The Savage Detectives: A Novel – Paperback By Roberto Bolano – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the lack of repetitive tasks.

Call Me by Your Name: A Novel – Paperback By Aciman, André – VERY GOOD

A nice touch in this activity book is the space for drawing your own scenes.

Call Me by Your Name: A Novel – Paperback By Aciman, André – VERY GOOD

This novel pulls you into its world from the very first page you open.

Lila: A Novel – Paperback By Robinson, Marilynne – GOOD

This novel tells a small story with enormous emotional weight.

Lila: A Novel – Paperback By Robinson, Marilynne – GOOD

A nice touch is the illustrated copyright page with tiny animals.

The Corrections: A Novel – Paperback By Franzen, Jonathan – GOOD

This activity book has hidden picture puzzles that take time to solve.

The Corrections: A Novel – Paperback By Franzen, Jonathan – GOOD

What stands out about this novel is its unexpected emotional punch.

A Manual for Cleaning Women: Selected Stories – Paperback – GOOD

This novel is a journey that feels both epic and intimate.

Beautyland – GOOD

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore: A Novel – Paperback – VERY GOOD

The book is illustrated with digital art that pops on the page.