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The Commoner
- Hardcover, 351 pages
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Guilt, Grief And Redemption In 'Northwest Corner'
July 21, 2011 John Burnham Schwartz's latest novel, a complicated and emotionally commanding exploration of sorrow and catharsis, revisits the damaged characters of his 1998 book Reservation Road.
Critics' Lists: Summer 2011
Books Preview: Spotting Summer's High Fliers
May 31, 2011 The season of pleasure reading is upon us, and the publishing world has readied a handful of thrilling titles to be released just in time for the summer heat. After surveying the crop, here are our picks for fun reading in the sun.
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'Commoner' Peeks Past Japan's Royal Walls
February 23, 2008 The Commoner, a novel by John Burnham Schwartz, paints a picture of the suffocating life that follows marriage into the Japanese royal family. The story sheds light on the real-life imperial family.
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Author Interviews
A Quest For Roots Uncovers Ordinary People
Lawrence Jackson went on a quest to find his late grandfather's home in Virginia.
