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The Professor of Truth
Dec 20, 2013 The new novel by Scotland's James Robertson, based on the Lockerbie bombing, is a thought-provoking portrayal of grief, loss, injustice and the tragedy of someone imprisoned by his certainty.The new novel by James Robertson, based on the Lockerbie bombing, is a thought-provoking portrayal of grief, loss, injustice and the tragedy of someone imprisoned by his certainty.
A Heart of Gold
Jan 3, 2013 Since the founding of America, bankers have been a bit of a problem. Perhaps more so, J.R. Moehringer seems to say in his new novel "Sutton," than the honest, hardworking bank robber.
A World Without Words
Dec 19, 2012 Georgina Harding's "Painter of Silence" is a disturbing portrait of war, seen through the eyes of a deaf artist.Georgina Harding's novel "Painter of Silence" is a disturbing portrait of war, seen through the eyes of a deaf artist.
An Understated and Gently Profound Voice
Apr 27, 2012 Anne Tyler writes about ordinary, if eccentric, characters and their lives: marriage, sibling rivalry, resentments and losses. Her latest novel, "The Beginner's Goodbye," is filled with those moments of recognition that make reading such a pleasure.Anne Tyler's latest novel, "The Beginner's Goodbye," is filled with those moments of recognition that make reading such a pleasure.
Can I Help You?
Jan 4, 2012 In this excerpt from Lauren B. Davis' new novel, “Our Daily Bread,” an elderly woman encounters two troubled boys and the question of whether we ever do enough to help others.