LOSING YOURSELF IN A GOOD BOOK can be almost as restorative as a relaxing vacation—with no packing required! Books can whisk you away, far from mundane daily responsibilities as well as heavier concerns, something we can all use. Whether you’re looking for an escape for yourself, or you want to gift one to someone you care about, the Newsweek staff has compiled the perfect list to choose from. Here are some of our favorite books of the year, which run the gamut from fantasy and psychological thrillers to personal finance advice and politics. We hope you enjoy them just as much as we did!
Fiction
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Fourth Wing
By Rebecca Yarros | RED TOWER BOOKS | $14.99
Fourth Wing took the book blogger community by storm with its richly imagined setting, high stakes, political intrigue and spicy romance. The first installment in the Empyrean series is an excellent introduction to fantasy and is ripe with dragons and magic while also being relatable. It is sure to get your heart pounding while simultaneously making you blush.
▸ Anna Skinner , Senior Reporter
Also recommended by William Arkin, Senior Editor and Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor
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Babel
By R.F. Kuang | HARPER VOYAGER | $20
