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The 8 Most Addictive Novels of 2020 (So Far)

  • FICTION

    THE LIVES OF EDIE PRITCHARD

    JULY 7, 2020

FICTION

THE LIVES OF EDIE PRITCHARD

by Larry Watson

A riveting and tense examination of identity, violence, and female anger. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    AMNESTY

    FEB. 18, 2020

FICTION

AMNESTY

by Aravind Adiga

A well-crafted tale of entrapment, alert to the risk of exploitation that follows immigrants in a new country. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    THE HAND ON THE WALL

    JAN. 21, 2020

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE HAND ON THE WALL

by Maureen Johnson

A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson’s inspired and inspiring teen sleuth. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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