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Sherman Alexie's "Ten Little Indians": How Satire and Humor Exposes Social Issues

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Cicely A. Richard

Book Review: Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier: Author of Girl with a Pearl Earring Recreates William Blake’s London

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Book Review: Danielle Steel's "Sisters": Steel Teaches of the Power of Inner Strength

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Julie King

Velma Wallis' Two Old Women: A Folk Tale of Alaskan Native Americans

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Cicely A. Richard

Luci Tapahonso's Blue Horses Rush In: A Woman's View of Navajo Culture

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Cicely A. Richard

The Forbidden Stories of Marta Veneranda: Sonia Rivera-Valdes Reveals What Secrets Say about Self

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Cicely A. Richard

Franny and Zooey: J. D. Salinger Introduces the Two Youngest Glass Children

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Leah Cave

My Name is Will, by Jess Winfield: A Novel of Sex, Drugs, and Shakespeare

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Sarah Reck

A Short Introduction to American Psycho: Fantasy & Murder: Synopsis & Themes of Bret Easton Ellis's 3rd Novel

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Sabrina Louise Webb

Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich: The Latest Stephanie Plum Mystery Novel

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By: Julie Refnov Mortensen

Introducing For Whom the Bell Tolls: Ernest Hemingway's Novel of Love and Death in the Spanish Civil War

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Joseph Hay

The Body Artist: A Novella by Don DeLillo

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By: Leah Cave

Interview with Spur Award Winner John Duncklee: An Award Winning Author Talks About His Writing Career

In: American Fiction (general)

By: William L. Pfeifer Jr.

Symbolism and Theme in Water for Elephants: Discussion Notes on Sara Gruen's Book Club Favorite

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Susan Hyde

The Deeper Value of The Scarlet Letter: Themes of Humanity Behind Hawthorne's Great American Classic

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Brody Slostad

Big Sur: Jack Kerouac Deals with Darkness

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Leah Cave

A Short Review of Michael Cunningham's 3rd Novel: Characters and Caves: Relationships within The Hours

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By: Sabrina Louise Webb

Walker's The Color Purple: Celie Storms The Castle (Figuratively Speaking)

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Jessica Gleason

Death Comes for the Archbishop: Willa Cather's Most-Studied Novel with Southwestern Setting

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Vickie Britton

Black Spring: Henry Miller Conveys (Again) His Lust for Life

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Leah Cave

Thomas Wolfe's Search for Truth and Fulfillment: Four of the Greatest Autobiographical Novels

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Vickie Britton

The Shack by William P. Young: Where Is God In Tragedy

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Jennifer White

Review of Reservation Blues: Sherman Alexie's American Book Award Winner

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By: Jessica Workman

Call of the Wild Relevant Today: Yukon Survival--Not for Children, or the Sqeamish, or Faint of Heart

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Jeannie Delahunt

The Member of the Wedding: Carson McCullers Meditation on Belonging

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Leah Cave

Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk: Novelist Pens an Insightful Story About Sexuality and Much More

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Percival Everett's 'Glyph': A Fictional Exploration of Intelligence and Meaning

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Leah Cave

Religion in Morrison's Paradise: The Values of the Two Communities, Ruby and the Convent

In: African-American Fiction

By: Alice Woolliams

Interview With Author M. Christian: Advice, Insight and Tips From a Published Fiction Writer and Blogger

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Steve Williams

The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: Elizabeth Berg’s Delightful, Humorous New Short Story Collection

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

O'Henry's "The Gift of the Magi": The Power of Setting in Literature

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Richard DeWayne Morris

DeLillo Novels: Crowds and Terror: Post Modern Master Shines A Light on U.S. Culture and Cults

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Grace Lichtenstein

Writers Alice and Phoebe Cary: The Cary Sisters, Poets and Novelists: "One Sweetly Solemn Thought"

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Anya Laurence

Mary Doria Russell on Writing: More from the best selling author of The Sparrow

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Susan Cramer

Interview with Mary Doria Russell: Writer Talks About Inspiration & Researching Dreamers of the Day

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Susan Cramer

A Review of Hannah's Reach: The Debut Novel from Exciting New Author Eileen Snow

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Susan Henderson

Jodi Picoult's Change of Heart: Picoult's Latest Novel Raises Religious and Moral Questions

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Kristy Acevedo

Linked Short Story Collections: Defining and Unifying American Short Fiction

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Penny Zang

Belong to Me -Marisa de los Santos: Heartfelt Story of Everyday Life – Love, Lies, and Laughter.

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

Willa Cather: The Author of the Human Experience

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Jennifer Harrison-Konz

Jane Porter: Mom-Lit Writer: Review of Mrs. Perfect

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Dylan

A Review of We Were the Mulvaneys: Examining an Oprah's Book Club selection by Joyce Carol Oates

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Susan Henderson

Turning Tables: A Novel: Heather & Rose MacDowell's Inside Dish on Waiting Tables in New York

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

Abundance by Sena Jeter Naslund: Review of a Historical Novel: The Life of Marie Antoinette

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Christine Welter

The Tragedy of 'On The Road': Betrayal of Freedom in Kerouac's Iconic Novel

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Alice Woolliams

Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon: Constructions of Masculinity in the Narrative

In: African-American Fiction

By: Alice Woolliams

Lisa See Books: Reviews of Popular Author’s Novels Set in China

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Lori Henry

Christopher Moore's Coyote Blue: A Native American Trickster Tale of Epic Proportions

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Jessica Workman

The Girl Who Stopped Swimming - Joshilyn Jackson: Atlanta Author's Southern Mystery Novel

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder: Fiction Author Combines Philosophy 101 with Coming of Age Novel

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Jessica Slentz

The Secret Between Us - Barbara Delinsky: Best Selling Author Tests the Bonds of Family After an Accident

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff: Christ's Childhood Pal Tells the Story of Jesus H. Christ

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Jessica Workman

Michael Chabon's Jews with Swords: A Review of Gentlemen of the Road

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Benjamin Royce Jaekle

Book Review - Choke: Chuck Palahniuk's Novel, Choke

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Joe Martin

Amazing Review of Kavalier & Clay: Michael Chabon's Pullitzer-Winning Opus is a Must Read for All

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Benjamin Royce Jaekle

Review: The Witch of Portobello: A New Age Novel Full of Enlightenment

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Lisa Rufle

Firefly Lane – Kristin Hannah: On Mystic Lake Author’s Novel Examines Friendships

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

What is the What: Dave Eggers' Novel About One of Sudan's Lost Boys

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Jada Bradley

Beginner's Greek – James Collins: Boy Meets Girl, Loses Girl’s Phone Number in Debut Novel

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Teresa Shaw

House of Clouds by KI Thompson: A Story of Passion, Loyalty and Triumph During the Civil War

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Victoria Oldham

Island of the Sequined Love Nun: Christopher Moore's Guide to Survival on a Micronesian Island

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Jessica Workman

Jack Kerouac Biography: On the Road with Jack

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Daniel Reid

The Shakespeare Secret: J.L.Carrell’s New Thriller Takes on the Da Vinci Code

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

Everything is Illuminated: Jonathan Safran Foer’s 2002 Novel Succeeds as a Movie

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Sarah Pinkerton

Black Order: A Page Turner: James Rollins' Book is Terrific Reading

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Sharon Hunt

Writer John Dos Passos: American Author of The USA Trilogy

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Meg Nola

The Missing by Sarah Langan: An apocalyptic thriller published in the UK as Virus

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Chaim Potok: My Name is Asher Lev: Reading the Novel as a Work of Postmodern Fiction

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Jessica Workman

The Dust of Wonderland: A Horror Novel by Lee Thomas

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Conn Iggulden: Wolf of the Plains: A Look at One of Britain's Most Popular Historical Novelists

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Steve Newman

Mother Feral's Love: A Science-Fiction/Fantasy Novel by Lawrence Barker

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

David Mamet: The Village: Mamet Creates a Dark Atmospheric Work About a New England Village.

In: American Fiction (general)

By: George Conrad Gould

Book Review: My Sister's Keeper: Exploring the Ethical Issues Presented in this Bestselling Novel

In: American Fiction

By: Christine Scivicque

James Morrow: The Last Witchfinder: A Thought-provoking Read for Lovers of Historical Fiction

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

Jennifer Donnelly: The Winter Rose: An Epic Tale of Crime and Passion

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

Kim Harrison's Dead Witch Walking: Kim Harrison Offers a New Book Series of Vampire and Witch Novels

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Ditzy and Champion: A Cozy Mystery by Jack Adler

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

James Cooper's You Are The Fly: Tales of Redemption & Distress

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Restless Virgins-Abigail Jones and Marissa Miley: An Insider’s Look at Boarding School Life

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Teresa Shaw

Romance Novels and Book Publishing: Romance Fiction Dominates the North American Publishing Industry

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Nathanael West Biography: American Author of The Day of The Locust

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Meg Nola

Portrait of an Unknown Woman: Review of Vanora Bennett’s Tudor-Period Historical Novel

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Jensen

Henry Fuller and Urban Literature: Fuller's Landmark Urban Novel The Cliffdwellers

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Sharon E. Williams

Peter Straub’s Magic Terror: 7 Stories -- by a World Fantasy & Bram Stoker Award Winning Legend

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Aoibheann Sweeney's First Novel: Among Other Things, I've Taken Up Smoking

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Elizabeth Nelson

Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson: Winner of the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer of the Year

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Silverheart: A Novel of the Multiverse by Michael Moorcock & Storm Constantine

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Carry Me Down by M J Hyland: Welcome to the Mysterious Mind of John Egan

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Luna Rushdi

The Daughters of Freya: A Gripping Mystery in Book-by-Email Form

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Tyler Feltmate

The Groves of Academe: A Hilarious Satire on Campus Life in the 1950s

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Feature Writer Jem Bloomfield

Vincent Spallo's Book of Legends: A story for the family became a saga of sword and sorcery

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Rebecca Conrad

Hot Money: Dick Francis' 1987 Classic

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Buried by Mark Billingham: The New Tom Thorne Novel, the Sequel to Lifeless

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Blacklist by Sara Paretsky: The 11th novel in the V.I. Warshawski Series

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

The Road: a Modern Horror Tale: Cormac McCarthy's Recent Masterpiece Interpreted as a Scary Story

In: American Fiction (general)

By: Scott Nossen

Reaper's Gale: Reviewing the Seventh Tale of the Malazan Book of the Fallen

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Tyler Feltmate

Shattered: by Dick Francis

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

The Big Time: by Fritz Leiber -- the Essential SF Library

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Revisiting High School Fiction: Novels You Were Assigned in School, But Might Want to Read Again .

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Ray Nayler

The Savage Garden: by Mark Mills

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

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