16 Best Books To Read in October

by Amor Towles

An exhilarating ride through Americana. Full review >

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by Jonathan Franzen

Franzen’s intensely absorbing novel is amusing, excruciating, and at times unexpectedly uplifting—in a word, exquisite. Full review >

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by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

A sharp debut by a writer with wit and confidence. Full review >

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by Miriam Toews

Funny and sad and exquisitely tender. Full review >

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by David Cay Johnston

True believers won’t be swayed, but those inclined to despise Trump and Trumpism will find ample reinforcement. Full review >

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by Fiona Hill

A shrewd, absorbing memoir that casts a sharp eye on America's future while offering feasible solutions for change. Full review >

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by Toufah Jallow with Kim Pittaway

A fiercely readable, potent memoir of a survivor who refuses to be silenced. Full review >

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by Victoria Chang

This book is moving in a way that transcends story and message; it captures a pure sense of another person's heart. Full review >

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by Mari Ahokoivu ; translated by Silja-Maaria Aronpuro ; illustrated by Mari Ahokoivu

Dark, complex, and gratifying. Full review >

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by Cristin Bishara

A heroic tale that feels both classic and fresh. Full review >

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by Amy Butler Greenfield

Inspiring, informative, and entertaining. Full review >

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by Karina Manta

Raw, kind, and close to the heart. Full review >

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by Alejandra Algorta ; translated by Aida Salazar ; illustrated by Iván Rickenmann

An unmissable tale about loss and reclamation. Full review >

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by Heather Fawcett

A magical addition to any bookshelf. Full review >

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by Rosena Fung ; illustrated by Rosena Fung

Elevates the graphic novel genre with its heartfelt focus on mental health and immigrant experiences. Full review >

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