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16 Best Books To Read in April

FICTION

THE FIVE WOUNDS

by Kirstin Valdez Quade

Perfectly rendered characters anchor a novel built around a fierce, flawed, and loving family. Full review >

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FICTION

EARLY MORNING RISER

by Katherine Heiny

A heartwarming novel with a small-town vibe that sparkles like wine sipped with friends under backyard fairy lights. Full review >

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NONFICTION

BROKEN HORSES

by Brandi Carlile

An intimate, life-affirming look at a musician whose artistic journey is far from over. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE WILD SILENCE

by Raynor Winn

A memorable celebration of a “silent enmeshing of lives lived in unison,” a potent marriage of heart and mind. Full review >

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NONFICTION

MY BROKEN LANGUAGE

by Quiara Alegría Hudes

A beautifully written account of the importance of culture and family in a small but powerful community. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE MARY SHELLEY CLUB

by Goldy Moldavsky

An atmospheric page-turner about loving scary movies, longing to belong, and uncovering the many masks people wear. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FROM A WHISPER TO A RALLYING CRY

by Paula Yoo

An accessible and compelling account of a tragedy that resonates through the decades. Full review >

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