Secrets of Eden, Chris Bohjalian’s dark novel about a couple found dead from an apparent murder-suicide the day after they were baptized into a Vermont church, makes the list at No. 10. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR...

Shanghai Girls gives a glimpse of the wealthy and powerful Chinese city of Shanghai in 1937 — it was known as the “Paris of Asia” — just before a devastating attack by Japan. The book, by Lisa See, makes the list at No. 13. » E-Mail This    ...

For the third round of our contest, we want you to send us original works of fiction inspired by this photograph. NPR book critic Alan Cheuse will choose a winning story to be read on-air, and meanwhile, we’ll keep posting our favorite entries right here. » E-Mail...

Amy Bloom’s set of sweet, accessible novellas, Where the God of Love Hangs Out, makes this week’s list at No. 10. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Topics:...