7/20/2025

fiction
1
atmosphere
Taylor Jenkins Reid
In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training with a group of candidates for NASA’s space shuttle program.
2
edge of honor
Brad Thor
The 24th book in the Scot Harvath series. Harvath goes after a cabal of shadowy elites.
3
never flinch
Stephen King
Holly Gibney does double duty by helping head off acts of retribution and protecting a women’s rights activist.
4
tusk love
Thea Guanzon
The romance developing between the daughter of a merchant and a half-orc may change the course of their lives.
5
a forbidden alchemy
Stacey McEwan
As war looms, Nina Harrow must make a fate-altering choice between a Craftsman and an Artisan.
6
bury our bones in the midnight soil
V.E. Schwab
Stories set in Santo Domingo de la Calzada in 1532, London in 1827 and Boston in 2019 explore hunger, love and rage.
7
great big beautiful life
Emily Henry
A writer looking for her big break competes against a Pulitzer winner to tell the story of an octogenarian with a storied past.
8
my friends
Fredrik Backman
A young woman looks into the story behind a painting that was made 25 years ago and a small group of teens depicted in it; translated by Neil Smith.
9
onyx storm
Rebecca Yarros
The third book in the Empyrean series. As enemies gain traction, Violet Sorrengail goes beyond the Aretian wards in search of allies.
10
don't let him in
Lisa Jewell
A man with dark secrets in his past may cause trouble for three women who did not heed the warning about him.
11
the first gentleman
Bill Clinton and James Patterson
When President Wright’s husband goes on trial for murder, a pair of journalists search for answers.
12
the knight and the moth
Rachel Gillig
Sybil Delling, who is gifted with the power of foresight, forms an alliance with a heretical knight when her sister Diviners disappear.
13
broken country
Clare Leslie Hall
Beth must confront her past when the man she once loved as a teenager returns to the village with his son.
14
the wedding people
Alison Espach
A woman who is down on her luck forms an unexpected bond with the bride at a wedding in Rhode Island.
15
a mother's love
Danielle Steel
After her handbag is stolen during a trip to Paris, a best-selling author with a traumatic past determines not to be a victim.
nonfiction
1
behind the badge
Johnny Joey Jones
The Fox News military analyst extols the first responders among his friends and family.
2
the anxious generation
Jonathan Haidt
A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
3
abundance
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
A New York Times opinion columnist and a staff writer at The Atlantic evaluate obstacles to American progress.
4
everything is tuberculosis
John Green
The author of “The Anthropocene Reviewed” chronicles the fight against the deadly infectious disease tuberculosis.
5
mark twain
Ron Chernow
The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer portrays the life and career of the literary celebrity and political pundit.
6
the fate of the day
Rick Atkinson
The author of “The British Are Coming” portrays the middle years of the American Revolution.
7
i'm glad my mom died
Jennette McCurdy
The actress and filmmaker describes her eating disorders and difficult relationship with her mother.
8
outlive
Peter Attia with Bill Gifford
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
9
original sin
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson
An account of Joe Biden’s initial decision to run for re-election in 2024 and its numerous consequences.
10
uncommon favor
Dawn Staley
The three-time Olympic gold medalist and six-time W.N.B.A. All-Star, who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, describes obstacles she encountered on and off the court.
11
not my type
E. Jean Carroll
The journalist shares moments from her life and the two trials in which she accused President Trump of sexual assault and defamation.
12
empire of ai
Karen Hao
An examination of the disruptions made and resources taken by artificial intelligence.
13
big dumb eyes
Nate Bargatze
The Grammy Award-nominated comedian shares snippets from his life and career.
14
black af history
Michael Harriot
A columnist at TheGrio.com articulates moments in American history that center the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.
15
they're coming for you
Jason Chaffetz
The Fox News contributor and former congressman warns against the Democratic Party regaining power.