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30 Hot Books Headed to the Screen

  • FICTION

    THE WOMEN

    FEB. 6, 2024

FICTION

THE WOMEN

by Kristin Hannah

A dramatic, vividly detailed reconstruction of a little-known aspect of the Vietnam War. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    QUEENIE

    MARCH 19, 2019

  • FICTION

    DARK PLACES

    MAY 5, 2009

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

DARK PLACES

by Gillian Flynn

For most of the wild story’s running time, however, every sentence crackles with enough baleful energy to fuel a whole town... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN

    SEPT. 19, 2023

FICTION

BRIGHT YOUNG WOMEN

by Jessica Knoll

A stunning, engaging subversion of the Bundy myth—and the true-crime genre. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE MEMORY POLICE

    AUG. 13, 2019

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE MEMORY POLICE

by Yoko Ogawa ; translated by Stephen Snyder

A quiet tale that considers the way small, human connections can disrupt the callous powers of authority. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    DROWNING

    MAY 30, 2023

FICTION

DROWNING

by T.J. Newman

A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM

    NOV. 11, 2014

  • FICTION

    THE RACHEL INCIDENT

    JUNE 27, 2023

FICTION

THE RACHEL INCIDENT

by Caroline O'Donoghue

A sensational new entry in the burgeoning millennial-novel genre. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SHE RIDES SHOTGUN

    JUNE 6, 2017

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

SHE RIDES SHOTGUN

by Jordan Harper

For all the darkness and even ugliness displayed, the characters’ loyalty, love, and struggle for redemption grip the reader... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    MEET ME AT THE LAKE

    MAY 2, 2023

FICTION

MEET ME AT THE LAKE

by Carley Fortune

Escape to the lakefront with this entertaining romance. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE EMPEROR OF OCEAN PARK

    JUNE 7, 2002

  • FICTION

    THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO

    SEPT. 8, 2009

FICTION

THE DEATH OF BUNNY MUNRO

by Nick Cave

Profane and profound by turns—not for everyone, but Cave still knows how to command an audience. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE WINTER OF FRANKIE MACHINE

    OCT. 4, 2006

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

THE WINTER OF FRANKIE MACHINE

by Don Winslow

A sprawling, anecdotal saga in which the whole, as usual with Winslow (The Power of the Dog, 2005, etc.), is less than the... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    KING

    MAY 16, 2023

NONFICTION

KING

by Jonathan Eig

An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    ELON MUSK

    SEPT. 12, 2023

NONFICTION

ELON MUSK

by Walter Isaacson

Alternately admiring and critical, unvarnished, and a closely detailed account of a troubled innovator. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE FABULIST

    NOV. 28, 2023

NONFICTION

THE FABULIST

by Mark Chiusano

In a well-researched book, Chiusano offers fair warning to anyone who might consider voting for his con man subject. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED TO LACEY

    JAN. 12, 2021

  • NONFICTION

    THE ESCAPE ARTIST

    OCT. 18, 2022

HISTORY

THE ESCAPE ARTIST

by Jonathan Freedland

A powerful story of a true hero who deserves more recognition. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING

    MAY 6, 2003

NONFICTION

A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING

by Bill Bryson

Loads of good explaining, with reminders, time and again, of how much remains unknown, neatly putting the death of science... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    MANHUNT

    FEB. 7, 2006

HISTORY

MANHUNT

by James L. Swanson

A meticulous account of crime and capture makes a distinguished and worthy addition to the legend Americans can’t seem to... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    SIMPLE DREAMS

    SEPT. 17, 2013

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SIMPLE DREAMS

by Linda Ronstadt

Whatever’s missing (including more context of how popular music was changing while her own music was changing), what’s here... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON

    MAY 25, 2010

HISTORY

EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON

by S.C. Gwynne

A welcome contribution to the history of Texas, Westward expansion and Native America. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST

    SEPT. 10, 2013

HISTORY

THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST

by Jack El-Hai

Recently slated for both film and stage adaptations, El-Hai’s gripping account turns a chilling page in American history and... Full review >

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  • TEEN

    LAURA DEAN KEEPS BREAKING UP WITH ME

    MAY 7, 2019

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

LAURA DEAN KEEPS BREAKING UP WITH ME

by Mariko Tamaki ; illustrated by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell

A triumphant queer coming-of-age story that will make your heart ache and soar. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    SNOWGLOBE

    FEB. 27, 2024

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SNOWGLOBE

by Soyoung Park ; translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort

Transporting and unputdownable; an appealing combination of deep and page-turning. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SEA OF MONSTERS

    APRIL 1, 2006

CHILDREN'S

THE SEA OF MONSTERS

by Rick Riordan

Though it’s doubtful Percy wouldn’t guess Tyson’s otherworldly connection immediately after the dodgeball game, and though... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE TWITS

    MARCH 1, 1981

CHILDREN'S

THE TWITS

by Roald Dahl illustrated by Quentin Blake

Dahl describes all this unredeemed viciousness with a spirited, malevolent glee that plays shamelessly, and no doubt... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WESLANDIA

    JUNE 1, 1999

CHILDREN'S

WESLANDIA

by Paul Fleischman ; illustrated by Kevin Hawkes

Children will be swept up in Wesley’s vision, and have a fine time visiting Weslandia. An alphabet appears on the endpapers. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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