Spring is in the air, and with it comes a fresh reading list! Team Celadon shares the books we’re enjoying as the weather warms and buds begin to bloom. What’s on your TBR?
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“I just read Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa. It's a charming novel about a young woman who figures out who she is through books and working at a bookstore. A must for book lovers and all of us who understand the importance of reading.” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher
"My bookclub decided to read My Friends, Fredrick Backman’s latest, and I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The story builds, and I found myself sitting in the car listening even when I had reached my destination. Backman’s quirky humor shines through, and his characters and writing always lead our club to great discussions." —Rachel Chou, Senior Vice President and Associate Publisher
"I just read and loved Kevin Fedarko’s A Walk in the Park, about two friends who set out to hike to the heart of the Grand Canyon with zero preparation. It’s full of the history of the landscape and its original people, and the humorous misadventure of the author and his friend." —Ryan Doherty, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief
"I just finished The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett, and it brought me back to life! Think Little Miss Sunshine with a Wes Anderson vibe and delightfully quirky humor. You just can’t help but fall in love with these characters." —Christine Mykityshyn, Executive Director of Publicity
"I am halfway through The Doorman by Chris Pavone. I love the diversity of the characters and how their lives intersect in the fictional Bohemia, the “most famous apartment house in the world.” This thriller looks at New York life and the grand dichotomy of the haves and have-nots." —Gregg Fleischman, Senior Marketing Director
"I look forward to reading The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. I love a good scary book, and this one has been recommended to me by many people over the years. It’s long been on my list, and I just picked up a copy." —Jaime Noven, Associate Director of Marketing
"After many recommendations, I just read Virginia Evans’s The Correspondent, which was a rare and beautiful gem! I don’t often read epistolary novels, but Evans uses this format in the most brilliant way to tell the deeply moving life story of our inimitable protagonist, Sybil Van Antwerp. I haven’t enjoyed a character like this since Olive Kitteridge!" —Lexy Cassola, Senior Editor
"Next on my TBR is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This book was highly recommended to me by the wonderful bookseller Kate Czyzewski at Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake, New Jersey. After learning that she got a tattoo of an octopus after reading this one, I just had to pick it up!" —Staci Burt, Publicity Manager
"I’m reading (and loving) The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead. It’s about a modern-day rock band and their new manager, and it has a lot of the elements I loved about Daisy Jones and the Six. It’s a beautiful exploration of grief, sisterhood, friendship, love, and what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated field and in the public eye."
"I am looking forward to Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy. I loved her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, and I’m super interested to see what she brings in her debut novel. Jennette narrates the audiobook, so this is definitely a must-listen for me!" —Emily Radell, Publicity Assistant
"Next up on my TBR is A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin. This is the first book of two with a magic system centered around tea! This book follows Ning as she uses her skills to compete against the kingdom’s greatest tea makers for the princesses’ favor, the only thing that might save her dying sister." —Yelizaveta Rogulina, Ad Promo Assistant
"I just finished reading The Outrun by Amy Liptrot. I found it to be a moving portrait of both the Orkney Islands and the author’s struggle with alcoholism. Her journey to sobriety is beautifully woven together with descriptions of the wild nature found on these far-flung Scottish isles." —Chloé Dorgan, Junior Designer
"I’m gasping my way through Rebel of the Regency by Ann Foster. Caroline of Brunswick —Britain’s incredible queen without a crown — was a beloved icon so scandalous that she makes Bridgerton look tame. Perfect for anyone who loves true stories of outrageous women." —Valorie Clark, Marketing Intern
"I recently finished Palaver by Bryan Washington. I loved its warmth and quiet beauty. A Texas-raised son teaching English in Tokyo is surprised when his estranged mother shows up for a visit. Their unexpected time together gives way to a radiant exploration of family, friendship, and how hard it can sometimes be to connect with those closest to you." —Matthew Thompson, Content Strategist
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