10 best books of August: the Monitor's picks

Here are 10 August releases that the Monitor's book critics found particularly good.

9. "My Family and Other Hazards," by June Melby

This witty memoir about a family-run miniature golf course in Wisconsin is a charmer. You can see the Monitor's full review of "My Family and Other Hazards" here.

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