These Are the 39 Must-Read Books of 2019

Sofía Segovia is already a famed author in Mexico, and with The Murmur of Bees she's poised to become an international favorite too. Set firmly in the magical realism genre, this moving book follows the story of a child found under a bridge covered by a blanket of bees. Fortunately, he grows up with a loving family that takes him in and appreciates his unique gifts. With the Mexican Revolution as a backdrop, the novel traces the family's journey as their special child reveals he possesses the gift of seeing into the future.

Release date: Apr. 16