Spring is the perfect time to discover your next great read. Our April TBR features upcoming releases you won’t want to miss, with something for every kind of reader.

Read more below, then shop your favorites in store or online.

‍Must-Have Memoir

Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About by Isabel Klee — Available 4/28

A heartfelt and charming memoir from social media favorite Isabel Klee, this uplifting story follows one young woman’s journey through love, heartbreak, friendship, and self discovery in New York City, with rescue dogs leading the way. As Isabel helps foster pups find forever homes, she navigates the chaos of her twenties alongside Simon, the rescued dog who becomes her constant companion. Honest, funny, and moving, this is a love letter to dogs, growing up, and finding where you belong.

What We're Reading Now

Go Gentle by Maria Semple — Available 4/14

A witty and vibrant novel about reinvention, desire, and the unexpected ways life can unravel. Adora Hazzard has carefully built a peaceful, intellectual life on New York City’s Upper West Side, convinced she’s mastered the art of wanting only what she already has. When a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger disrupts her carefully ordered world, Adora is swept into romance, secrets, and long-buried truths that force her to question everything. Smart, funny, and deeply human, Go Gentle is a dazzling story of midlife transformation and second chances.

Thrilling Sequel

Hope Rises by David Baldacci — Available 4/14

A gripping thriller of revenge, deception, and shifting loyalties, this suspenseful sequel follows Walter Nash as he infiltrates the criminal empire that destroyed his life. Trained by the FBI and operating under a new identity, Nash is determined to take down ruthless crime boss Victoria Steers from the inside. As he gets closer to her, though, buried truths and unexpected emotions begin to blur the line between enemy and ally. Packed with twists and high stakes, this is a tense, action driven story of betrayal, obsession, and the cost of vengeance.

#BookTok Favorite

King of Gluttony by Ana Huang — Available 4/28

A steamy, fast paced romance about rivalry, ambition, and undeniable attraction. Sebastian Laurent is the charismatic heir to a culinary empire, while Maya Singh is a brilliant marketing executive determined to outshine him at every turn. Lifelong rivals with a complicated history, they’re forced to work together after a series of unexpected events. As competition gives way to chemistry, both must decide whether the line between love and hate is really as uncrossable as they once believed.

Noteworthy Nonfiction

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe — Available 4/7

A gripping and deeply moving work of nonfiction that unravels the mysterious death of a nineteen year old Londoner and the secret life he left behind. After Zac Brettler’s sudden death, his parents discover he had created a false identity that drew him into a dangerous world of wealth, crime, and corruption beneath London’s glamorous surface. As they search for answers, they uncover shocking truths about their son, the city around them, and the limits of justice. Suspenseful and emotionally powerful, this is both a riveting investigation and a poignant portrait of family, grief, and love.

Build A Beautiful Bookshelf

Release Me by Tahereh Mafi — Available 4/7

In a fractured dystopian world ruled by surveillance and fear, a trained assassin and a reluctant rebel are forced into an uneasy alliance that could change everything. Haunted by her past and driven by revenge, Rosabelle Wolff struggles to trust anyone, even as dangerous new feelings begin to crack her carefully controlled exterior. As political tensions rise and hidden threats emerge, loyalties are tested in a gripping story of survival, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom.

Epic Romantasy

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry — Available 4/7

After a devastating attack leaves her stranded in a cursed realm, Calandra is forced to survive monsters, betrayal, and impossible choices while protecting a young girl and searching for a way back to the man she loves. As powerful forces close in and buried secrets begin to surface, Calandra realizes the role others have chosen for her may be far more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Young Adult Pick

The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss — Available 4/7

What starts as a thrilling escape room competition quickly becomes something far more dangerous in this twisty YA mystery. Six contestants arrive ready to solve puzzles and outsmart the competition, but hidden clues tied to a contestant’s murder the previous season force them into a much deadlier game. With suspicion mounting and secrets unraveling, figuring out the truth may be the only way to survive.

Debut Pick

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke — Available 4/7

When six aspiring authors are summoned to the private island of legendary novelist Arthur Fletch, they expect a career changing opportunity. Instead, they find themselves trapped in a high pressure competition to finish the late author’s final manuscript for fame, fortune, and a second chance at success. Atmospheric and full of intrigue, this sharp mystery delivers ambition, deception, and plenty of twists.

In the Spotlight

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke — Available 4/7

Natalie Heller Mills has built an online empire selling the image of the perfect traditional life, complete with a charming farmhouse, devoted husband, and wholesome family values. When she suddenly wakes up in 1855 with no modern comforts, no cameras, and no easy escape, Natalie is forced to confront the brutal reality behind the fantasy she’s been selling. Sharp, unsettling, and darkly funny, this debut blends satire, suspense, and psychological intrigue.