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The Summer Without Men: A Novel
by Siri Hustvedt
The Summer Without Men (4/13/2011)
"The Summer Without Men" is not only a compelling novel about the lives of women and girls (maiden, mother and crone are all represented in the book), but also a meditation on the art of story-telling and the beauty of language. It's a thought-provoking read and will nomore
The Spare Room: A Novel
by Helen Garner
Outstanding (1/9/2009)
"The Spare Room" is a spare, heartbreaking, beautifully crafted novel. Helen is a woman in her 60s who lives alone when she offers a room to her long-time friend, Nicola, who is receiving alternative treatments for terminal cancer. What follows is a magnificent story thatmore
The Sweet In Between: A Novel
by Sheri Reynolds
Another beautiful coming-of-age story (9/12/2008)
"The Rapture of Canaan" is one of my favorite books, so I couldn't wait to read Reynolds' latest, which is the story of 18-year-old Kenny Lugo. As in her previous novels, Reynolds handles tough issues--sexual abuse, poverty, etc.--with sensitivity. Kenny is an engagingmore
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