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Our 11 Most Popular Reviews of 2018

  • NONFICTION

    THE UNMAKING OF THE PRESIDENT 2016

    FEB. 6, 2018

HISTORY

THE UNMAKING OF THE PRESIDENT 2016

by Lanny J. Davis

Lapsed Trump supporters might well open their minds to this attorney’s scholarly, entirely convincing proof of the damage... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW

    SEPT. 6, 2016

FICTION

A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW

by Amor Towles

A masterly encapsulation of modern Russian history, this book more than fulfills the promise of Towles' stylish debut, Rules... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    EVERYTHING TRUMP TOUCHES DIES

    AUG. 7, 2018

CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

EVERYTHING TRUMP TOUCHES DIES

by Rick Wilson

Wilson’s insider take is hilarious, smartly written, and usually spot-on. Somebody had to do it. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE WIFE BETWEEN US

    JAN. 9, 2018

  • TEEN

    LONG WAY DOWN

    OCT. 17, 2017

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LONG WAY DOWN

by Jason Reynolds

This astonishing book will generate much needed discussion. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BEFORE WE WERE YOURS

    JUNE 6, 2017

FICTION

BEFORE WE WERE YOURS

by Lisa Wingate

Wingate sheds light on a shameful true story of child exploitation but is less successful in engaging readers in her... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BOOKED

    APRIL 5, 2016

  • TEEN

    GIRL IN PIECES

    AUG. 30, 2016

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

GIRL IN PIECES

by Kathleen Glasgow

This grittily provocative debut explores the horrors of self-harm and the healing power of artistic expression. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE PERFECT COUPLE

    JUNE 19, 2018

FICTION

THE PERFECT COUPLE

by Elin Hilderbrand

Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath...a delicious, relaxing pleasure. And a clever whodunit at the same time. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING

    AUG. 14, 2018

FICTION

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING

by Delia Owens

Despite some distractions, there’s an irresistible charm to Owens’ first foray into nature-infused romantic fiction. Full review >

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