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FICTION

PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION

by Emily Henry

A warm and winning "When Harry Met Sally…" update that hits all the perfect notes. Full review >

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FICTION

MARGO'S GOT MONEY TROUBLES

by Rufi Thorpe

Terrific characters, rich worldbuilding, deep thoughts about fiction and morality, a love story, and a happy ending. Full review >

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FICTION

REMINDERS OF HIM

by Colleen Hoover

With captivating dialogue, angst-y characters, and a couple of steamy sex scenes, Hoover has done it again. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE WOMAN IN ME

by Britney Spears

Spears’ vulnerability shines through as she describes her painful journey from vulnerable girl to empowered woman. Full review >

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FICTION

DIE, MY LOVE

by Ariana Harwicz ; translated by Sarah Moses & Carolina Orloff

A portrait of motherhood, passion, and mental illness that cuts to the bone. Full review >

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FICTION

REGRETTING YOU

by Colleen Hoover

The emotions run high, the conversations run deep, and the relationships ebb and flow with grace. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DYLAN GOES ELECTRIC!

by Elijah Wald

An enjoyable slice of 20th-century music journalism almost certain to provide something for most readers, no matter one’s... Full review >

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FICTION

JAMES

by Percival Everett

One of the noblest characters in American literature gets a novel worthy of him. Full review >

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FICTION

TRUST

by Hernan Diaz

A clever and affecting high-concept novel of high finance. Full review >

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