20 Best Books To Read in September

by Danzy Senna

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by Garth Greenwell

Greenwell—such a finely tuned, generous writer—transforms a savage illness into a meditation on a vital life. Full review >

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by Rumaan Alam

Cements Alam’s status as a talented truth-teller willing to tackle tough issues with grace, generosity, and sensitivity. Full review >

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by Olga Tokarczuk ; translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones

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

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by Marcie R. Rendon

Rendon’s book will break your heart, but it will also inspire and inform. Full review >

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by Tony Tulathimutte

An inventive and shameless story collection for the chronically online. Full review >

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by Attica Locke

We’ve missed Attica Locke’s deft and wise way with the crime novel. We want more. Full review >

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by Richard Osman

The mystery isn’t all that mysterious, but Osman fans will be glad to hop on that private jet and go along for the ride. Full review >

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by Richard Powers

An engaging, eloquent message for this fragile planet. Full review >

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by Sally Rooney

Though not perfect, a clear leap forward for Rooney; her grandmaster status remains intact. Full review >

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by Rebecca L. Davis

Deeply researched and revealing. Full review >

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by Joe Boyd

A grand treat for musicophiles and an entertaining walk through world music, leading readers to countless sounds and styles. Full review >

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by Sebastian Smee

Deft, vibrant cultural history. Full review >

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by Sarah Smarsh

This powerful reckoning with the costs of being poor should be required short-form nonfiction reading. Full review >

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by Parmy Olson

An accessible, insightful exploration of the history and evolving impact of AI technologies. Full review >

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