20 Best Books To Read in July

by Tessa Hadley

A pleasure to read, with characters and themes that linger long after the final page. Full review >

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by Khaled Khalifa ; translated by Leri Price

A small epic that blends magic realism with grim realities, always memorably. Full review >

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by Colin Walsh

Part heartfelt coming-of-age tale, part brutal Irish noir, this is a spectacular read for Donna Tartt and Tana French fans. Full review >

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by Colson Whitehead

It’s not just crime fiction at its craftiest, but shrewdly rendered social history. Full review >

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by Karen Pinchin

An engaging and fascinating tale of a natural struggle that will help determine the future of the oceans. Full review >

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by Donovan X. Ramsey

Passionate, important reportage on a tragic era in American history from an author who lived through it. Full review >

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by Jane Ferguson

A captivating, honest, and powerful attempt to do justice to the hardest stories to tell. Full review >

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by Jesse Rifkin

A pleasure—and an education—for every fan of popular music and its most important Gotham venues. Full review >

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by Jaha Nailah Avery

These elders’ voices are a collective treasure. Full review >

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by Alechia Dow

An uplifting read about love and acceptance in a chaotic universe. Full review >

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by Shannon C.F. Rogers

Heart-wrenching and heart-filled. Full review >

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by Lauren Yero

Heartbreaking and heartfelt. Full review >

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by Sarah Jean Horwitz

An exciting and well-wrought romp. Full review >

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by Mitali Perkins

A riveting, courage-filled story. Full review >

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by Jon Klassen ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

Employing his customary pitch-perfect tonal gymnastics, only Klassen could inspire readers to want craniums as pals. Full review >

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by Chris Harris ; illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi

Sidesplitting fun throughout for one or a crowd. Full review >

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by Derrick Barnes ; illustrated by Shawn Martinbrough with Adriano Lucas

A thrilling story with a sound takeaway: Compassionate teachers are the real superheroes. Full review >

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by Carin Berger ; illustrated by Carin Berger

Nighttime is the right time for young readers thanks to this perfect amalgamation of soothing text and image. Full review >

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by Michael Genhart ; illustrated by John Parra

Tenderly tremendous. Full review >

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by Hasan Namir ; illustrated by Daby Zainab Faidhi

What’s in a name? Plenty, as this clever and poignant tale makes clear. Full review >

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