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8 Books You Can’t Put Down

FICTION

MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW

by Katie Gutierrez

Gutierrez imagines true crime’s often one-dimensional female characters with sophistication and grace. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DIARY OF A MISFIT

by Casey Parks

Journalism becomes literature in this memorable meditation on identity, belonging, and the urge to find understanding. Full review >

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FICTION

TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON

by Chris Pavone

This high-stakes drama grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BUCKHEAD

by Shobo ; illustrated by George Kambadais

A thrilling Afrofuturist adventure told through a video gamer’s lens. Full review >

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FICTION

THE OLD PLACE

by Bobby Finger

A surprising page-turner—homey, funny, yet with dark corners of anger and grief. Full review >

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