What to read next: Our take on the week’s biggest new releases
This week's new book releases highlight diverse narratives, from Y.M. Abdel-Magied's tense oil rig tale to Matt Haig's philosophical journey on a steam train. Sofia Montrone's queer coming-of-age novel, Nymph, explores self-discovery set against the Italian countryside. Critics offer insights into these titles, which cater to a variety of reader interests.
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