Discover Your Next Great Read: Top 14 Books for Spring
If you’re on the hunt for an exciting new book, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. Selecting your next read can often seem overwhelming, especially with the plethora of new releases arriving this spring. But don’t worry—we’ve combed through countless advanced copies to curate a selection just for you. From the much-anticipated return of a literary giant to thought-provoking nonfiction, here are the 14 must-know books hitting the shelves this month.
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Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The first novel from the acclaimed author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun in over a decade is nothing short of a literary milestone. This poignant narrative deftly explores the lives of four women at pivotal moments, delivering a sharp examination of love and fulfillment.
Publisher: Fourth Estate, Price: £20
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Flesh by David Szalay
This gripping novel offers a captivating exploration of wealth, power, love, and desire. It follows István as he departs Hungary, stepping into the opulent world of London’s elite. Szalay, a Booker Prize nominee, possesses the rare talent of encapsulating vast emotional landscapes with strikingly concise prose.
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, Price: £20
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Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
The much-anticipated follow-up to Peters’ 2021 sensation Detransition Baby meets high expectations and exceeds them. Stag Dance presents a sharp, humorous quartet of narratives that delve into the intricacies of gender across various times and spaces—from a crossdresser at a Las Vegas party to a near-future where everyone must choose their gender identity.
Publisher: Serpent’s Tail, Price: £16.99
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Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
For fans of Daisy Jones & The Six and One Day, this is the riveting will-they-won’t-they love story of Percy and Joe, who meet during their college years in the early 2000s and go on to create world-changing music together. Expect a narrative that is both propulsive and immersive, destined for adaptation on screen.
Publisher: Borough Press, Price: £16.99
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Universality by Natasha Brown
This insightful narrative delves into our fixation with wealth and the power of language, featuring a young journalist who seeks to unravel the mystery behind a brutal attack involving a solid gold bar. The story is a smart, compelling follow-up to Brown’s acclaimed debut, Assembly.
Publisher: Faber, Price: £14.99
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Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
This deeply engaging story of a love affair is so compelling that it fits seamlessly into the thriller genre. No wonder Reese Witherspoon’s production company has already secured the rights for adaptation. The narrative centers on Beth, whose life takes an unexpected turn when her first love reenters her small village, leading to a tale of secrets, scandals, and irreversible consequences.
Publisher: John Murray, Price: £16.99
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Call Me Ishmaelle by Xiaolu Guo
This feminist reinterpretation of Herman Melville’s Moby Dick offers a unique perspective as it follows a young woman who disguises herself as a cabin boy on a whaling ship. Call Me Ishmaelle cleverly and original critiques a literary classic.
Publisher: Chatto & Windus, Price: £18.99
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Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Set in 1990s Zanzibar, this novel follows three friends from diverse backgrounds as they navigate the complexities of coming of age in post-colonial East Africa. Gurnah’s first novel since receiving the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature is poised to garner even more accolades.
Publisher: Bloomsbury, Price: £18.99
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I Want to Go Home but I’m Already There by Róisín Lanigan
This contemporary ghost story unfolds in the unsettling world of renting, where Aine moves into a damp basement flat with her boyfriend Elliot, only to be haunted by an unsettling presence. A gripping and unnerving tale that reflects on housing, relationships, and societal issues.
Publisher: Fig Tree, Price: £16.99
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John & Paul by Ian Leslie
In a sea of Beatles biographies, Ian Leslie, a psychologist, manages to bring fresh insights to the well-trodden story of John Lennon and Paul McCartney by examining their friendship, collaboration, and creative genius through the lens of their iconic songs.
Publisher: Faber, Price: £25
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Alive by Gabriel Weston
Gabriel Weston, both a skilled surgeon and a presenter, felt a gap in the way anatomy was taught in medical school. In Alive, she delivers an organ-by-organ exploration of the human body that promises to transform your perception of it forever.
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, Price: £20
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Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold
Following her acclaimed work The Five, which shed light on the lives of Jack the Ripper’s victims, Rubenhold now revisits the infamous case of Dr. Crippen, who murdered his wife in the early 1900s. This gripping narrative offers a fresh, eye-opening perspective on a well-known crime.
Publisher: Doubleday, Price: £25
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Maternity Service by Emma Barnett
During her second maternity leave, broadcaster Emma Barnett observed a lack of literature addressing the dizzying experience of maternity leave itself amidst the plethora of parenting advice. She decided to fill that gap with this thoughtful and comforting book, which will serve as a valuable companion for many new parents.
Publisher: Fig Tree, Price: £12.99
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Spring by Michael Morpurgo
This is Morpurgo’s first adult nonfiction book in four decades, beautifully capturing life on his Devon farm during the spring season. It is a heartfelt homage to nature, interspersed with childhood memories and musings on wildlife, accompanied by short poems that make it an ideal gift.
Publisher: Hodder Press, Price: £16.99
