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12 Fall Books To Curl Up With

FICTION

APPLES NEVER FALL

by Liane Moriarty

Funny, sad, astute, occasionally creepy, and slyly irresistible. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE SPECKLED BEAUTY

by Rick Bragg

A celebrated Southern memoirist delivers a spirited book about a hell-raising dog and his effect on the author’s life. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE BEATRYCE PROPHECY

by Kate DiCamillo ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

A book with an angelic soul: large, sharp, and uncompromising. Full review >

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NONFICTION

LITTLE PIECES OF HOPE

by Todd Doughty ; illustrated by Josie Portillo

A needed message of hope, joy, and love, imparted through the simplicity of lists. Full review >

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FICTION

MATRIX

by Lauren Groff

Groff’s trademarkworthy sentences bring vivid buoyancy to a magisterial story. Full review >

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FICTION

A LOT LIKE ADIÓS

by Alexis Daria

A sexy, satisfying romance about people who finally grow into being right for each other. Full review >

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NONFICTION

TRUFFLE HOUND

by Rowan Jacobsen

Fans of pungent flavors—and pungent prose—will enjoy this mouthwatering grand tour of a culinary treasure. Full review >

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