CHILDREN'S

PAINTING WONDER

by Katie Wray Schon

An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated. Full review >

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FICTION

THE DREAM COLLECTOR

by R.W. Meek

A smoothly written tale of 1880s art and medicine with engrossing characters. Full review >

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SCENE CHANGE

by Alan Harrison

Many in the nonprofit arts sector will decry this manifesto as heresy, only validating its necessity. Full review >

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FICTION

MORAL INJURY

by Mhairi Haarsager

A taut medical thriller that will keep readers in suspense “to the bitter end.” Full review >

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NONFICTION

AMERICA'S PRESIDENTS

by Gerald S. Henig

A trove of entertaining stories about the drama, pratfalls, and sheer weirdness of presidents. Full review >

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FICTION

THE ISLAND KING

by Gina Giordano

A complex and often compelling tale of domestic and spiritual struggle in the Caribbean. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE IBERIAN TABLE

by Robin Keuneke

A thoroughly sumptuous guide to some of the world’s most nutritious cuisines. Full review >

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FICTION

INSURRECT ME

by William Kirk

A compelling amalgam of ludicrous humor and sober cultural analysis. Full review >

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FICTION

BECOMING MARIELLA

by Janet Constantino

An engrossing story about a young woman taking chances to find her way after college. Full review >

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FICTION

THE AFTERS

by Christopher O’Connell

A winning cast of characters breathes life into a worn but still entertaining subgenre. Full review >

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NONFICTION

COUNTERMELODIES

by Ernestine Whitman

A disturbing and compelling tale of resilience, determination, and musical passion. Full review >

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FICTION

ADDICTIONS

by Laurence Baillie Brown

Snapshots of gay life from different eras and generations, brought to life by biting, timelessly funny narration. Full review >

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FICTION

A LAND OF SHADOWS AND MOSS

by A.S.R. Gelpi

A sublime introduction to exotic lands full of alluring characters and extraordinary magic. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ALL SHOOK UP

by Enid W. Langbert

An authentic-feeling, wide-ranging tale of mid-20th-century teenage turmoil. Full review >

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