What We’re Reading: Spring 2025

“I just preordered a copy of Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. She is one of my favorite novelists, and I’ve been waiting for this book for 10 years!” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher

“I’m devouring The Talent by Daniel D’Addario — if there’s one thing I love more than award season, it’s the drama behind the campaigns. This book is a delicious deep dive into the power brokers who make (and break) Hollywood’s biggest stars.” —Christine Mykityshyn, Senior Publicity Director

“I love a good thriller to dive into when the weather starts to warm. This book was gifted to me by a coworker, and I cannot wait to read it. From all the reviews I've read online, I’m already on the edge of my seat, and I’ve yet to even start it!” —Gregg Fleischman, Senior Marketing Director

“I read this novel recently. I'm always looking for a book that straddles the line between speculative and literary, and this one nails it. Perfect for readers who want themes that are both very heavy and also very rich, but who need a promise of poltergeists or spiritual possession too.” —Jaime Noven, Associate Director, Marketing

“Dolly Alderton is an author I've had on my radar for a long time, and Good Material was pushed to the top of my TBR stack when I told a friend I was in the mood for a book that would break my heart, and she immediately recommended it. I've just started it, and it’s so beautifully written and raw, I already don’t want to put it down.” —Alex Cruz-Jimenez, Marketing Manager

“The New York Times review of Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito had me at its headline: ‘If Patrick Bateman Were a 19th-Century English Governess.’ I’ve just started reading, but so far I'm loving the dark humor, and I have a feeling it’s going to get weird (in a good way).” —Liza Buell, Publicist

“I’m planning to read The God of the Woods by Liz Moore next. I’ve heard great things about it, and I love literary mysteries — and the summer camp hook immediately caught my attention too!” —Margaux Kanamori, Editorial Assistant

“I have to admit that I came to this book series after tearing through the Silo series on Apple TV. However, I was drawn to reading Wool because I wanted to delve further into its musings on societal control and the price of perceived safety. It’s a classic dystopian tale that keeps getting more relevant every day.” —Chloé Dorgan, Junior Designer

“I stopped into my neighborhood bookstore — Community Bookstore — over the weekend, looking for a birthday present for my friend, and instead I bought myself this book...oops! The novel begins on the 121st November 18th in a row, a literary Groundhog Day of sorts, plus the bookseller at the checkout said they loved it, so I'm putting On the Calculation of Volume to the top of my TBR.” —Susie Brustin, Marketing Assistant

“I just read Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K. Riley, and I absolutely recommend it for spring reading. I read it in two sittings — brilliant dry humor in the writing, with a really heartwarming story at the core!” —Faith Tomlin, Editorial Assistant

“One of my most-anticipated releases of 2025 — I’m so excited to read Tracy Deonn’s Oathbound, the third book in The Legendborn Cycle. I’ve adored the characters, the plot is unpredictable, and the audiobook narrator is ‘legend’-ary. I can’t wait to reenter this world!” —Emily Radell, Publicity Assistant

“I've had about six super-smart friends and colleagues recommend this book to me personally in the past few weeks. I’m excited to support our sister company, FSG, and check out this iconic sci-fi work. I’ve been on a big suspense and horror kick, so I think this will be right up my alley. Then I can finally watch the movie too!” —Emily Hoffert, Marketing Intern

“I'm looking forward to picking up The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah this spring! The Nightingale has been a longtime favorite of mine, and I think it’s about time I read another book of hers. Her characters have so much depth, and I’m sure to be left in tears once again with the unfolding family drama and sweeping Alaskan backdrop.” —Laura Ellsessar, Publicity Intern