16 Hot Reads for August

by Megan Goldin

Cancel all your plans and call in sick; once you start reading, you’ll be caught in your own escape room—the only key to... Full review >

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by Rob Hart

Part video game, part Sinclair Lewis, part Michael Crichton; it adds up to a terrific puzzle. Full review >

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by Edwidge Danticat

An extraordinary career milestone: spare, evocative, and moving. Full review >

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by Téa Obreht

The final, luminous chapter is six pages that will take your breath away. Full review >

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by Karen Abbott

An entertaining tale ripped from the headlines of Jazz Age America. Full review >

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by Ibram X. Kendi

Not an easy read but an essential one. Full review >

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by Jia Tolentino

Exhilarating, groundbreaking essays that should establish Tolentino as a key voice of her generation. Full review >

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by Ian Urbina

A swift-moving, often surprising account of the dangers that face sailors and nations alike on the lawless tide. Full review >

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by Rainbow Rowell ; illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks ; Sarah Stern

A heartwarming, funny story filled with richness and complexity. Full review >

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by Shana Youngdahl

Lovely, evocative, unadorned writing shines in this smart, poignant story that serious teen readers shouldn’t miss Full review >

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by Kate Karyus Quinn

Rhythm, repetition, and carefully crafted writing relate the challenges of a teen girl reluctant readers would love to... Full review >

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by Fatima Sharafeddine & Samar Mahfouz Barraj ; translated by Sawad Hussain & M. Lynx Qualey

A heartfelt and beautifully written page-turner. Full review >

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by Shannon Hale ; illustrated by LeUyen Pham with Hillary Sycamore

This glimpse into middle school is insightful, introspective, and important Full review >

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by Dan Richards ; illustrated by Claire Almon

Delightfully clever. Full review >

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by Karuna Riazi

An exciting return Full review >

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by Pablo Cartaya

A pitch-perfect middle-grade novel that insightfully explores timely topics with authenticity and warmth. Full review >

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