A Glimpse Into Top 5 Books of Love, War, and Self-Discovery
Introduction
Are you on the hunt for your next great read? Check out these 5 books set to release in 2024 and 2025 that are bound to grab your attention. From the enchanting realms of Crescent City to the heartfelt exploration in The Women, and the captivating tale of The Wedding People, each story is designed to keep you engaged from beginning to end. Get ready for thrillers, emotional journeys, and thought-provoking narratives that will have you thinking, feeling, and staying up late to read.
1. The Wedding People: A Novel
A New York Times Bestseller — A Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick
The Wedding People is a heartfelt and hilariously poignant novel that takes readers on an unforgettable journey. Written by Alison Espach, this book is a perfect blend of humor, emotional depth, and unexpected connections.
Set in Newport, Rhode Island, Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn not to attend the big wedding everyone else is buzzing about but to indulge in a solo getaway. With her life at rock bottom, she plans one last decadent splurge. However, her weekend takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with the meticulous bride, sparking a surprising connection that changes them both in unimaginable ways.
Through absurdly funny moments and devastatingly tender reflections, The Wedding People explores the beauty of chance encounters and the transformative journeys they can inspire. Espach crafts a nuanced and resonant story about finding new paths in life when the old ones fall away.
If you're a fan of witty, tender, and soul-stirring stories, this book is a must-read. Get ready to laugh, cry, and reflect with this remarkable novel!
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About the Author
Alison Espach
Alison Espach is the author of the novels The Wedding People, Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance, an Indie Next Pick and Amazon Editors’ Pick for 2022, and The Adults, a New York Times Editor’s Choice and Barnes and Noble Discover pick. She has written for McSweeney’s, Vogue, Outside Magazine, Joyland and other places. She teaches creative writing at Providence College in Rhode Island.
2. The Women: A Novel
A #1 Bestseller on NYT, USA Today, and More!
From Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale, comes The Women—a powerful tale of courage, friendship, and sacrifice.
In 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath leaves her sheltered life to join the Army Nurse Corps in Vietnam. Amid the chaos of war, she forms deep bonds and faces unthinkable challenges.
Returning home, Frankie confronts a divided America, fierce protests, and a country eager to forget the war. Her journey is one of resilience, hope, and lasting impact.
The Women celebrates the untold stories of women in war and their enduring contributions to history.
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About the Author
Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah is a bestselling author with over 20 novels. Her latest, *The Women*, about Vietnam War nurses, was released on February 6, 2024.
Her previous books have also been massive hits: *The Four Winds* topped bestseller lists in 2021 and was a book club pick, while *The Great Alone* was a 2018 NYT #1 bestseller and Best Historical Novel. *The Nightingale* became an international blockbuster in 2015, winning multiple awards, and is now being adapted into a film. *Firefly Lane*, her novel about two best friends, was a #1 global hit on Netflix.
A former attorney, Kristin resides in the Pacific Northwest.
3. Funny Story
A #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Named a Must-Read Book of 2024 by TIME, NPR, ELLE, and more!
Daphne thought she had it all with her fiancé Peter, until he fell for his best friend Petra. Now stranded in Waning Bay, Michigan, Daphne starts over as a children’s librarian and agrees to room with Petra’s ex, Miles. Miles is chaotic and scruffy, the opposite of Daphne’s buttoned-up nature. But as they bond over heartbreak and misleading summer photos, their friendship begins to grow. Could Daphne really fall for her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex?
A charming and joyful story about unexpected connections and new beginnings.
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About the Author
Emily Henry
Emily Henry is the #1 New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Happy Place, Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, and Beach Read. She studied creative writing at Hope College, and now spends most of her time in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the part of Kentucky just beneath it. Find her on Instagram @EmilyHenryWrites.
4. House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City Book 3)
In this thrilling third book of Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series, Bryce Quinlan is stranded in an unknown world, desperate to return to her loved ones in Midgard. Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is imprisoned, struggling to save her while trapped in the Asteri's grip. As their world teeters on the edge of destruction, Bryce and Hunt must fight for their future in this high-stakes, action-packed sequel.
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About the Author
Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. A New York native, Sarah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog. To find out more, visit sarahjmaas.com or follow @therealsjmaas on Instagram.
5. The Assassin's Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas
The Assassin's Blade is a thrilling prequel to Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series. Follow Celaena Sardothien, the feared assassin, as she embarks on five deadly missions that test her loyalty and survival. With betrayal at every turn and danger lurking, Celaena must rely on her wits and blade to escape the grip of her master, Arobynn Hamel. This collection of novellas reveals the dark past and rise of one of fantasy's most iconic heroines.
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About the Author
Sarah J. Mass
Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. A New York native, Sarah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog. To find out more, visit sarahjmaas.com or follow @therealsjmaas on Instagram.
For anyone in search of stories that are entertaining and empowering, these 5 books are perfect additions to your 2024-2025 reading list. With captivating characters and plots full of surprises, you definitely won’t want to miss them. Be sure to get your copies soon—you won’t regret it!
