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20 Best Books To Read in June

FICTION

FAT TIME

by Jeffery Renard Allen

A potentially transformative exhibition of visionary storytelling. Full review >

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FICTION

OPEN THROAT

by Henry Hoke

Compassionate, fierce, and bittersweet, this is an unforgettable love letter to the wild. Full review >

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FICTION

LOOT

by Tania James

A smart, sharp tale, as well crafted as the object at its center. Full review >

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NONFICTION

AMERICAN WHITELASH

by Wesley Lowery

A masterful blend of narrative history and empathetic reporting. Full review >

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NONFICTION

HOW TO STAY MARRIED

by Harrison Scott Key

An exceptional memoir of a humorist’s attempts to deal with his wife’s infidelity. Full review >

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NONFICTION

RIVERMOUTH

by Alejandra Oliva

A humane, elegantly written book that gives voice to the voiceless at our borders. Full review >

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NONFICTION

WONDER DRUG

by Jennifer Vanderbes

A significant work about a horrifying example of widespread pharmaceutical negligence. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

WHEN IT ALL SYNCS UP

by Maya Ameyaw

A hopeful, realistic exploration of mental health among teens invested in the world of the arts. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

GAY CLUB!

by Simon James Green

Ideal for lovers of both juicy reality TV and inspiring LGBTQ+ documentaries. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BEFORE COLORS

by Annette Bay Pimentel ; illustrated by Madison Safer

Lyrical notes add wonder to a bright mix of creative arts and scientific fact. Full review >

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