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SHARPE'S ASSASSINThis is first-rate historical fiction that any fan of the genre will enjoy. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
WHERE YOU COME FROMby Saša Staniši´c ; translated by Damion Searls
Tender, intelligent, and brilliant. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE LOVE CONA charming rom-com perfectly crafted from all the best tropes. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
BEASTS OF A LITTLE LANDby Juhea Kim
Gorgeous prose and unforgettable characters combine to make a literary masterpiece. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
GARBOA searching life study that ought to rekindle interest in an unhappy yet brilliant artist. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
CITIZEN CASHA powerful biography that will leave fans with a newfound respect for the Man in Black. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES
MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND OTHERSBrilliant and utterly transfixing. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
HERE'S TO USby Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera
Swoonworthy wish fulfillment that checks all the right boxes. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
FOUR STREETS AND A SQUAREby Marc Aronson
A profound declaration of love for the city of New York. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE UPPER WORLDby Femi Fadugba ; illustrated by Femi Fadugba
A riveting thriller that creatively incorporates scientific elements. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
IF THIS GETS OUTby Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich
A lively novel with as much appeal as the band itself. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
BIRDIE'S BILLIONSby Edith Cohn
A touching exploration of class, friendship, and the mother-daughter bond. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
LIGHT FOR ALLby Margarita Engle ; illustrated by Raúl Colón
Will inspire young readers to embody the virtues of Lady Liberty and welcome newcomers with empathy and acceptance. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
BISA'S CARNAVALby Joana Pastro ; illustrated by Carolina Coroa
Joyous multigenerational fun. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
PLAYING WITH LANTERNSby Wang Yage ; illustrated by Zhu Chengliang ; translated by Helen Wang
A charming illustration of childhood memories during the holiday season. Full review >
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