20 Hot Books Destined for the Screen

by Tanya Smith

An action-packed chronicle of deceit, betrayal, and greed. Full review >

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by Miranda July

This tender, strange treatise on getting out from the “prefab structures” of a conventional life is quintessentially July. Full review >

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by Doris Kearns Goodwin

A heartfelt tribute to the author’s late husband and a captivating reflection on this pivotal era in American politics. Full review >

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by Margaret Atwood

Suspenseful, full of incident, and not obviously necessary. Full review >

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by Holly Brickley

A promising debut notable for sharp characterizations and a vividly conveyed sense of time and place. Full review >

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by Tomi Adeyemi

Powerful, captivating, and raw—Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional. Full review >

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by Fannie Flagg

Flagg flies high, and her fans will enjoy the ride. Full review >

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by Caleb Azumah Nelson

Written in lyrical and propulsive prose, a searing debut. Full review >

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by Michael Lewis

Not Lewis’ best work, but an intriguing portrait with a useful takeaway: Don’t invest in crypto. Full review >

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by Virginia Feito

Where ironic horror and horrific irony meet, this unbridled madhouse of a novel dazzles like a bloody jewel. Full review >

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by Stephen King

A tale that’s at once familiar and full of odd and unexpected twists—vintage King, in other words. Full review >

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by Christina Lauren

A classic plot plus Lauren's trademark snark and steam add up to a winning rom-com full of heart and holiday cheer. Full review >

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by Aidan Truhen

A clever little slice of gun fu, powered on popcorn and airplane-glue fumes. Full review >

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by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A fun literary remix. Full review >

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by Alan Moore

Dark, sordid, gritty, thrilling, and gorgeous in its own peculiar way. Full review >

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