War and Turpentine
by Stefan Hertmans
Spanning multiple war-ridden decades of the 20th century, Hertmans’ lovingly layered reconstruction of his grandfather's life is an ambitious undertaking, flawlessly executed.
Open City
Teju Cole
Open City is a novel that reads like a great essay might, pulling in references to art, music, literature and history, weaving in facts and stories, building a collage that invites further discovery beyond its pages.
