The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru: A Novel

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The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru: A Novel

By Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

Mystical Russian expats untangle dark family secrets in 1920s Paris.

Fear No Pharaoh

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Fear No Pharaoh

By Richard Kreitner

Jews’ divided response to slavery mirrored America’s.

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Our Week in Reviews: 4/4/26

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    Starlings

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    Starlings

    Have these winged wonders finally earned acceptance?

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    The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster

    Was Elizabeth Bathory really a serial killer and sadist?

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    Paradiso 17: A Novel

    By Hannah Lillith Assadi

    Paradiso 17: A Novel

    A Palestinian refugee wanders through life searching for a homeland.

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    Our 5 Most Popular Posts: March 2026

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