20 Books To Read Before Summer Ends

by Chris Whitaker

A grim theme with a compelling and complex plot. Full review >

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by Jessica Anthony

A novella packing all the imagery and storytelling power of a novel. Full review >

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by Maureen Sun

A deeply intelligent examination of the ties that both define and bind our lives. Full review >

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by Regina Porter

This restless, intentionally unsettling novel establishes Porter as a distinctive, confident literary voice. Full review >

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by Brad Watson

Strange, wondrous, luminous—a lovely coda to a career (and a life) cut sadly short. Full review >

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by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

A great American Jewish novel whose brew of hilarity, heartbreak, and smarts recalls the best of Philip Roth. A triumph. Full review >

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by Jenn Lyons

A soaringly good read. Full review >

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by Rainbow Rowell

A treat for fans of Rowell and of realistic romance. Full review >

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by Dinaw Mengestu

A beguiling tale, fluently told and closely observed, that conceals as much as it reveals. Full review >

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by Sarah Perry

Thoughtful, sensitive, and beautifully written. Full review >

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by Evan Friss

A thoroughly engaging, delightful excursion into the wondrous world of books. Full review >

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by Orlando Whitfield

A self-described “failed art dealer" spills the tea on his captivating, insular world. Full review >

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by James Lee Hernandez & Brian Lazarte

Though most of the bad guys are deeply unappetizing, true crime buffs will enjoy the cat-and-mouse game of catching them. Full review >

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by Drew Afualo

An unapologetically energizing reading experience. Full review >

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by Jasmin Graham

A fine celebration of determination in the face of significant professional obstacles. Full review >

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