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Book smarts
Forget John Grisham and Anne Rice. These more off-the-beaten-path books put genre fiction to shame

BY AMANDA LUNDGREN

Geek Love 


By Katherine Dunn 


Vintage, $13.95/paperback 


Perfect for: Escaping the daily doldrums. 


This book, not for the faint of heart, both terrifies and 
delights. Art and Lily, the owners of a traveling carnival, 
decide to breed their own freak show by creating 
genetically altered children through the use of 
experimental drugs. By blending her knowledge of 
journalism, poetry and fiction, Katherine Dunn explores 
the dynamic of family, sacrifice and choice. Once 
ushered into this bizarre, yet believable world, you'll 
never want to leave.
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Geek Love
By Katherine Dunn
Vintage, $13.95/paperback
Perfect for: Escaping the daily doldrums.

This book, not for the faint of heart, both terrifies and delights. Art and Lily, the owners of a traveling carnival, decide to breed their own freak show by creating genetically altered children through the use of experimental drugs. By blending her knowledge of journalism, poetry and fiction, Katherine Dunn explores the dynamic of family, sacrifice and choice. Once ushered into this bizarre, yet believable world, you'll never want to leave.


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As a student, reading is mandatory. But, as we all know, textbooks and literary classics can turn boring and stuffy. For those days when you feel like curling up with a good book, check out these thought-provoking, but easy, reads:

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