The latest novel by Zadie Smith – author of "On Beauty" – follows the lives of four Londoners trying to survive the big city. "NW" examines the way that urban living can both isolate people and bring them together.
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11 best books of September, according to Amazon
Amazon editors recommend their 11 favorite books of September 2012.
10. 'NW,' by Zadie Smith
