15 Books You Really Should Have Read by Now

by Jonathan Escoffery

A fine debut that looks at the complexities of cultural identity with humor, savvy, and a rich sense of place. Full review >

by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

If this isn’t the Great American Novel, it's a mighty attempt at achieving one. Full review >

by Maggie Shipstead

Ingeniously structured and so damn entertaining; this novel is as ambitious as its heroines—but it never falls from the sky. Full review >

by R.F. Kuang

Dark academia as it should be. Full review >

by Jonathan Lee

A highly satisfying mix of mystery and character portrait, revealing the constrained heart beneath the public carapace. Full review >

by J. Nicole Jones

Lyrical prose graces a deftly crafted narrative. Full review >

by Tanaïs

A heady pleasure of language in love with the author’s many subjects, and perfectly suited to them. Full review >

by Mark Vanhoenacker

A sparkling addition to the literature of flight. Full review >

by Lawrence Jackson

An extraordinary dual portrait of the author and his hometown—angry, tender, incisive, and bracingly eloquent. Full review >

by Elissa Sussman ; illustrated by Arielle Jovellanos

A refreshing tribute to all the young women who are changing the story. Full review >

by Andi Watson ; illustrated by Simon Gane

Atmospheric and nostalgic. Full review >

by Rhiannon Williams

A must-read for fans of the genre. Full review >

by Dawn Quigley ; illustrated by Tara Audibert

A joyful book about growing up Native in a loving community—not to be missed. Full review >

by Kim Jihyun ; illustrated by Kim Jihyun

A simple yet marvelous musing on the beauty of the great outdoors. Full review >

by Levi Pinfold ; illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Drink from this chalice. Full review >