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11 Books You Can Read in a Weekend

FICTION

THEY'RE GOING TO LOVE YOU

by Meg Howrey

Production companies take note: We need a fully choreographed miniseries on a major streaming service ASAP. Full review >

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FICTION

THE CHINESE GROOVE

by Kathryn Ma

Ma knows how to twist a plot in unexpected, deeply satisfying directions by writing with compassion, humor, and insight. Full review >

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FICTION

SMALL WORLD

by Laura Zigman

A compassionate, often funny examination of shared family grief and love. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

MARRY ME A LITTLE

by Rob Kirby ; illustrated by Rob Kirby

Panel by panel, this graphic memoir is wry, intelligent, compelling, and adorable. Full review >

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NONFICTION

STAY TRUE

by Hua Hsu

A stunning, intricate memoir about friendship, grief, and memory. Full review >

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NONFICTION

WE COULD HAVE BEEN FRIENDS, MY FATHER AND I

by Raja Shehadeh

A well-established Palestinian voice fashions a loving portrayal of the unsung achievements of his activist father. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DYSCALCULIA

by Camonghne Felix

A wildly smart, singular redemption story that is greater than the sum of its parts. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

NERDCRUSH

by Alisha Emrich

An enjoyable look at identity and what it means to belong and to stand out. Full review >

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