The National Book Critics Circle Award

Hamnet
Island on Fire- The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire
Stranger in the Shogun’s CityStranger in the Shogun’s City
Minor Feelings
Here Is The Sweet Hand
Marking Time
Luster
2020 NBCC Awards

Critical Notes

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By Michael Schaub

June 21, 2021

Members and friends, we hope you’re doing well! If you’re looking for ideas for summer reading, our members have your back with reviews of books by authors like Dana McAnulty,

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Essence London

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