

January 25, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
Daodejing by Laozi, translated by Brook Ziporyn

An innovative new translation of one of the most-translated books in the world.

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January 25, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Nonfiction Translations, Philosophy
Daodejing, Tao Te Ching, Laozi, Lao Tzu, Eastern philosophy, translated literature, Brook Ziporyn, Steve Donoghue, 2023
January 23, 2023

The Fall of Numenor, edited by Brian Sibley

January 23, 2023/ David Wiley
The Fall of Numenor, edited by Brian Sibley

An illustrated collection of Tolkien’s writings about his legendary island kingdom.

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January 23, 2023/ David Wiley/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
JRR Tolkien, Brian Sibley, The Lord of the Rings, fantasy, The Fall of Numenor, David Wiley, 2023
January 22, 2023

The Unfolding by AM Homes

January 22, 2023/ Tom LeClair
The Unfolding by AM Homes

A 2022 novel about the chaotic state of US politics.

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January 22, 2023/ Tom LeClair/
Literary Fiction
Tom LeClair, AM Homes, The Unfolding, contemporary fiction, 2023
January 21, 2023

The Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse, translated by Kurt Beals

January 21, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
The Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse, translated by Kurt Beals

A vibrant new translation of Hermann Hesse’s cult classic.

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January 21, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Translated
The Steppenwolf, Hermann Hesse, Kurt Beals, 20th century fiction, translated literature, German, German literature, Steve Donoghue, translated fiction, 2023
January 20, 2023

No Right To An Honest Living by Jacqueline Jones

January 20, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
No Right To An Honest Living by Jacqueline Jones

A sobering study of the obstacles freed slaves faced in 19th-century Boston.

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January 20, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
History
No Right to an Honest Living, Jacqueline Jones, Boston history, Civil War era, Steve Donoghue, History, Civil War, 2023
January 17, 2023

House of M Omnibus (Marvel Comics)

January 17, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
House of M Omnibus (Marvel Comics)

A generous collection of all the stories of Marvel’s popular “House of M” X-Men storyline.

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January 17, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Graphic Novels/Comics
Marvel Comics, House of M, Brian Michael Bendis, Tom Peyer, Olivier Coipel, comics, the X-Men, Steve Donoghue, 2023
January 13, 2023

Be Not Afraid of Life, edited by John Kaag & Jonathan Van Belle

January 13, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
Be Not Afraid of Life, edited by John Kaag & Jonathan Van Belle

A new selection from the writings of William James.

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January 13, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Biography/Memoir, Poetry
Be Not Afraid of Life, William James, John Kaag, Jonathan Van Belle, philosophy, Steve Donoghue, poetry, Biography, 2023
January 12, 2023

You Will Never Be Found by Tove Alsterdal

January 12, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
You Will Never Be Found by Tove Alsterdal

A chilly new thriller about people going missing in the Nordic winter.

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January 12, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Fiction-Translated, Fiction-Crime & Thrillers
Steve Donoghue, Tove Alsterdal, translated fiction, Swedish fiction, Alice Menzies, 2023
January 10, 2023

The Deluge by Stephen Markley

January 10, 2023/ Emma Miles
The Deluge by Stephen Markley

A review of Stephen Markley’s follow-up to his universally-acclaimed debut novel.

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January 10, 2023/ Emma Miles/
Fiction-Sci-Fi & Fantasy
environment, Stephen Markley, Emma Miles, 2023
January 09, 2023

The Wandering Mind by Jamie Kreiner

January 09, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
The Wandering Mind by Jamie Kreiner

An intriguing new look at the ways medieval monks managed their screen time.

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January 09, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
Religion, History
Religion, Jamie Kreiner, Steve Donoghue, History, 2023
January 07, 2023

Tudor England by Lucy Wooding

January 07, 2023/ Steve Donoghue
Tudor England by Lucy Wooding

A big, bustling new history of the Tudor age.

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January 07, 2023/ Steve Donoghue/
History
Lucy Wooding, Tudor England, English Monarchy, English history, Steve Donoghue, 2023
December 20, 2022

No One Left To Come Looking For You by Sam Lipsyte

December 20, 2022/ Tom LeClair
No One Left To Come Looking For You by Sam Lipsyte

A review of Sam Lipsyte’s unconventional seventh novel.

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December 20, 2022/ Tom LeClair/
Fiction-Mystery/Suspense
Sam Lipsyte, Tom LeClair, detective fiction, mystery fiction, suspense
December 06, 2022

Egypt's Golden Couple by John Darnell & Colleen Darnell

December 06, 2022/ James Holder
Egypt's Golden Couple by John Darnell & Colleen Darnell

A dual biography of two of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt.

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December 06, 2022/ James Holder/
History
Egypt's Golden Couple, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, John Darnell, Colleen Darnell, ancient egypt, ancient history, James Holder
November 30, 2022

Lost in the Game by Thomas Beller

November 30, 2022/ Tom LeClair
Lost in the Game by Thomas Beller

Former pickup player and retired professor shares his behind-the-scenes views of the NBA.

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November 30, 2022/ Tom LeClair/
Society & Culture, Sports and Recreation
Lost in the Game, Thomas Beller, sports, basketball, Tom LeClair, creative nonfiction, American sports
November 25, 2022

Tutankhamun's Trumpet by Toby Wilkinson

November 25, 2022/ James Holder
Tutankhamun's Trumpet by Toby Wilkinson

Examining the famous pharaoh’s life and times through the contents of his tomb.

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November 25, 2022/ James Holder/
History
Tutankhamun's Trumpet, Toby Wilkinson, Egypt, Ancient Egypt, ancient history, history, James Holder
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