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I Am Forbidden by Anouk Markovits
An extraordinary novel about the Satmar, the most insular Hasidic
sect. The affecting story of two sisters--one who believes and one who
rebels--is profoundly moving and completely absorbing.
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The Kissing List by Stephanie Reents
Written with sparkling prose, witty dialogue, and unforgettable
characters, this inventive debut follows a group of overeducated
twentysomethings desperate to find meaning and connection in a world
that seems to offer ever-diminishing returns.
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The Watch by Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya
The first major novel about the Afghanistan War. Told from the
perspective's of a wide cast of characters, this powerful and gripping
novel authentically re-creates the chaos, intensity, and immediacy of
war.
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The Dead Do Not Improve by Jay Caspian Kang
A fiercely original debut novel--at once hilarious, moody, and
inventive--that tears through the streets of San Francisco with a tale
of murderous intrigue, hippie detectives, and an MFA student on the run.
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