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13 Books With Word-of-Mouth Buzz

FICTION

SEA OF TRANQUILITY

by Emily St. John Mandel

Even more boldly imagined than Station Eleven. Exciting to read, relevant, and satisfying. Full review >

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GREY BEES

by Andrey Kurkov ; translated by Boris Dralyuk

A gentle story of survival in a war-scarred land. Full review >

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FICTION

THE VERIFIERS

by Jane Pek

With an inquisitive, clever, and curious narrator, this adventurous mystery is both scary and hilarious. Full review >

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FICTION

BROWN GIRLS

by Daphne Palasi Andreades

Singing as one, Andreades’ brown girls create and capture the voice of a generation. Full review >

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NONFICTION

ANCESTOR TROUBLE

by Maud Newton

Exhaustively researched, engagingly presented, and glowing with intelligence and honesty. Full review >

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NONFICTION

PANDEMIC, INC.

by J. David McSwane

Revealing one outrage after another, McSwane's book should prompt congressional review and systemic reform. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE DROWNING SUMMER

by C.L. Herman

Immersed in multilayered personal relationships and engrossing mysteries. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BALLAD & DAGGER

by Daniel José Older

A new, magical world full of rich folklore and hitting all the right notes. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE MARVELLERS

by Dhonielle Clayton ; illustrated by Khadijah Khatib

An enthralling fantasy adventure full of bravery, love, and humor. Full review >

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