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20 Best Books To Read in July

FICTION

CULPABILITY

by Bruce Holsinger

If you are not already hooked on Holsinger, it’s time to join the club. Full review >

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FICTION

THE BEWITCHING

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Suspenseful and terrifying; Moreno-Garcia hits it out of the park yet again. Full review >

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FICTION

BRING THE HOUSE DOWN

by Charlotte Runcie

A smart novel that carefully considers the shifting sands of life. Full review >

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FICTION

THESE SUMMER STORMS

by Sarah MacLean

A compelling story about grief, sex, and money, but also the power of family and forgiveness. Full review >

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FICTION

ARCHIVE OF UNKNOWN UNIVERSES

by Ruben Reyes Jr.

A gripping family history with a fresh speculative edge and timely resonances with the currently unfolding timeline. Full review >

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FICTION

JAMAICA ROAD

by Lisa Smith

A moving, beautifully structured novel from an incredible new voice. Full review >

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FICTION

THE ORIGINAL

by Nell Stevens

A slippery, captivating tale that doubles as a portrait of a complicated, indelibly queer past. Full review >

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FICTION

VERA, OR FAITH

by Gary Shteyngart

Shteyngart is doing his most important work ever, illuminating the current tragedy with humor, smarts, and heart. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS

by Nathalia Holt

Holt’s narrative brims with missteps and tragedy, but it’s a worthy addition to the history of scientific exploration. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY

by Keith Houston

A pleasurable and well-researched journey into pop iconography. Full review >

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NONFICTION

I WANT TO BURN THIS PLACE DOWN

by Maris Kreizman

Though gentler than its title suggests, an intelligent and entertaining read. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

by Karen Elliott House

A well-crafted key to understanding a central player in world politics. Full review >

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NONFICTION

MAILMAN

by Stephen Starring Grant

A charming book that’s guaranteed to make you think differently about the USPS. Full review >

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