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Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason

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The Death of Comrade President by Alain Mabanckou Translated by Helen Stevenson

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Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann Translated by Ross Benjamin

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A Treacherous Country by K. M. Kruimink

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Taking Tom Murray Home by Tim Slee

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The Operators by Barry Heard

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Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby

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