20 New Fiction and Non-Fiction Books to Read This Spring

“Kitamura’s novels are short, sharp, and deadly. I’m not sure there’s anyone better writing in America today,” declared The Guardian in their roundup of fiction to watch in 2025. In Audition, an accomplished actress and an attractive younger man meet for lunch in a Manhattan restaurant. As the encounter unfolds, competing narratives emerge, questioning the roles we play and the truths we conceal. (Out 4/8)

Chilean-American writer Isabel Allende is one of the world’s most widely read Spanish-language authors, with fans worldwide eagerly awaiting her next release. My Name Is Emilia del Valle follows a young writer’s journey to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself—amidst a turbulent time of civil war. (Out 5/6)

In Notes to John, a posthumously published collection, Joan Didion shares her deeply personal reflections from therapy sessions starting in 1999. It is an unprecedentedly intimate account that reveals sides of her that were unknown, but the voice is unmistakably hers--questioning, courageous, and clear in the face of a wrenchingly painful journey.

(Out 4/22)

Known for his gritty, Southern noir thrillers, S.A. Cosby’s work has redefined the modern crime genre. In 2025, he returns with King of Ashes, a Godfather-inspired epic where a man must confront dangerous gangsters and unravel family secrets to save his brother and their business. (Out 6/10)

This New Yorker writer delivers a hilarious coming-of-middle-age tale perfect for fans of The Office, Six Feet Under, and Nick Hornby. After a dejected obituary writer drunkenly publishes his own obituary, his life takes an unexpected and uplifting turn. Mistakenly listed as "dead" in the company system and unable to be fired, he begins attending strangers' funerals to discover what makes a life worth living. A touching comedy about finding purpose when you've been given a second chance. (Out 4/1)