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YELLOW WIFEA horrifying but ultimately moving story anchored by a complex narrator. Full review >
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BURNT SUGARby Avni Doshi
A landmark portrait of toxic parenting and its tangled aftermath. Full review >
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THAT OLD COUNTRY MUSICby Kevin Barry
Exceptional writing and a thoroughly entertaining collection. Full review >
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A SWIM IN A POND IN THE RAINA master of contemporary fiction joyously assesses some of the best of the 19th century. Full review >
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THE COPENHAGEN TRILOGYby Tove Ditlevsen ; translated by Tiina Nunnally & Michael Favala Goldman
Memoir as confession—a powerful, psychologically astute work of self-examination and remembrance. Full review >
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FEATHERHOODA sensitive, often moving chronicle of transformation for bird and man. Full review >
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DOG FLOWERSA deftly rendered, powerful story of family, grief, and the search for self. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
A COMPLICATED LOVE STORY SET IN SPACEA riveting ride through the stars. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
LAST NIGHT AT THE TELEGRAPH CLUBby Malinda Lo
Beautifully written historical fiction about giddy, queer first love. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THIRTY TALKS WEIRD LOVEA gritty and absorbing tale of learning to love oneself and one’s roots, warts and all. Full review >
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TEN LITTLE DUMPLINGSby Larissa Fan ; illustrated by Cindy Wume
Stepping out of the shadows: a gentle, persuasive #ownvoices take on a hitherto-untold perspective. Full review >
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HARRIET TUBMANby Andrea Davis Pinkney ; illustrated by Gillian Flint
Pinkney and Flint have created a standout series opener. Full review >
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AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERSby B.B. Alston
An impressive debut series opener. Full review >
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THE BOY WHOSE HEAD WAS FILLED WITH STARSby Isabelle Marinov ; illustrated by Deborah Marcero
Lively and wondrous—readers will be star-struck. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews
YA superstar Angie Thomas has written her best book yet with her prequel to The Hate U Give.
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