9 Award-Winning Books of 2016 (So Far)

by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Both chilling and funny, and a worthy addition to the library of first-rate novels about the Vietnam War. Full review >

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by Nancy Princenthal

The author’s deep research and personal correspondence with the artist will be enlightening to fans of Martin and will... Full review >

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by Lillian Faderman

In this superbly researched book, acclaimed LGBT scholar Faderman (My Mother’s Wars, 2013, etc.) examines the roots of the... Full review >

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by Lauren Redniss illustrated by Lauren Redniss

A highly atmospheric, entertainingly earnest, and intimate engrossment with the world’s most popular topic of conversation. Full review >

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by Joby Warrick

Warrick stops short of offering policy solutions, but he provides a valuable, readable introduction to a pressing... Full review >

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by Mia Alvar

A triumphant, singular collection deserving of every accolade it will likely receive. Full review >

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by T.J. Stiles

Stiles digs deep to deliver genuine insight into a man who never adapted to modernity. The author confirms, but perhaps... Full review >

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by Clarice Lispector ; translated by Katrina Dodson ; edited by Benjamin Moser

Essential and sure to turn up soon on reading lists in courses in women’s studies and Jewish diaspora literature as well as... Full review >

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by William Finnegan

A lyrical and intense memoir. Full review >

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