12 Great Books for Your Summer Vacation

by Marie-Helene Bertino

A vivid book about lives visited by violent strangeness but lived with authentic humor and hope. Full review >

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by Yu Miri ; translated by Morgan Giles

A gemlike, melancholy novel infused with personal and national history. Full review >

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by Emily Temple

A dark, glittering fable about the terror of desire. Full review >

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by J. Courtney Sullivan

This perceptive novel about a complex friendship between two women resonates as broadly as it does deeply. Full review >

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by Eric Cervini

A solid contribution to LGBTQ history—and that of civil rights generally. Full review >

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by Alexandra Petri

An instructive demonstration of how alternative truths play themselves out. Full review >

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by Stephen Rebello

Memorable reading for die-hard devotees and those seeking to relive all the breathless histrionics. Full review >

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by Howard Means

Devoted swimmers will want to splash about in this entertaining narrative. Full review >

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by Suzanne Collins

The twists and heartbreaks captivate despite tragic inevitabilities. Full review >

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by Roseanne A. Brown

Revitalizing and exciting, Brown’s debut breathes life into ancient but still relevant folk stories. Full review >

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by Liara Tamani

A superb, complex romance full of heart, humor, and unforgettable characters. Full review >

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by Deb Caletti

A frank, engrossing examination of the ways society complicates young women’s burgeoning sexuality. Full review >

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