City of Thieves
David Benioff
You wouldn't think two young men's quest for a dozen eggs would prove a dangerous venture, but set it in war-torn Russia in the midst of a Nazi invasion and you have a spellbinding story.
Olive Kitteridge
Elizabeth Strout
I already loved Strout's writing and this novel made me an even bigger fan. Each chapter exists as a story in its own right, with the final one an exquisite statement about love.
Poop
Nicola Davies
Teachers, parents, kids -- Here's your chance to turn bathroom jokes into an informative discussion.
Split Estate
Charlotte Bacon
A haunting tale of what happens to a family after a suicide. I finished it in three days and immediately wanted to reread it.
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