This week, Liberty and Jeff discuss some of their favorite books of the year, including James, The God of the Woods, The Husbands, plus more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our bibliologists (aka professional book nerds) are standing by to help you find your next favorite read. Get your recommendations via email, or opt to receive hardcovers or paperbacks delivered right to your door. And with quarterly or annual plans available, TBR has something for every budget. Get started today from just $18! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: The Most by Jessica Anthony   The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes  The Wedding People by Alison Espach     Annihilation, Authority, Acceptance, Absolution by Jeff VanderMeer Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham James by Percival Everett The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Splinters: Another Kind of Love Story by Leslie Jamison Greta & Valdin by Rebecca Reilly The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel   Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar Moonbound by Robin Sloan The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Fire Exit by Morgan Talty All Fours by Miranda July The Women by Kristin Hannah Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices