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11 Books You Can Read in a Weekend

  • FICTION

    THE SENSE OF WONDER

    JAN. 17, 2023

FICTION

THE SENSE OF WONDER

by Matthew Salesses

A smart, very meta take on love, sports, race, and media. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THEY'RE GOING TO LOVE YOU

    NOV. 15, 2022

FICTION

THEY'RE GOING TO LOVE YOU

by Meg Howrey

Production companies take note: We need a fully choreographed miniseries on a major streaming service ASAP. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE CHINESE GROOVE

    JAN. 24, 2023

FICTION

THE CHINESE GROOVE

by Kathryn Ma

Ma knows how to twist a plot in unexpected, deeply satisfying directions by writing with compassion, humor, and insight. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    SMALL WORLD

    JAN. 10, 2023

FICTION

SMALL WORLD

by Laura Zigman

A compassionate, often funny examination of shared family grief and love. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    MARRY ME A LITTLE

    FEB. 21, 2023

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

MARRY ME A LITTLE

by Rob Kirby ; illustrated by Rob Kirby

Panel by panel, this graphic memoir is wry, intelligent, compelling, and adorable. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    STAY TRUE

    SEPT. 27, 2022

NONFICTION

STAY TRUE

by Hua Hsu

A stunning, intricate memoir about friendship, grief, and memory. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    WE COULD HAVE BEEN FRIENDS, MY FATHER AND I

    FEB. 28, 2023

NONFICTION

WE COULD HAVE BEEN FRIENDS, MY FATHER AND I

by Raja Shehadeh

A well-established Palestinian voice fashions a loving portrayal of the unsung achievements of his activist father. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    DYSCALCULIA

    FEB. 14, 2023

NONFICTION

DYSCALCULIA

by Camonghne Felix

A wildly smart, singular redemption story that is greater than the sum of its parts. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    ACTING THE PART

    DEC. 6, 2022

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ACTING THE PART

by Z.R. Ellor

A satisfying balance of self-discovery and enticing drama. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    FRIDAY I'M IN LOVE

    JAN. 10, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FRIDAY I'M IN LOVE

by Camryn Garrett

Romantic comedy that celebrates being yourself on your own terms. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    NERDCRUSH

    FEB. 7, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

NERDCRUSH

by Alisha Emrich

An enjoyable look at identity and what it means to belong and to stand out. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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