The 10 books our critics couldn't put down in July
ABC Arts critics review 10 of the best new books released in July. (ABC Arts: Nicola Heath)abc.net.au/news/best-new-books-dave-eggers-colson-whitehead-kris-kneen/106918862Link copiedShareShare articleIt's official: There are too many good books to read this month. Even some of my favourite books, by some of the world's best writers, don't always stick the landing.So when you meet a book with a perfect last page, it's something to treasure. Contrapposto by Dave Eggers (best known for his 2000 memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and as the founder of McSweeney's) is one of those books.Contrapposto is about a life-long friendship between two wannabe artists in the American Midwest.
- ▪ABC Arts critics review 10 of the best new books released in July. (ABC Arts: Nicola Heath)abc.net.au/news/best-new-books-dave-eggers-colson-whitehead-kris-kneen/106918862Link copiedShareShare articleIt's official: There are too many good b
- ▪Even some of my favourite books, by some of the world's best writers, don't always stick the landing.So when you meet a book with a perfect last page, it's something to treasure.
- ▪Contrapposto by Dave Eggers (best known for his 2000 memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and as the founder of McSweeney's) is one of those books.Contrapposto is about a life-long friendship between two wannabe artists in the A
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Best new books out in July, from Dave Eggers, Colson Whitehead, Kris Kneen and moreBy Kate Evans for The Bookshelf; Claire Nichols for The Book Show; Nicola Heath; Yasmin Jeffery; Declan Fry; Daniel Herborn; Rosie Ofori Ward and Ying-Di YinABC ArtsTopic:BooksPosted Sun 26 Jul 2026 at 4:30amSun 26 Jul 2026 at 4:30amSun 26 Jul 2026 at 4:30amLooking for a good book to read? ABC Arts critics review 10 of the best new books released in July. (ABC Arts: Nicola Heath)abc.net.au/news/best-new-books-dave-eggers-colson-whitehead-kris-kneen/106918862Link copiedShareShare articleIt's official: There are too many good books to read this month.
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