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Best Science and Medicine Books of 2022

HISTORY

THE EVOLUTION OF CHARLES DARWIN

by Diana Preston

An irresistible scientific biography and adventure story with a happy ending. Full review >

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DESPERATE REMEDIES

by Andrew Scull

A magisterial tale of the always frustrating yet sometimes well-intentioned efforts to aid desperate people. Full review >

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THE VIRAL UNDERCLASS

by Steven W. Thrasher

Powerful and revelatory, this is an essential, paradigm-shifting book. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE SONG OF THE CELL

by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Another outstanding addition to the author’s oeuvre, which we hope will continue to grow for years to come. Full review >

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NONFICTION

BREATHLESS

by David Quammen

Unsettling global health news brilliantly delivered by an expert. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE INVISIBLE KINGDOM

by Meghan O'Rourke

Emotionally compelling and intellectually rich, particularly for those with a personal connection to the issue. Full review >

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NONFICTION

STRANGERS TO OURSELVES

by Rachel Aviv

A moving, meticulously researched, elegantly constructed work of nonfiction. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

FINE

by Rhea Ewing ; illustrated by Rhea Ewing

A vital, richly textured resource for anyone seeking a better understanding of gender identity. Full review >

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