20 Best Books To Read in April

by Tananarive Due

A patchwork of stories that somehow manages to be both graceful and alarming, putting fresh eyes to the unspeakable. Full review >

by Katherine Heiny

With this irresistibly amusing, bighearted collection, Heiny again proves she is a master of the short story form. Full review >

by Johannes Lichtman

A sometimes rollicking, sometimes tragedy-tinged novel about a not-so-innocent abroad. Full review >

by Han Kang ; translated by Deborah Smith & Emily Yae Won

A stunning exploration of language, memory, and beauty from an internationally renowned writer. Full review >

by Robert Greenfield

A masterful look at the wild life of an enigmatic artist that shows how captivating the truth can be. Full review >

by Christina Sharpe

An exquisitely original celebration of American Blackness. Full review >

by Claire Dederer

Bringing erudition, emotion, and a down-to-earth style to this pressing problem, Dederer presents her finest work to date. Full review >

by Timothy Egan

An excellently rendered, unsettling narrative of America at its worst. Full review >

by Terry J. Benton-Walker

Riveting and relevant. Full review >

by Gina Femia

A satisfying and joyful read. Full review >

by Matthew J. Kirby

An intense, read-in-one-sitting kind of ride. Full review >

by Maria Ingrande Mora

Raw and compassionate. Full review >

by Deborah Hopkinson

A fascinating, nuanced, and emotional historical narrative. Full review >

by Susan Tan

A realistic and deeply moving portrayal of a family’s journey through a challenging life transition. Full review >

edited by Kate Ashwin , Kel McDonald & Alberto Rayo

By turns gripping, haunting, and tender, this collection is a winner. Full review >

by Terry Virts ; illustrated by Andrés Lozano

Finally, an astro-memoir for kids that really gets down to the nitty-gritty. Full review >

by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Frank Morrison

Spells out reasons to vow N-E-V-E-R A-G-A-I-N. Full review >

by Traci Sorell ; illustrated by Arigon Starr

A lesser-known but significant encounter with all-too-current resonances. Full review >

by Kwame Alexander & Deanna Nikaido ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Marvelously crafted to inspire blooming writers. Full review >

by Jessica Lanan ; illustrated by Jessica Lanan

Readers will leap for this magnificent glimpse at a most marvelous arachnid. Full review >