20 Best Books To Read in September

by Daniel Mason

Like the house at its center, a book that is multitudinous and magical. Full review >

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by Anne Enright

Tender and truthful as ever, Enright offers a beguiling journey to selfhood. Full review >

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by Halle Hill

A stunning slow burn brimming with observation, emotion, and incident. Full review >

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by C Pam Zhang

Mournful and luscious, a gothic novel for the twilight of the Anthropocene Era. Full review >

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by Adam Nagourney

An exemplary work of journalism about journalism, of surpassing interest to any serious consumer of the news. Full review >

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by Cameron McWhirter & Zusha Elinson

A riveting exploration of the cost of the nation’s fascination with an iconic weapon. Full review >

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by Michael Harriot ; illustrated by Jibola Fagbamiye

Fresh eyes and bold, entertaining language combine in this authoritative, essential work of U.S. history. Full review >

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by Lisa M. Hamilton

A sensitive and carefully written story that sympathetically depicts the hard lives of refugees in a strange land. Full review >

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by Andrew Joseph White

Visceral and vindicating. Full review >

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by Jen Ferguson

Intimate and impactful. Full review >

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by Hannah V. Sawyerr

An unforgettable story of healing told through phenomenal poetry. Full review >

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by Kendare Blake

A fabulous series opener combining true thrills and deep relationships. Full review >

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by Aisha Bushby

A poignantly written novel that is hard to put down and even harder to forget. Full review >

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by Nicholas Day ; illustrated by Brett Helquist

A multistranded yarn skillfully laid out in broad, light brush strokes with some cogent themes mixed in. Full review >

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by Emma Reynolds

An impressive introduction to an admirable group. Full review >

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by John Bradshaw ; illustrated by Clare Elsom

A winning combination of enlightening facts and practical advice for young pet owners. Full review >

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by C.G. Esperanza ; illustrated by C.G. Esperanza

A strikingly original pourquoi tale in which tennis shoes make life much more interesting. Full review >

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by Winsome Bingham ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis

This lovely introduction to an essential topic will be a new classic. Full review >

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by Nikki Grimes ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney & Brian Pinkney

Joy and hope walk alongside sadness and grief in this unforgettable work. Full review >

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by Astrid Kamalyan ; illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan

An enchanting celebration of heritage and childhood joy. Full review >

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