Mrs. Shim Is a Killer: A Novel

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Mrs. Shim Is a Killer: A Novel

By Kang Jiyoung; translated by Paige Morris

Rumors of a middle-aged female assassin roil Seoul’s underworld.

Slither

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Slither

By Stephen S. Hall

If not Satan, why Satan-shaped?

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    The Floating Feldmans: A Novel

    By Elyssa Friedland

    The Floating Feldmans: A Novel

    When an eccentric family embarks on a cruise, hijinks (unfortunately) do not ensue.

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    How Not to Die Alone: A Novel

    This wry English novel finds mirth in morose themes.

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    In West Mills: A Novel

    By De’Shawn Charles Winslow

    In West Mills: A Novel

    This debut brings rural American culture into vibrant, emotion-grabbing focus.

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    An Interview with Lauren E. Oakes

    The scientist talks climate change, dying Alaskan trees, and identifying your personal canary in the coalmine.

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    The Rumble in the Jungle: Muhammad Ali & George Foreman on the Global Stage

    This analysis of the monumental 1974 boxing match offers no new insights for readers.