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9 March Books You Shouldn’t Miss

FICTION

THE PARKING LOT ATTENDANT

by Nafkote Tamirat

Captivating for both its unusual detail and observant take on teenage trust. Curious and delightful. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE MERRY SPINSTER

by Mallory Ortberg

A wholly satisfying blend of silliness, feminist critique, and deft prose makes this a collection of bedtime stories that... Full review >

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FICTION

ANATOMY OF A MIRACLE

by Jonathan Miles

An expertly shaped tale about faith in collision with contemporary American culture. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

PATRIOT NUMBER ONE

by Lauren Hilgers

This excellent book makes a powerful argument for why the U.S. should always remain a place of sanctuary, benefiting... Full review >

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FICTION

THE SPARSHOLT AFFAIR

by Alan Hollinghurst

A novel full of life and perception; you end the book not minding that the actual Sparsholt affair gets just the barest of... Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

IN A DAY'S WORK

by Bernice Yeung

A timely, intensely intimate, and relevant exposé on a greatly disregarded sector of the American workforce. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

FIRE SONG

by Adam Garnet Jones

A touching story that has been a long time coming for the Indigenous community Full review >

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