Dear readers, On Tuesday we’ll announce our list of 100 Notable Books of 2025. Trust me when I say that winnowing the pack was exceptionally difficult — though as always, it offered a good opportunity to reflect on all the great things that have been published this year. So good, in fact, that I encourage you to do the same. In keeping with that spirit it’s also a great weekend to pick up a winner or finalist of this year’s National Book Awards!
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