The Most Important Titles of the Fall 2018 Season. Hand-Selected for Librarians.
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This dazzling new novel, about a boy who rises from the ashes of slavery to become a free man of the world, is perfect for readers of Homegoing and The Underground Railroad. (see more on page 8)
The bestselling author of The Age of Miracles returns with a beautiful and provocative new novel about a town transformed by a mysterious contagion that locks victims in perpetual sleep. This is book club gold! (see more on page 5)
Set in an America where women have been limited to 100 words per day, Vox is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter. A must-read for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale. (see more on page 2)
The wildly popular YouTube star has delivered his highly anticipated debut novel about a group of friends who accidentally witness a mysterious alien arrival. Watch out for huge publicity and appearances with his bestselling brother, John Green! (see more on page 3)
History buffs, this is for you! Best-selling author Winston Groom tells the complex story of how Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin aligned to win World War II and created a new world order. (see more on page 21)
The Pulitzer Prize-winning critic takes a provocative look at America’s retreat from reason and presents a path forward in these truth-challenged times. (see more on page 14)
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