16 Books to Watch for in January 2012
A coming-of-age novel about a mesmerized Muslim boy, a literary thriller set in North Korea, a rollicking account of one woman's search for a new best friend, and more. Start off the new year by cozying up to one of these captivating reads.
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The Orphan Master's Son
By Adam Johnson
464 pages;
Random House
Set in North Korea, this literary thriller about a man who dares to seek
freedom from the repressive regime is ambitious, violent, audacious—and
stunningly good.
— Karen Holt
Published 12/26/2011
