10 Books Getting Major Award Buzz

by Patricia Lockwood

An insightful—frequently funny, often devastating—meditation on human existence online and off. Full review >

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by Anthony Doerr

As the pieces of this magical literary puzzle snap together, a flicker of hope is sparked for our benighted world. Full review >

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by Lauren Groff

Groff’s trademarkworthy sentences bring vivid buoyancy to a magisterial story. Full review >

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by Richard Powers

A touching novel that offers a vital message with uncommon sympathy and intelligence. Full review >

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by Hanif Abdurraqib

Another winner from Abdurraqib, a writer always worth paying attention to. Full review >

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by Grace M. Cho

A wrenching, powerful account of the long-term effects of the immigrant experience. Full review >

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by Nicole Eustace

A fine contribution to the literature of Colonial America, where peace was far harder to achieve than war. Full review >

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by Kyle Lukoff

Haunting and healing. Full review >

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by Kekla Magoon

The highly readable and not-to-be-missed story of America’s history and current reality. Full review >

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by Malinda Lo

Beautifully written historical fiction about giddy, queer first love. Full review >

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