Washington Post SF/F Round Up--and What've You Been Reading?

The Washington Post has published my SF/F round up reviews, with the paper version appearing tomorrow.I'd say that Brasyl by McDonald, Shelter by Palwick, and Bright of the Sky by Kenyon are all books you should buy and read. All of them will appeal to both brain and heart.I agree with Cory Doctorow, who thinks Brasyl is McDonald's best yet. It is simply amazing, in my view.Shelter is an ambitious, sprawling novel of the near future by Palwick that does a great job of extrapolation. Amazing characterization, too.Bright of the Sky by Kenyon is the start of a series that, despite a frame I didn't like as much, could well become a classic in the field.And, even though I'm drowning in books right now, I'd like your suggestions. What've you been reading recently you really liked...or hated?Jeff