11 Summer Book Club Picks

by Ann Leary

Leary’s wit complements her serious approach to historical and psychological issues in this thoroughly satisfying novel. Full review >

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by Lisa Hsiao Chen

Elegiac and revealing, Chen’s debut illuminates the clock in our hearts. Full review >

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by Leila Mottley

Plot, shmot—the real story here is lush, immersive writing and a relentless reality that crushes a girl’s soul. Full review >

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by Susan Straight

This is a novel that pushes back against the clichés of Southern California to reveal the complex human territory underneath. Full review >

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by Tallu Schuyler Quinn

A tragedy whose outcome is foretold and a gentle, uplifting contribution to the literature of death and dying. Full review >

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by Andre Henry

Wise, essential instruction for all who seek redress for the inequalities that persist in America. Full review >

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by Lawrence Jackson

An extraordinary dual portrait of the author and his hometown—angry, tender, incisive, and bracingly eloquent. Full review >

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by Muhammad Khan

A captivating story about seeking and exposing the truth. Full review >

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by Josh Sundquist ; illustrated by Josh Sundquist

Cleverly humorous and extremely timely reading for those who seek renown. Full review >

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by XiXi Tian

Quiet yet powerful, complex, and grounded in the reality that nothing will ever be completely resolved. Full review >

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by Andrew Joseph White

A gloriously ferocious and scorching blaze. Full review >

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