The Mercies – Kiran Millwood Hargrave Katies’s choice

Circe – Madeline Miller Ruth’s choice

The Vanishing Half – Brit Bennett Lauren’s choice

John’s choice

Girl, Woman, Other – Bernadine Evaristo Emily’s choice

Educated – Tara Westover Margaret’s choice

Actress – Anne Enright Rebecca G’s choice

Crossing to Safety – Wallace Stegner Vicky’s selection