Fiction
Dava Shastri’s Last Day
by Kirthana Ramisetti
A big-hearted, juicy, funny story of family and legacies, secrets and FOMO that wrestles with big questions like: How does society value women? Why do we care so much about celebrity culture?
(Grand Central)
The Maid
by Nita Prose
For fans of cozy mysteries, an original and warm-hearted whodunit story of a young, quirky hotel maid who discovers a guest dead in his room and becomes the primary suspect.
(Ballantine)
Anthem
by Noah Hawley
An epic new literary thriller from the creator of the TV series Fargo. Set in this American moment, Hawley takes readers on a wild ride to confront some of our darkest and most dangerous instincts.
(Grand Central)
To Paradise
by Hanya Yanagihara
The author of A Little Life‘s new literary masterpiece, this much-anticipated novel spans three centuries to tell a sweeping story of America independence, and how we can break free from legacies and chart our own destinies.
(Doubleday)
Beautiful Little Fools
by Jillian Cantor
This modern retelling of The Great Gatsby from the point of view of the story’s women adds a distnctly feminist bent to a tale of money and power, love and desire.
(Harper Perennial)
Nonfiction
Atlas of the Heart
by Brené Brown
From the bestselling author of Daring Greatly, an inquisitive and satisfying look at the emotions and experiences that define what it is to be human.
(Random House)
The Sleep Fix
by Diane Macedo
From the renowned ABC News anchor and insomniac comes an actionable book on how to get better sleep — and let’s face it, that’s something we can all use.
(William Morrow)
Putting the Rabbit in the Hat
by Brian Cox
From his troubled working-class childhood in Ireland to Hollywood sets and celebrity parties, the Succession star shares the highs and lows of his life and career.
(Grand Central)
Lost and Found
by Kathryn Schulz
In this meditative look at things we lose and gain in life, the Pulitzer Prize winner shares her experience meeting her future wife and grieving her father’s death.
(Random House)
You Don’t Know Us Negroes
by Zora Neale Hurston
This first comprehensive collection of essays, criticism, and articles by the acclaimed Harlem Renaissance author affirms Toni Morrison’s belief that Hurston is “one of the greatest writers of our time.”
(Amistad)
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