Witty author Kelly Oxford delivers a snarky memoir about her quirky life experiences.... Continue Reading
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Review: George Saunders triumphs with smart short stories
Author George Saunders provides his sharp commentary on American values and social behavior in "Tenth of December."... Continue Reading
Review: J.K. Rowling’s ‘The Casual Vacancy’ attracts adult readers
The famous "Harry Potter" author released her first novel since the series.... Continue Reading
‘The Wolf Gift’: Werewolf novel raises hairs
In the novel “The Wolf Gift,” author Anne Rice takes a break from her usual theme of vampires, demons and witches to explore lycanthropy, the ability to transform into a wolf. Yes, it’s another book about werewolves, but even those who thought authors like Stephenie Meyer beat the final nail into the dark theme long... Continue Reading
‘The Flame Alphabet’: Fiery novel blazes with linguistic heat
Every once in a while a novel comes along that leaves readers gasping at the skill of an author’s use of language. Ben Marcus’ startling experimental fiction, “The Flame Alphabet,” fits this bill. In his world, the planet is tainted by words. Language has become a toxin, spewing forth first from the mouths of Jewish... Continue Reading
‘Perfect’: Novel finds flaws in perfection
New York Times best-selling author Ellen Hopkins focuses on drugs, suicide, rape and other issues teens face to weave together a nontraditional book that shines as a testament to
living outside societal norms. ... Continue Reading
Author blossoms with complex novel
In burgeoning writer Vanessa Diffenbaugh’s “The Language of Flowers,” the Victorian idea of flowers having their own messages is used as a way to tell a story of betrayal, motherhood, love and ultimately redemption.
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Author on track with heavenly novel
Josh Ritter follows the journey of a World War I veteran in his debut novel and shows he can change artistic mediums without losing his way with words.... Continue Reading
Local author sheds light on single life
Upstate New York is not widely considered a mecca for best-selling authors, but with historical and current ties to the book industry, Ithaca is worming its way onto the pages of different stories.... Continue Reading
Author’s simple style drives realism
Twelve years ago, a 4-year-old girl was kidnapped, and now she has vanished again. Luckily, this is not a true crime story but the plot of Dennis Lehane’s latest novel, “Moonlight Mile.”... Continue Reading
