20 Best Books To Read in August

by Tess Gunty

A stunning and original debut that is as smart as it is entertaining. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Marianne Wiggins

This majestic novel will satisfy those thirsting for an epic saga of love, family, and the complexities of the American way. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Abdulrazak Gurnah

A novel with an epic feel, even at 320 pages, building a complex, character-based story that stretches over generations. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by James Hannaham

A brash, ambitious novel carried by an unforgettable narrator. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by David Maraniss

A tale that, though well known in outline, Maraniss enriches with his considerable skills as a writer and researcher. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Andrew Nagorski

Excellent biographies of Freud and some contemporaries. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Alora Young

A moving debut from a young writer with great promise. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Michael W. Twitty

A thoughtful, inspiring book that will have readers pondering their own ancestors and their presence in the kitchen. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Aaron H. Aceves

An outstanding portrait of teenage longing, angst, and self-discovery. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Cynthia Hand , Brodi Ashton & Jodi Meadows

Energetic, clever, and absorbing. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Emily Lloyd-Jones

A gorgeous, intricate fantasy. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Debbie Rigaud

Steeped in the magic of first kisses, family bonds, and joyful community. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Jason Li , An Xiao Mina & Jennifer 8. Lee

Clever, complex, yet concise and fun: This guide promises to engage language learners and curious readers. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Celia C. Pérez

A plucky, heartwarming tale that celebrates the complexity of family relationships. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Kereen Getten

Dazzling. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Remy Lai ; illustrated by Remy Lai

A wrenching cautionary tale but buoyant enough to float its serious message. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Angela Joy ; illustrated by Janelle Washington

A devastating, uniquely told story that will resonate. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Henry Cole ; illustrated by Henry Cole

An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Aaron Reynolds ; illustrated by Peter Brown

Chilling in the best ways. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf

by Jairo Buitrago ; illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson

A refreshing, candid consideration of making friends with others at one’s own tempo. Full review >

get a copy

bookshelf