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PERMANENT recent novels in my collection

Theda Mason
Qualifications: Retired NY Times book reviewer

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
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Granted access to an early copy I must say this: Wonderful! Even better than his first novel!

Everything Is Illuminated : A Novel by Jonathan Safran Foer
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Foer's accomplished debut, which I adored and have re-read several times.

Middlesex: A Novel by Jeffrey Eugenides
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An epic, highly entertaining novel, which I recommend to everyone.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Vintage Contemporaries) by Mark Haddon
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Beautifully executed, very engaging first novel.

The Losers' Club : Complete Restored Edition! by Richard Perez
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Memorable little off-center love story. Earnest and soulful and quite beautiful. Recommended highly, especially for younger readers.

Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
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Like the book above, very entertaining, "in-your-face" funny and often deliberately shocking. I laughed loudly many times.

How We Are Hungry : Stories by Dave Eggers
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A wonderful collection from Dave Eggers; deserves more attention than it's gotten. A showcase of his talent.

Oblivion : Stories by David Foster Wallace
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Terrific collection from this literary heavyweight. Very enjoyable book.

Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
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This remains the best collection from Sedaris. I never tire of re-reading it. Fun.

White Teeth: A Novel by Zadie Smith
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Zadie Smith's debut still engages me; an original voice, unique perspective.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
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Another unique perspective; I found it emotionally engaging, compelling, and very well done.

Life of Pi by Yann Martel
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Beautifully written novel. Very memorable.

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
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This is a remarkable novel. Substantial and highly entertaining. Made me feel young again.

The Plot Against America: A Novel by Philip Roth
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Phillip Roth proves he's not done yet. In many ways his most personal novel, blended with a wonderful "what if?" premise.

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: A Novel by Susanna Clarke
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Not at all the type of book I usually read. But I was entertained none the less.

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri
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Perhaps remains my favorite collection of short stories. Top-notch writing. Another book I enjoy re-reading.

Runaway: Stories by Alice Munro
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Latest collection from a great American writer. Start here, if you're unfamiliar with her.

Saturday by Ian McEwan
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From the author of Atonement. Another fine work. How does he do it?

The Time Traveler's Wife (Harvest Book) by Audrey Niffenegger
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More mainstream. But taken for what it is, well executed. Amusing book.

Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi
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A book-lover's memoir. Well-written. If you love discussing books, then you'll enjoy it.

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