Anne, the idea of not being able to read a specific book at home makes me so sad. :( ]]>
Belinda
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Thorn, Susanna Clarke published The Ladies of Grace Adieu a couple of years ago, and it's pleasantly similar to Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.
http://www.jonathanstrange.com/copy.asp?...
Also, "new" authors that I've enjoyed:
Elliot Perlman - His first book, Seven Types of Ambiguity, is written from seven different characters' perspectives and it's so engrossing, despite being a really long novel.
Carissa Halston - Her novel, A Girl Named Charlie Lester, could be YA if it weren't for all the swearing and sex. A great read, realistic without being depressing.
Kelly Link - Her most recent book is called Pretty Monsters, YA fantasy stuff. Interesting cover, if I recall. But her first collection, Stranger Things Happen, I would recommend as adult fantasy for people who don't like adult fantasy, if that makes sense. It's surreal stuff, but not off-putting. ]]>
I'm not sure this qualifies as acutely as some of the literary journals mentioned upthread (since reviews of books mainly end up in their review arm, The Believer), but I enjoy McSweeney's. ]]>
Read anything by Ira Levin. ]]>