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Readers’ Choice: Best Books of 2023 (so far)The best books of 2023 (so far) as determined by BookPage.com readers include the latest from Abraham Verghese, Kate Morton, Jenny Odell and Ann...
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Good Night, IreneAs Luis Alberto Urrea reminds us, few things bring as much reassurance as people in wartime who understand the true meaning of valor.
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Our Top 10 books of May 2023Must-reads for May include the latest from bestselling historian David Grann and romance superstar Emily Henry, plus the long-awaited second novel...
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The DisenchantmentFor all those who love Paris, The Disenchantment delivers a juicy romance with plenty of twists.
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In the Shadow of the RiverJacci Reed loves her life on the Ohio River in 1896 as part of the Kingston showboat family, but shadows of her past and the death of her mother...
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5 books to read for AAPI Heritage MonthMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our favorite stellar reads by Asian...
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture MasterpieceTom Hanks’ familiarity with the filmmaking process and keen eye for detail make this novel a joy for anyone who loves the art of cinema.
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The Long March HomeInspired by true events, this gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope during WWII follows three...
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The East IndianFew fictional narratives explore indentured servitude in Colonial America; Brinda Charry addresses this notable absence head-on, and her writing...
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The best historical fiction of spring 2023A new season of historical fiction is in bloom, and these are our favorites. Discover historical novels filled with sumptuous detail, transportive...
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The GiftsThe Gifts is a remarkable, unpredictable tale of ambition, faith and survival, a blend of historical fiction and fantasy from a deft storyteller.
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Four historical fiction novels inspired by incredible true storiesYour book club will love these fascinating fictional takes on real figures and events.
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The Dutch OrphanFrom the author of The Dutch Wife comes a riveting novel set during World War II about a woman who offers shelter to a Jewish baby, and her...
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Giving a body to a novel about plantsIn the latest novel from acclaimed, bestselling author Katy Simpson Smith, two women in different time periods are tasked with cataloging the...
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In MemoriamIn Memoriam is a gorgeous novel, both a gripping love-in-wartime story and a meditation on the futility and trauma of World War I.
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The WeedsThe Weeds requests the reader to observe and look for connections, to question structures and patterns, and to discover new ways of seeing.
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The House Is on FireRachel Beanland’s choice to explore the 1811 Richmond fire from the perspectives of four very different people allows the story to go beyond facts...
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HomecomingOne of the delights for readers of a mystery is picking up little crumbs of evidence along the way. As Homecoming gallops toward its close, you...
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The Great ReclamationThe prose in Rachel Heng’s second novel is alive. Each character is rich with complexity and depth, each snapshot brimming with imagery.
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Beyond That, the SeaDebut novelist Laura Spence-Ash’s masterful character development enlivens the story of the Thompson and Gregory families and all of the love and...
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The Last Russian DollThe Last Russian Doll blends the best of two genres by embedding a riveting mystery within a masterfully researched historical narrative.
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The Farewell TourLike a country music ballad, The Farewell Tour offers a bittersweet testament to the healing power of old love, long friendships and heartfelt...
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Once We Were HomeFans of Jennifer Rosner’s award-winning debut novel, The Yellow Bird Sings —about a Jewish mother and daughter hiding in Poland during World War...
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Künstlers in ParadiseFew authors could pull off what Cathleen Schine does in Künstlers in Paradise : creating a seamless, multilayered saga about family dynamics and...
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Cathleen Schine finds humor in the heartbreak of exileKϋnstlers in Paradise chronicles a grandmother and grandson facing COVID-19 lockdown together. Hilarity ensues, as well as revelations.
