20 Books That Offer Pure Escapism

by Mark Waddell

A charming corporate horror novel with a whole lot of heart. Full review >

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by Maggie Stiefvater

This luxurious novel is set to take the world by storm. Full review >

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by Dennard Dayle

Historical burlesque as lively in invention as it is ingenious in execution. Full review >

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by Morgan Pager

Whimsical and beguiling. Full review >

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by Iman Hariri-Kia

A playful romp and ode to all who believe in true love and happily-ever-afters. Full review >

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by Hiro Arikawa ; translated by Allison Markin Powell

A gentle intertwining of small vignettes that evoke smiles in the characters—and the reader. Full review >

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by Linda Holmes

An altogether charming and delightful romance full of laugh-out-loud lines. Full review >

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by Moira Macdonald

A perfectly charming read for devotees of the written word and anyone who’s ever hoped to find love in a bookstore. Full review >

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by Adib Khorram

A pleasure-filled, wholeheartedly sincere second-chance romance. Full review >

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by Emily Henry

Both a steamy romance and a moving look at the sacrifices people make for love. Full review >

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by Paul Rudnick

Packed with fun in every sentence, this book is the cure for your bad mood. Full review >

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by Kennedy Ryan

This captivating, deeply emotional, and incredibly sexy romance is a balm for the soul. Full review >

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by Alexandra Vasti

A top-notch, spooky Regency page-turner. Full review >

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by Warona Jay

An assured and nimble satire. Full review >

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by Laura Lippman

Another gem from Lippman, with a heroine who elevates being ordinary to an art form. Full review >

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