20 Books You Might’ve Missed (But Shouldn’t)

by Leigh Bardugo

Well-drawn characters introduce the criminal underworld to the occult kind in a breathless and compelling plot. Full review >

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by Aleksandar Hemon

Hemon pulls no punches in his most ambitious novel to date. Full review >

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by Chetna Maroo

A debut novel of immense poise and promise. Full review >

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by Jennifer Maritza McCauley

What can’t McCauley do? A writer to watch. Full review >

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by Fiona McFarlane

A masterpiece of riveting storytelling. Full review >

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by Jac Jemc

This novel is a triumph. Full review >

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by Eleanor Catton

This blistering look at the horrors of late capitalism manages to also be a wildly fun read. Full review >

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by Claire Jiménez

Jiménez brings bravery to the page, and it’s her strong storytelling and humor that make this an outstanding debut. Full review >

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by Catherine Lacey

Breathtaking in its scope and rigor, this unforgettable novel pushes contemporary fiction to dizzying heights. A triumph. Full review >

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by Victor LaValle

Acrobatic storytelling, both out there and down-home. Full review >

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by Robert Kagan

An insightful study of the birth of the American empire and the resulting “American century.” Full review >

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by Matthew Connelly

Yet more evidence, brilliantly delivered, of the extent of the U.S. government’s dysfunction. Full review >

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by Henry Marsh

Another masterful memoir from Marsh. Full review >

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by Ilyon Woo

A captivating tale that ably captures the determination and courage of a remarkable couple. Full review >

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by Kevin Cook

A thorough, engaging work that reminds us of the humanity behind tragedy. Full review >

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by Miriam Darlington

Heartfelt, enchanting, and beautifully written. Full review >

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by Mark Whitaker

An essential volume in the history of Black liberation movements. Full review >

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by Malcolm Harris

A highly readable revisionist history of the Golden State, sharply argued and well researched. Full review >

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by Michael Schulman

This Oscars history mixes all the expected glitz and glamour with enough industry intrigue to power an award-winning drama. Full review >

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by Kate Zernike

A fascinating, heartening account of successful advocacy in the scientific and academic communities. Full review >

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