12 Great New Book Discoveries

by Peace Adzo Medie

A Crazy Rich Asians for West Africa, with a healthy splash of feminism. Full review >

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by Carlos Manuel Álvarez ; translated by Frank Wynne

Álvarez has written an unnervingly subtle and effective exploration of the cost of blind idealism on families. Full review >

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by Lee Conell

A slow-burning debut that keenly dissects privilege, power, and the devastation of unfulfilled expectations. Full review >

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by K-Ming Chang

A visceral book that promises a major new literary voice. Full review >

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by Ilyse Hogue & Ellie Langford

A cogent “horror story” about the plot to reanimate mid-20th-century White male supremacy at the expense of abortion access. Full review >

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by Molly McCully Brown

Heartfelt and wrenching, a significant addition to the literature of disability. Full review >

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by Jennifer Worley

A vivid and erudite exploration of class struggle and gender identity. Full review >

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by Momus

Altogether a grand entertainment, effortlessly blending pop culture and high culture. Full review >

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by Cameron Kelly Rosenblum

Despite the difficult topic, a story to savor. Full review >

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by Natalia Sylvester

A timely call to stand up for your beliefs. Full review >

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by Janice Lynn Mather

A heartwarming and sincere journey following four girls as they mature into their friendship. Full review >

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by Julie Lee

A journey of wartime survival parallels the strength Sora needs to fight for her own dreams. Full review >

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