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The Alienist
Caleb Carr (Mystery).
New
York, turn-of-the-century, serial killer.
Premise is that
it is the first
time psychology is used to solve a crime.
House of Sand
and Fog Andre Dubus III (Drama)
Modern Tragedy
with two factions warring over the possession of a house.
Daisy
Fay and the Miracle Man Fannie Flagg
(Comedy).
Coming-of-age of wacky
southern girl. In the
form of her diary from 14 to 18.
Plainsong Kent Haruf
(Drama)
Odd people thrown together learn
to find joy in life. Beautiful.
The
Love Hunter Jon
Hassler (Drama)
Powerful book about a
dying man’s efforts to have his best
friend take care of his wife when he’s gone.
Last
Days of Summer
Stephen Kluger (Comedy).
A series of letters
between a Brookyn Dodger and a Jewish kid living in Brooklyn in the
1950’s. Very funny.
Confessions
of an Ugly Stepsister Gregory Maguire (historical/fantasy)
A twist on Cinderella
revealing the "real" story behind the fairy-tale.
My Year of Meats Ruth Ozeki
(Drama/Social)
Fascinating story about
parallel lives of American and Japanese women centered around the
American meat industry.
Bel
Canto
Ann Patchett (Drama)
Beautiful book about a
group of people being held hostage at a birthday
party by terrorists. Great
characters.
One
True Thing
Anna Quindlen (Drama)
Incredibly powerful book
based on the author's life
and her experience taking care of her ailing mother.
Excellent story with strong characters.
DaVinci
Code Dan
Brown
(Thriller)
Symbologist figures out links
to murder with a huge, centuries old conspiracy that involves the
Church, Jesus, and Leonardo DaVinci. Fabulous read.
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