After over a year fused to the couch, an activity as stationary as reading may not be part of your Hot Vax Summer plan. But let us assure you something: you can’t afford to miss this summer’s blockbuster line-up of new books. From debut writers to members of the old guard at the height of their powers, the summer’s new releases span a variety of voices and take many forms. We’ve rounded up twenty of our favorites, which delve into everything from murder to mescaline, parenthood to plane crashes, psychotherapy to psychedelics. Whether you’re into novels, short stories, memoirs, or nonfiction, there’s something here for every type of reader. Not all of these books have hit shelves yet, but if you see something you like, pre-order it now and thank yourself later. Have it delivered to your little slice of paradise, and you’ll be reading on the lanai in no time. The Other Black Girl, by Zakiya Dalila Harris Get Out meets The Devil Wears Prada in the summer’s buzziest debut, a blistering work of semi-autobiographical fiction about Nella, the lone Black employee at Wagner Books. The arrival of Hazel, another Black editorial assistant, seems like the answer to Nella’s prayers—but Hazel isn’t the ally she seems to be. When Nella begins to receive threatening anonymous notes demanding that she leave Wagner, she immediately suspects Hazel. The truth is far more sinister, exposing Nella to a dangerous conspiracy that alters her worldview forever. In this powerful story of racism, privilege,… Click below to read the full story from Esquire
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