What We’re Reading: Fall 2024

“I rarely read nonfiction for pleasure but have heard so many wonderful things about The Art Thief by Michael Finkel that it is next up for me. I heard it reads like a novel!” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher

“I have had four unrelated friends tell me to read The God of the Woods. That’s a strong recommendation. My book club will be reading it this month, so I am excited to see what I think. Hearing lots of ‘book of the year’ talk.” —Rachel Chou, SVP, Associate Publisher

“I’m currently reading Finch by Jeff Vandermeer, and I’m contemplating rereading the Southern Reach novels before the fourth, Absolution, comes out in October. However, I am neither a fast reader nor very patient. It’s #1 on the Jaime Noven Most Anticipated Books of 2024 list.” –Jaime Noven, Senior Marketing Manager

“I am telling anyone who will listen to read The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. A perfectly paced, whip-smart thriller that I’ve thought about long after the last page.…” —Christine Mykityshyn, Senior Publicity Director

“The Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Heat — need I say more? Pacino was my father’s favorite actor, and he passed down his admiration and awe of this remarkable actor. I look forward to reading more about his life and his love of his craft. I don’t know much about him, so this is at the top of my TBR list.” —Gregg Fleishman, Senior Marketing Director 

“I finally got around to reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, and it does not disappoint. The boarding school setting, nostalgic reflections on friendship and coming-of-age, and the gutsy sci-fi element come together really nicely. It captures a poignancy in each scene that you don’t want to let go of, even as it passes you by. The perfect read for a cozy fall day!” —Margaux Kanamori, Editorial Assistant

“I picked up a copy of Just Kids during my visit to New York last week, and it hooked me straightaway. Patti Smith’s memoir brought the city into vivid clarity for me, along with her thirst for a life lived for art. I’ve just started the book, and I’m looking forward to reading more about the complexities of her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe.” —Chloe Dorgan, Junior Designer

"I am halfway through S.A. Cosby's latest thriller All the Sinners Bleed and I can't put it down! It is a heartbreaking and haunting read, but I'm very glad I picked it up." —Susie Brustin, Marketing Assistant