Niche Book Nook

The hardest part about being a reader is choosing what to read next. No matter what niche you're looking for, this is your one-stop shop for book recs.

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These romances will have you swooning until the last page.

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

Flirting Lessons

Jasmine Guillory

A captivating, sizzling queer rom-com where Napa Valley's champion heartbreaker gives flirting lessons to thirty-year-old Avery who wants to be less uptight and well-behaved.

Passion Project by London Sperry

Passion Project

London Sperry

With emotional resonance and sparkling banter, Passion Project is a fun, flirty, thoughtful story of finding a spark—and igniting happiness.

Change of Heart by Falon Ballard

Change of Heart

Falon Ballard

A workaholic is faced with striving for the one goal she never wanted: love.

Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald

Storybook Ending

Moira Macdonald

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.

Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Deep End

Ali Hazelwood

A competitive diver and an ace swimmer jump into forbidden waters in this steamy college romance.

One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune

One Golden Summer

Carley Fortune

Follow Alice: a photographer who plans a summer at Barry’s Bay after her grandmother breaks her hip. What she didn’t expect? The piercing green eyes of Charlie Florek, whose photo she took once from afar many years ago.

Winging It with You by Chip Pons

Winging It with You

Chip Pons

Two men impulsively pose as a couple to compete in a reality show contest just minutes after meeting at an airport, and their run-in with the very real feelings that start to simmer between them.

First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

First-Time Caller

B.K. Borison

A hopeless romantic meets a demoralized radio host in this cozy, Sleepless in Seattle–inspired love story from beloved author B.K. Borison.

Anywhere You Go by Bridget Morrissey

Anywhere You Go

Bridget Morrissey

A small-town waitress and a big-city Broadway press agent swap homes to escape the messiness of their personal lives, only to find new purpose—and new love.

No Ordinary Love by Myah Ariel

No Ordinary Love

Myah Ariel

A PR partnership between a pop superstar and a pro-athlete bad boy turns into so much more in this swoony romance from the acclaimed author of When I Think of You.

Under Loch and Key by Lana Ferguson

Under Loch and Key

Lana Ferguson

A woman discovers that not all monsters are her enemy—the opposite, in fact—in this new paranormal romance by Lana Ferguson, author of The Fake Mate.

We Could Be Heroes by Philip Ellis

We Could Be Heroes

Philip Ellis

Uproarious and touching, We Could Be Heroes is an ode to queer joy and a romance that just might save the world.

Bed-Rotting Favorites

We all need a weekend in bed to reset and relax. Find a book that will make the perfect companion — these unputdownable reads are guaranteed to stay with you long after the weekend is finished.

How It Feels to Find Yourself by Meera Lee Patel

How It Feels to Find Yourself

Meera Lee Patel

An illustrated guide for moving through life’s biggest transitions with purpose and clarity.

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

The God of the Woods

Liz Moore

When a teenager vanishes from her Adirondack summer camp, two worlds collide.

Change of Heart by Falon Ballard

Change of Heart

Falon Ballard

A workaholic is faced with striving for the one goal she never wanted: love.

A Mother's Love by Sara Blaedel

A Mother's Love

Sara Blaedel

Detective Louise Rick uncovers dark secrets swirling around an inn in a seemingly idyllic tourist town.

Goddess Complex by Sanjena Sathian

Goddess Complex

Sanjena Sathian

A biting examination of millennial adulthood, the often fraught conversations around fertility and reproduction, and the painful quest to forge an identity.

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Matt Dinniman

The apocalypse will be televised! Welcome to the first book in the wildly popular and addictive series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.

Toto by A. J. Hackwith

Toto

A. J. Hackwith

The true hero of The Wizard of Oz takes center stage in this brilliant, delightfully snarky reimagining from the author of The Library of the Unwritten.

An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson

An Academy for Liars

Alexis Henderson

A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come from outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia.

The Winter Goddess by Megan Barnard

The Winter Goddess

Megan Barnard

A goddess is cursed to endlessly live and die as a mortal until she understands the value of human life, in this inventive, moving reimagining of Irish mythology.

"What should I read if I want to snuggle up with a blanket and a warm mug of tea on a rainy day?"

Craving a cozy respite? These books will make you feel so warm and fuzzy.

I'll Get Back to You by Becca Grischow

I'll Get Back to You

Becca Grischow

A charming home run of a queer holiday romance where two former classmates’ plan to fake-date their way to freedom goes immediately awry—but, perhaps, exactly the way they need it to.

The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong

The Teller of Small Fortunes

Julie Leong

A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this cozy fantasy debut, hailed as “perfection…a beautiful treasure of a book that will warm your heart and heal your soul.”—Sarah Beth Durst, Author of The Spellshop

The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang, Slin Jung

The Rainfall Market

You Yeong-Gwang, Slin Jung

If you could swap your life for a better one, which would you choose?

Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood

Rewitched

Lucy Jane Wood

In this spellbinding warm and cozy debut novel, a burned-out witch will need to turn to her friends and trust in herself to find the magic in her own life again.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Sangu Mandanna

A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family—and a new love—changes the course of her life.

Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell'Antonia

Playing the Witch Card

KJ Dell'Antonia

She gave up on magic. But magic didn't give up on her.

Three generations of magic. Two rogue exes. One Tarot deck.
The perfect recipe for chaos.

Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala

Murder and Mamon

Mia P. Manansala

When murder mars the grand opening for Lila Macapagal’s aunties’ new laundromat, she will have to air out all the dirty laundry in Shady Palms to catch a killer…

The Christmas Orphans Club by Becca Freeman

The Christmas Orphans Club

Becca Freeman

From bookfluencer and host of the BAD ON PAPER podcast, a riotous holiday rom-com about four friends in NYC who hold onto their unconventional Christmas tradition even when their paths diverge—but the changes they fear might be exactly what they need…

Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald

Storybook Ending

Moira Macdonald

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.

Book Recs for Music Lovers

If you love music, dive into these stories that are infused with the music scene, music creation, the music industry, and more.

Lo Fi by Liz Riggs

Lo Fi

Liz Riggs

Lo Fi follows an aspiring songwriter through the sweaty music clubs and late-night house parties of Nashville. This book has playlists on playlists, and is rife with references for any music fanatic.

World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy

World Within a Song

Jeff Tweedy

The Wilco front man shares fifty songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he’s learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other.

Anyone's Ghost by August Thompson

Anyone's Ghost

August Thompson

A sweeping story about one summer that haunts two young men for the rest of their lives, Jake and Theron bond over music and have a messy (read: relatable) concert experience. There’s even a song reference in the title (hello, The National).

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson

The Piano Lesson

August Wilson

A Pulitzer-prize winning play centered around a piano that two siblings cannot decide what to do with. At once tying together American history, lineage, and memory, this play will haunt you for years to come.

Music and Mind by Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, Renée Fleming

Music and Mind

Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, Renée Fleming

Music and Mind is a curation of essays about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on health and the human experience. A true ode to the power of music.

The Breakup Tour by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka

The Breakup Tour

Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka

A rising-star musician has a second chance at love with an old flame she remembers all too well. Swifties, this is the rom-com for you!

Major Labels by Kelefa Sanneh

Major Labels

Kelefa Sanneh

The entire history of popular music over the past fifty years refracted through the big genres that have defined and dominated it: rock, R&B, country, punk, hip-hop, dance music, and pop.

Must-Read Thrillers

There's nothing better than sitting down and losing yourself in the twists and turns of a heartpounding thriller. These are some of the contemporary must-reads that are defining the genre.

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

Middle of the Night

Riley Sager

A man must contend with the long-ago disappearance of his childhood best friend—and the dark secrets lurking just beyond the safe confines of his picture-perfect neighborhood.

Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart

Assassins Anonymous

Rob Hart

The world’s most lethal assassin gives up the violent life only to find himself under siege by mysterious assailants. It’s a kill-or-be-killed situation, but the first option is off the table. What’s a reformed hit man to do?

The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes

The House in the Pines

Ana Reyes

Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend’s sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed...

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

First Lie Wins

Ashley Elston

Evie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence, a tight group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.

Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara

Someone in the Attic

Andrea Mara

An atmospheric, chilling novel about a family who thinks there's someone hiding in their attic.

In the Woods by Tana French

In the Woods

Tana French

The thriller set in dublin that launched Tana French’s career.

Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie

Blood Sisters

Vanessa Lillie

A visceral and compelling mystery about a Cherokee archeologist for the Bureau of Indian Affairs who is summoned to rural Oklahoma to investigate the disappearance of two women…one of them her sister.

Bad Liar by Tami Hoag

Bad Liar

Tami Hoag

Old jealousies and fresh deceits, family loyalties gone wrong and love turned sour all lay a twisting trail that leads deep into the Louisiana swamp, endangering all who cross the path of a bad liar.

William by Mason Coile

William

Mason Coile

Psychological horror meets cyber noir in this delicious one-sitting read—a haunted house story in which the haunting is by AI.

Read It Before You See It

Read the books that inspired the TV shows and movies nobody can stop talking about.

The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

The Keeper of Lost Causes

Jussi Adler-Olsen

Get to know the detective in charge of Copenhagen's coldest cases in the first electrifying Department Q mystery from New York Times bestselling author Jussi Adler-Olsen.

A Discovery of Witches (Movie Tie-In) by Deborah Harkness

A Discovery of Witches (Movie Tie-In)

Deborah Harkness

A young scholar and a descendant of witches discovers a long-lost and enchanted manuscript. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she must navigate.

Long Bright River by Liz Moore

Long Bright River

Liz Moore

Two sisters travel the same streets, though their lives couldn't be more different. Then one of them goes missing.

The Friend (National Book Award Winner) by Sigrid Nunez

The Friend (National Book Award Winner)

Sigrid Nunez

The New York Times bestselling story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog.

On Swift Horses by Shannon Pufahl

On Swift Horses

Shannon Pufahl

A lonely newlywed and her wayward brother-in-law follow dangerous paths through the American West.

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

The Thursday Murder Club

Richard Osman

Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case. A brutal murder. Welcome to... THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB.

Books that make you sound smart when going out to dinner with your old college friends

Classic literature is so important for many reasons, but especially because these are the stories that continue to influence culture and contemporary writing to this day. Here are some of the most beloved.

1984 by George Orwell, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Sandra Newman

1984

George Orwell, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Sandra Newman

Written 75 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever...

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Crucible

Arthur Miller

Part of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential and beloved American classics in a bold series design offering a modern take on the iconic Penguin paperback.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Maurice Hindle, Maurice Hindle, Maurice Hindle

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley, Maurice Hindle, Maurice Hindle, Maurice Hindle

The world’s most famous work of horror fiction: a devastating exploration of the limits of human creativity. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott, Robert DeMott

The Grapes of Wrath

John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott, Robert DeMott

The Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression, a book that galvanized—and sometimes outraged—millions of readers. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Min Jin Lee, Philip McGowan, Philip McGowan

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Min Jin Lee, Philip McGowan, Philip McGowan

A collectible hardcover edition of one of the great American novels—and one of America's most popular—featuring an introduction by Min Jin Lee, the New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko.

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Coralie Bickford-Smith, Robin Buss, Robin Buss, Robin Buss

The Count of Monte Cristo

Alexandre Dumas, Coralie Bickford-Smith, Robin Buss, Robin Buss, Robin Buss

A beautiful clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Coralie Bickford-Smith, Robert Mighall, Robert Mighall, Robert Mighall

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde, Coralie Bickford-Smith, Robert Mighall, Robert Mighall, Robert Mighall

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life.

Books for Cat Lovers

Meet your favorite literary cats. Enough said.

The Whole Cat and Caboodle by Sofie Ryan

The Whole Cat and Caboodle

Sofie Ryan

Meet secondhand shop owner Sarah Grayson and her rescue cat, Elvis, in the first novel in the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat Mystery series...

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

Dungeon Crawler Carl

Matt Dinniman

The apocalypse will be televised! Welcome to the first book in the wildly popular and addictive series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.

The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi, Cat Anderson

The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen

Yuta Takahashi, Cat Anderson

Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite with departed loved ones.

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, E. Madison Shimoda

We'll Prescribe You a Cat

Syou Ishida, E. Madison Shimoda

Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.

Cats of the World by Hannah Shaw, Andrew Marttila

Cats of the World

Hannah Shaw, Andrew Marttila

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world.

Books to Uncover Your Inner Wednesday Addams

Who doesn't love an opportunity to visit somewhere gothic, haunted, sinister, and storied? These books explore those places, with plots that curl around curious histories and mysteries.

The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden

The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

Katie Lumsden

A gripping and atmospheric debut that is at once a chilling gothic mystery and a love letter to Victorian fiction.

Nobody ever goes to Hartwood Hall. Folks say it’s cursed…

Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas

Vampires of El Norte

Isabel Cañas

Vampires, vaqueros, and star-crossed lovers face off on the Texas–Mexico border in this supernatural Western from the author of The Hacienda.

The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan

The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years

Shubnum Khan

“A dark and heady dream of a book” (Alix E. Harrow) about a ruined mansion by the sea, the djinn that haunts it, and a curious girl who unearths the tragedy that happened there a hundred years previous.

The Garden by Nick Newman

The Garden

Nick Newman

A darkly beautiful, eerie, hypnotic novel about two elderly sisters living alone at the edge of the world.

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Grady Hendrix

At a home for wayward girls, a librarian offers fifteen-year-old Fern a book of occult that shifts the power from adults who control their lives into the hands of the girls.

Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist

Tripping Arcadia

Kit Mayquist

A propulsive and atmospheric modern gothic with all the splendor of The Great Gatsby . . . and all the secrets, lies, and darkness that opulence can hide.

This Cursed House by Del Sandeen

This Cursed House

Del Sandeen

In this Southern gothic horror debut, a young Black woman abandons her life in 1960s Chicago for a position with a mysterious family in New Orleans, only to discover the dark truth: They’re under a curse, and they think she can break it.

Books to boost your fun fact game

We all love dropping a fun fact in casual conversation. Explore some fascinating nonfiction books that will help you wow your friends.

Frostbite by Nicola Twilley

Frostbite

Nicola Twilley

An engaging and far-reaching exploration of refrigeration, tracing its evolution from scientific mystery to globe-spanning infrastructure, and an essential investigation into how it has remade our entire relationship with food—for better and for worse.

The Hidden Globe by Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

The Hidden Globe

Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

Borders draw one map of the world; money draws another. A journalist’s riveting account exposes a parallel universe that has become a haven for the rich and powerful.

The Great Mental Models Boxed Set by Shane Parrish

The Great Mental Models Boxed Set

Shane Parrish

For the first time available in a beautifully designed boxed set, The Great Mental Models demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. It makes the perfect gift for any enterprising, money-wise person in your life.

Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

Slow Productivity

Cal Newport

From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload.

Believe by Jeremy Egner

Believe

Jeremy Egner

The definitive book on Ted Lasso, Believe tells a story of teamwork, of hidden talent, of a group of friends looking around at the world’s increasingly nasty discourse and deciding that maybe simple decency still has the power to bring us together.

The Power of the Actor, Revised and Updated by Ivana Chubbuck

The Power of the Actor, Revised and Updated

Ivana Chubbuck

In this completely updated edition of her bestselling book, renowned acting coach Ivana Chubbuck shares her cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful and lauded acting careers in Hollywood.

Showtime by Jeff Pearlman

Showtime

Jeff Pearlman

The first all-encompassing account of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of professional sports’ most-revered—and dominant—dynasties.

Gifts for your book lover friends

These deluxe editions, boxed sets, and gorgeous exclusive designs will have your book lover friends squealing.

The Godfather by Mario Puzo

The Godfather

Mario Puzo

A special deluxe hardcover edition of The Godfather—the unforgettable saga of an American crime family that became a #1 bestseller and global phenomenon.

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Boxed Set by Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Deluxe Hardcover Boxed Set

Frank Herbert

A deluxe boxed set of the iconic DUNE saga featuring: new covers, stained edges, stamped and foiled cases featuring quotes from the Litany Against Fear, fully illustrated endpapers an illustrated poster on the interior of each jacket.

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Practical Magic

Alice Hoffman

The Owens sisters confront the challenges of life and love in this bewitching novel from New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman—now in a gorgeous deluxe hardcover edition.

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Beach Read

Emily Henry

Emily Henry’s beloved New York Times bestselling novel now in this stunning hardcover collector’s edition featuring a new introduction from the author and a bonus January and Gus epilogue, “The Layover”

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

Every Summer After

Carley Fortune

Carley Fortune’s radiant New York Times bestselling novel now in this gorgeous hardcover collector’s edition featuring a new introduction from the author and exclusive bonus content.

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

The Love Hypothesis

Ali Hazelwood

A stunning hardcover collector’s edition of Ali Hazelwood’s instant New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation featuring a brand new bonus chapter featuring THAT KISS from Adam’s point of view.

The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, W. W. Denslow, John R. Neill, Jack Zipes, Jack Zipes, Jack Zipes

The Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum, W. W. Denslow, John R. Neill, Jack Zipes, Jack Zipes, Jack Zipes

This stunning collectible hardcover edition of L. Frank Baum's classic features gorgeous printed and sprayed edges and colored endpapers designed with an Ex Libris bookplate.

Books for the Science Nerds

Science!

Valley of Forgetting by Jennie Erin Smith

Valley of Forgetting

Jennie Erin Smith

The riveting account of a community from the remote mountains of Colombia whose rare and fatal genetic mutation is unlocking the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease.

Good Energy by Casey Means, MD, Calley Means

Good Energy

Casey Means, MD, Calley Means

Good Energy offers a new, cutting-edge understanding of the true cause of illness that until now has remained hidden.  It will help you optimize your ability to live well and stay well at every age.

How Minds Change by David McRaney

How Minds Change

David McRaney

A powerful, compassionate investigation of why it’s so hard to change your mind—and the transformative effects that follow when you do—by the internationally bestselling author of You Are Not So Smart.

Power Metal by Vince Beiser

Power Metal

Vince Beiser

The powerful ways the metals we need to fuel technology and energy are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and rising violence — and how we can do better.

The Inflammation Spectrum by Dr. Will Cole, Eve Adamson

The Inflammation Spectrum

Dr. Will Cole, Eve Adamson

From the international bestselling author of Ketotarian comes a revolutionary new plan to discover the foods your unique body loves, hates, and needs to feel great.

Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté, MD

Scattered Minds

Gabor Maté, MD

From renowned mental health expert Dr. Gabor Maté, this book explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based—and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.

Vulnerable Minds by Marc D. Hauser

Vulnerable Minds

Marc D. Hauser

A new, hopeful pathway to understanding children’s trauma and providing effective interventions to build healthier communities.

The XX Brain by Lisa Mosconi PhD, Maria Shriver

The XX Brain

Lisa Mosconi PhD, Maria Shriver

The first book to address cognitive enhancement and Alzheimer's prevention specifically in women--and to frame brain health as an essential component of Women's Health.

Body-First Healing by Brittany Piper

Body-First Healing

Brittany Piper

A revolutionary guide to trauma recovery through healing your nervous system from a renowned Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

Fever Dream Reads

If you want a story that will take you right down the rabbit hole (yes, we're looking at you, Bunny), you need to read these feverish books next.

Bunny by Mona Awad

Bunny

Mona Awad

Bunny is a down-the-rabbit-hole tale of loneliness and belonging, friendship and desire, and the fantastic and terrible power of the imagination.

Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi

Little Rot

Akwaeke Emezi

One weekend. The elite underbelly of a Nigerian city. A party that goes awry. A tangled web of sex and lies and corruption that leaves no one unscathed.

Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou

Disorientation

Elaine Hsieh Chou

A Taiwanese American woman’s coming-of-consciousness ignites eye-opening revelations and chaos on a college campus in this outrageously hilarious and startlingly tender debut novel.

And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliott

And Then She Fell

Alicia Elliott

A mind-bending, razor-sharp look at motherhood and mental health that follows a young Indigenous woman who discovers the picture-perfect life she always hoped for may have horrifying consequences.

Nowhere Like Home by Sara Shepard

Nowhere Like Home

Sara Shepard

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars Sara Shepard's next adult novel follows a group of mothers living in a mysterious “mommune,” each of whom is running from something.

Nightmare of a Trip by Maureen Kilmer

Nightmare of a Trip

Maureen Kilmer

     From creepy indoor waterparks to paranormally plagued Cracker Barrels, this great American road trip on the road less traveled could quite literally become the highway to hell.

Strega by Johanne Lykke Holm, Saskia Vogel

Strega

Johanne Lykke Holm, Saskia Vogel

Powerfully inventive and atmospheric, a modern gothic story of nine young women sent to work at a remote Alpine hotel and what happens when one of them goes missing.

Brat by Gabriel Smith

Brat

Gabriel Smith

From a provocative new literary talent, a hilarious and haunted novel grappling with grief, inheritance, and the ghosts of his past.

Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang

Natural Beauty

Ling Ling Huang

Now in paperback, a sly, surprising, and razor-sharp debut novel that follows a young musician into an elite, beauty-obsessed world where perfection comes at a staggering cost.

Goddess Complex by Sanjena Sathian

Goddess Complex

Sanjena Sathian

From the author of Gold Diggers, a biting examination of millennial adulthood, the often fraught conversations around fertility and reproduction, and the painful quest to forge an identity.

Animal Instinct by Amy Shearn

Animal Instinct

Amy Shearn

The world has stopped. But Rachel is just getting started… An AI fever dream after a divorce drives Rachel to program a chatbot to be everything she needs.

Audition by Katie Kitamura

Audition

Katie Kitamura

One woman, the performance of a lifetime. Or two. An exhilarating, destabilizing Möbius strip of a novel that asks whether we ever really know the people we love.

Nonfiction so good you'll want to be a journalist.

Have you ever read a nonfiction book with such good reportage that you reconsider your career choices?

California Burning by Katherine Blunt

California Burning

Katherine Blunt

A revelatory, urgent narrative with national implications, exploring the decline of California’s largest utility company that led to countless wildfires — including the one that destroyed the town of Paradise — and the human cost of infrastructure failure.

America, América by Greg Grandin

America, América

Greg Grandin

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, the first comprehensive history of the Western Hemisphere, a sweeping five-century narrative of North and South America that redefines our understanding of both.

Private Equity by Carrie Sun

Private Equity

Carrie Sun

A gripping memoir of one woman’s self-discovery inside a top Wall Street firm, and an urgent indictment of privilege, extreme wealth, and work culture.

Murderland by Caroline Fraser

Murderland

Caroline Fraser

A terrifying true-crime history of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond—a gripping investigation of how a new strain of psychopath emerged out of a toxic landscape of deadly industrial violence.

The Sirens' Call by Chris Hayes

The Sirens' Call

Chris Hayes

A powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society.

House of Huawei by Eva Dou

House of Huawei

Eva Dou

The untold story of the mysterious company that shook the world.

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