Let's face it. We're stuck inside, and we're going to be stuck inside for a while. And while that surely means a whole lot of binge-watching (whether it's some awesome sci-fi or any and everything Stephen King) that can't be all you do during this time of quarantine. There are also these things called books, which—believe it or not—actually tend to give you an even more enriching storytelling experience.

But anyone can put together a list of the best books to read during quarantine. We wanted this list to be better. For it to be special, and very much for this moment—so we went to the experts. That's right—we asked 23 authors—including some 2020 debuts whose first books are coming out amid the ongoing pandemic—for their recommendations on the best books to read right now. Maybe it's a book that will help us to reflect on the world happening around us. Maybe it'll help us escape. Or maybe it'll just be something we get lost in and completely forget what we were thinking about before opening the cover.

One way or another, this list of books should help through whatever time is ahead.