Creation Lake

Rachel Kushner’s most recent book has been called Kushner’s best to date, and that is saying a lot. Creation Lake is a “spy-novel” with its protagonist Sadie Smith assigned to infiltrate and undermine a left-wing farming group in a rural region of France. Piqued your interest? There is so much more! Click thru for the review by Barry Novick

Table for Two

By Amor Towles. A collection of 6 short stories and one novella. Nuanced characters, rich prose, unanticipated twists with unexpected outcomes. It’s great! Review by Barry Novick

The Jealousy Man and Other Stories

By Jo Nesbø. For those who appreciate the twists and turns of the devious human mind, Nesbø brings it. Review by Barry Novick

Enough

By Cassidy Hutchinson. Inspired by Alexander Butterfield's example, Hutchinson felt the imperative to tell the truth and uphold the constitution above all else. Review by Barry Novick

Slow Horses

By Mick Herron. A group of “misfit” British espionage agents are thrust to the forefront of a highly visible kidnapping and assassination plot investigation. Let the fun begin. Review by Barry Novick

Lucy by the Sea

A story about family and relationships by Elizabeth Strout. Character development and a story line that captures the fragility and strength of love.