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10 Books That Should Be Bestsellers

  • NONFICTION

    THIN PLACES

    APRIL 12, 2022

NONFICTION

THIN PLACES

by Kerri ní Dochartaigh

A beautifully written tribute to the healing power of nature. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    SEARCH

    APRIL 26, 2022

FICTION

SEARCH

by Michelle Huneven

Like the lamb shank at the cafeteria: tender, salty, and worthy of note. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    AVIVA VS. THE DYBBUK

    FEB. 22, 2022

CHILDREN'S

AVIVA VS. THE DYBBUK

by Mari Lowe

A heart-rending story of loss, community, friendship, and what it takes to heal and survive. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    VINYL MOON

    JAN. 11, 2022

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

VINYL MOON

by Mahogany L. Browne

A beautiful love letter to Brooklyn, Black authors, and the beats that create the soundtrack of a young life evolving. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    STORM

    MARCH 29, 2022

CHILDREN'S

STORM

by Nicola Skinner

A hauntingly memorable mixture of humor and honest emotion. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    GIBBERISH

    MARCH 1, 2022

CHILDREN'S

GIBBERISH

by Young Vo ; illustrated by Young Vo

A visually and emotionally immersive immigration story. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    BROWN GIRLS

    JAN. 4, 2022

FICTION

BROWN GIRLS

by Daphne Palasi Andreades

Singing as one, Andreades’ brown girls create and capture the voice of a generation. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    YOU'VE CHANGED

    MAY 3, 2022

NONFICTION

YOU'VE CHANGED

by Pyae Moe Thet War

A refreshingly honest, original exploration of personal identity and a culture that may be unfamiliar to American readers. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    ABUELITA AND ME

    APRIL 12, 2022

CHILDREN'S

ABUELITA AND ME

by Leonarda Carranza ; illustrated by Rafael Mayani

A soothing balm for children confronting an often angry, frightening world. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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