150 Most Anticipated Books of the Fall

by Susie Boyt

Readers who are averse to crying in public be warned: You’ll want to sit with this astounding story at home. Full review >

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by Cassandra Clare

A wonderfully enjoyable series opener. Full review >

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by Daniel Clowes

A timeless nugget of polished pulp. Full review >

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by Teju Cole

A provocative and profound meditation on art and life in a world of terror. Full review >

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by Michael Cunningham

This subtle, sensitively written family story proves poignant and quietly powerful. Full review >

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by Lydia Davis

A collection that you'll want to keep on your bedside table by one of America’s most original short story writers. Full review >

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by Tananarive Due

A novel that reminds its readers that racism forges its own lasting, unbearable nightmares. Full review >

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by Anne Enright

Tender and truthful as ever, Enright offers a beguiling journey to selfhood. Full review >

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by Diana Evans

A baggy, striking, perceptive slice of intergenerational life. Full review >

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by Helen Garner

Brilliantly constructed and puzzling in a good way, the way that even our own lives can be puzzling to us. Full review >

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by Lauren Groff

The writing is inspired, the imaginative power near mystic, but some will wish for more plot. Full review >

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by Eskor David Johnson

An inventive, beautifully written debut that will leave readers wanting more. 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 Benjamín Labatut

Sharply written fiction ably capturing primitive emotions and boundary-breaking research. Full review >

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by Jhumpa Lahiri ; translated by Jhumpa Lahiri with Todd Portnowitz

Filled with intelligence and sorrow, these sharply drawn glimpses of Roman lives create an impressively unified effect. Full review >

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by Daniel Mason

Like the house at its center, a book that is multitudinous and magical. Full review >

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by Ayana Mathis

An affecting and carefully drawn story of a family on the brink. Full review >

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by Alice McDermott

This transporting, piercing, profound novel is McDermott’s masterpiece. Full review >

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by Molly McGhee

Upton Sinclair meets modern workplace satire—with a lot of heart. Full review >

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by Tim O'Brien

A broadly engaging and entertaining work. Full review >

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by Olga Ravn ; translated by Sophia Hersi Smith & Jennifer Russell

A stunning book that speaks aloud thoughts the reader believed had been theirs alone in long nursery hours of the night. Full review >

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by V.E. Schwab

A delicious treat for fans of the Shades of Magic series and a lush, suspenseful fantasy in its own right. Full review >

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by Zadie Smith

Intelligent and thoughtful but not quite at this groundbreaking writer’s usual level of excellence. Full review >

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by James Frankie Thomas

Equal parts funny and insightful, this is a propulsive exploration of gender identity, sexuality, and self-discovery. Full review >

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by Vauhini Vara

A poignant collection of stories that glimpse the salvation of human connection in the midst of modern alienation. Full review >

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by Jesmyn Ward

Ward may not tell you anything new about slavery, but her language is saturated with terror and enchantment. Full review >

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by Bryan Washington

Washington brilliantly commits to his style and preoccupations in a novel about the often winding journey to family. Full review >

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by LaToya Watkins

Granular yet transcendent storytelling. Full review >

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by Ghassan Zeineddine

A fantastic collection heralding the voice of a major new writer. Full review >

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by C Pam Zhang

Mournful and luscious, a gothic novel for the twilight of the Anthropocene Era. Full review >

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by Alice Carrière

A spellbinding memoir. Full review >

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by Roz Chast ; illustrated by Roz Chast

A sharp compendium of dreamy visions that could only have come from the iconic cartoonist’s sleeping mind. Full review >

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by Chuck D ; illustrated by Chuck D

A focused, fresh, urgent text filled with pictures worth 1,000 words and rhymes worth thousands more. Full review >

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by Annie Ernaux ; translated by Alison L. Strayer

A crucial addition to Ernaux’s oeuvre. Full review >

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by Ben Goldfarb

An astonishingly deep pool of wonders. Full review >

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by Taras Grescoe

Grescoe writes with color, energy, and humor, and the result is a fascinating book that leaves you hungry for more. Full review >

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by Myriam Gurba

A truly exceptional essay collection about safety, fear, and power. Full review >

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by Michael Harriot ; illustrated by Jibola Fagbamiye

Fresh eyes and bold, entertaining language combine in this authoritative, essential work of U.S. history. Full review >

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by Will Hermes

An engrossing, fully dimensional portrait of an influential yet elusive performer. Full review >

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by Werner Herzog ; translated by Michael Hofmann

Fans and neophytes alike will relish the opportunity to delve deeply into Herzog’s fascinating mind. Full review >

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by Naomi Klein

A disarming and addictive call to solidarity. Full review >

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by Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Exciting and exhaustive, this fun hip-hop history explains what your favorite rappers are wearing and why. Full review >

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by Amy Kurzweil

Intimate reflections and powerful visual elements combine in an exemplary work of graphic nonfiction. Full review >

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by Sung-Yoon Lee

A vivid portrait of a ruthless, egocentric woman driven by an unrelenting sense of entitlement and destiny. 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 Bettina L. Love

An impassioned plea for educational justice. Full review >

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by Tiya Miles

A fresh, graceful contribution to women’s history. Full review >

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by Sy Montgomery ; illustrated by Matt Patterson

An engaging, informative, and colorful journey into the world of turtles. Full review >

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by Liza Mundy

Another winner from Mundy, who tells a story that deserves to be told about women who deserve to be remembered. Full review >

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by Viet Thanh Nguyen

A fragmentary reflection on the refugee experience, at once lyrical and biting, by one of our leading writers. Full review >

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by Kerri ní Dochartaigh

A raw, honest, and poetic memoir. Full review >

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by Joe Posnanski

A book for any baseball fan to cherish. Full review >

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by Heather Cox Richardson

Reminding us that “how it comes out rests…in our own hands,” Richardson empowers us for the chapters yet to come. Full review >

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by Mike Rothschild

With solid research and engaging humor, this book takes apart the conspiracy theories surrounding the Rothschild family. Full review >

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by Simon Schama

A vivid account of the horror of epidemics and the breakthroughs that can bring them under control. Full review >

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by Victor Sebestyen

A beautifully wrought, admiring portrait of a beloved, beleaguered city and its people. Full review >

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by Safiya Sinclair

More than catharsis; this is memoir as liberation. Full review >

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by Mustafa Suleyman with Michael Bhaskar

An informative yet disturbing study and a clear warning from someone whose voice cannot be ignored. Full review >

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by J. Craig Venter & David Ewing Duncan

Important and adventurous science on the high seas. Full review >

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by Jeff Yang

Whether you dip into it or read it from cover to cover, this book brings a hidden history to life. Full review >

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by Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir with Judith Henderson ; illustrated by Katherine Ahmed

Stirring and impactful. Full review >

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by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ; illustrated by Joelle Avelino

Solidly reassuring. Full review >

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by Anna Desnitskaya ; illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya ; translated by Lena Traer

Will spark joy and inspire. Full review >

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by X. Fang ; illustrated by X. Fang

A real (delicious) trip. Full review >

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by Rhiannon Giddens ; illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

Sublime. Full review >

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by Xelena González ; illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia

A gorgeous, deeply touching exploration of grief and remembrance. Full review >

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by Jyoti Rajan Gopal ; illustrated by Svabhu Kohli

Evocative and electrifying. Full review >

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by Amanda Gorman ; illustrated by Christian Robinson

An engaging offering whose hopeful message will resonate with readers of all ages. Full review >

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by Jonathan Graziano ; illustrated by Dan Tavis

A cozy, comforting read. Full review >

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by Margaret Chiu Greanias ; illustrated by Melissa Iwai

Astute and adorable commentary on media representation. Full review >

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by Judith Henderson ; illustrated by Nahid Kazemi

Elevates standard hibernation fare to a new level. Full review >

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by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Cátia Chien

Inspiring insights into how art can reify vital current issues. Full review >

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by Bridget Hodder & Fawzia Gilani-Williams ; illustrated by Cinzia Battistel

Tender and heart-rending. Full review >

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by Emily Joof ; illustrated by Matilda Ruta

Gentle, inspiring, and important. Full review >

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by Astrid Kamalyan ; illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan

An enchanting celebration of heritage and childhood joy. Full review >

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by Suzy Lee ; illustrated by Suzy Lee ; translated by Helen Mixter

A gorgeous fable celebrating generosity and wit. Full review >

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by Carole Lindstrom ; illustrated by Bridget George

A touching ode to Indigenous activists organizing for generations of clean water. Full review >

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by Mariana Llanos ; illustrated by Cocoretto

An imaginative peek at colorful monsters. Full review >

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by Azam Mahdavi ; illustrated by Maryam Tahmasebi ; translated by Parisa Saranj

A devastatingly honest book about loss, mourning, and recovery. Full review >

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by Matthew McConaughey illustrated by Renée Kurilla

Charming and thought-provoking proof that we all contain multitudes. Full review >

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by Cara Mentzel & Idina Menzel ; illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett

Little sibs unite and distinguish yourselves! A nice lesson for kids who sometimes get lost in the shuffle. Full review >

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by Sanjay Patel & Emily Haynes ; illustrated by Sanjay Patel

A charming interpretation of a Hindu myth. Full review >

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by Jason Reynolds ; illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey

A bar set stratospherically high and cleared with room to spare. Full review >

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by Kim Rogers ; illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

Slice-of-life Native stories told with joy and reverence. Full review >

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by Cassie Silva ; illustrated by Frances Ives

A personal, child-friendly approach to sensory changes. Full review >

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by Sydney Smith ; illustrated by Sydney Smith

An immensely satisfying glimpse of a family’s ability to navigate challenges through honest conversation and mutual support. Full review >

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by Duncan Tonatiuh ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

A superb portrait of Afro-Brazilian endurance. Full review >

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by Frank Viva ; illustrated by Frank Viva

Funny—and comically instructive. Full review >

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by Brendan Wenzel ; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

Dazzling. Full review >

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by Jack Wong ; illustrated by Jack Wong

A sweet story of immigrant connections. Full review >

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by Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko ; illustrated by Wallace West

Eminently readable and appealing; will tug at dog-loving readers’ heartstrings. Full review >

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by Elizabeth-Irene Baitie

A highly affecting novel about young people working together to preserve the richness of their environment. Full review >

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by Aaron Blabey ; illustrated by Aaron Blabey

The perils of online celebrity take the form of frantic feline antics in this capable, caper-filled series starter. Full review >

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by Jorge Cham ; illustrated by Jorge Cham

An irresistibly entertaining introduction to astrophysics. Full review >

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by Roshani Chokshi

A thrilling tale brimming with magic and love. Full review >

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by Eoin Colfer ; illustrated by P.J. Lynch

An elegant and inspired fairy tale that feels both familiar and freshly penned. Full review >

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by Nora Dåsnes ; translated by Matt Bagguley ; illustrated by Nora Dåsnes

An absorbing, sincerely told story of adolescent self-discovery and connection. Full review >

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by Alexandra Diaz

An evocative and transportive read. Full review >

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by Jeanne DuPrau

A compelling, nostalgic-feeling story exploring contemporary issues in a futuristic setting. Full review >

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by David Anthony Durham ; illustrated by Eric Wilkerson

Nile-style adventures; just the ticket for Percy Jackson fans. Full review >

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by Alex Gino

A compassionate, feel-good story affording readers opportunities for identification, information, and inspiration. Full review >

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by Carl Hiaasen

A batten-down-the-hatches thriller anchored by critical real-life themes. Full review >

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by Donna Barba Higuera ; illustrated by David Álvarez

This heartfelt adventure signals hope for humanity, even in the aftermath of darkness. Full review >

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by Janet Sumner Johnson

Intelligent, intricately plotted, and ultimately moving. Full review >

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by Anna E. Jordan

Adult readers may wish they were young again, so this could instantly become their favorite book. Full review >

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by Michelle Kadarusman

An exploration to be savored. Full review >

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by Sachiko Kashiwaba ; translated by Avery Fischer Udagawa ; illustrated by Yukiko Saito

A powerful story of healing. Full review >

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by Julie Kim ; illustrated by Julie Kim

Rich in folklore, comedy, and color, a riotous and pleasurable treat. Full review >

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by Nina LaCour ; illustrated by Sònia Albert

Readers will want to move in here and meet these folks. Full review >

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by Minh Lê ; illustrated by Chan Chau

A thoughtful, humorous, community-centered exploration of identity and Buddhism. Full review >

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by Grace Lin ; illustrated by Grace Lin

An utterly delectable feast of history and storytelling. Full review >

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by Mari Lowe

Engrossing and deeply relatable. Full review >

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by Shanna Miles

A richly detailed story that amplifies the importance of connections and community. Full review >

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by Jamie Oliver ; illustrated by Mónica Armiño

Dishes up a tasty round of youthful derring-do with several meaty topics on the side. Full review >

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by Dawn Quigley ; illustrated by Tara Audibert

An absolute delight. Full review >

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by Lilliam Rivera

A body-positive story of growing up that’s sure to make a splash. Full review >

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by David Allen Sibley ; illustrated by David Allen Sibley

Splendid. Full review >

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by Josh Sundquist

Witty, encouraging, and perceptive. Full review >

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by Charles Waters & Traci Sorell

A brilliant story not to be missed; deeply engaging from the first page. Full review >

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by Jacqueline Woodson

An exquisitely wrought story of self and community. Full review >

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by Autumn Allen

An electric debut: a must-read for all. Full review >

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by Elana K. Arnold

A moving glimpse into a past that is an all-too-possible vision of our future. Full review >

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by Kylie Lee Baker

Grisly, dark, and utterly entrancing. Full review >

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by David Bowles ; illustrated by Amanda Mijangos

Riveting. Full review >

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by Linda Cheng

Immensely and terrifyingly satisfying from beginning to end. Full review >

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by Lex Croucher

Frankly a delight. Full review >

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by Caitlin Donohue

Solid research and a global perspective create a useful approach focusing on harm reduction. Full review >

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by Jen Ferguson

Intimate and impactful. Full review >

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by Joy Hakim

Thoroughly engrossing and highly recommended. Full review >

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by Jason June

With Texas-sized heart and cinematic action, this magical fantasy is a crowd pleaser. Full review >

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by Gry Kappel Jensen ; translated by Sharon E. Rhodes

The Scandinavian atmosphere and engaging narrative voices uplift and deepen this magical boarding school story. Full review >

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edited by A.S. King

An eclectic, poignant, and introspective treasure trove. Full review >

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by Autumn Krause

Highly imaginative and powerfully affecting. Full review >

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by Kate Leth ; illustrated by Kate Leth ; color by Diana Sousa

A thoughtful, relationship-driven story. Full review >

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by Kayvion Lewis

A fast-paced roller coaster of a read. Full review >

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by Crystal Maldonado

A sentimental story about friendship, family, and love as sweet as a pumpkin spice latte. Full review >

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by Tash McAdam

Poignant and intoxicating. Full review >

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by Meg Medina ; adapted by Mel Valentine Vargas ; illustrated by Mel Valentine Vargas ; color by Mary Lee Fenner

A decade on, as relevant as ever and likely to capture the hearts of even more readers. Full review >

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by Angela Montoya

A swashbuckling, swoonworthy standout. Full review >

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by Alice Oseman ; illustrated by Alice Oseman

Short and sweet. Full review >

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by Danielle Paige

This sprawling, action-packed origin story, layered in mystique, will pull readers into its fascinating world. Full review >

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by Yasmin Rahman

Honestly portrays the dark parts of life—and shows that there is hope. Full review >

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by Karen Rivers

Implausible? Maybe, but also smart and infused with enough heart to make suspending disbelief a pleasure. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Rusch

A moving and absorbing account of an urgent case. Full review >

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by Naben Ruthnum

A satisfying supernatural tale centering a reluctant hero who discovers the universe’s time-bending secrets. Full review >

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by Hannah V. Sawyerr

An unforgettable story of healing told through phenomenal poetry. Full review >

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by Leanne Schwartz

Perfectly balanced action, reflection, and intrigue; sure to offer wide appeal. Full review >

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by Neal Shusterman ; illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez

Moving examples of the power of culture and folklore to offer help, hope, and inspiration to act. Full review >

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by Phoebe Wahl ; illustrated by Phoebe Wahl

An earnest, relatable, and affecting celebration of teenage yearning. 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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