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Book Review of James by Percival Everett

Everett reimagines 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' in which Jim becomes James, "a man who makes his own decisions and lives with the consequences."

The story of an anti-hero for our modern era, in which we’ve just begun to survey the wreckage of the West’s forever-wars.

"Groff also reminds readers of men’s insatiable need to own and dominate, whether that’s women or land."

A 2022 title Ann Patchett recently drew attention to in one of her talks.

Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel is a paean to how we spend our lives seeking meaning—in faith, art, ourselves, others.

"Reid interviewed thirty college students to help create her characters, and her research shows."

An exploration of the roles of American wives in the Vietnam War and the far-reaching guilt of war.

The house for one family becomes entwined with the metaphor of a country's treatment of those who seek a better life.

While readers should see the obliviousness in the main character's action, reviewer Kevin Brown questions if readers can see their own.

"Mathis shows how systemic racism and white supremacy have denied African Americans a home in this country."