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October 2025

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The Phoebe variations by Jane Hamilton
The Phoebe Variations
by Jane Hamilton

When seventeen-year-old Phoebe meets her birth family for the first time, the emotional fallout drives her to flee with the help of her best friend Luna, seeking refuge and transformation in the chaotic home of her friend Patrick O'Connor and his thirteen siblings.

Try this next: Family Family by Laurie Frankel.
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand
The Academy
by Elin Hilderbrand

When a surprise national ranking thrusts underachieving Tiffin Academy into the spotlight, a viral gossip app begins exposing students' and staff's secrets, unraveling reputations and relationships as the boarding school's carefully curated image gives way to chaos, scandal and unexpected alliances.

For fans of Testimony by Anita Shreve.
Boy from the North Country : a novel by Sam Evan Sussman
Boy From the North Country
by Sam Evan Sussman

Summoned home to his dying mother, Evan uncovers the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of her life, including a hidden romance with Bob Dylan, as he finally understands her profound wisdom.

For fans of My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.
Songs for Other People's Weddings
by David Levithan; with songs by Jens Lekman

Swedish singer and songwriter J performs at weddings, penning a bespoke song for each couple. But when his girlfriend’s job takes her to New York indefinitely and she pulls away despite his best efforts, he's no longer sure about love or marriage. This moving look at relationships has touches of humor, plus ten songs by Swedish songwriter Jens Lekman.

For fans of: Holly Brickley’s Deep Cuts.
Dogs : a novel by C. Mallon
Dogs
by C. Mallon

Cruising Carbon's lonely backroads one night, the quiet Hal witnesses both beauty and horror in his troubled hometown, where a catastrophic chain of events threatens his fragile bond with his compassionate friend Cody John and shatters their world.

Try this next: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.
What We Can Know
by Ian McEwan

In 2119, rising seas have changed the landscape of the United Kingdom, where professor Thomas Metcalfe studies every detail he can find about “A Corona for Vivien,” a lost masterpiece read by an esteemed poet at his wife’s 2014 birthday party. In the second half of this eloquent novel, Vivien herself narrates.

Try these next: C. Pam Zhang’s Land of Milk and Honey; Eiren Caffall’s All the Water in the World.
An Oral History of Atlantis
by Ed Park

This latest offering from Pulitzer Prize finalist Ed Park is an intriguing collection of 16 short stories, some lightly connected to others and four of which are new. Exploring humanity, technology, and literary themes, this book works for readers who enjoy unconventional, witty, and open-ended tales.

For fans of: George Saunders.
Indian country : a novel by Shobha Rao
Indian Country
by Shobha Rao

Independent Janavi and engineer Sagar are forced into an arranged marriage in India and must relocate to Montana for Sagar's work, but when Sagar's unfriendly colleagues suspect him after his coworker drowns, is he paying the price for the white man's arrogance?

For fans of Pachinko by Min Jin Lee or The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.  
When the Cranes Fly South
by Lisa Ridzén

Bo’s wife, an Alzheimer’s patient, went to a care center three years ago, leaving him alone. Now, he has caregivers who visit daily, an estranged son who thinks he can’t take care of his beloved dog, balance issues, and memories that are sometimes out of reach. Notes from Bo's carers add other viewpoints to this poignant debut novel by a Swedish author, which is already an international bestseller.

For fans of: Fredrik Backman; The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
Full Bloom
by Francesca Serritella

At a crossroads after the end of a relationship and her lack of career progress, 35-year-old Iris is gifted a special perfume by an older French friend. Wearing the scent, she discovers newfound power and multiple love interests, but things don’t always go as planned. Great for book clubs, this novel mixes romance and mystery as it explores friendship, ambition, and self-confidence.

For fans of: How to Fall Out of Love Madly by Jana Casale
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