Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman
Best friends Bess and Joni were never convicted of their friend Evangeline’s death after a summer in Greece, but their lives were forever changed by the media frenzy. Ten years later, Joni’s involvement in a crime similar to that fateful night forces Bess to return to LA and confront the past. As Bess grapples with whether to support Joni, she must also face the unresolved questions of that summer and the woman she has become.
Maybe Next Time by Cesca Major
In this emotionally poignant novel, Emma, a busy London literary agent, finds herself reliving the same Monday over and over after a tragic event involving her husband, Dan. As she repeatedly wakes up to the same day, Emma tries to fix her frantic life, reconnect with her family, and avert Dan’s death. A heartfelt exploration of modern womanhood, One Day meets Groundhog Day, examining the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal fulfillment.
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
In this gothic tale, Opal arrives in the decaying town of Eden, Kentucky, to take a job that could help her brother escape their bleak life. The job leads her to the haunting Starling House, home to the reclusive author E. Starling’s legacy and her last heir, Arthur. As dark secrets unravel, Opal must face the terrifying forces tied to the house and decide whether to confront the past or let the nightmares consume Eden.
Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon
In this lighthearted whodunnit, high-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon is stuck recovering in a quiet coastal town with her daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack. When Jack discovers a dead body, she quickly becomes a suspect, and the three women dive into an investigation to clear her name. As they uncover a tangled web of secrets, lies, and local rivalries, the Rubicon women must rely on each other more than ever to solve the mystery and protect their family.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett weaves a poignant story about family, love, and growing up. Set in the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family orchard in Northern Michigan. As they pick cherries, they ask their mother to recount the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she once had both a stage partnership and a romance. As Lara reflects on the past, her daughters reconsider their own lives, their relationships with their mother, and the world they thought they understood. This novel is a meditation on love, memory, and the lives parents live before their children are born, blending emotional depth with insights into family dynamics.
Yellowface by RF Kuang
R.F. Kuang delivers a chilling and darkly humorous exploration of identity, cultural appropriation, and ambition. When struggling author June Hayward steals a manuscript from her more successful rival Athena Liu, she rebrands herself as “Juniper Song” and claims the work as her own. As her stolen success spirals out of control, June faces the shadows of Athena’s legacy and the moral cost of her deception in this razor-sharp, thought-provoking novel.
Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale
Cassandra Dankworth’s orderly life falls apart when she’s dumped, fired, and even her favorite banana muffins are gone. Then she discovers an extraordinary ability: she can rewind time and change the past. But as Cassie tries to fix her mistakes, she realizes she’s focusing on all the wrong things in this heartfelt, whimsical tale of second chances.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul
When Hollywood legend Kitty Karr leaves her fortune to the St. John sisters, three wealthy Black women, questions abound. Elise St. John dives into Kitty’s journals to sort out her affairs but uncovers shocking secrets about Kitty’s rise to fame and unexpected family ties. Set against the glamour of old Hollywood and the pressures of modern fame, Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? explores family, race, and the power of buried truths.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sally Milz, a cynical comedy writer for a late-night sketch show, has sworn off love—until pop star Noah Brewster turns her assumptions upside down. As they collaborate, sparks fly, but Sally doubts someone like him could fall for someone like her in real life. Curtis Sittenfeld delivers a hilarious and tender exploration of modern love, gender roles, and the surprising connections that defy expectations.
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
In 1939 France, sisters Vianne and Isabelle face the horrors of World War II in vastly different ways. Vianne must make heartbreaking sacrifices to protect her family as a German captain takes over her home, while rebellious Isabelle joins the Resistance, risking everything to fight the Nazis. The Nightingale is a powerful tale of love, courage, and the resilience of women during war.
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, this novel follows Ruby Pearsall, a determined teen striving to escape poverty through education, and Eleanor Quarles, a woman seeking acceptance in her wealthy husband’s world. As Ruby’s taboo love affair threatens her dreams and Eleanor faces struggles with family and motherhood, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. This is a poignant tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the complexities of being a woman.
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
Maya returns to her hometown seven years after her best friend Aubrey’s sudden, mysterious death, which she witnessed as a teenager. Struggling with gaps in her memories and a secret addiction, Maya is drawn back into the trauma when she sees a new video of a similar death involving the same enigmatic man, Frank. As she unravels clues from her past, Maya must confront dark truths buried in her father’s book and face the chilling connection to Frank’s cabin.
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