20 Books That Should Be Bestsellers

by Marcela Fuentes

A vibrant portrait of two strong women and their mixed feelings about home. Full review >

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by Elin Hilderbrand

Though Hilderbrand threatens to kill all our darlings with this last laugh, her acknowledgments say it’s just “for now.” Full review >

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by David Wroblewski

For all the eons it may take to read it, this colossus of a book will own you. Full review >

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by Rufi Thorpe

Terrific characters, rich worldbuilding, deep thoughts about fiction and morality, a love story, and a happy ending. Full review >

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by Rachel Howzell Hall

Nothing is what it seems in this tour de force. Full review >

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by Liz Moore

"Don't go into the woods" takes on unsettling new meaning in Moore's blend of domestic drama and crime novel. Full review >

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by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

A great American Jewish novel whose brew of hilarity, heartbreak, and smarts recalls the best of Philip Roth. A triumph. Full review >

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by Rufaro Faith Mazarura

A debut deserving of a gold medal. Full review >

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by M.T. Anderson

An always entertaining and unexpectedly poignant adventure as rare and gleaming as a reliquary. Full review >

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by Danzy Senna

That’s entertainment. Full review >

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by Zeke Hernandez

A highly readable, potentially influential contribution to the literature on immigration. Full review >

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by Griffin Dunne

A poignant love letter and evidence that through it all, genuine love is the backbone that keeps a family strong. Full review >

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by Questlove with Ben Greenman

Questlove’s instincts as a superfan and artist take this history beyond the hype to something very special. Full review >

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by Tiya Miles

A notable, discerning contribution to the understanding of an American legend. Full review >

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by Nicola Twilley

A literate treat for tech- and history-inclined foodies. Full review >

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