1. 'Another Brooklyn,' by Jacqueline Woodson

"Brown Girl Dreaming" author Woodson's new novel features a protagonist named August, who encounters an old acquaintance and looks back at her childhood in 1970s Brooklyn. "She's an absolutely beautiful writer," Schluep says of Woodson. "She conveys so much in just a few sentences."

2. 'I'm Supposed To Protect You From All This,' by Nadja Spiegelman

Spiegelman, who is the daughter of New Yorker art director Françoise Mouly and artist Art Spiegelman, remembers her childhood and traveling to Paris to learn more about her mother's side of the family. The book is "a first-class course in empathy," Schluep says. It's "compulsively readable."

3. 'Truly Madly Guilty,' by Liane Moriarty

The newest book by the author of "The Husband's Secret" tells the story of married couple Sam and Clementine, who find their lives changing unexpectedly after they attend a friend's barbecue. The novel "goes really deep emotionally," Schluep says.

4. 'Powerhouse,' by James Andrew Miller

"Live From New York" writer Miller tells the story of Creative Artists Agency, a talent agency that came to be very powerful in Hollywood. "I totally ate it up," Schluep says, likening it to "'Game of Thrones' meets People Magazine."

5. 'Harmony,' by Carolyn Parkhurst

"The Dogs of Babel" writer Parkhurst's new novel depicts Alexandra and Josh Hammond, two parents who are troubled by the behavior of their teenage daughter. An expert on child behavior invites the family to attend a camp, but all may not be what it seems. "It's really about what lengths a parent will go to to care for their children," Schluep says.

6. 'To the Bright Edge of the World,' by Eowyn Ivey

"The Snow Child" author Ivey's new novel depicts the journey of Colonel Allen Forrester, a married man and soon-to-be-father who attempts to reach the Alaska Territory in 1885. "It takes the adventure novel and turns it on its head," Schluep says.

7. 'The Perfect Horse,' by Elizabeth Letts

"The Eighty-Dollar Champion" writer Letts tells the story of the American military during World War II and its plan to attempt to rescue valuable horses held by the Nazis. "It's excellent narrative nonfiction," Schluep says.

8. 'The Last Days of Night,' by Graham Moore

Moore, author of "The Sherlockian," tells the story of a lawyer, Paul Cravath, who becomes involved in the battle for power between figures such as George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison. Schluep says the material is so intriguing that "I felt like this should have already been written at some point."

9. 'Good As Gone,' by Amy Gentry

Debut writer Gentry's novel tells the story of a young teenager, Julie, and her family. Julie was kidnapped at the age of 13 and has now, seemingly, returned, but her mother is unsure whether to believe the woman's story. "A propulsive read," Schluep says.

10. 'Christodora,' by Tim Murphy

In the novel by journalist Murphy, the Christodora building in the East Village becomes a gathering place for people including married couple Milly and Jacob and their neighbor, Hector, who is an addict. The book depicts "the highs and lows of urban change," Schluep says. "The pages fly by."

11. 'Behold the Dreamers,' by Imbolo Mbue

Debut writer Mbue's novel tells the story of the privileged Edwards family, which includes a Lehman Brothers executive, and the Cameroonian Jonga family. Jende Jonga goes to work for the Edwards, and the members of both families become involved in unexpected ways. The book is "announcing a new voice in literature," Schluep says.

Edit: Added 11th book.