Toxic masculinity and internalized sexism come to the fore in Rowling’s portrayal of Ron in the sixth book of the series.

Staying in much the same vein as his standup specials, Daniel Sloss’s first book shares his thoughts on relationships, family, and more.

Love it or hate it, Malcolm Gladwell is still a master of crafting a compelling narrative.

Overrated and out of date, but somehow an annual best-seller in the self help world.

An in-depth examination linking generational economic incentives to the racist ideas of the time. A must read for anyone interested in US history or racial politics.

An engaging behind-the-scenes look into the global flower industry

One of Jane Austen’s beloved classics, a silly comedy that has held up over generations.

A light but heartfelt memoir-slash-essay collection focused on Matt Haig’s journey with his mental health.

A quick and entertaining introduction to why some people use They/Them pronouns and how long we’ve done so in the English language.

A beautifully written alternate-history fantasy centered in the south during the suffragist era.

A bittersweet true crime novel chronicling the investigation into the Golden State Killer.

A light, second-chance lovers regency romance in the Scottish Highlands. Perfect for stress relief or as a palette cleanser between more difficult books.

Book two of an epic fantasy trilogy inspired by cultures in the pre-Colombian Americas. Excellent factional politics, sets up for what I assume will be an amazing finale.

The start of an epic fantasy trilogy inspired by cultures in the pre-Colombian Americas. Absolutely breathtaking - a must read.

A light LGBT romance as much about found family/making a home as it is the central love story. Perfect when you need a quick stress-relief read.

These books aren’t feminist, but since they center on a violent woman who likes sex you can pretend if you squint. If you liked Twilight and Divergent these are a very spicy and bingeable guilty pleasure.

Space opera + Necromancy = weird but super fun series kickoff. A must read for sci-fi or fantasy fans.

Atwood shows off her mastery of the short story in this brief but magical tale of a mother-daughter relationship.

Enemies to lovers romance - it’s a fun ride with a wish-fulfillment ending. Worth a read when you need some escapism.

A visceral look at queerness, masculinity, class, trauma, and more all wrapped in a beautiful writing style. A must-read for everyone at least once in their lives.