2019 books

  • (NOT) The Ten Best Books of 2019

    That time of year has rolled around again when all the “Best Of” lists begin to appear, those tempting listicles claiming to reveal the best books of the year, decade, and century. We all click on them: they’re irresistible. I’m kind of over these “best of” lists. The premise that something so magnificently multivariate as… Continue reading

  • Library Reads for March 2019

    Here’s a list of 12 novels releasing in March that librarians across the United States are recommending. And because librarians made this list, you’ll also find a “read-alike” entry at the end of each description. Why a read-alike? They work two ways: If you recognize the suggested read-alike title as one you enjoyed before, it… Continue reading