Looking for your next great read? Whether you love getting swept away by unforgettable characters, untangling a twisty mystery, or diving into stories that feel larger than life, this list has something for you. From an Oprah Winfrey–recommended pick to royal intrigue in Order of the Royals by Jude Deveraux, pulse-pounding suspense in It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica, epic reimagining in Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi, and edge-of-your-seat tension in Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams, these selections promise drama, depth, and plenty of page-turning moments.
So grab a cozy spot, pour your favorite drink, and get ready to add a few more titles to your must-read stack.
Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to be Free
by Oprah Winfrey, Ania M. Jastreboff | Health/Nonfiction
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Jastreboff share their perspectives from decades of experience living with obesity. New medications can lower our body fat set point (our brain’s “Enough Point”), so that we lose weight without battling biology with willpower. Strategies are provided to optimize health and manage side effects, reassuring patients with obesity.
Order of the Royals by Jude Devereaux | Fantasy
Order of the Royals is the second book in the Blue Swan series, which weaves an intricate tapestry of fantasy, intrigue, and a little sci-fi. It’s a mix of royal drama, fairy-tale vibes, and a final chance at love and happiness. The audiobook is outstanding, narrated by Alexandra Hunter. NOTE: Order of the Royals is a continuation of Order of Swans in the series. It is best to read them in order.
It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica | Crime Fiction
Two families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and the mysterious disappearance of a young girl. As the mystery of the girl’s disappearance begins to unravel, you realize that everyone has something to hide. It’s Not Her is a terrifying, twisting thriller, and a glimpse into the heart of a family both before and after a tragedy.
Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi | Historical Fiction
Cleopatra looks back at her life from her own perspective and compares it to how she is perceived by both her peers and people centuries later. “This is not the story of how I died. But how I lived.” Cleopatra provides a rich and reimagined portrait of a powerful, legendary figure, one of history’s most misrepresented women.
Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams | Mystery
Her Last Breath is a fast-paced thriller that follows two friends on a cave-diving adventure that turns into a horror story and reveals the dark truth of what happens deep underground. This is a story about friendship, betrayal, and how far someone will go when pushed to the brink.
In Case You Missed It: Sandy’s Selections from March 2025
March signals the arrival of spring and a fresh batch of books to explore! With the changing season comes a whole new set of insights and adventures to get lost in. This March book selection includes a deeply moving memoir about grief called Memorial Days, as well as the thrilling historical fiction Isola, and a poignant romance, This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer. So find a cozy spot, settle in, and enjoy these must-reads for the month!
MEMORIAL DAYS by Geraldine Brooks | Memoir Biography
Memorial Days, a grief memoir by Geraldine Brooks, processes the sudden death of her husband of 35 years. The book is written in a dual timeline, alternating between the present and the recent past. The story begins the day she received that terrible phone call. Brooks amazingly finds the time and space to chronicle their life together, his tragic death, and her grief in a powerful, heartfelt way that remarkably honors her husband.
ISOLA by Allegra Goodman | Historical Literary Fiction
Isola is the timeless story of a woman fighting for survival, inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century French heroine, Marguerite. She was forced to sail to the New World in 1542 and was abandoned on an island in the St. Lawrence River for two years. In this thrilling adventure of faith, love, and defiance, she overcomes all obstacles by returning to the Court of the Queen of France. This well-written saga highlights how historically little control women have had over their own lives and how men have made life-altering decisions for women.
WE ALL LIVE HERE by Jo Jo Moyes | Contemporary Fiction
We All Live Here is a moving, realistic look at one woman’s post-divorce family life that manages to be both poignant and funny. This is a family drama about a woman trying to rebuild her life after her husband cheats on her and leaves her for another woman at their daughter’s school. It is about family and what defines it, how it morphs, how it hurts us, how it sustains us. It is a character-driven mix of family drama, women’s fiction, and romance. Full of humorous and heartfelt moments, the book speaks on the power of forgiveness, grief ,and found-family.
THIS IS A LOVE STORY by Jessica Soffer | Literary Fiction
This Is A Love Story is an homage to New York City, to romance, and to loss. Soffer captures the truths about life and marriage in radiant prose. For fifty years, Abe and Jane have been coming to Central Park. Jane is dying, and Abe is recounting their life together to keep them going. This book is about love that endures despite what life throws at us, or perhaps even because of it. It is an intimate and lyrical celebration of great love, great art, and the sacrifices made for both.
THREE DAYS IN JUNE by Anne Tyler | Domestic Life Fiction
Three Days in June is a heartwarming and humorous novel about a divorced couple who must unite to support their daughter on her wedding day. The story centers on Gail Banes’ life as her daughter’s wedding approaches. It spans from the day before the ceremony to the day after. This book explores the reality of a mother coming to terms with herself and her past while wanting nothing but happiness for her daughter. In just three days, Gail finds herself reliving a pattern from her past that hits her hard. She is forced to make important decisions about her life and embrace both change and loss in the best way possible.
