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THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENTAnother winning romance from Lauren, full of big laughs, a few tears, and some seriously steamy scenes. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >THRILLER & SUSPENSE
HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSEWarm up the VCR and fire up the air popper for a most bitchin’ horror story by a gifted practitioner of these dark arts. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
KINGby Jonathan Eig
An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
THE WAGERby David Grann
A brisk, absorbing history and a no-brainer for fans of the author’s suspenseful historical thrillers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
THE STORY OF ART WITHOUT MENby Katy Hessel
An overdue upending of art historical discourse. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
STARS AND SMOKEby Marie Lu
An engrossing thriller that centers the characters at its heart. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE LITTLE MERMAIDby J. Elle
A vibrant new story for a classic character. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU―FOR YOUNG ADULTSA hopeful memoir for teens struggling to fit in and feel safe. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE WINDEBY PUZZLEby Lois Lowry ; illustrated by Jonathan Stroh
Valuable metafiction for young readers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE SISTER SWITCHby Sarah Mlynowski & Debbie Rigaud ; illustrated by Maxine Vee
Delightful, with just the right touch of magic. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
HOT DOGby Doug Salati ; illustrated by Doug Salati
You needn’t be a dog owner to identify with this expertly wrought tale of physical and emotional relief. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
WE DON'T LOSE OUR CLASS GOLDFISHby Ryan T. Higgins ; illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins
A resonant tale of gaining self-esteem by conquering what seems scary. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
BIGby Vashti Harrison ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison
A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder. Full review >
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