Kate Walbert’s ‘His Favorites’
Author’s new novel begins with a gripping premise.
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Library of America’s ‘American Poets Project’
The Library of America series offers an eccentric and largely gratifying look at many of the lesser lights of American Poetry.
Esi Edugyan’s ‘Washington Black’
Author spins a spectacular adventure story that never feels escapist.
