WSJ’s Top Book Recommendations-Cary Regional

Discover the best books of the year, handpicked by the editors of The Wall Street Journal. From thought-provoking nonfiction to engrossing fiction, our Top Book Recommendations offer a curated list of exceptional reads that will inform, inspire, and entertain. Featuring titles from acclaimed authors and emerging voices, our selection spans genres and subjects, ensuring there's something for every reader. Dive into the world of ideas, stories, and perspectives that will change the way you think, feel, and see the world.
 

Showing 1 - 1 of 1  There are a total of 302 valid entries on the list.

1. The sweet hereafter

Book cover for "The sweet hereafter"
Star rating for The sweet hereafter
Author:
Banks, Russell, 1940-2023
Notes:
Ranked #5 as the Best Book On Life In Small Towns in the WSJ on July 25-26th, 2025.
Choose a Format
On Shelf
7 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
Green Road Community - Adult Fiction
BANKS
North Regional - Adult Fiction has 2
BANKS
Oberlin Regional - Adult Fiction
BANKS
Description:
In The Sweet Hereafter, Russell Banks tells a story that begins with a school bus accident. Using four different narrators, Banks creates a small-town morality play that addresses one of life's most agonizing questions: when the worst thing happens, who do you blame?