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10 Must-Read Books Coming Fall 2025 — Novels of Memory, Love, and Change
As autumn settles in, there’s something magical about opening a new novel just as the leaves begin to turn. Here’s what we’re reading now this fall — upcoming titles that echo the emotional tenor of The Emperor of Gladness in their exploration of grief, memory, society, and wonder.
Why Graphic Novels Are Having a Literary Moment
Graphic novels have stepped out of the margins and into the literary spotlight. No longer confined to comic shops or childhood nostalgia, they're now celebrated for their emotional depth, artistic innovation, and power to tell stories in ways traditional prose can't. Here's why this vibrant form is having its moment — and why readers everywhere are paying attention.
How Books Are Reflecting a Shifting Society
In a world where everything moves quickly with headlines and technology, books remain one of our most intimate and reflective spaces. But what’s changing is how and what we read.