More Book Reviews
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A Man Without Breath
German detective Bernie Gunther is back, to investigate an unspeakable atrocity.
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The Real North Korea
Are North Korea’s leaders insanely ideological – or merely pragmatic?
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A Delicate Truth
John le Carré is still at the top of his game with this heady tale of espionage in the age of the war on terror.
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My Beloved Brontosaurus
Author Brian Switek explores and explains the enduring appeal of dinosaurs.
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The New Digital Age
Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen explore the 21st century, in which they see technology reshaping everything from the lives of individuals to the destinies of nations.
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What My Mother Gave Me
Thirty women writers tell of the special gifts – everything from a scarf to a horse to a tourist cruise – that deepened appreciation for their mothers.
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Rump
Liesl Shurtliff's spin on the legend of Rumpelstiltskin is a funny, charming debut novel aimed at middle-grade readers.
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The Blind Man's Garden
Two Pakistani brothers flee to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in this riveting story by Pakistani-British author Nadeem Aslam.
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Bunker Hill
Nathaniel Philbrick retells the story of the bloodiest battle of the American Revolution, after which there was no turning back.
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Down the Up Escalator
Barbara Garson tells the stories of Americans who have lost jobs – and hope – during the Great Recession.









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