The Notables: 2011 1

Albania the Beautiful: Francine Prose's My New American Life 4

Prose sets up a subtle compare and contrast between America and Albania (there's more in common than at first blush, especially during the Bush years, when the story takes place).

Tuesday New Release Day: Adrian, Prose, Doyle, Boyd, Grant 0

Most Anticipated: The Great 2011 Book Preview 58

8,000 words strong and encompassing 76 titles, it's the only 2011 book preview you will ever need.