For more from the brilliant Tóibín, explore Long Island, Brooklyn, The Master, and more of his work (which does get done eventually).
TODAY names A Family Matter by Claire Lynch (“Family secrets take center stage in this decades-spanning novel. Read the book before the twists are spoiled for you.”) and Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang (“This irresistible read traverses decades one a woman’s life. The twists are as unexpected yet realistic as the ones you’d hear from a neighbor or a friend. But the writing is uniquely endearing and funny, leaping off the page. You will be moved by this tale of resilience and taking delight in life despite hardships.”) among their books they can’t wait for in 2025.
The Seattle Review of Books calls Sarah Smarsh’s bestseller Heartland the “perfect antidote” to Hillbilly Elegy. Read more here.
