In “Abundance,” Klein and Thompson argue for a shift in progressive politics toward embracing growth and development. They advocate for reducing bureaucratic hurdles to foster innovation, infrastructure, and housing, aiming to build a more prosperous future.

Zoë Schlanger delves into the fascinating world of plant intelligence, exploring how plants perceive, communicate, and interact with their environment. This book challenges traditional views, inviting readers to reconsider the capabilities of the plant kingdom.

This riveting account chronicles Dr. Hanna-Attisha’s role in uncovering the Flint water crisis. Combining science, activism, and personal narrative, she details the challenges faced in exposing the truth and advocating for the health of a community.

A midlife artist reroutes her solo road trip and spirals into unexpected intimacy, existential curiosity, and a quietly electric reckoning with desire. With July’s trademark strangeness and vulnerability, this novel probes what it means to be unmoored and alive in a female body.

During a family vacation in Cape Cod, matriarch Rocky navigates the challenges of midlife, including parenting young adults, caring for aging parents, and personal introspection. Through humor and heartfelt moments, the novel captures the essence of familial bonds and the bittersweet nature of life’s transitions.

In a peaceful retirement village, four elderly residents meet weekly to discuss unsolved crimes. When a local developer is found dead, the group finds themselves in the midst of their first live case. This charming mystery combines wit, warmth, and clever plotting.

Set on a remote Polynesian island, this novel intertwines the lives of childhood friends Todd and Rafi, who reunite decades later amidst environmental and technological upheavals. Exploring themes of friendship, ecological preservation, and the impact of digital innovation, Powers crafts a narrative that delves into the complexities of human connection and the natural world

Set in the 1820s American frontier, this novel follows Hugh Glass, a fur trapper who survives a brutal bear attack and is left for dead by his companions. Driven by sheer will and a desire for justice, Glass embarks on a treacherous journey through the wilderness.

Each book follows one of seven adopted sisters as they uncover their origins, traveling across the globe and through history. The series combines mystery, romance, and historical fiction in a sweeping narrative.

A classic tale of ambition and consequence, this novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a sentient being through unorthodox experiments. As the creature grapples with existence, themes of isolation and responsibility emerge.