Book List
Monthly book lists for readers who love tracking their next great read.
Adult Fiction
Python’s Kiss: Stories — Louise Erdrich (Harper, March 24, 2026)
A collection of 13 stories spanning two decades, blending humor, myth, and emotional depth. Characters range from a tribal newsletter editor to a woman navigating a corporately owned afterlife. Each story is accompanied by artwork from the author’s daughter, Aza Erdrich Abe. Reviewers have called it “profound and resplendent,” showcasing Erdrich’s range and empathy.
Celestial Lights — Cécile Pin (Knopf)
A tender literary novel about a boy born at the moment of the 1986 Challenger disaster who becomes a renowned astronomer, exploring destiny, grief, and cosmic wonder.
The Night We Met — Abby Jimenez (Forever / Hachette)
A heartwarming contemporary romance about rediscovering love after loss.
The Beheading Game — J.S. Lark (Sphere)
A feminist retelling of Anne Boleyn’s story, imagining her vengeance after death.
Adult Nonfiction
Light and Thread — Han Kang (Hogarth, March 24, 2026)
The Nobel laureate’s first nonfiction collection in English, pairing meditations on art, writing, and empathy with her Nobel Lecture.
Western Star: The Life and Legends of Larry McMurtry — David Streitfeld (Knopf)
A definitive biography of the Pulitzer-winning author of Lonesome Dove, exploring his literary mastery, Texas roots, and complicated legacy.
Darkology: Blackface and the American Way of Entertainment — Rhae Lynn Barnes (Harvard University Press)
An in-depth historical exploration of minstrel performance and racial representation throughout U.S. history.
Putting On My Floaties: A Faith-Filled Guide for Women Who Refuse to Sink — Leah Morton (Independently Published)
A motivational Christian guide to maintaining faith, humor, and self-worth through life’s challenges.
MARCH NEW RELEASES
Young Adult Releases
The Golden Pulse — Sabaa Tahir (Razorbill)
A standalone fantasy about courage, legacy, and love in a realm where time itself can be stolen.
Thread of Stardust — Chloe Gong (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
A dark historical fantasy following rival astronomers caught in a forbidden romance during celestial war.
Wildlight Academy — Kaylani Nguyen (HarperTeen)
A magic-school adventure steeped in Vietnamese mythology, featuring a protagonist learning to command ancestral spirits.
Echoes of the Moon — Adam Silvera (HarperTeen)
A queer sci‑fi coming‑of‑age story about two boys discovering their connected destinies on a terraformed moon colony.