20 Best Books To Read in August

by Chang-rae Lee

A melancholy, emotionally rich story of preadolescent struggles. Full review >

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by Emily McBride

A harrowing tale of mothering and myth. Full review >

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by Emil Wilson ; illustrated by Emil Wilson

Absolutely gorgeous, visually and emotionally. Full review >

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by Naima Coster

An intimate, immersive paean to the redemptive power of found families and the pleasure of choosing whom and how to love. Full review >

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by LaToya Watkins

A transcendent reading experience that reveals life’s darkest corners while transmitting a surprising amount of hope. Full review >

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by Téa Obreht

An adventurous, rewarding novel from a writer who just gets better and better. Full review >

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by Lawrence Osborne

A quietly gripping novel that begs for a sequel. Full review >

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by Chris Bohjalian

Nabokov’s classic reinvented as a 1970s moral fable, with brilliantly developed characters and period detail. Full review >

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by Liam Higginson

A sharply drawn, appealingly eerie tale of history, family, and companionship. Full review >

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by David Lagercrantz ; translated by Ian Giles

A well-plotted tale with echoes of Sherlock Holmes. Full review >

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by Kathryn Jezer-Morton

A lively, irreverent journey reveals how social-media platforms channel our selves and the stories we tell. Full review >

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by Dave Zirin

A welcome exploration of the man behind a classic book, one who never minded irking the opposition. Full review >

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by Claire Stapleton

A witty, razor-sharp exposé from the ultimate insider—a true believer who lived it, loved it, and finally saw through it. Full review >

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by Matthew Futterman

Superb reporting on the mental and physical cauldron of professional tennis. Full review >

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by Robert Winder

Engrossing detail meets irresistible style in popular history at its best. Full review >

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