Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Out 4 March
Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, known for Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists, returns with a powerful new novel exploring the lives of four female immigrants in the US. Dream Count is deeply personal – written in the wake of her mother’s passing four years ago, it serves as both a homage to her mother and a reflection on the experiences of the women who have shaped her life. Through her characters’ struggles as outsiders – whether in American society, relationships, or male-dominated spaces – Adichie once again delivers a poignant and thought-provoking narrative on identity, belonging, and resilience.
All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman – Out 11 March
As The Independent put it, “Imagine if the writers of Motherland tried their hands at a missing person mystery.” Harman’s upcoming novel promises to be a sharp, witty, and a wildly entertaining read. It follows Florence, a forgotten 2000s pop star, whose world is turned upside down when her son becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of a schoolmate. While Florence is no Sherlock Holmes, her chaotic quest to clear her son’s name is sure to be a disaster – just a hilarious one.
When the Going Was Good by Graydon Carter – Out 25 March
Hailed as one of the most anticipated books of the year, When the Going Was Good chronicles Graydon Carter’s remarkable journey from an unknown New Yorker to one of the most influential magazine editors of all time. Best known for his work at Time and Vanity Fair, Carter offers a fascinating glimpse into the golden age of magazines, pulling back the curtain on the high-stakes world of publishing. With wit and an insider perspective, he invites readers into the drawing rooms and back offices where art, culture, and power collide.
The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne by Ron Currie – Out March 25
When most people think of Maine, they picture stunning national parks and lobster festivals – but Babs Dionne’s Maine is anything but idyllic. In this gripping, darkly humorous novel, Ron Currie introduces us to Babs, a formidable French Canadian matriarch who rules her small town with an iron fist. But, when her youngest daughter, Sis, is murdered, Babs’ wrath knows no bounds. Blending grit, wit, and raw emotion, Currie delivers a powerful story about family, vengeance, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love.