This article reviews six notable new books that playfully challenge traditional genre boundaries, including works by Ha Jin, Gish Jen, Claire Louise-Bennett, Julia Ioffe, Jaquira Díaz, and Philip Pullman, each offering unique perspectives from memoir and history to fiction and fantasy.
The article highlights 14 exciting new sci-fi and fantasy books released in October 2025, including retellings of classics, original stories, and diverse genres, along with additional titles and sequels to look out for.
The article highlights the best new books of September across genres including sci-fi, literary fiction, nonfiction, romance, graphic novels, fantasy, historical fiction, horror, mystery, young adult, and children's books, featuring titles like 'Amity' by Nathan Harris, 'Saltcrop' by Yume Kitasei, and others, with brief descriptions and recommendations.
This week features new releases from established authors across various genres, including experimental Irish fiction by Eimear McBride, a gothic internet-themed mystery by Leigh Stein, a literary fantasy involving graduate students by R.F. Kuang, a surreal novel by Helen Oyeyemi, and a memoir by Miriam Toews, offering diverse and innovative literary works.
A curated list of 20 new book releases spanning biographies, novels, memoirs, and cultural critiques, highlighting diverse voices and contemporary themes, with notable titles on James Baldwin, Octavia Butler, Deadwood, and more, amidst a period of personal loss for the author.
July brings a diverse range of new books, including novels by Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Richard Russo, a memoir by Beth Nguyen, and a climate journalist's study on rising temperatures. Other notable releases include a psychological horror novel, a science fiction tale set in Southeast Asia, and a historical investigation into Stalin's propaganda war. These books offer readers a variety of genres and themes to explore throughout the month.
A list of 26 new books released in June, including novels, memoirs, poetry, and history. The books cover a range of topics, from colonialism and migration to teenage girls and the natural world. Highlights include "Loot" by Tania James, "To Name the Bigger Lie: A Memoir in Two Stories" by Sarah Viren, and "The Three Ages of Water: Prehistoric Past, Imperiled Present, and a Hope for the Future" by Peter Gleick.
April brings a diverse range of new books, including Isabella Hammad's "Enter Ghost," a novel about a British Palestinian actor who becomes involved in a production of "Hamlet" in the West Bank, and Timothy Egan's "A Fever in the Heartland," a disturbing history of the Ku Klux Klan's plot to take over America. Other notable releases include Han Kang's "Greek Lessons," a novel about a woman studying ancient Greek, and Katy Kelleher's "The Ugly History of Beautiful Things," a collection of essays exploring the darker sides of our adornments.