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THE WISHING POOLA patchwork of stories that somehow manages to be both graceful and alarming, putting fresh eyes to the unspeakable. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
GAMES AND RITUALSWith this irresistibly amusing, bighearted collection, Heiny again proves she is a master of the short story form. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
CALLING UKRAINEA sometimes rollicking, sometimes tragedy-tinged novel about a not-so-innocent abroad. Full review >
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GREEK LESSONSby Han Kang ; translated by Deborah Smith & Emily Yae Won
A stunning exploration of language, memory, and beauty from an internationally renowned writer. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
TRUE WESTA masterful look at the wild life of an enigmatic artist that shows how captivating the truth can be. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES
ORDINARY NOTESAn exquisitely original celebration of American Blackness. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
MONSTERSBringing erudition, emotion, and a down-to-earth style to this pressing problem, Dederer presents her finest work to date. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >HISTORY
A FEVER IN THE HEARTLANDby Timothy Egan
An excellently rendered, unsettling narrative of America at its worst. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
STAR SPLITTERAn intense, read-in-one-sitting kind of ride. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
THE IMMEASURABLE DEPTH OF YOURaw and compassionate. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
RACE AGAINST DEATHA fascinating, nuanced, and emotional historical narrative. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
GHOSTS, TOAST, AND OTHER HAZARDSby Susan Tan
A realistic and deeply moving portrayal of a family’s journey through a challenging life transition. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS
THE LIZARD PRINCE AND OTHER SOUTH AMERICAN STORIESedited by Kate Ashwin , Kel McDonald & Alberto Rayo
By turns gripping, haunting, and tender, this collection is a winner. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE ASTRONAUT'S GUIDE TO LEAVING THE PLANETby Terry Virts ; illustrated by Andrés Lozano
Finally, an astro-memoir for kids that really gets down to the nitty-gritty. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
HOW DO YOU SPELL UNFAIR?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 >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
CONTENDERSby Traci Sorell ; illustrated by Arigon Starr
A lesser-known but significant encounter with all-too-current resonances. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
HOW TO WRITE A POEMby Kwame Alexander & Deanna Nikaido ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet
Marvelously crafted to inspire blooming writers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
JUMPERby Jessica Lanan ; illustrated by Jessica Lanan
Readers will leap for this magnificent glimpse at a most marvelous arachnid. Full review >
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