20 Best Books To Read in January

by Tom Crewe

A smart, sensual debut. Full review >

by Deena Mohamed ; illustrated by Deena Mohamed

Immensely enjoyable. Full review >

by Chaitali Sen

Quiet, emotionally gripping stories. Full review >

by Aleksandar Hemon

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

by Dacher Keltner

A timely reminder to appreciate the awe-inspiring everyday wonders flourishing all around us. Full review >

by Heriberto Araujo

An arresting examination of the history of extreme deforestation and violence in the Brazilian Amazon. Full review >

by Chris Whipple

There’s more to the current administration than meets the eye, and Whipple is a reliable, readable interpreter. Full review >

by Mary Ziegler

As always, Ziegler is a clear explainer of a complex, gray-shaded body of law. Full review >

by James Ramos

A charmingly nerdy and romantic coming-of-age story. Full review >

by Priyanka Taslim

Candid, textured, and amusing: a novel readers will devour in one sitting. Full review >

by Maiya Ibrahim

A beautifully written, surprise-filled page-turner. Full review >

by Nick Brooks

Breathtakingly complex and intriguing. Full review >

by Molly B. Burnham ; illustrated by Fanny Liem

Profound in its own sparkling, humorous way. Full review >

by Jerry Pinkney ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A moving work from a legend of children’s literature and a testament to his legacy of visual storytelling. Full review >

by Erin Bow

Adroit, sensitive, horrifying, yet hilarious. Full review >

by Dianne K. Salerni

An enchanting and evocative tale. Full review >

by Tami Charles ; illustrated by Bryan Collier

A powerful narrative about Black yesterdays that have built the foundation for all our tomorrows. Full review >

by Lynne Cox ; illustrated by Richard Jones

A mesmerizing glimpse at the miracles of the natural world. Full review >

by Reem Faruqi ; illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

A stirring tale of grit and perseverance. Full review >

by Élise Fontenaille ; illustrated by Violeta Lópiz ; translated by Karin Snelson & Emilie Robert Wong

Warmhearted and affirming—one to pick up. Full review >