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16 Books We Can’t Wait For in 2020

FICTION

AMERICAN DIRT

by Jeanine Cummins

Intensely suspenseful and deeply humane, this novel makes migrants seeking to cross the southern U.S. border indelibly... Full review >

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FICTION

APEIROGON

by Colum McCann

Imperfect but ultimately triumphant, McCann’s latest novel might be his finest yet. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE ADVENTURER'S SON

by Roman Dial

A poignant, highly moving memoir of tragic circumstances and a lifelong love of exploring. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE SECOND CHANCE CLUB

by Jason Hardy

A powerful, necessary book with revelatory passages on nearly every page. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

RACE TO THE SUN

by Rebecca Roanhorse

Native readers will see themselves as necessary heroes while readers of all walks will want to be their accomplices. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE PAPER KINGDOM

by Helena Ku Rhee ; illustrated by Pascal Campion

A beautiful, must-read tribute to hardworking families and the magic they create. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

SHOW ME A SIGN

by Ann Clare LeZotte

A vivid depiction of Deaf community along with an exciting plot and beautiful prose make this a must-read. Full review >

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