"Molly Antopol, The UnAmericans **The Author: **Antopol is an upcoming lady of letters. Last year, she was named one of the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35, one of the most prestigious awards a young writer can nab. **The Skinny: **Molly Antopol's short stories range in topic from a movie actor caught up in the McCarthy-era Red Scare to Eastern Europe in the grips of World War II. **The Buzz: **The critics are loving this one, with NPR's Meg Wolitzer saying _The UnAmericans _is a ""beautiful and appealing collection"" with ""stories are as satisfying as individual novels."" **Why We Love it: **Antopol writes emotionally powerful stories about individuals facing adversity, but what sold us is how she explores ""UnAmerican-ness,"" feeling like an outsider among Americans, an important topic in today's heavily Americanized global culture. Get it at amazon.com."
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