Book List

9 Books Not to Judge by Their Covers

  • FICTION

    SPRING

    MAY 1, 2019

FICTION

SPRING

by Ali Smith

Smith's work is always challenging and always rewarding. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    MURMUR

    APRIL 9, 2019

FICTION

MURMUR

by Will Eaves

A wildly inventive and moving exploration of the human mind under conditions of duress. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    DREAM SEQUENCE

    JUNE 11, 2019

FICTION

DREAM SEQUENCE

by Adam Foulds

An incisive and disquieting look at the consequences of fame. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    ORDINARY GIRLS

    JUNE 4, 2019

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ORDINARY GIRLS

by Blair Thornburgh

This wise, funny, thoroughly contemporary coming-of-age tale earns bonus points for acing the Bechdel test. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    WALKING ON THE CEILING

    APRIL 30, 2019

FICTION

WALKING ON THE CEILING

by Ayşegül Savaş

A refined and wistful exploration of the nature of memory. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    HOPE AND OTHER PUNCHLINES

    MAY 7, 2019

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HOPE AND OTHER PUNCHLINES

by Julie Buxbaum

A valuable addition to the growing body of 9/11–related teen literature—one that will be especially appealing to teens today. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE GULF

    APRIL 2, 2019

FICTION

THE GULF

by Belle Boggs

A smart, slightly kooky exploration of art and money, faith and politics. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF

    MAY 7, 2019

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF

by Tom Ryan

A tightly plotted mystery with an unforgettably unnerving reveal. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

More Book Lists

The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews

Featuring 346 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and YA books; also in this special Indie Issue: a celebration of the rich diversity of indie publishing, interviews with indie authors, and more

subscribe
  • kirkus star
  • The Kirkus Star

    One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.

  • kirkus prize
  • The Kirkus Prize

    The Kirkus Prize is among the richest literary awards in America, awarding $50,000 in three categories annually.

Great Books & News Curated For You

Be the first to read books news and see reviews, news and features in Kirkus Reviews. Get awesome content delivered to your inbox every week.

Thank you!

Close Quickview