Lawrence In Arabia : War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East
"It's thorough research clothed in smoothly written prose, Anderson's history strikes a perfect balance between scope and detail about a remarkable and mysterious character." —Booklist, starred review
Bad Monkey
“Inspired . . . Another marvelously entertaining Hiaasen adventure.†—Publishers Weekly
The Woman Upstairs
“Riveting . . . Messud is adept at evoking complex psychological territory, and here favors a controlled and notably unreliable style of narration. She is interested in the identities that women construct for themselves, and in the maddening chasm that often divides intensity of aspiration from reality of achievement.†—The New Yorker
Americanah
“Elegantly written, emotionally believable . . . A sensitive portrayal of distant love, broken affinities and culture clash . . . A fine, adult love story with locations both exotic and familiar.†—Kirkus Reviews
The Supremes At Earl's All-you-can-eat
“Moore is a demonstrative storyteller and credits youthful eavesdropping for inspiring this multifaceted novel. Comparisons to The Help and Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe are inevitable, but Moore’s take on this rowdy troupe of outspoken, lovable women has its own distinctive pluck.†—Publishers Weekly
A Week In Winter
Library Journal Located in western Ireland on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Stone House is run down and neglected. When Chicky Starr decides to buy the property and turn it into a hotel, the town thinks she’s gone crazy. The project brings unexpected peace and understanding to Chicky and her staff, and after months […]
The Ordinary Acrobat : a Journey Into the Wondrous World of the Circus, Past and Present
Publishers Weekly Starred Review. In this enchanting memoir sprinkled with historical anecdotes, Wall pulls the reader into the world of the circus, past and present. An American, in 2003 he received a Fulbright grant to study the "new circus" in Paris and soon realized that this was a world far removed from the Ringling Brothers. […]
Ghostman
The New York Times – Michiko Kakutani Mr. Hobbs…seizes our attention and holds it tight, not so much through his plotting or his characters but through his sheer, masterly use of details, and the authoritative, hard-boiled voice he has fashioned for Jack…This is the debut of a gifted crime writer who will only get better […]
Lake People
“A stunning book that captivated me completely. Maxwell, who grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, has penned a haunting novel . . . A beautiful offering from a talented local writer who shows enormous promise as a first-rate novelist.†—Paul Collins, Nashua Telegraph
Benediction
“His finest-tuned tale yet. . . . There is a deep, satisfying music to this book, as Haruf weaves between such a large cast of characters in so small a space. . . . Strangely, wonderfully, the moment of a man's passing can be a blessing in the way it brings people together. Benediction recreates […]