Products you buy through our links may earn us a commission. Oh, and if something's out of stock, oops, it was there (and all prices were accurate) at time of publication.
For many, spring means managing haphazard weather changes, mountains of pollen, and endless showers. IOHO, this is where a really good, bingeable book comes in. Whether you want to spend an afternoon at the park, or want to avoid being outside at all costs, here are seven spring releases we’re loving that you can easily binge in a sitting or two.
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
“I devoured Gillig’s lyrical and engrossing The Shepherd King duet last year, and I’ve been impatiently waiting for her next work ever since. The Knight and the Moth introduces us to a new set of characters, but it still promises to be the gothic-inflected, medieval-inspired romantasy I fell in love with Gillig for. This one follows a visionary prophetess who embarks on a quest to defeat the gods with a surly knight in tow. Personally, I love every single word of this.” —Caroline Goldstein
Release date: May 20, 2025
Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky
“I can always rely on Marcy Dermansky to write a book packed with ridiculous, reality TV-level drama. Her latest follows Joannie, a single mom whose recent first date is quite literally crashed by a couple of billionaires on a hot air balloon. That’s all I’m going to say, but if you love stories of money, marriage, sex, and jealousy, pick this one up." —Margo Ghertner
Release date: March 18, 2025
Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives by Gretchen Rubin
“Many know Gretchen Rubin for her cult-favorite bestseller, The Happiness Project. I find her approach to 'self-help' nonfiction well-informed without being overly woo-woo. Secrets of Adulthood came out earlier in the month and it’s become a fast favorite of mine. The chapters are extra short, with each one covering a common concept or emotion we all face in adulthood. The best part: The chapters mainly contain aphorisms, so you can read many chapters within the span of half an hour. It’d also make a fantastic gift.” —Margo Ghertner
Release date: April 1, 2025
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
“Another season, another Ali Hazelwood drop. In Problematic Summer Romance, the delightfully prolific writer returns to the Not in Love universe to follow Maya Kilgore (Eli Killgore’s sister) and Conor Harkness (Eli’s business partner). The two are fifteen years apart, in vastly different places in their lives, and inextricably drawn to each other when they’re forced to share a Sicilian villa for a week for Eli’s destination wedding. This has all the makings of the perfect vacation read.” —Caroline Goldstein
Release date: May 27, 2025
All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman
“I don’t make the rules, but spring is the best time to read a fast-paced thriller. Party girl Florence Grimes has put her musical career aside and is a dedicated mom to her 10-year-old son, Dylan. But when Dylan’s bully, Alfie (who also happens to be an heir to a frozen food empire), disappears during a school field trip, Dylan becomes a prime suspect. Florence, who has zero mystery-solving experience, takes it upon herself to save her son’s reputation.” —Margo Ghertner
Release date: March 11, 2025
Set Piece by Lana Schwartz
“Our team are huge fans of 831 Stories, and we’re super excited about Set Piece, the newest release from the buzzy romance novella publisher. Jack Felgate, an up-and-coming actor, and CJ, a bartender, have a meet-cute at CJ’s bar. Five years later, the two have yet another encounter on the set of a Great Gatsby remake, with Jack in the starring role and CJ, now a single mom, acting as the production designer. Second chance romance, celebrity/normal person, Hollywood highjinks…this checks a lot of romance boxes. If you love it, grab the merch.” —Caroline Goldstein
Release date: May 6, 2025
The Dry Season: A Memoir of Pleasure in a Year Without Sex by Melissa Febos
“Melissa Febos is hands down my favorite narrative nonfiction writer; I recommend Whip Smart, her brilliant memoir about her career as a sex worker, to every reader I know. Her forthcoming memoir recounts her year of abstaining from sex and romance after realizing she’d been in a steady stream of relationships since her teens, and how this practice of mindful celibacy transformed her relationships, self-worth, and approach to pleasure.” —Caroline Goldstein
Release date: June 3, 2025
Live Smarter
Sign up for the Daily Skimm email newsletter. Delivered to your inbox every morning and prepares you for your day in minutes.