Books
From bestsellers and debut authors, these 37 novels and collections get a big-time thumbs-up.
Whether youre in the mood for romance or dystopia, these days offers a bevy of options.
The Bustle team has pored over the upcoming releases and picked our favorites.
Below, the 37 best books of Spring 2025.
In the books near-future world, subconscious thoughts can be used against you to stop pre-crime.
In small-town South Dakota, the pair must contend with social expectations while learning to stay true to themselves.
Cynics, fear not: The heartwarming vibes are abruptly cut short when she discovers a freshly dug grave.
(Its entirely possible that everyone else already knew this, but hey, I got there eventually.)
explores gender, identity, and transness.
Alone, none of them are sufficient, but together, they reassemble a shattered whole.
Characters dance around one another, slipping in and out of relationships, assuming new roles.
A brilliantly disarming read.
For me, a passage comprised entirely of search terms prompted some serious self-reflection.
If you cant get enough of shows likeMy Strange AddictionorObjective Love, this one is for you.
Of course, sparks fly, but they must decide if their new feelings are worth risking their friendship.
), Lydia Millets interconnected medley of stories is a perfect way in.
With natural dialogue and memorable characters, the vignettes ofAtavistsgive you plenty to chew on.
She asks the question Can only houses be haunted?
and the answer is definitely no.
She needs a green card; he needs a wife to make it inherit his grandmothers apartment.
The setting is totally immersive.
Consider this a whole vacation to Europe for just $19.
As the dedication reads, this book is for the jealous.
Her latest novel, a lakeside tale of sibling strife, sounds perfect for summer escapism.
Im imagining myself on a beach towel, smelling of sunscreen, with the pages splayed open.
Here, she walks readers through her behavioral-science theories, which have led thousands to love.
Blunt, funny, and actually helpful, Avgitidis could be the last dating expert youll ever need.
But when he disappears, the groups unsettling reaction makes Abby fear that a killer is among them.
Andrea Bartz, aNew York Timesbestseller, is known for twisty plots and chilling, lyrical prose.
Her latest is no exception.
