11 Early 2021 Books We Love

by Sarah Moss

A psychologically acute depiction of modern Britain through the lens of one rainy summer day. Full review >

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by Ladee Hubbard

An imaginative work craftily depicting the failure of imagination that is American racism. Full review >

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by Lauren Fox

An intimate, insightful, intricately rendered story of intergenerational trauma and love. Full review >

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by Craig Unger

A must-read. The gun’s not quite smoking, but the barrel’s plenty hot, and there are Russian shell casings all around. Full review >

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by Janice P. Nimura

A compellingly portrayed and vividly realized biography of triumph and trailblazing. Full review >

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by Louis Chude-Sokei

A beautifully written contribution to recent work of the African diaspora. Full review >

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by Joseph Elliott

A superlative middle volume, adding depth and scope without sacrificing clarity or theme. Full review >

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by Katie Henry

Honest truths delivered with humor and heart. Full review >

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by Crystal Maldonado

An overdue and welcome ingénue. Full review >

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by Marie Arnold

Pratchett-like worldbuilding centers immigrant kids in a story filled with culture, humor, and heart. Full review >

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by Larissa Fan ; illustrated by Cindy Wume

Stepping out of the shadows: a gentle, persuasive #ownvoices take on a hitherto-untold perspective. Full review >

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