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12 Page-Turners You Can't Miss

NONFICTION

RELENTLESS PURSUIT

by Bradley J. Edwards with Brittany Henderson

A revelatory exploration of the long fight to bring a monstrous man to justice. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE LOST FAMILY

by Libby Copeland

Up-to-the-minute science meets the philosophy of identity in a poignant, engaging debut book. Full review >

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HISTORY

THIS IS CHANCE!

by Jon Mooallem

One finishes this book deeply impressed—with the people of Anchorage, with Genie Chance, and with the author. Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

KILO

by Toby Muse

An unrelentingly tragic yet indispensable exposé of the never-ending war on drugs. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WICKED AS YOU WISH

by Rin Chupeco

A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues. Full review >

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