'Vampires in the Lemon Grove' is Kerri's book pick
'Vampires in the Lemon Grove' by Karen Russell
Book cover courtesy of publisher
Kerri's book Pick of the Week is Karen Russell's "Vampires in the Lemon Grove."
"This book covers war, gender issues, puberty, marriage, and death with such flair and delight that it's still surprising to realize this is only Russell's second story collection," wrote Kevin McFarland for A.V. Club.
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