20 Best Books To Read in August

by Ann Patchett

Poignant and reflective, cementing Patchett’s stature as one of our finest novelists. Full review >

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by Jamel Brinkley

After just two collections, Brinkley may already be a grand master of the short story. Full review >

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by Angie Kim

The claim that a book will change your life often seems like exaggeration. Here the potential is real. Full review >

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by James McBride

If it’s possible for America to have a poet laureate, why can’t James McBride be its storyteller-in-chief? Full review >

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by Jill Lepore

A noteworthy collection from an indispensable writer and thinker. Full review >

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by Yepoka Yeebo

Utterly absorbing. Full review >

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by Sally H. Jacobs

An essential book about an incomparably authentic American pioneer and the times in which she lived. Full review >

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by Lena Andrews

An invaluable addition to our knowledge of the Allied victory. Full review >

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by Kate Alice Marshall

Haunting. Full review >

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by Nina Kenwood

Sidesplitting comic writing and an appealingly messy protagonist to root for. Full review >

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edited by Nafiza Azad & Melody Simpson

The honest, useful craft book that all fledgling writers need. Full review >

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by Yohuru Williams & Michael G. Long

Coherent, compellingly passionate, rich in sometimes-startling and consistently well-founded insights. Full review >

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by Christine Day

A rich, captivating story that will resonate with readers. Full review >

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by Letisha Marrero

An uplifting, beautifully rendered story of family bonds and embracing the unknown. Full review >

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by Rebecca Lim

Tough but uplifting and, above all, heartfelt. Full review >

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by Adam Rex ; illustrated by Adam Rex

Rejoice, noodlehead fans! Here’s a tale to treasure. Full review >

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by Rhode Montijo ; illustrated by Rhode Montijo

A spectacular day in Skeletown. Full review >

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by Valerie Bolling ; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Warmly buoyant. Full review >

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by Jennifer Thermes ; illustrated by Jennifer Thermes

History made relevant. Full review >

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by Lane Smith ; illustrated by Lane Smith

“Friendship! Happiness! World peace! Maple syrup!” A buoyant, bristly ode to joy. Full review >

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