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Escape into the twisty tales by Joseph Kanon, Calla Henkel, Bonnie Kistler, Lan Samantha Change and Danya Kukafka.

"The Books of Jacob" is an incredible epic by recent Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk

Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts' collection of ebullient essays shows how self-care and joy play out in the day-to-day lives of Black people.

Eva Chen explores family, self-love and culture through the eyes of Mei, the young girl learning to love herself at the center of "I Am Golden."

Inspiring nonfiction and fantastical novels are the cure for winter's doldrums.

"Olga Dies Dreaming" and "Succession" star Brian Cox's memoir made the list.

Taye Diggs' latest children's book, "WHY," discusses racial injustice through the curiosity of young readers as they witness scenes of unrest.

Eva Chen's children's book is a celebration of Chinese identity, and Taye Diggs starts a conversation with young readers about racial injustice.

USA TODAY staff read a new slate of rom-coms for February. Here are our favorites including "Black Love Matters" and "Ramón and Julieta."

The author of "The Family Chao" discusses her homage to "The Brothers Karamazov."