What We’re Reading: Summer 2025

“I am reading Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton, a gorgeous and thought-provoking memoir about, well, a hare who moves into someone’s house…. A wonderful meditation about our relationship with nature.” —Deb Futter, President and Publisher

“I am finally getting around to listening to The Wedding People. Such a perfect car ride book. I found myself completely intrigued by the characters. Good summer read!” —Rachel Chou, SVP, Associate Publisher

“I really enjoyed Easter’s The Comfort Crisis, so now I am reading Scarcity Brain, which goes into the science of why our brains constantly crave more and what we can do to stop the endless scrolling, shopping, and seeking.” —Ryan Doherty, VP, Editor-in-Chief

“I picked up Audition by Katie Kitamura on Becca Freeman’s recommendation — she has famously great taste! It's a slim but haunting novel about performance and control that lingers long after you finish. I still have her novel Intimacies in my TBR pile, and now I must get to it this summer.” —Christine Mykityshyn, Executive Director, Publicity

“I love music — all kinds of music. So when this gem of a book about John Lennon and Paul McCartney landed on my desk, I was instantly intrigued. As I dove into the rich, complex history of this legendary songwriting team, I uncovered layers of the Beatles’ story I’d never known. The book didn’t just deepen my appreciation, it sent me on a fresh journey through their music, hearing it all with a new perspective.” —Gregg Fleischman, Senior Marketing Director

“Sussman has cemented herself as an auto-buy author for me. This book officially got me out of a reading slump and had me devouring the first 200 pages in one sitting. This is the sequel to Funny You Should Ask, but it stands on its own. A romance at heart but also a story about grief, family, and redefining yourself at every age.” —Alex Cruz-Jimenez, Marketing Manager

“I’ve been dying to read this. This book has had such a magnetic pull for me. Only a few chapters in, and I already can’t put it down!” —Erin Cahill, Manager of Studio Art

“With the extra incentive of a star-studded adaptation on the way, I finally read The Whisper Man this summer. It had me guessing the whole way through and had some seriously chilling moments. I can’t wait to relive the experience on the big screen!” —Chloe Dorgan, Junior Designer