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10 Bingeworthy Books

  • FICTION

    TIME'S MOUTH

    AUG. 1, 2023

FICTION

TIME'S MOUTH

by Edan Lepucki

This emotionally intense, wildly imaginative novel is both down-to-earth and out-to-lunch. One of a kind. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    IMMORTAL LONGINGS

    JULY 25, 2023

FICTION

IMMORTAL LONGINGS

by Chloe Gong

Spectacular worldbuilding, breathtaking action, and plenty of mischief. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    PROMISE

    JULY 11, 2023

FICTION

PROMISE

by Rachel Eliza Griffiths

A stunning and evocative portrait of love, pride, and survival. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    THE GRIMOIRE OF GRAVE FATES

    JUNE 6, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE GRIMOIRE OF GRAVE FATES

edited by Hanna Alkaf & Margaret Owen

Eighteen heroes, individual yet not alone, beautifully find self-respect and force their school to change. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    A GUIDE TO THE DARK

    JULY 18, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

A GUIDE TO THE DARK

by Meriam Metoui

Introspective, character-driven, and—most importantly—haunting. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    INFESTED

    JULY 25, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

INFESTED

by Angel Luis Colón

Creepy-crawly body horror with a dash of social commentary. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    I'LL TELL YOU NO LIES

    AUG. 1, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

I'LL TELL YOU NO LIES

by Amanda McCrina

A fascinating dive into a segment of history that reverberates today. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • TEEN

    THE BEWITCHING HOUR

    AUG. 1, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE BEWITCHING HOUR

by Ashley Poston

A beloved Buffyverse character gets to be the hero and find happiness in this enjoyable, witchy tale. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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