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A fizzy and fun follow-up to Gamez’s debut, The Next Best Fling. Press into the hands of readers who are looking for more asexual rep in their romance reads and those who enjoyed Alison Cochrun’s Kiss Her Once for Me or Anita Kelly’s How You Get the Girl.
This book glides through the complex, networked entanglements of power that are the infrastructure of our existence in space and time among computational devices designed to foster certain types of belonging.
Harrington’s spellbinding performance of Stokes-Chapman’s gothic novel, which also brilliantly explores issues of class, religion, and science versus. folklore, makes this an excellent choice for historical mystery fans and listeners who appreciate richly drawn characters in lovingly crafted settings. (In her author’s note, Stokes-Chapman describes the book as a love letter to Wales.)
This is a must-listen for fans of Novik’s novels and those who appreciate new takes on fantasy and folk tales. With wide-ranging genres, appealing characters, and beautifully described settings, this collection offers something for every listener.
Ideal for fans of 1970s TV, Stewart’s enjoyable and thought-provoking essays will give Columbo fans an additional excuse to rewatch old episodes.
From its opening sentence through the author’s final note, this gut-wrenching novel will leave readers missing each character when the story concludes but feeling grateful for the relationships they forged and for their beautifully told stories.
Whether exposing his favorite guilty-pleasure Little Debbie treat or the meals he won’t ever return to, Brown writes like he cooks (and judges cooking competitions), with confidence punched up with a shake of the curmudgeon and an extra dash of comedy.
Fast-paced, fun, and unpredictable in the best way possible. Expect this intricately plotted, unputdownable psychological thriller to fly off the shelves.
A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of mystery and insight, recommended for fans of the author as well as Christopher Moore and Carl Hiaasen.
Inspired by the true history of Missoula’s Boxcar Library, Labuskes transports readers to a time and place where powerful corporations seek complete control of the workers and dedicated women are determined to expand the transformative power of words.
A strong collection both for horror fans who want to explore cosmic horror or weird fiction from the perspective of characters from marginalized backgrounds, or for fans of shows such as The Outer Limits. Readers of books by Victor LaValle and Gabino Iglesias as well as short stories by Clive Barker, Thomas Ligotti, and John Langan will want to seek out more of Iniguez’s work.
A thought-provoking collection of poetic gems that will inspire and remind readers of the importance of connecting with the natural world.
The novel’s focus on character development and exploration of human nature will resonate with readers who appreciate Strout’s meditative style. Recommend to readers of Ann Patchett, Fredrik Backman, and Fannie Flagg.
Gohlke (Ladies of the Lake) delivers another heart-stopping family drama that reminds readers that everyone is a prodigal searching for the way home. Infused with wry humor and the beautiful language of flowers and plants, many will see themselves in the brokenness of the Pickering-Boyden clan. Read-alikes include The Heirloom Garden by Viola Shipman and Leota’s Garden by Francine Rivers.
This is even more chilling but just as highly recommended in 2025 as it was in 1985, as historical events have made its grim science-fiction seem all too plausible. Readers who love seeing just how bad things can get and are searching for books with similar, terrifying themes will also want to read C.J. Carey’s Widowland, Sherri S. Tepper’s classic The Gate to Women’s Country, and Emily Tesh’s award-winning novel Some Desperate Glory.
Bostwick’s latest is ideal for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoyed Bonnie Garmus’s Lessons in Chemistry, Kristin Hannah’s The Women, or Kate Quinn’s The Briar Club, which explore the historical roles of women and the challenges they faced within a society structured to define and limit their roles in and out of the home.
A book that serves as a pivot across several important genres, a story that will capture readers’ imaginations, and a prompt for interrogating conversations. This is a novel that has held readers rapt for almost two centuries.
In this unpredictable, introspective, but lighthearted slim novel, Millás merges reality and fantasy. This wonder of a book can be experienced in one or two sittings and encourages a second reading.
Monroe (“Beach House” series; The Summer Guests), a skillful writer, ends the novel in medias res and leaves readers anticipating part two of the saga. It is a thoughtful work that her fans and those who prize stories about preserving nature and heritage will enjoy.
Stanfield captures the emergence and evolution of 1960s British blues that will captivate classic rock fans.
Slater’s thorough research and astute analyses of cinematic themes make this an exemplary biography of a filmmaking pioneer.
This attractively designed book, featuring film stills, publicity posters, and gorgeous photos of its subjects, is a valuable addition to the genre.
A must-read for anyone interested in technology and artificial intelligence; will also be engaging for memoir lovers.
Imagine The Bartender’s Bible got a Martha Stewart Living makeover; that about sums up this superb book’s depth of information, artfully packaged and infectiously conveyed.
Writing with passion, panache, and plenty of dry wit, Meathead breaks down the art and science of grilling and barbequing, making his an indispensable guide even for collections that have other excellent grilling books, such as Tyler Florence’s American Grill and Steven Raichlen’s The Barbecue! Bible.
Kelley’s debut might draw comparisons to Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water, but this powerfully queer story will stand tall in its own right on any shelf.
This must-buy novel from Langmead (Calypso) and Whiteley (Three Eight One) feels like a cousin to Trip Galey’s A Market of Dreams and Destiny and Aimee Pokwatka’s Self-Portrait with Nothing, offering readers a mug of cocoa from one hand and a cool glass of lemonade from the other.
The scope of Jackson’s debut is breathtaking, from gripping suspense to serene contemplation to the scientific presentation of articles of history and imagination. Highly recommended for those who seek to understand the past and reimagine the future.
The novel’s setting is reminiscent of the historical fantasy of P. Djèlí Clark, whose work, along with that of Nnedi Okorafor and Moses Ose Utomi, would be an excellent read-alike for Onyebuchi’s highly recommended hardboiled fantasy mystery.
This mixture of mystery, SF, and historical fiction is highly recommended for readers who love intricately blended genre stories that ask big questions. Those who fell hard for Rivers Solomon’s The Deep or Leslye Penelope’s Daughter of the Merciful Deep will find a kindred story here.
Full of humor and relatable parenting moments, this is a must-read for those who grew up loving stories of magical schools and are looking for a new fantasy world.
Yang’s (The Genesis of Misery) emotion-laden novella will be a hit with fans of dragons and slow-burn romantasy. Readers of Aliette de Bodard and the “Singing Hills Cycle” series by Nghi Vo will especially enjoy Yang’s prose.
This is a wild adventure through history, art, and literature for Moore’s many fans and those who enjoy historical fiction with a side of fantasy and wry humor. Highly recommended.
Didion’s timeless essays shine with Hawke at the helm. This audiobook will bring new listeners to this classic and is highly recommended for libraries everywhere.
Armitage’s ability to manifest Clarke’s (Piranesi) subtle ridicule of her characters makes this faux-scholarly fantasy a joyful and comforting listen.
This intricate romantic suspense, filled with anguish, doubt, hope, and love, is a winner for fans of Emily Giffin and Colleen Hoover.
An equine Charlotte’s Web, albeit with a corpse and a bloody rock, this novel will satisfy anyone seeking a quirky mystery wrapped in love. Lynch’s (Sally Brady’s Italian Adventure) latest doesn’t miss a beat.
Yun’s English-language debut is an absolutely lovely, lightly magical novel that may resonate with listeners navigating loss or regret.
An intimate glimpse of Presley’s experiences growing up in the shadow of her father Elvis. This memoir is a beautiful tribute to the enduring power of love and the complexity of human experience through enduring family bonds.
An enlightening account of the hurdles that women creators, performers, and artists have overcome. Vibrant, essential, and empowering.
A strong entry from Clarke with a superb narrator in Ortiz makes this a highly recommended choice for any audiobook collection, especially where high-octane fantasy tales are popular.
This book will find a listenership anywhere fantasy is popular and, of course, anywhere the rest of the series has connected with its audience.
Sure to have listeners fervently hope every volume of Kashiwai’s long-running series receives an English translation.
Aber’s gritty debut traces a young woman’s existential search for agency and identity in a world where the “good girls” might be those who discard self-reproach and shame.
This menacing story about art, adultery, and obsession is recommended for fans of Ana Reyes, Sally Hepworth, and Shari Lapena.
A sensitively presented, unputdownable account of the people who helped make a “tropical Bavaria” for a criminal whose cruelty knew no bounds.
A potent memoir and call to action, offering a galvanizing portrait of environmental activism, Indigenous resistance, and the devastation wrought by capitalist industrialization.
A delightful astronomical adventure, full of playful scientific tidbits on everything from galaxies to gravity.
Mysterious and intoxicating, this is a delightful retelling that expands on one of horror’s classics. Even the biggest scaredy-cat will love it.
Listeners will fall head over heels for this quick, flirty, and fun audiobook in which dreams really do come true and love shows up when it’s least expected.
A light, breezy audio experience that is a perfect companion to another standout Smitten Kitchen cookbook.
A scrumptious romance from YA author Khorram (The Breakup Lists). Billings and Sardar’s dual narration creates a cozy and intimate listening experience, with characters who are just as delectable as the food and wine.
A suspenseful, unputdownable folk horror. Listeners will undoubtedly hope Stein plans to narrate the rest of the “Anomalous Phenomena” cases.
The cinematic locales and Maddie’s reestablished relationship with the Perrys are fleshed out this slow-burn romance beyond the enemies (in Maddie’s mind)-to-lovers trope. Great for all collections.
Of great interest and value to Civil War enthusiasts, historians, and students, Marten’s account offers a detailed exploration of the war’s long-term impact. The book’s literary quality is exceptional, presenting a well-researched and engaging narrative that captivates from start to finish.
Greene’s well-written history of the Battle of Petersburg should be read by anyone interested in the American Civil War.
This work serves as a brilliant example of how to uncover and describe a past that does not seek discovery.
An essential addition for collections about the process and theory of writing, authors of diverse backgrounds, and particularly the experiences of Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees in the United States.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of Chinese Americans or immigration law in the United States.
A well-written, user-friendly text specifically geared toward library support staff and aligned with ALA’s Library Support Staff Certification. Best suited for staff members with little cataloguing experience who need to process materials, but also useful as a refresher for anyone who does not catalogue on a regular basis.
With a bittersweet ending that explores the joys and fears of old age, this story, much like the work of Nick Cutter and Grady Hendrix, is a pitch-perfect blend of horror and heart.
Blake’s (Delilah Green Doesn’t Care) fans will be over the moon at this series launch, while newcomers will find a new favorite author to follow.
Told from dual perspectives and set in the same delightful small town (Greenbelt, SC) as Slaughter’s previous books Bet on It and Play To Win, this ridiculously romantic and utterly sexy enemies-to-lovers novel features the compelling, cutthroat world of high school football. Will appeal to fans of sports romances that center multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters.
Michelle’s (Name Your Price, writing as Holly James) adroit combination of office romance, enemies-to-lovers, and only-one-bed tropes will keep readers glued to the novel. Highly recommended.
Both longtime Henry (Funny Story) fans and new romance readers will devour this rivals-to-lovers slow burn, one of Henry’s best to date. Also good for fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Solomon (Business or Pleasure) writes a wonderfully sensitive and sexy expat love story where an American moves to Amsterdam and finds an old love and new confidence.
This charming and heartfelt cozy from Dukess (The Last Book Party) is just the thing for a rainy afternoon and a cup of tea. The dialogue is snappy, the characters are endearing, and the plot is satisfyingly quirky.
Like the novel’s lottery-winning protagonist, Lippman’s fans will feel like they hit the jackpot with this warm and cozy romp through a Paris vacation and cruise, without too many lives lost along the way.
Horror fans and classics literature lovers will enjoy this unique take on centuries-old characters that makes their struggles feel timeless. Highly recommended.
Golden’s writing sings in this novel, as he flexes impressive literary chops that will grip readers’ attention and expertly captures the current witchcraft zeitgeist. As companion read-alikes, suggest John Durgin’s Kosa, Grady Hendrix’s Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, and Thomas Olde Heuvelt’s Hex.
This is an epic as clever and magnificent as its mythic namesake. A must-buy for all fantasy collections.
This luminous work highlights the museum’s thoughtfully designed grounds and installations, allowing readers into a reclaimed space that promotes conversation, truth, and even hope. Those interested in Black history, architecture, and design will find much to ponder.
An absorbing history of Christianity from a revealing angle. Timely, enjoyable, and thoroughly worthwhile.
As enchanting as Barnard’s debut, this retelling of Irish mythology is a compelling exploration of transformation, mortality, and the delicate balance between humankind and the divine.
Heady and intellectual yet sexy and deeply felt in its explorations of loss, identity, and relationships, this is fiction that brings theory into practice in a romantic comedy of sorts that will leave readers thinking about much more than Jane Austen’s truth universal.
A deeply affecting account, revealing Griner’s resilience and the deep love that sustained her throughout a harrowing time.
Brilliantly performed and thoroughly entertaining, this exploration of identity and relationships in the internet age is a must-listen for those who enjoy laugh-out-loud storytelling.
Gies has written a standout, poignant, and much-needed look into what many disabled children are forced to deal with (often against their will or consent) and the ways it affects their mental health and wellbeing for their entire lives. It’s sure to appeal to readers of the work of Alice Wong and other disability rights’ activists.
This first volume in a print edition of a popular, long-running webcomic will become a favorite for fans of Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper and Jasmine Walls’s Brooms.
YA author Baker (The Blood Orchid) writes an adult debut that frightens to the bone, deftly illustrating trauma and paranoia in aching prose and with perfectly timed grim humor. Those who enjoyed Monika Kim’s The Eyes Are the Best Part and fans of Erika T. Wurth, Gretchen Felker-Martin, and Stephen Graham Jones won’t want to miss it.
An unmissable book that will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for vulnerable and mistreated women around the world.
This thoughtful guide is a critical aid in supporting library professionals as they make changes to decrease the harm caused by their institution’s catalogue. Recommended for anyone who works in a gallery, library, archive, or museum and is looking to address bias in their collections.
This edition’s integration of historical narratives with records elevates it beyond a reference work to a compelling chronicle of baseball history. Johnson and Wolff’s remarkable achievement, indispensable for baseball enthusiasts and historians, ensures that the vibrant history of the minors endures.
Holding its own among other excellent guides to the subject (like Angie Rito’s Italian American, Lidia Bastianich’s Lidia’s Italy in America, and Alex Guarnaschelli’s brand new Italian American Forever), Quinn’s insightful, welcoming introduction is the next best thing to have one’s own nonna in the kitchen.
This is a one-of-a-kind cookbook that reflects Barhany’s life journey and introduces readers to a rich culture and its history.
Highlighting an elusive and understudied part of English history, this book will appeal to many, especially readers interested in medieval history. The importance of the Mercian contribution to the building of a medieval English state cannot be underestimated.
A well-researched, meticulous account of life for the people of Naples during and immediately after the war, for readers interested in Italian and World War II history.
A fresh, clear, and essential perspective on German colonial history, illuminating the complexities of national and colonial practices. Simpson’s interdisciplinary book is a significant contribution to the discourse about resisting imperialist expansion and white supremacy. For scholars and students of German studies.
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