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IF I SURVIVE YOUA fine debut that looks at the complexities of cultural identity with humor, savvy, and a rich sense of place. Full review >
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THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B. DU BOISIf this isn’t the Great American Novel, it's a mighty attempt at achieving one. Full review >
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GREAT CIRCLEIngeniously structured and so damn entertaining; this novel is as ambitious as its heroines—but it never falls from the sky. Full review >
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THE GREAT MISTAKEby Jonathan Lee
A highly satisfying mix of mystery and character portrait, revealing the constrained heart beneath the public carapace. Full review >
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IN SENSORIUMby Tanaïs
A heady pleasure of language in love with the author’s many subjects, and perfectly suited to them. Full review >
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IMAGINE A CITYA sparkling addition to the literature of flight. Full review >
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SHELTERAn extraordinary dual portrait of the author and his hometown—angry, tender, incisive, and bracingly eloquent. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
DRAWN THAT WAYby Elissa Sussman ; illustrated by Arielle Jovellanos
A refreshing tribute to all the young women who are changing the story. Full review >
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SUNBURNby Andi Watson ; illustrated by Simon Gane
Atmospheric and nostalgic. Full review >
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OTTILIE COLTER AND THE NARROWAY HUNTA must-read for fans of the genre. Full review >
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JO JO MAKOONSby Dawn Quigley ; illustrated by Tara Audibert
A joyful book about growing up Native in a loving community—not to be missed. Full review >
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THE DEPTH OF THE LAKE AND THE HEIGHT OF THE SKYby Kim Jihyun ; illustrated by Kim Jihyun
A simple yet marvelous musing on the beauty of the great outdoors. Full review >
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PARADISE SANDSby Levi Pinfold ; illustrated by Levi Pinfold
Drink from this chalice. Full review >
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