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JAN. 1, 2021
A delightful animal tale of friendship, adaptability, and resilience. Full review >
JUNE 3, 2022
A detailed volume that shines a light on a tragic period of American history. Full review >
MARCH 17, 2022
An enlightening look at vibrant designs and their place in Hmong traditions. Full review >
APRIL 15, 2022
A by-the-numbers but still engaging procedural whodunit. Full review >
OCT. 4, 2022
An entertaining whodunit with a captivating amateur sleuth. Full review >
NOV. 3, 2021
A powerful sense of time and place infuses this well-crafted, disturbing family tale. Full review >
AUG. 22, 2019
An often engaging account of an eventful life, along with thoughtful meditations on being a female entrepreneur. Full review >
SEPT. 23, 2018
Diverting, grim, and outright bizarre. Full review >
APRIL 19, 2022
A moving tale of an immigrant child’s trials. Full review >
NOV. 11, 2021
Provocative, explicit poetry written with muscular swagger. Full review >
JULY 13, 2022
A fun, intricate, fast-moving teen fantasy adventure. Full review >
JUNE 2, 2022
A wildly thought-provoking, albeit flawed, work that raises numerous ethical considerations. Full review >
JAN. 19, 2022
A well-rounded enlightenment guidebook. Full review >
SEPT. 1, 2021
After a slow start, this book presents an engaging account of a wide-ranging life. Full review >
MARCH 27, 2019
A finely wrought account about embracing big dreams. Full review >
SEPT. 24, 2018
A brash and sometimes-brilliant recovery memoir. Full review >
OCT. 1, 2022
An inspiring guide for parents navigating new, sometimes difficult terrain when a child comes out. Full review >
SEPT. 2, 2022
An engaging dystopian novel with elements of spiritualism and science fiction. Full review >
OCT. 6, 2020
A charming and funny roundup of pictures of dogs and what might have been going through their minds. Full review >
FEB. 15, 2023
A decidedly clever and well-written flight of fancy starring a literary legend. Full review >
An engrossing and personable look at real-life business decisions and the man behind them. Full review >
SEPT. 12, 2022
An earnest and poignant bildungsroman. Full review >
SEPT. 6, 2022
An important, timely, and intelligently rendered recollection about quitting antidepressants. Full review >
APRIL 21, 2022
An engaging, personal, and informative self-help manual. Full review >
OCT. 21, 2022
Captivating from cover to cover, readers will share in the author’s struggle and celebration of family. Full review >
A slim but inventive science parable that challenges conventional views of reality. Full review >
APRIL 19, 2022
An entertaining whodunit that finds plenty of toxic rot in a seemingly wholesome setting. Full review >
MARCH 18, 2022
A functional, unfussy volume of poetry prompts for those who need a bit of inspiration. Full review >
JUNE 11, 2022
A highly entertaining mystery fueled by a smooth blend of irreverence and ’60s ideology. Full review >
MARCH 4, 2022
A concise and engaging account that explores a family’s secrets. Full review >
A rich, soulful coming-of-age tale full of the wonder of first love. Full review >
DEC. 21, 2021
Courageously upbeat writing in a frank, inspirational sports account that supports change. Full review >
MAY 30, 2022
A moving account of an enslaved young man’s longing for liberty. Full review >
SEPT. 9, 2022
Strong characters drive an enthusiastic adolescent tale that ably tackles serious issues. Full review >
JUNE 11, 2022
Fun and fast moving; a bright, vibrant adventure. Full review >
JUNE 30, 2021
A richly atmospheric tale about two very different women seeking their ideal loves. Full review >
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