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Yaa Gyasi has done it again with 'Transcendent Kingdom'
For those who couldn't put down Gyasi's debut novel, 'Homegoing', 'Transcendent Kingdom' will not disappoint.
Not Hallmark's Holiday: Elizabeth Wetmore's "Valentine"
Don't expect candy hearts and love letters inside Elizabeth Wetmore's debut novel. But do expect to be captivated.
A Fairy Tale for Our Time: Ann Patchett's 'The Dutch House'
I tore through the book end to end, unable to put it down. Even at the last page, the book left me wanting more. And what else can we ask for in a work of fiction?
Can You Find Hemingway in Paris?
One central question lies at the heart of Michael Katakis' research: who was Ernest Hemingway, really?
The 5 Best Books I've Read Recently
Over the past few months, I've come across some fantastic books, new and old, fiction and nonfiction, that totally captivated me. I would like to share 5 recent reads that I particularly enjoyed.