If you couldn’t put down Xochitl Gonzalez’s Olga Dies Dreaming, we don’t blame you — neither could we. With accolades from The New York Times, TIME, Kirkus, Washington Post, and NPR, Gonzalez’s powerful storytelling will keep you hooked. Whether you’re drawn to family drama, cultural exploration, or compelling characters, her work promises to satisfy your literary cravings. So, if you’re eagerly awaiting her next release, don’t miss out on these great reads this spring.
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xóchitl González
Xóchitl González returns with another captivating must-read. In 1985, the death of rising art star Anita de Monte shocked New York City, but by 1998, her name fades into obscurity. Yet Raquel, an art student feeling marginalized at College Hill, finds herself drawn into Anita’s story after getting into a relationship with an elite classmate, and her status grows. As she straddles her newfound social ranking and old world, she questions how similarly it resembles the forgotten star.
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Maame by Jessica George
Maddie’s life in London lacks fulfillment as she juggles caring for her father with Parkinson’s and dealing with her overbearing mother. Maddie seizes the chance to start living when her mum returns from Ghana. As a late bloomer, she embarks on new experiences: finding a flat share, navigating the dating scene, and seeking career recognition. However, tragedy strikes, prompting Maddie to confront her family’s complexities and the risks and rewards of opening her heart.
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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Athena Liu is a literary star, while June Hayward is a nobody. When Athena dies, June steals her manuscript, publishing it as her own under the name Juniper Song. But as evidence threatens her success, June faces deadly consequences.
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How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
Cara Romero never imagined leaving her factory job making little lamps. Now, in her mid-50s, the Great Recession hits, and she’s thrust back into the job market. Enter a quirky job counselor, and suddenly, Cara’s spilling the tea on her rollercoaster life. From tempestuous love affairs to biting but loving relationships with neighbors and family, Cara faces debt, gentrification, and estrangement from her son. Yet, through it all, she remains fiercely resilient.
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True Biz by Sara Nović
In this captivating novel, meet the vibrant characters of the River Valley School for the Deaf. There’s the rebellious transfer student Charlie, the golden boy with a hearing baby sister, Austin, and February, the headmistress juggling school and marriage. As personal and political crises unfold, their lives become intertwined unexpectedly, leading to a journey of love, drama, and resilience.
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Family Family by Laurie Frankel
India Allwood has always dreamed of becoming an actor since she was young. From awkward teen to Broadway star to TV superhero, she faces media storms and protests. When her twin ten-year-old need help, she turns to family, but it isn’t that easy. As an adoptive mother, she knows family isn’t just blood or love. Despite starring in a prestigious movie about adoption, she reveals to a journalist the truth: it’s a lousy movie, aiming to show there’s more to her family than pain and regret.
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Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
After Eleanor Bennett’s death, her children, Byron and Benny, inherit a mysterious black cake and a voice recording. Can they reconcile and uncover their mother’s secrets? Eleanor’s tale of a young swimmer escaping suspicion of murder challenges their understanding of family. Charmaine Wilkerson’s debut novel delves into how betrayals and secrets shape relationships and history.
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Separated by miles and secrets, the Vignes twin sisters lead vastly different lives. One lives as a white woman with her oblivious white husband, while the other resides in the same southern town they once fled, raising her black daughter. Their fates remain intertwined despite their differences, especially as their daughters’ stories intersect. Growing up in a small southern black community, they ran away at sixteen, shaping their lives, families, and racial identities.
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Elizabeth Zott, a chemist, is far from traditional stereotypes. She becomes a single mother and unexpectedly lands a spot on America’s beloved cooking show, “Supper at Six.” Her unique approach to cooking challenges convention, but awakens something new among housewives. As her fame rises, Elizabeth inspires women to challenge the status quo, daring them to change society’s norms. Set in the 1960s, it’s a story of love, innovation, and empowerment.
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez
While perfect Mexican daughters stay close to home, Julia isn’t excellent — she breaks the mold. After her sister Olga’s death, Julia uncovers secrets, questioning her family’s idealized image of Olga. With the support of her best friend Lorena and boyfriend Connor, Julia seeks the truth about her sister’s life. But as she grapples with grief and her mother’s expectations, Julia struggles to reconcile her identity and cope with her shattered family.
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