Late last year, Ian McEwan released another short gem of a novel: Sweet Tooth. If you missed it in the holiday rush, consider coming back around to it as a spring or summer read.

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Confession: I loved having this book on my nightstand. Winter is always an act of perseverance for me, so the cover of The Interestings was like a symbol of spring to me -- so happy and vibrant. Did I enjoy reading the book, which has already gained critical acclaim from the likes of Jeffrey Eugenides and The New York Times, as much as I enjoyed looking at its cover? You'll have to read this review to find out.

• The Interestings Book Club Discussion Questions

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April is Holocaust Remembrance Month. In honor, I just reread one of my favorite books, The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. This memoir about a Dutch family that hid Jews during World War II is an inspirational addition to Holocaust literature.

• The Hiding Place Book Club Discussion Questions

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The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson was one of our Best Books of 2012 and a personal favorite, so I was happy to see the announcement that it won the Pulitzer Prize. The novel, which takes place in North Korea, is also timely considering how much that nation has been in the news lately.

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