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13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer

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NPR is recommending thirteen new books for August, featuring novels about dogs, Hollywood figures, and small-town settings where characters face challenges deeper than the summer heat. The selection is curated to keep you reading through the season.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/04/nx-s1-5905346/new-books-au...

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