12 Hot Books Headed to the Screen

by Kazuo Ishiguro

Lovely: a fairy tale for grown-ups, both partaking in and departing from a rich literary tradition. Full review >

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by Stephen King

Murder most foul and mayhem most entertaining. Another worthy page-turner from a protean master. Full review >

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by Leila Slimani ; translated by Sam Taylor

The why of this horrific crime remains unfathomable, rendering it all the more frightening. Full review >

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by Liane Moriarty

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

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by Adam Silvera

Engrossing, contemplative, and as heart-wrenching as the title promises. Full review >

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by Tove Jansson

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by Juan Gabriel Vásquez

Toward the end of the novel, Yammara comments that Maya wrinkles her brow “like someone who’s on the verge of understanding... Full review >

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by Jason Arnopp

The devil may find work for idle hands, but that doesn't mean incessantly clever ones should rest easy. Full review >

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by Isabel Wilkerson

A memorable, provocative book that exposes an American history in which few can take pride. Full review >

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by Benjamin Moser

A nuanced, authoritative portrait of a legendary artist. Full review >

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by Patrick Radden Keefe

A well-told, panoramic international true-crime adventure. Full review >

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by Kate Andersen Brower

A work of great historical interest that is also quite entertaining. Full review >

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