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New books from Emily Henry, Karen Russell, and Kate Folk are among Bustle's best new books of Spring...
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The Best New Books Of Spring 2025

From bestsellers and debut authors, these 37 novels and collections get a big-time thumbs-up.

By Bustle Editors
Author Giaae Kwon recommends her favorite K-Pop books about the fandom.
Trust Us

5 Books Every K-Pop Fan Should Read

Giaae Kwon, author of I’ll Love You Forever: Notes From a K-Pop Fan, recommends titles for her fellow bbasoonis.

By Chloe Joe
Chelsea Handler shares four of her favorite books.
One Nightstand

'One Nightstand' With Chelsea Handler

The author and comedian shares her four favorite books and why she gravitates toward “meaty and juicy” reads.

By Samantha Leach
Trend Report

The Books It Girls Are Actually Reading

Step aside, literary fiction. A new genre has rolled into town, and it’s earning fans in high-fashion places.

By Samantha Leach
Exclusive Excerpt

The Day I Stopped Raising My Hand

If you're a Type-A people pleaser, Amy Wilson’s memoir will make you feel seen.

By Hannah Orenstein

Book Club

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The $2.99 Snack Dylan Mulvaney Relied On To Write Her Book

Paper Doll give fans a look behind the TikTok star’s hyperfeminine public persona.

By Samantha Leach
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That Friend Just Wrote An Audiobook

Sabrina Brier’s audiobook is inspired by her TikTok character.

By Samantha Leach
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Y2K Trends Are Back, But What Happened To The Optimism?

Colette Shade’s new book explores the era’s cultural output — and the sociopolitical trends that informed it.

By Chloe Joe
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Miranda July’s Year Of Perimenopausal Thinking

The author’s novel has been lighting up group chats since its release this spring.

By Samantha Leach
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Patrick Radden Keefe’s Hollywood Homecoming

The Say Nothing author had abandoned his screenwriting dreams — until producers expressed interest in adapting his books.

By Samantha Leach
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Coco Mellors Embraces The Mess

Her latest novel captures the “sticky, messy, viscous-y love” shared by sisters.

By Samantha Leach
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Casey McQuiston Is A Method Writer — In A “Non-Douchebaggy Way”

The author of Red, White & Royal Blue and other beloved rom-coms returns with The Pairing.

By Samantha Leach
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Reality TV Gets The Prestige Treatment In Emily Nussbaum's New Book

Cue the Sun! explores the cultural impact of the much-maligned genre.

By Samantha Leach
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To Write Her New Novel, Rufi Thorpe Dove Deep Into OnlyFans

Margo’s Got Money Troubles follows a new mom who earns a living through virtual sex work.

By Samantha Leach
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Honor Levy Doesn’t Want To Make You Angry

Though the author is known for stirring the pot, her debut approaches difficult subjects with empathy.

By Samantha Leach
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Jo Piazza Does Her Best Writing At 35,000 Feet

The author of The Sicilian Inheritance writes from trains, planes, and (years ago) nightclub bathrooms.

By Christina Amoroso
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Emmeline Clein’s Debut Book Takes A Critical Look At Y2K Pop Culture

In Dead Weight, she unpacks how disordered eating was the norm in many of the mainstream hits.

By Samantha Leach
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The Author Of 'Such A Fun Age' Is Back With Another Page-Turner

For Kiley Reid’s second novel, she brings readers to a college dorm room.

By Samantha Leach
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With 'The Fury,' Alex Michaelides Learned To Let Go

The celebrated author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens found a new way of working.

By Samantha Leach
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Ottessa Moshfegh Is Writing Out Loud

As a screenwriting duo, the author and her husband have developed a “high intensity” way of working.

By Samantha Leach
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How Sarah Blakley-Cartwright “Broke Every Rule Of The Universe”

The author explores an unusual dynamic in her new novel, Alice, Sadie, Celine.

By Samantha Leach
Behind The Scenes

Trans Storytelling As An Act Of Love

How writer Emil Weinstein found a kindred spirit.

By Emil Weinstein, as told to Kerensa Cadenas
Stepping Out

Katie Kitamura Plays Her Part

The acclaimed author of Audition sits down in a cafe to discuss politics, pastries, and the role of the author.

By Chloe Joe
Bustle Exclusive

'When The Harvest Comes' Tells A Story Of Chosen Family & Artistic Ambition

Read an excerpt from Denne Michele Norris’ debut novel.

By Bustle Editors
Books

‘One Nightstand’ With Bryce Dallas Howard

The actor and director’s favorite books deal with the challenges and joys of a creative life.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'Sunrise On The Reaping' Explains Haymitch’s Nickname For Katniss

The District 12 victors share a bittersweet connection that goes way back.

By Grace Wehniainen
Relationships

60 Quotes About Love To Use In Your Instagram Captions

That won't make your followers roll their eyes.

By Bustle Editors
Books

5 Books Every K-Pop Fan Should Read

Giaae Kwon, author of I’ll Love You Forever: Notes From a K-Pop Fan, recommends titles for her fellow bbasoonis.

By Chloe Joe
Bustle Book Club

The $2.99 Snack Dylan Mulvaney Relied On To Write Her Book

Paper Doll give fans a look behind the TikTok star’s hyperfeminine public persona.

By Samantha Leach
TV & Movies

The 'Harry Potter' TV Show Casts Key Hogwarts Professors

HBO’s highly anticipated series is set to begin filming this summer.

By Grace Wehniainen
Books

The Best New Books Of Spring 2025

From bestsellers and debut authors, these 37 novels and collections get a big-time thumbs-up.

By Bustle Editors