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novel series written by Traci Chee, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. The trilogy includes the following books: ''The Reader'' (2016), ''The Speaker'' (2017), ''The Storyteller'' (2018). ''The Reader'' was a ''New York Times'' best seller.

''The Reader'' (2016)

''The Reader'' was published September 13, 2016. The book was a ''New York Times'' best seller and Junior Library Guild selection. It received starred reviews from ''

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'', and '' Booklist'', as well as a positive review from '' Shelf Awareness''. ''Kirkus Reviews'', NPR,

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, '' Bustle'', and Minnesota Public Radio named ''The Reader'' one of the best young adult books of 2016. The audiobook, narrated by

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, received a starred review from '' Booklist.''

''The Speaker'' (2017)

''The Speaker'' was published November 7, 2017. The book received starred reviews from ''

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, received a positive review from ''Booklist''.

''The Storyteller'' (2018)

''The Storyteller'' was published November 13, 2018. The book received starred reviews from ''

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