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The 2025 Tournament of Books has ended, but you can still view the 2025 books and brackets and see that year’s judges.

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The Extinction of Irena Rey v. James

The Zombie Round concludes at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes! Today, Mary Turfah decides between “The Extinction of Irena Rey” and “James.”

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Martyr! v. Margo’s Got Money Troubles

The Zombie Round begins at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes! Today, Ivy Pochoda decides between “Martyr!” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”

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James v. Martyr!

The semifinals begin at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, with Aditi Khorana making the call between “James” and “Martyr!”

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Liars v. Margo’s Got Money Troubles

The quarterfinals conclude at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Emily Hughes decides between “Liars” and “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”

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Martyr! v. Beautyland

The quarterfinals continue at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Kelly McEvers decides between “Martyr!” and “Beautyland.”

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James v. Headshot

The quarterfinals begin at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Stephen Kearse wields the gavel in “James” v. “Headshot.”

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Margo’s Got Money Troubles v. Someone Like Us

The opening round draws to a close at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Michael David Lukas makes the call between “Margo's Got Money Troubles” and “Someone Like Us.”

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Liars v. The Book of George

Week three begins at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Max Read adjudicates “Liars” versus “The Book of George.”

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Orbital v. The History of Sound

Today at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, Bobuq Sayed decides between “Orbital” and “The History of Sound.”

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Beautyland v. Great Expectations

Today at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, Meher Manda makes the call between “Beautyland” and “Great Expectations.”

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Martyr! v. Rejection

The opening round continues at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Jean Chen Ho decides whether to advance “Martyr!” or “Rejection.”

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Headshot v. The Book of Love

Week two begins at the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes, as Hannah Bonner decides between “Headshot” and “The Book of Love.”

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The Play-in Match

Hannah Pearl Utt judges the play-in match for the 2025 Tournament of Books, presented by Field Notes.

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