BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

LITTLE FAILURE

by Gary Shteyngart

Though fans of the author’s fiction will find illumination, a memoir this compelling and entertaining—one that frequently... Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE SNOWDEN FILES

by Luke Harding

Whether you view Snowden’s act as patriotic or treasonous, this fast-paced, densely detailed book is the narrative of first... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE GREAT FLOODGATES OF THE WONDERWORLD

by Justin Hocking

In a book that’s likely far richer than the novel he shelved, Hocking ultimately transcends “the dark Ahab force.” Full review >

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FICTION

THE LAST WEREWOLF

by Glen Duncan

Duncan’s writing is quirky and brilliant—and definitely not for kids. Full review >

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HISTORY

BLOOD ROYAL

by Eric Jager

An impressive combination of mystery, crime story, and social and political history. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

PANIC

by Lauren Oliver

The only thing more terrifying than the game itself is not getting the chance to play it. Full review >

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HISTORY

SAVAGE HARVEST

by Carl Hoffman

A searching, discomfiting journey yields an elegant, memorable report. Full review >

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