The 2023 Kirkus Prize Finalists

by Jamel Brinkley

After just two collections, Brinkley may already be a grand master of the short story. Full review >

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by Eleanor Catton

This blistering look at the horrors of late capitalism manages to also be a wildly fun read. Full review >

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by Kelly Link ; illustrated by Shaun Tan

Enchanting, mesmerizing, brilliant work. Full review >

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by James McBride

If it’s possible for America to have a poet laureate, why can’t James McBride be its storyteller-in-chief? Full review >

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by Paul Murray

A grim and demanding and irresistible anatomy of misfortune. Full review >

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by Jesmyn Ward

Ward may not tell you anything new about slavery, but her language is saturated with terror and enchantment. Full review >

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by Tania Branigan

A heartbreaking, revelatory evocation of “the decade that cleaved modern China in two.” Full review >

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by Jennifer Homans

The definitive account of a remarkable and flawed artist. Full review >

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by Clancy Martin

Disquieting, deeply felt, eye-opening, and revelatory. Full review >

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by Safiya Sinclair

More than catharsis; this is memoir as liberation. Full review >

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by Héctor Tobar

A powerful look at what it means to be a member of a community that, though large, remains marginalized. Full review >

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by Ilyon Woo

A captivating tale that ably captures the determination and courage of a remarkable couple. Full review >

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by Valerie Bolling ; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Warmly buoyant. Full review >

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by Roger Mello ; illustrated by Roger Mello ; translated by Daniel Hahn

A moody, ingenious masterstroke. Full review >

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by Kiran Millwood Hargrave ; illustrated by Tom de Freston

Outstanding. 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 Ariel Aberg-Riger ; illustrated by Ariel Aberg-Riger

Beautifully illustrated, riveting, enraging, and empowering: a must-read. Full review >

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by Louise Finch

A devastating, essential journey. Full review >

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