SCOUT· 56%39m·2026-07-24·News PoliticsLet’s Talk About the Best Books of the Year (So Far)
The editors at The New York Times Book Review spend almost the entire year discussing, debating and sometimes arguing about the year’s best books. We’re halfway through 2026, which means it’s time for the host Gilbert Cruz and the Book Review editors Joumana Khatib and MJ Franklin to talk about some of the best…
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“Great mid-season review by people- in the know who make me think……make me laugh…..and helps me introduce new books to my small four- county libraries ( on a limited budget for suggested purchase )…..See/hear You All in the Fall….”
“Great book choices! Adding some to my TBR. I would also add Children of the Savage City by Elizabeth Heider.”
“Would have been nice if they could have chosen some books that weren't literal bestsellers - very basic selections here.”
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