HHhH by Laurent Binet
“‘Kundera does nazism’—to adapt Binet's own phrase—may have been the aim, but the book owes its real force to something more solidly conventional.” –James Lasdun, The Guardian
The Chemistry of Tears by Peter Carey
“Ultimately, though, the entwined plots feel over-stuffed and creaky; like a beautifully constructed automaton, the novel moves convincingly but never comes completely to life.” –A collector of half-eaten cheeses, The New Yorker
Ancient Light by John Banville
“The Stockholm jury should pick up the phone now.” –Claire Kilroy, The Financial Times
Year Zero by Rob Reid
“Year Zero may not be very deep, but that's not the end of the world.” –Anthony Breznican, Entertainment Weekly
Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer
“Something is happening here, but you don't know what it is– do you, Mr Lehrer?” –Steven Poole, The Guardian
Most Talkative: Stories From The Front Lines of Pop Culture by Andy Cohen
“But you don’t need to want a career in TV to enjoy Most Talkative. Andy Cohen throws a great party. Pour yourself a drink, turn the page and enjoy the festivities.” –Melody Lesser, EverBeautiful.com