The Most Anticipated Books of 2016

by Tessa Hadley

Hadley is the patron saint of ordinary lives; her trademark empathy and sharp insight are out in force here. Full review >

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by Garth Greenwell

A luminous, searing exploration of desire, alienation, and the powerful tattoo of the past. Full review >

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by Michael Eric Dyson

Dyson succeeds admirably in creating a base line for future interpretations of this historic presidency. His well-written... Full review >

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by Jenny Downham

Exceptional. Full review >

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by Matthew Futterman

Despite the multiple sports explored and the large cast of characters, Futterman develops his theme seamlessly in a book... Full review >

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by Andria Williams

A smoldering, altogether impressive debut that probes the social and emotional strains on military families in a fresh and... Full review >

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by Sally Denton

Filled with stories of cronyism and influence peddling, Denton’s riveting and revealing book will undoubtedly displease the... Full review >

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by Maria Konnikova

With meticulous research and a facility for storytelling, Konnikova makes this intriguing topic absolutely riveting. Full review >

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by Theresa Rebeck

The snappy dialogue and plot you’d expect from a veteran dramatist plus the rich exploration of character that novels are... Full review >

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by Sarah Bakewell

A fresh, invigorating look into complex minds and a unique time and place. Full review >

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by Henry Petroski

Anyone with an interest in the way things work will want this book—and will doubtless emerge as a fan of the ever curious... Full review >

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by Francisco X. Stork

Following Schneider Award–winning Marcelo in the Real World (2009), Stork further marks himself as a major voice in teen... Full review >

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by Jhumpa Lahiri translated by Ann Goldstein

An honest, self-deprecating, and very moving account of a writer searching for herself in words. Full review >

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by Varian Johnson

A satisfying stand-alone sequel; new readers and old friends will be hoping for further adventures. Full review >

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by Marilyn Nelson

Readers will join Nelson’s protagonist in quietly hoping for that healing, too. Full review >

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by Alexander Chee

Richly researched, ornately plotted, this story demands, and repays, close attention. Full review >

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by Timothy Egan

A fascinating, well-told story by an author fully committed to his subject. Egan’s impeccable research, uncomplicated... Full review >

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by Emily Skrutskie

Personal and cultural complexities distinguish this fresh and fascinating look at a lawless future. Full review >

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by Sara Pennypacker ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

Moving and poetic. Full review >

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by Bill Bryson

Anglophiles will find Bryson’s field notes equally entertaining and educational. Full review >

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by Charlie Jane Anders

Reminiscent of the best of Jo Walton and Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Full review >

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by Matthew Desmond

This stunning, remarkable book—a scholar’s 21st-century How the Other Half Lives—demands a wide audience. Full review >

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by Jowhor Ile

A deeply rewarding novel that heralds the birth of a major new literary talent. Full review >

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by John Donvan & Caren Zucker

An invaluable guide for those dealing with autism and an inspiring affirmation of every individual’s contribution to “the... Full review >

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