New Arrivals: The Best Recent Book Releases

This “electrifying” collection that pushes the boundaries of trans literature was called “a marvel” by Publishers Weekly, who hailed the “funny yet heart-wrenching” titular novella about a group of restless lumberjacks experimenting with self-discovery in what “may be Peters's best work yet.”

In the "sharp and unexpected" latest novel from the author of Gold Diggers, a woman grapples with her post-divorce life, only to be thrust into a darkly comedic journey that explores identity, fertility choices, and the pressure to become a mother. "Haunting and hilarious, Goddess Complex is at once a satire, a Gothic tale, a novel of ideas, a character study," raved The New York Times. "Like any individual life, the book bristles with possibilities."

From the bestselling author of Hour of the Witch comes a historical love story set in war-torn Virginia in 1864. When a Confederate woman finds a wounded Union officer near death, she must choose between duty and conscience, risking everything to save an enemy. Inspired by true events, this richly atmospheric novel is “propulsive and tense with each plot turn… a flawless novel,” according to The Historical Novel Society.

The latest from the Pulitzer Prize finalist author of Swamplandia! transforms the Dust Bowl into a surreal stage of secrets and sorcery. A “Prairie Witch” guards memories like treasures, a cursed farmer’s blessings turn deadly, and a time-traveling camera reveals the buried sins of a crumbling town. "An inspired and unforgettable fusion of the gritty and the fantastic," raves Publishers Weekly.

Spanning over two decades, these inimitable diaries offer a look at the celebrated Australian writer's personal life and creative process, from publishing her debut novel Monkey Grip in the late '70s to her reflections on everyday life. "How to End a Story is among the best things she has written," noted the Washington Post. "The real value of this collection is the opportunity it affords us to see the domestic, ordinary, everyday world through Garner's eyes."

A single mom’s chaotic life spirals when her son becomes the prime suspect in his bully’s disappearance. Faced with hostile school moms, her own doubts, and no skills to solve the mystery, she’ll do whatever it takes to protect her child. This “funny, fast-paced blend of domestic thriller and social satire” is sure to leave readers “clamoring for a sequel,” according to Publishers Weekly.

The New York Times' film critic explores Didion’s deep ties to Hollywood—where she co-wrote A Star Is Born, mingled with the LA elite, and deconstructed the industry’s illusions in her journalism. From her childhood obsession with John Wayne to her takedown of Tinseltown’s storytelling machine, this book is a look at how Didion captured—and dismantled—America’s most seductive myths.

In this "relatable and sweet" romance novel, a couple’s anniversary dinner takes an unexpected turn when climate activists storm the restaurant. To their shock, the chaos mirrors a little-read novel one of them wrote. Now, they must work together to outsmart the intruders—and maybe save their marriage. "As much fun as you'll ever have with middle-aged marriage and ecoterrorism," noted Kirkus.

In this globe-spanning thriller, the New Yorker staff writer and author of The Looming Tower follows a half-Irish, half-Arab FBI agent who's thrust into a high profile murder investigation in Gaza as the Palestinian-Israeli war spirals out of control.

In this "unusually colorful and intelligent" debut novel set in Nazi-occupied Brussels, a tight-knit community in an elegant Beaux Arts building becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets when a Jewish family disappears and a Nazi official moves in. "A poignant and rich World War II novel," raves Kirkus Reviews. "A special treat for fans of the genre."