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20 Best Books To Read in February

FICTION

VLADIMIR

by Julia May Jonas

Like the man she shackles to a chair in the prologue, once this narrator has you, she won't let go. A remarkable debut. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING

by Marlon James

The second part of this trilogy is darker and, in many ways, more moving than its predecessor. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE IMPOSSIBLE CITY

by Karen Cheung

A powerful memoir of love and anguish in a cold financial capital with an underbelly of vibrant, freedom-loving youth. Full review >

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NONFICTION

IN SENSORIUM

by Tanaïs

A heady pleasure of language in love with the author’s many subjects, and perfectly suited to them. Full review >

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NONFICTION

WATERGATE

by Garrett M. Graff

Now the best and fullest account of the Watergate crisis, one unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE NINETIES

by Chuck Klosterman

A fascinating examination of a period still remembered by most, refreshingly free of unnecessary mythmaking. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

RECLAIM THE STARS

edited by Zoraida Córdova

There is a little something for everyone in this powerful, essential anthology. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

OMAR RISING

by Aisha Saeed

A powerful tale about a preteen pushing back against systemic injustice. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JUST HARRIET

by Elana K. Arnold

An engaging series opener about the power of truth to moor and free even the sulkiest of souls. Full review >

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