What We’re Reading: Spring 2024

“I just read Tana French’s latest, The Hunter (I am a huge French fan and loved it!), and have pivoted to Big Swiss by Jen Beagin — a crazy, funny and utterly singular novel set in New York’s Hudson Valley.” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher

“I was lucky enough to get an early reader’s copy of Liz Moore’s amazing new literary mystery about a child who goes missing from an Adirondack summer camp in the 1970s. The 500-plus pages flew by, and it’s an incredible follow-up to Long Bright River.” —Ryan Doherty, VP, Editorial Director

“I’m nearly finished reading Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. It’s been on my shelf since it was published to fantastic reviews last year. I must say, it lives up to the hype and is a delightfully quirky springtime read (with a fantastic cover!) Highly recommend!” —Christine Mykityshyn, Senior Publicity Director

“I’ve been slowly making my way through The Creative Act, taking time to highlight passages and really let the ideas sink in. I’m usually a speedy reader (out of necessity for my job!), so I’ve enjoyed slowing down with this book and thinking more about the importance of creating art and what that means in everyday life.” —Jennifer Jackson, Executive Director, Consumer Marketing

“I’m so excited to have just bought some debut fiction by my favorite stand-up comic, Josie Long. It’s a short story collection delightfully described as ‘an escape chute from the catastrophes of modern life.’ I’ve been watching her TikTok versions of these stories and can’t wait to dive into the book!” —Jaime Noven, Senior Marketing Manager

“I’ve just read After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz and absolutely loved it. I always love historical fiction, but this felt completely original and innovative within the genre. I struggle to even describe it, because it was like nothing I’ve ever read before, and I can’t stop thinking about it!” —Faith Tomlin, Editorial Assistant

“There, There is one of my favorite books. I was so excited to see the release of Wandering Stars. I look forward to seeing how this story unfolds with the ancestors of characters from Orange’s previous novel. (Plus, it never hurts to have such a stunning cover!)” —Erin Cahill, Manager of Studio Art

“I made a deal with my dad that we would each read a book of the other’s choosing, and this was his pick for me. It’s a story about a man who kills Death and subsequently has to take up the position himself. This book is the first in a series filled with conspiracies, the afterlife, and fighting against fate.” —Yelizaveta Rogulina, Ad Promo Assistant

“I just finished Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez and loved it — with its strong voice, dynamic characters, and a perfect blend of humor and drama, it was exactly what I needed to get me out of my reading slump.” —Liza Buell, Associate Publicist

“I’m midway through Leslie Jamison’s Splinters, and I’m loving the writing, the anecdotes, and the intimacy of it all. This is a memoir brimming with love in its many forms — romantic, maternal, familial, and self — and sure to be a new personal favorite of mine.” —Emily Radell, Publicity Assistant

“I’ve just finished Life Is Everywhere by Lucy Ives, and it was so strange and great! Ives is a master of her craft, and she writes characters who are writers in their own right. When a grad student finds herself standing on a street corner at the end of her marriage, the contents of her bag form most of the rest of the book: a novel, a novella, an academic paper, an electric bill, and more.” –Susie Brustin, Marketing Assistant

“I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for a little while, and I’m excited to finally pick it up! I’ve been trying to read more books by Filipino authors, and as it gets warmer, it’s the perfect weather for some halo-halo and reading outside.” –Julia Ashley Romero, Marketing Intern