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"Icelander" "Icelander"
This wonderful new novel from McSweeney's is a twisty murder mystery with rich overtones of Nabokov, Norse mythology and pomo fiction.
By Laura Miller Aug 11, 2006
"Talk Talk" "Talk Talk"
Only T.C. Boyle could pull off this literary thriller about a deaf woman determined to confront the man who stole her identity.
By Laura Miller Jul 21, 2006
Must I always be haunted by the loss of my one true love? Must I always be haunted by the loss of my one true love?
She was everything I'd ever dreamed of. Then there was the screech of tires on a dark street...
By Cary Tennis Jun 23, 2006
"Whiteman" "Whiteman"
This seductive debut from a former Peace Corps worker transcends the "earnest young man" novel and announces the arrival of a master storyteller.
By Laura Miller May 16, 2006
"Theft" "Theft"
A painter in dire straits, his simple brother and a ravishing femme fatale light up prizewinning author Peter Carey's masterly new art-world mystery.
By Laura Miller May 10, 2006
"Absurdistan" "Absurdistan"
In his hilarious follow-up to "The Russian Debutante's Handbook," Gary Shteyngart proves himself to be the post-Soviet era's own Joseph Heller.
By Laura Miller May 1, 2006
Books White's albums
Rejecting Freudian analysis and embracing his true identity, Edmund White penned two landmarks of gay literature and redefined the autobiographical novel.
By Allen Barra Apr 26, 2006
Instant salvation Instant salvation
In A.M. Homes' surprisingly sunny new novel, an alienated middle-aged professional goes from unenlightened zero to sensitive superhero in 30 days or less.
By Heather Havrilesky Apr 24, 2006
Books "Memoirs of a Muse"
In Lara Vapnyar's amusing first novel, a young Russian immigrant strives to emulate Dostoevski's mistress and become a great man's inspiration.
By Laura Miller Apr 11, 2006
"A Million Nightingales" "A Million Nightingales"
In an excerpt from Susan Straight's new novel, a mixed-race slave girl tries to outwit her captors.
By Susan Straight Mar 18, 2006
"The Thin Place" "The Thin Place"
In Kathryn Davis' lustrous new novel, cosmic forces seep into a small Vermont town and an adolescent girl brings a man back to life.
By Laura Miller Jan 26, 2006
"Fidelity is a personality trait" "Fidelity is a personality trait"
In an excerpt from Ayelet Waldman's new novel, sparks fly between heroine Emilia Greenleaf and her older, married lover.
By Ayelet Waldman Jan 24, 2006
Reading "Lolita" in Alabama Reading "Lolita" in Alabama
Fifty years after its publication, and 20 after my first reading, Nabokov's masterpiece is still dangerous -- but not for the reasons you might think.
By Allen Barra Dec 22, 2005
Top 10 books of the year Top 10 books of the year
From a coming-of-age story set in Japan to the biography of a legendary crooner, we pick the most pleasurable reading experiences of 2005.
By Laura Miller and Hillary Frey Dec 19, 2005
Mistress of horror Mistress of horror
With her creepy, suspenseful stories of desperate people in tight situations, Rachel Ingalls could be the next Patricia Highsmith.
By Hillary Frey Dec 7, 2005
Books The banality of evil
The latest from Ruth Rendell -- perhaps the best mystery writer alive today -- offers up an irresistible, unglamorous view of crime.
By Laura Miller Nov 23, 2005
Finding our religion Finding our religion
"Mission to America," Walter Kirn's delightful portrait of a nation at loose spiritual ends, outdoes the work of Tom Wolfe.
By Laura Miller Nov 21, 2005
The New Work meets the Old Economy The New Work meets the Old Economy
Kodacell's in trouble, but Andrea's on a new story: Russian biotech weight-loss clinics. Chapter 10 of "Themepunks."
By Cory Doctorow Nov 14, 2005
Books Love in the time of viagra
Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcma Marquez's new book follows an aging man who seeks out illicit sex -- but finds something else.
By Allen Barra Nov 9, 2005
Technology Robot jungle gyms and the New Work
Rat-Toothed Freddy is up to no good, while Lester is a man transformed. Chapter 9 of "Themepunks."
By Cory Doctorow Nov 7, 2005
Books Interview with ... Jesus?
In her new novel, Anne Rice leaves behind the vampires and turns her attention to young Jesus Christ -- and it's good!
By Laura Miller Nov 3, 2005
Life Women's studies
Chick lit is often dissed for being trashy and dumb. Back off! These novels of fashion and family are recording women's history.
By Rebecca Traister Nov 1, 2005
Teach a man to replicate Teach a man to replicate
In the midst of death and mayhem, Perry thinks up the ultimate killer app. Chapter 8 of "Themepunks."
By Cory Doctorow Oct 31, 2005
Technology Remixing the shantytown
Can Kodacell save the homeless? Chapter 7 of "Themepunks."
By Cory Doctorow Oct 24, 2005
Technology The blogger as starmaker
Never mind the inventors -- Andrea's posts make things happen. Chapter 6 of "Themepunks."
By Cory Doctorow Oct 17, 2005
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