Tales from the Town of Widows: one of Kirkus Reviews’ Top Picks of 2007 for Reading Groups!
“In our third annual special issue featuring noteworthy book-club titles, we have once again sorted through piles of candidates and have emerged with a diverse collection of books that are sure to inspire lively and earnest—and often, necessary—discussion. In fiction, we present illuminating historical fiction from Alison Weir, Margaret Forster and Ariana Franklin; thoughtful political and social commentary from Louise Dean and Mohsin Hamid; a meditation on love from Orange Prize–winning Lionel Shriver; and a magical debut from James Cañón.”
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