It’s July, and the season of sun-drenched literature has arrived in full force. This week brings Daniel Mason’s latest, Country People, from North Woods fame; Emeline Atwood’s eagerly awaited debut, A Real Animal; and the long-awaited sequel to Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting, Men in Love. There are countless additional titles to explore as well. Scroll down to find the complete list and enjoy a lively, literature-filled summer.
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Daniel Mason, Country People (Random House)
“Wonderful—full of joy—and exactly the kind of reading experience we could all do with right now … The book of the summer.” –Mick Herron
Rachel Aviv, You Won’t Get Free of It: Stories of Mothers and Daughters (Knopf)
“Both intellectually and empathetically astute, probing the uneasy complexity of a defining relationship dynamic.” –Kirkus
Emeline Atwood, A Real Animal (Catapult)
“Emeline Atwood’s A Real Animal is a peculiar, astonishing, and entirely original work, dark yet luminous, fierce yet tender.” –Elizabeth McCracken
David Thomson, A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies (Simon and Schuster)
“Thomson is recognized as a leading film critic and historian, and this title proves why it’s indispensable.” –Booklist
Angelica Glass, Scavenging Beauty: A Memoir in Walks (Riverhead)
“A gorgeous blend of nature writing with deep meditations on trauma, forgiveness, and especially love. It inspires as it enchants.” –Anne Lamott
Jessica Knoll, Helpless (Scribner)
“Knoll’s twisty psychological suspense, exploring a delicate interplay of submission and control, is sure to spark discussion.” –Booklist
Mark B. Smith, Exit Stalin: The Soviet Union as a Civilization 1953-1991 (W. W. Norton)
“A deeply informed examination—a significant work for anyone seeking to understand modern Russia.” –The Sunday Times
Irvine Welsh, Men in Love (Pegasus)
“A lively sprint of energy, with vivid characters and a strong sense of place.” –Library Journal
Sophia Smith Galer, How to Kill a Language: Power, Resistance, and the Race to Save Our Words (Crown)
“[A] moving, beautiful and important book.” –Financial Times
Lisa Owens, Natural Disaster (Little Brown)
“Bursting from the gates and never slowing down until the last page.” –Marie Claire
Kathleen Rooney, Man Overboard! (Gallery)
“An utterly original work of existential wonder—funny, sad, playful, and, by the end, deeply resonant.” –Daniel Kraus
Ian Bogost, The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life (Atria)
“I loved this thoughtful, witty, and quietly transformative work.” –Oliver Burkeman
Mac Crane, Perverts (Dial Press)
“A beautifully strange and thoroughly human collection—odd yet moving, funny yet poignant, and deeply memorable.” –Kristen Arnett
Victoria Chang, Tree of Knowledge: Poems (FSG)
“Readers will revel in the exquisite balance achieved by each poem.” –Publishers Weekly
Shannon Sanders, The Great Wherever (Holt)
“Simply a joy and a treasure to read—witty, wise, and deeply engaging, with moments of heartbreak and healing.” –Tayari Jones
Jason Stone, The Beauty of the Days Gone By (Atlantic Monthly Press)
“Beautifully written and meticulously researched.” –Dennis McCarthy
Erin Singer, Dangerland! (Summit)
“Written with energy and poignancy, a showcase of Erin Singer’s sharp talent, sparkling humor, and a gift for unforgettable characters. A true original.” –Claire Vaye Watkins
Roshan Sethi, The Simp (Simon and Schuster)
“An immersive, literary page-turner that offers timely commentary on race and a peek into the lives of the Hollywood elite.” –Library Journal
David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Wisdom Corner (Ecco)
“Dynamic and thoughtful, this installment stands out within a significant series.” –Los Angeles Times
Emily Ruskovich, Nightjar (Random House)
“Ruskovich crafts prose that glows, with relationships that are intricate and continually surprising, and stories that unfold in inventive ways.” –Kelly Link
