What We’re Reading: Fall 2025

“Richard Osman’s newest, natch: The Impossible Fortune. I’m addicted to this lovely group of ‘detectives’!” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher

“I’ve always loved music books. This one is a lyrical memoir from the singer of The Band detailing that great ’60s and ’70s rock scene and working with the biggest names in music.” —Ryan Doherty, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief

“I believe I’m the last person on Earth who has not read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr! I am only halfway through, but I’m so moved by the reminder of how small acts of kindness reverberate even in the darkest of times.” —Christine Mykityshyn, Executive Director of Publicity

“Long before its publication, this gem of a book sat firmly at the top of my TBR list. I could not wait to dive in and return to the music scene of the early aughts, to revisit the artists and stories that helped shape an era of unforgettable sound, integral to my music development. As I moved through each chapter, I found myself curating Spotify playlists in real time, rediscovering the soundtrack of so many memories. DeVille writes with both rigor and detail, tracing origin stories, charting meteoric rises, and candidly acknowledging the inevitable stumbles along the way. My only complaint: I wished the journey had lasted at least 20 chapters more.” —Gregg Fleischman, Senior Marketing Director

“I have always loved Jess Walter’s funny, warm, sharply observed writing about everyday characters in unusual situations, and his latest is off to an amazing start. I can’t wait to keep following this adventure of cultural truths and remarkable wit.” —Lexy Cassola, Senior Editor

“I saw this in the Strand bookstore and had to pick it up because of its unique format. It’s part novel and part puzzle book. You spend most of the pages looking at floor plans of houses, trying to guess what sinister thing happened there. All the clues are right in the layout. The answers are given in conversations between characters trying to figure it out themselves. I’m having a lot of fun guessing!” —Jaime Noven, Associate Director of Marketing

“I'm currently reading Slow Days, Fast Company by Eve Babitz. As fall commitments have ramped up, I wanted to read something quick yet affecting! Babitz’s portrayal of her 1960s and ’70s youth in Los Angeles has been sun-soaked and evocative, while the sharpness of her craft captures much more than just musings on a glamorous life.” —Jordan Gakle, Editorial Intern

“I have had this book on my TBR shelf for a long time, and I’m using my upcoming trip to Mexico as the inspiration to finally start it. I worked on Erika’s memoir Crying in the Bathroom, and she is such a powerful writer, so I can’t wait to read her fiction.” —Alex Cruz-Jimenez, Marketing Manager

“I recently read Gulf by Mo Ogrodnik, a devastating but poignant and informative read that I highly recommend, especially if you enjoy books with multiple perspectives. Gulf switches between the perspectives of five women from all over the world who end up in the Arabian Gulf for various reasons. By the end, all five of them will feel like your close friends. I recommend keeping a box of tissues near you while you read!” —Susie Brustin, Marketing Assistant

“This fall I’ll be reading Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll. I’m always fascinated by true crime, and I love that this novel creatively centers the female characters, inspired by the survivors and victims of Ted Bundy, and brings them to life. I can’t wait to read!” —Margaux Kanamori, Editorial Assistant

“I just read White Cat, Black Dog by Kelly Link. It’s a collection of really brilliant short stories, loosely fairy-tale inspired. The stories all blend realism with speculative elements so effortlessly, with a somewhat eerie, dreamlike quality that feels perfect for fall. I tore through them, and I think this book will stay with me for a long time!” —Faith Tomlin, Editorial Assistant