July: Red, White, and Blue
Jitterbug by Gareth L. Powell
In this twisty and action-packed adventure, a crew of bounty hunters find themselves ensnared in a conspiracy on the very fringes of the devastated solar system.
It’s All River by Carla Madeira
An exquisitely seductive novel about a fearless sex worker drawn into a treacherous love triangle. Masterfully translated by Alison Entrekin, It’s All River is a taut, provocative allegory of desire and forgiveness—and a stunning introduction to one of Brazil’s most daring literary voices.
Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi
A bittersweet story of love between two women, Taiwan Travelogue is also an artful exploration of language, history and power. Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize in 2026.
Educated by Tara Westover
A gripping memoir detailing the author’s journey from a severely isolated, survivalist upbringing in rural Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University.
The Typing Lady by Ruth Ozeki
Spanning eras and geographies, The Typing Lady is an electrifying meditation on the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we abandon, and the stories we become. Threaded with the tactile ephemera of writing—typewriters, letters, manuscripts, and disappearing ink—the book reveals how we record ourselves in language, and how language, over time, records us in return.