Friday, January 31, 2025

The best new books according to readers

 
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This Month's Best New Reader Favorites
What are readers saying about the buzziest books of the season? We've rounded up their top-rated picks.
 
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Book cover for The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
Rave reviews are pouring in for this instant New York Times bestseller!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When a valuable Egyptian artifact goes missing, an unlikely duo must travel from New York City to Cairo to track it down
  • From a beloved author dubbed "a reigning queen of historical fiction" (Allison Pataki)
  • Readers say: "The Stolen Queen was a terrific story about two unforgettable women, filled with history, mystery, tragedy, emotional secrets of the past, and an Egyptian curse"
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, People, Town & Country, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Crash by Freida McFadden
The fan-favorite author of The Housemaid is back with a sensational new thriller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Readers say: "The perfectly timed pacing and unexpected twists will keep you on the edge of your seat!"
  • Stranded, alone, and eight months pregnant, Tegan is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their cabin — but she soon realizes she's in unimaginable danger…
  • The perfect companion for a chilly winter night
FEATURED IN:
The Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Library Reads
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Book cover for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
A BookTok phenomenon that's already racked up nearly 200,000 five-star Goodreads ratings
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • One of 2025's most anticipated romantasy releases has arrived — and it instantly became a #1 New York Times bestseller
  • With enemies closing in on all sides, can Violet save her family, her dragons, and the love of her life?
  • Readers say: "This book was nonstop action. Incredible characters and terrific storytelling. I don't think I can articulate how much I loved this book"
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, People, Associated Press, USA Today, Elle, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, New York Post, Rolling Stone, Variety, Smart Bitches Trashy Books
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Book cover for The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Everyone is talking about this unputdownable novel — including Jodi Picoult
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Already optioned for a screen adaptation
  • Fans of Wuthering Heights will devour this star-crossed love story set in the cutthroat world of competitive figure skating
  • Readers say: "Well, I cannot give this book more than five stars because that's the rating system, but it deserves more"
  • Glowing reviews praise the brilliantly rendered characters and page-turning drama
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, The Washington Post, New York Post, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Homeseeking by Karissa Chen
The latest Good Morning America Book Club pick is earning high praise
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1947, childhood sweethearts Suchi and Haiwen are torn apart after Haiwen secretly enlists in the army — but 60 years later, they unexpectedly reunite
  • A sweeping epic that will transport you to Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Taiwan, and beyond
  • Readers love the stunning writing and well-researched historical setting
FEATURED IN:
Good Morning America Book Club, Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, Roxane Gay's Audacious Book Club, The Washington Post, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature
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Book cover for We Do Not Part by Han Kang
Readers and critics alike are raving about one of 2025's biggest literary releases
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Penned by the winner of 2024's Nobel Prize in Literature
  • During a snowstorm, an urgent call brings Kyungha to her friend's home, where she illuminates a dark corner of Jeju Island's history
  • Readers say: "Wow. This book is emotional, disquieting, complicated, and profound… It is a book everyone should read"
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Harper's Bazaar, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old by Brooke Shields
A refreshing, relatable memoir from an iconic actor
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Filled with humor and vulnerability, Shields's thoughtful exploration of midlife and aging is deeply resonating with readers
  • This instant New York Times bestseller "paints a three-dimensional portrait of a very real woman" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Suggest this as your book club's next nonfiction pick
FEATURED IN:
NPR, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Harper's Bazaar, Real Simple, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, New York Post, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
This certified tearjerker has amassed nearly 30,000 five-star ratings
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The author of The Notebook "brings all the emotion fans expect" (Publishers Weekly) in this #1 New York Times bestseller
  • Army ranger Tanner finds true love and community where he least expects it
  • Set in a cozy small town filled with unforgettable characters
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The Washington Post, Parade, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
A can't-miss conversation starter from 'a singular talent' (The New York Times Book Review)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A fresh reexamination of the groundbreaking theories outlined in the #1 New York Times bestseller The Tipping Point
  • Demystifies the watershed moments that have given rise to a wide variety of social phenomena
  • Readers say: "This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the hidden forces that drive social change"
FEATURED IN:
Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Science, Next Big Idea Club, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, People, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Slate, Ebony, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Playground by Richard Powers
Another masterful New York Times bestseller from an author with legions of fans
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Earth's watery final frontier is colonized by floating cities in this speculative novel longlisted for the Booker Prize
  • Readers say: "Powers again offers a story that combines stellar storytelling with a deep message that challenges us"
  • Features a shocking twist that will make you question everything
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, Time Magazine, NPR, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New Scientist, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Vulture, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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The best new books according to readers

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