13 Books With Word-of-Mouth Buzz

by Joe Milan Jr.

An unusual take on undocumented immigration that makes for a strong debut. Full review >

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by Emma Rosenblum

A heck of a beach read. Full review >

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by Tananarive Due

A patchwork of stories that somehow manages to be both graceful and alarming, putting fresh eyes to the unspeakable. Full review >

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by Henry Hoke

Compassionate, fierce, and bittersweet, this is an unforgettable love letter to the wild. Full review >

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by Jonathan Eig

An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review >

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by Kwame Alexander

This magnanimous hybrid-form memoir is rich with solace and wisdom. Full review >

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by Joan Biskupic

Court watchers and civil rights activists alike will find this essential—and disturbing—reading. Full review >

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by Becky Albertalli

Fresh, endearing, and heartfelt. Full review >

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by Rebekah Weatherspoon

Light and sweet. Full review >

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by Gabi Burton

A winning debut. Full review >

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by Zaila Avant-garde

An upbeat volume that encourages young people to reach for the stars. Full review >

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by Traci Sorell ; illustrated by Arigon Starr

A lesser-known but significant encounter with all-too-current resonances. Full review >

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by Vincent D’Onofrio ; illustrated by Shelly Cunningham

A tender tale with a reminder to look up and all around us. Full review >

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