Book List

10 Great Books for Your Vacation

  • NONFICTION

    YEARBOOK

    MAY 11, 2021

NONFICTION

YEARBOOK

by Seth Rogen

Fans of Rogen will enjoy his laid-back, whimsical memoir. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV

    MARCH 30, 2021

FICTION

THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV

by Dawnie Walton

An intelligently executed love letter to Black female empowerment and the world of rock music. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    GOLD DIGGERS

    APRIL 6, 2021

  • FICTION

    GOLDEN GIRL

    JUNE 1, 2021

FICTION

GOLDEN GIRL

by Elin Hilderbrand

If novelists are auditioning to play God, Hilderbrand gets the part. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    THE HUMMINGBIRDS' GIFT

    MAY 4, 2021

  • FICTION

    THE OTHER BLACK GIRL

    JUNE 1, 2021

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE OTHER BLACK GIRL

by Zakiya Dalila Harris

A biting social satire–cum-thriller; dark, playful, and brimming with life. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    MAPPING AMERICA

    JUNE 15, 2021

HISTORY

MAPPING AMERICA

by Neal Asbury & Jean-Pierre Isbouts

A fresh, well-informed addition to the literature devoted to early American history. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

More Book Lists

The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews

Featuring 346 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and YA books; also in this special Indie Issue: a celebration of the rich diversity of indie publishing, interviews with indie authors, and more

subscribe
  • kirkus star
  • The Kirkus Star

    One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.

  • kirkus prize
  • The Kirkus Prize

    The Kirkus Prize is among the richest literary awards in America, awarding $50,000 in three categories annually.

Great Books & News Curated For You

Be the first to read books news and see reviews, news and features in Kirkus Reviews. Get awesome content delivered to your inbox every week.

Thank you!

Close Quickview