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August 2013

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published August 2013.

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A Land Without Sin

by Aimee Jodoin

Narrator Eva tells her story with bold determination and a brashly cynical voice that juxtaposes luminously the compassionate message of the novel. Paula Huston’s lush language, flowing dialogue, and the protagonist’s fresh narrative... Read More

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Fondly

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Spiked with grotesque humor and words fashioned to probe the brain, these two novellas traverse the human inner world. Offbeat, a bit creepy, and, perhaps, even an encounter one will never forget—Colin Winnette knows how to fashion his... Read More

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Farm for Mutes

by Leia Menlove

Through his clever and compelling prose, Anastasopoulos imbues a creepy air of mystery that permeates this unconventional read. In Dimitri Anastasopoulos’ unusual novel, we encounter the trappings of middle-class life—with an alien... Read More

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Brave Hearts

by Cheryl Hibbard

The mood and reality of WWII are captured with historical accuracy in this gritty melodrama. Best known for her mystery novels, Carolyn Hart has published more than four dozen books over the course of her career. With twenty-one titles... Read More

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A Crack in the Wall

by Karen Rigby

An atmospheric, Hitchcockian maze reveals architect Pablo Simó’s entanglement in a crime set in contemporary Buenos Aires. Claudia Piñeiro—Argentine journalist, playwright, and best-selling author of the award-winning novel... Read More

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The Virgins

by Hilary Daninhirsch

With a lyrical voice, Pamela Erens has written a novel about first love and sexual awakening that is multilayered and perceptive. This novel of academia is set in a fictional boarding prep school, Auburn Academy, in late 1970s New... Read More

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My Name Is Dee

by Mark McLaughlin

Who is Dee, and what is he doing? One brave author follows this tortured soul in a work of astounding complexity and perplexity. My Name is Dee is either a groundbreaking piece of science fiction with a unique language, style, and... Read More

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