12 Books To Help You Escape the News Cycle

by V.E. Schwab

Spanning centuries and continents, this is a darkly romantic and suspenseful tale by a writer at the top of her game. Full review >

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by Alice Randall

If Randall’s book at times gets carried away with its emotions, it also compels you to ride along with your own. Full review >

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by Pete Beatty

An improbable, downright preposterous yarn ably spun and a great entertainment for a time in need of laughter. Full review >

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by Tanaz Bhathena

A fast-paced romantic fantasy set in a thoughtfully built, diverse world. Full review >

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by Nathan Page ; illustrated by Drew Shannon

Riveting. Full review >

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by Ciara Smyth

Pleasantly and audaciously fills a gap in queer romance. Full review >

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by Aimee Nezhukumatathil illustrated by Fumi Mini Nakamura

The writing dazzles with the marvel of being fully alive. Full review >

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by Annik LaFarge

A seamless blend of the musical and literary verve, with just enough research to ground and elucidate. Full review >

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by Hugh Raffles

As panoptic and sparkling as the crystals contained in many of the author’s objects of study. Full review >

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by Yoon Ha Lee

A high-octane, science-fiction thriller painted with a Korean brush and a brilliant example of how different cultures can... Full review >

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by David A. Robertson

This middle-grade fantasy deftly and compellingly centers Indigenous culture. Full review >

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by Lev Grossman ; illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop

Both cozy and inspiring, this eco-fable conveys both grim truths and a defiant call to action. Full review >

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