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Percival Everett by Virgil Russell: An Ambitious Novel by Percival Everett

On March 18, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

Not only is Percival Everett by Virgil Russell a powerful, compassionate meditation on old age and its humiliations, it is an ingenious culmination of Everett’s recurring preoccupations. All of his prior work, his metaphysical and philosophical inquiries, his investigations into the nature of narrative, have led to this masterful book.

A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths by Tony Fletcher

On January 25, 2013, in Biographies & Memoirs, Book Reviews, Entertainment, Music, Nonfiction, by Editor

Despite the band’s tragic breakup at the height of their success, A Light That Never Goes Out is a celebration: the saga of four working-class kids from a northern English city who come together despite contrasting personalities, find a musical bond, inspire a fanatical following, and leave a legacy that changed the music world–and the lives of their fans.

The Antagonist, Writing a Novel to Hurt an Old College Friend by Lynn Coady

On January 24, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

With The Antagonist, Lynn Coady demonstrates all of the gifts that have made her one of Canada’s most respected young writers. Here she gives us an astonishing story of sons and fathers and mothers, of the rewards and betrayals of male friendship, and a large-spirited, hilarious, and exhilarating portrait of a man tearing his life apart in order to put himself back together.

How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought Revealed by Ray Kurzweil

On January 20, 2013, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Science, Technology, by Editor

Kurzweil discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges from the brain, and the implications of vastly increasing the powers of our intelligence in addressing the world’s problems. He thoughtfully examines emotional and moral intelligence and the origins of consciousness and envisions the radical possibilities of our merging with the intelligent technology we are creating.

Daddy Love, A Novel About a Boy Snatched From a Parking Lot by Joyce Carol Oates

On January 6, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

Dinah Whitcomb seemingly has everything. A loving and successful husband, and a smart, precocious young son named Robbie. One day, their worlds are shattered when Dinah is attacked and Robbie is taken in a mall parking lot. Dinah, injured, attempts to follow, but is run over by the kidnapper’s van, mangling her body nearly beyond repair.

Life Goes On: A 1933 Autobiographical Novel by German Author Hans Keilson

On January 6, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Editor

Published when the author was just twenty-three, Life Goes On was Hans Keilson’s literary debut, an extraordinary autobiographical novel that paints a dark yet illuminating portrait of Germany between the world wars.

The Accomplice: A Political Thriller by Charles Robbins

On December 18, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Editor

In this stellar debut by journalist turned Washington insider and political writer Charles Robbins, an eager politico finds himself on the rise only to discover the perilous costs of success. A brilliantly plotted and characterized political novel, The Accomplice takes readers into the guts of a brutal presidential campaign.

Familiar: A Novel About a Life That Shifts Into a Parallel Universe by J. Robert Lennon

On December 9, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

A haunting, enigmatic novel about a woman who is given a second chance—and isn’t sure whether she really wants it, J. Robert Lennon continues his profound and exhilarating exploration of the surreal undercurrents of contemporary American life.

The Revolution Was Televised: The Cops, Crooks, Slingers and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever by Alan Sepinwall

On December 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Entertainment, Nonfiction, by Editor

The Revolution Was Televised is the story of these 12 shows, as told by Sepinwall and the people who made them, including David Chase, David Simon, David Milch, Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, Vince Gilligan and more.

Ru: A Novel Based on the Experience of a Refugee From War-Torn Vietnam by Kim Thúy

On November 27, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

At ten years old, Kim Thúy fled Vietnam on a boat with her family, leaving behind a grand house and the many less tangible riches of their home country: the ponds of lotus blossoms, the songs of soup-vendors. The family arrived in Quebec, where they found clothes at the flea market, and mattresses with actual fleas.