Best Reviewed Books of 2023, So Far

A #1 New York Times bestseller Optioned for TV by Amazon Studios Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 NPR "Books We Love... Read more

From the New York Times–bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South India, following three generations of a fami... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” (People) ... Read more

"The reigning queen of STEM romance."—The Washington PostAn Indie Next and Library Reads Pick!Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this deligh... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, and healing.“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”&mdash... Read more

When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever.After centuries of sleep, the gods are wa... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martialthat reveals a shocking t... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A comedy writer thinks she’s sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a ... Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“Very few authors have the power to make you laugh on one page and cry on the next. Moyes is one of them.” —The New York TimesA story o... Read more

This is a multicast program. "A spellbinding story about what may transpire when the natural world collides with a legacy of witchcraft."—Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of Th... Read more

"Reader Vacker does a remarkable job voicing the main characters and keeping the tension high....Mystery and true crime fans will be drawn in and ultimately satisfied by this complex, tense tale re... Read more

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bri... Read more

"A rollicking tale." —The Washington Post *"Propulsive." —Associated Press * "Wild, smart, energetic." —Los Angeles Times * "Brilliant and effervescent." —NPR From the #1 b... Read more

Winner of the 2024 Audie Award for RomanceSparks fly when a romance writer and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the ultimate Hollywood love story—but only if they can keep the che... Read more

This program is read by the author.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Searing, deeply moving, and incredibly poignant... This isn't simply a book on what it means to be trans, it's about what it means to... Read more

REESE'S BOOK CLUB MAY 2023 PICKA multigenerational saga that traverses the glamour of old Hollywood and the seductive draw of modern-day showbizWhen Kitty Karr Tate, a White icon of the silver scre... Read more

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this first book of ... Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick A February 2023 Indie Next Pick"Sparkling." —The New York Times"An utterly charming and deeply moving portra... Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNPR Best Book of the Year • Time Best Book of the Year • Oprah Daily Best Memoir of the Year "A bittersweet study in both grief and joy." ­—Tim... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The lives of a Jewish boy escaping Nazi-occupied Europe and a mother and daughter fleeing twenty-first-century El Salvador intersect in this ambitious, intricate n... Read more

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“The beach-read master hooks us again."—People Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by BuzzFeed ∙ Paste Magazine ∙ ... Read more

A USA Today bestsellerA lonely shopkeeper takes it upon herself to solve a murder in the most peculiar way in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.... Read more

The #1 New York Times bestseller."A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them wo... Read more

A woman discovers the father of the child she is nannying may be her biggest (Only)Fan in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson.   Suddenly unemployed and on the brink of eviction,... Read more

"With meticulous detective work, Timothy Egan shines a light on one of the most sinister chapters in American history—how a viciously racist movement, led by a murderous conman, rose to power... Read more

"This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night!" —Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author Only Murders in the Building me... Read more

Nominated for the 2023 Nebula Award for Best NovelFrom the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A GLAMOUR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A hilarious new essay collection from Samantha Irby "engages readers with her characteristic combination of laugh-out-lo... Read more

A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match from "a true talent" (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Dr. Br... Read more

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hotel Nantucket: After tragedy strikes, Hollis Shaw gathers four friends from different stages in her life to spend an unforgettable weekend on ... Read more

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!* From "one of those special writers capable of delivering both poetry and plot" (The New York Times Book Review) an immersive historical novel inspired by the true story... Read more

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick“A vibrant and hilarious debut…Pineapple Street is riveting, timely, hugely entertaining and brimming with truth.” —Cynthia D&rsqu... Read more

The highly anticipated new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Clockmaker's Daughter, a sweeping novel that begins with a shocking crime, the effects of which echo across contin... Read more

"Amazing...I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book." —Reese Witherspoon "A triumph of historical fiction" (The Washington Post), an instant New York... Read more

"Vacker's overall performance, especially her solid pacing, will keep listeners guessing." - AudioFile Magazine"Clever and deliciously dark." - Alice Feeney, bestselling author of Rock Paper Scisso... Read more

"Shiromi Arserio, Julia Whelan, and Kimberly Wetherell are the perfect trio to narrate this thriller about an Italian villa with a haunted past."- AudioFileFrom New York Times bestselling author Ra... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, making a “provocative and compelling” (NPR) argument a... Read more

Instant New York Times Bestseller"Small Mercies is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can't-put-it-down entertainment." — Stephen KingThe acclaimed New York Times bestselling writer r... Read more

Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett investigates a mysterious death at a secret remote high-tech facility in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box.     ... Read more

This program is read by the author. "Kelly is so piercingly honest, you just want to reach out and give her a hug...It's totally gripping: I couldn't take my earbuds out." —Vulture"Kelly read... Read more

James and Cordelia must save London—and their marriage—in this "fiendishly romantic" (Kirkus Reviews) conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestse... Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Wildly entertaining."-The New York Times"Ingenious."-The Washington PostNew York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix takes on the haunted house in a thr... Read more

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Grabs you on the first page and doesn't let go until you reach the end." —Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told MeA husband's dis... Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"I love Jane Harper's Australia-based mysteries." —Stephen King"Once again Harper proves that she is peerless in creating an avalanche of suspense with intima... Read more

This program features multicast narration.GODS MEDDLE AND MAGIC WILL BETRAY YOU, BUT THIS TIME JUSTICE WILL REIGN.Terry J. Benton-Walker's contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, is "an extravagan... Read more

"The audiobook is a classic example of a well-paced, intriguing thriller that is truly enhanced by excellent narration." - AudioFile This is a multicast program.In this "top-notch mystery thriller"... Read more

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Time, Financial Times, Slate, The Chicago Public Library, Ki... Read more

Beneath the windswept North Dakota plains, riches await...At first, Erika Bolstad knew only one thing about her great-grandmother, Anna: she was a homesteader on the North Dakota prairies in the ea... Read more

"Narrator Daniel Henning demonstrates perfect comedic timing and impressive vocal versatility in this queer/sci-fi retelling of 'Pinocchio.' This laugh-out-loud, emotional audiobook asks listeners ... Read more

"Listeners will be captivated as the narrators create tension and drop hints about the real problem in this "ideal" family." —Booklist on The Younger Wife"Narrators Barrie Kreinik and Jessica... Read more

*Instant New York Times Bestseller*The Davenports delivers a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked."The perfect ... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Every sentence of Monica Heisey's writing is a treat. No one makes me laugh like she does." —Dolly Alderton, New York Times bestselling author of Everything I Know About L... Read more

"An atmospheric and evocative whodunnit steeped in suspense, mystery, and illusion." —Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The MaidTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the... Read more

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Full of explosive magic, searing romance, and heartbreaking betrayal, this breathtaking sequel to This Woven Kingdom is from the award-winning and bestselling ... Read more

"Perfect for Emily Henry fans. [This] is the love story that proves you can go home again...It's so rich and wonderful." – Julia Quinn on The TODAY Show"A sweet novel that reminds you going b... Read more

A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR •A warm, funny, irresistible memoir that follows an improbable and life-changing college friendship over the course of forty years—from the best-sellin... Read more

An instant New York Times bestseller—and a legendary YA debut!This dazzling sapphic fantasy inspired by Greek mythology will captivate fans of Circe and The Song of Achilles.Each spring, Itha... Read more

A New York Times Bestseller A LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick They were nine survivors. Now, a decade later, only seven remain...how long can they keep the promise made that night? Don't miss this "... Read more

Two people make a wager on who can find love first, not realizing what they should be betting on is each other, in this new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Mr.... Read more

2023 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Longlist Perfect for fans of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Five Feet Apart, this tender solo debut by the coauthor of New York Tim... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of the Brown Sisters trilogy, comes a laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abi... Read more

Instant New York Times and National Bestseller"A triumph. . . . Winspear creates in Elinor White (the 'White Lady'), a complex, endearing, achingly flawed hero. This is both fast-paced and thoughtf... Read more

It's too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.“A perfect ode to romanti... Read more

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named a Best Book of 2023 by The Washington Post, People, USA Today, NPR, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, The Boston Globe, CrimeReads and more“A twi... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation's past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fanta... Read more

In this breathtaking thriller from a New York Times bestselling author, an innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive&m... Read more

A Gen Z Korean American girl gets stuck in the '90s with her teenaged mother in this fresh, funny adventure full of heart, humor, and time-crossed romance. Perfect for fans of Mary H.K. Choi, Morga... Read more

From the New York Times bestselling author of Cold Mountain and Varina, a stunning new novel that paints a vivid portrait of life in the Great DepressionHurtling past the downtrodden communities of... Read more

Pamela Anderson: Reads Her Memoir and Shares Her PoetryIn this honest, layered and unforgettable book that alternates between storytelling and her own poetry, Pamela Anderson breaks the mold of the... Read more

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A Most Anticipated Book by Today ∙ Oprah Daily ∙ Katie Couric Media ∙ BuzzFeed ∙ SheReads ∙ Zibby Mag ∙ PopSugar &#... Read more

BEST READS OF 2023: New York Times Book Review USA Today The Skimm Bookpage St Louis Post-Dispatch / BEST HOLIDAY GIFTS 2023: Publishers Weekly / MOST ANTICIPATED READS OF 2023: ELLE The Milli... Read more

Named One of BookPage's Best Audiobooks of 2023"Actor Isabella Star LaBlanc excels at leading the reader deeper into the story with a tone that exudes both intriguing mystery and genuine emotion." ... Read more

A Stonewall Honor Book · A New York Times and Indie bestseller!"A bighearted, deeply vulnerable, love-bubbly tumble through self-discovery." —Casey McQuiston, author of the #1 New York Times ... Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK"Hard to put down, harder to forget." — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling authorWhite lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequence... Read more

A SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD MEDALIST"This is what it looks like when a brilliant high concept is executed to perfection. It's got all the Dahlia Adler trademarks—romance, wry humor, specificit... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A young woman pretends to be someone she isn’t in this “spellbinding” (Vogue), “smoldering” (The Washington Post) novel by the New... Read more

Discover what's lurking in the shadows in this dark fantasy debut with a murder-mystery twist, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kerri Maniscalco. In the city of Ombrazia, saints and their disc... Read more

This program features a prologue and epilogue read by the author.From journalist Paul Kix, the riveting story, never before fully told, of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign—ten weeks that would sh... Read more

William C. Morris Debut Award FinalistInstant New York Times and Indie BestsellerThis house eats and is eaten . . ."A riveting debut from a remarkable new voice! Trang Thanh Tran weaves an impressi... Read more

Featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Buzzfeed, and more!In this dark and seductive YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and These Violent Delights, a siren assassin falls for a for... Read more

From Lane Moore, the critically acclaimed author of How to Be Alone, comes an intimate yet achingly funny guide on how to make meaningful friendships as an adult. Like many people navigating adulth... Read more

A raised fist against the destructive forces of gentrification and a love letter to communities of color everywhere, Jade Adia's unforgettable debut tells the darkly hilarious story of three best f... Read more