Wolf in White Van: A Novel – Paperback By Darnielle, John – GOOD

This novel captures the feeling of a summer that lasts forever.

Middlesex: A Novel – Paperback By Eugenides, Jeffrey – GOOD

You will find that this novel changes slightly each time you read it.

Secret Guests

A nice touch is the illustrated half-title page with a hidden clue.

The North Water: A Novel – Paperback By McGuire, Ian – GOOD

You will find that this activity book helps kids practice problem-solving skills.

The Marriage Plot: A Novel – Paperback By Eugenides, Jeffrey – GOOD

The book is illustrated with black-and-white sketches that feel elegant.

Transit: A Novel (Outline Trilogy) – Paperback By Cusk, Rachel – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the spiral binding for flat pages.

The Good German – Paperback By Kanon, Joseph – GOOD

What stands out about this activity book is the durability of the cover.

Pardonable Lies: A Maisie Dobbs Novel (Maisie Dobbs Novels) – Paperback – GOOD

The book is illustrated with charcoal drawings that feel dramatic.

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

You will find that this novel wraps you in its world completely.

The Housekeeper and the Professor – Paperback By Yoko Ogawa – GOOD

This novel feels like a warm blanket on a cold winter night.