A starred review from Kirkus calls EVERYBODY’S FLY “a fine snapshot of a pivotal moment for street—and American—culture” and “[a] rich, gritty remembrance of an artist’s journey.” Additionally, an excerpt of EVERYBODY’S FLY published in Vanity Fair this week. Viking will publish the book on March 10, 2026.

Publishers Weekly calls Miguel Sancho’s EVIDENCE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY: DISCOVERIES FROM THE SERIES THE PROOF IS OUT THERE “a brisk, earnest survey of anomalous and mysterious occurrences,” and “a diverting must-read for those who want to believe.” Atria will publish the book on May 5, 2026.

Fab 5 Freddy and EVERYBODY'S FLY: A LIFE OF ART, MUSIC, AND CHANGING THE CULTURE were featured in The New Yorker. David Kamp praises the memoir as “an exuberant recounting of how a culturally omnivorous kid from Brooklyn willed himself into the wider, shinier world." Viking will publish the book on March 10, 2026.

In a review for BookTrib, Linda Hitchcock praises JOAN CRAWFORD: A WOMAN’S FACE as “a comprehensive and engrossing biography of this enduring legend who lit up the silver screen for five decades,” adding: “Eyman has made a lifelong study of movie history and specializes in the legendary era of studio controlled and manipulated Hollywood…Written with care and respect for the woman and the artist and grounded in thorough research, Scott Eyman has restored Joan Crawford to her rightful place in the dazzling sun of Hollywood and produced a must read for any movie lover or film historian.” The book was also featured on Washington Post’s “look back at some worthy books from 2025.” Simon and Schuster published the hardcover on November 18, 2025.

PADMA'S ALL AMERICAN received a glowing review from Joseph Erbentraut for Taste of Home: “With her new cookbook, PADMA'S ALL AMERICAN, Padma has translated her own journey across seven years of filming the show into 300-plus pages of recipes and stories that help inspire home cooks to bring that spirit of curiosity and generosity into our own kitchens. The result is a sprawling, yet approachable collection of recipes that will find even the most hesitant of home cooks reaching for their aprons to recreate these dishes. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself dog-earring a dozen or more recipes on your first page-through...PADMA'S ALL AMERICAN is a cookbook I enthusiastically recommend for most home cooks. It is a cookbook that rewards your curiosity with recipes that strike a balance between ambitious and approachable, unexpected and recognizable.” The book was also named one of Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2025. Knopf published PADMA’S ALL AMERICAN on November 4, 2025.

PADMA’S ALL AMERICAN received a starred review from Booklist: “Beautiful photography and step-by-step instructions will tempt home cooks to try a new world of recipes, and Lakshmi's suggested pantry staples (chilis, herbs, oils) will make flavors pop. Delicious food and unforgettable immigrant stories will broaden and enrich readers' culinary repertoire, strengthening bonds among all who call America home.” Lakshmi was interviewed by Interview Magazine by J Lee, who writes: “Padma Lakshmi is pure aura. You can feel it from across the room. It radiates through your TV set, oozes from her TikToks, and pulses through her book. In person, it’s as bright as the sun...We talked about the past, we talked hot dogs, we talked shit. No French food, no rare steaks. She is booked, busy, and thriving. She likes her food hot. No sharing. She’s a boss, and she eats in bed–only Italian linens, no crumbs, no stains. She knows exactly who she is.” Lakshmi is on book tour now, with her next stop in Pittsburgh on November 10. Knopf published PADMA’S ALL AMERICAN on November 4, 2025.

Sherri L. Smith’s middle-grade novel CANDACE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING received a starred review in Booklist Online. Reviewer John Peters writes: “The overall tone is whimsical; the distinctly ‘unordinary’ characters are thoroughly winsome, and readers will be well pleased to find the author leading them through an extraordinary quest to a promise of further adventures to come.” The novel was published on September 9, 2025 by Penguin Young Readers.

In a starred review for PADMA’S ALL AMERICAN, Library Journal raves: “Once again, Lakshmi demonstrates true culinary grace and grit, in a book that is both homage and manifesto... [She] beautifully articulates what it means for her to use food as a lens into other people’s lives and cultures, and she gives voices to those whose daily lives are full of spices and specialties that many readers might, at first glance, view as unfamiliar…Lakshmi shows that these recipes, ranging from Afghani dumplings to Indian coconut rice to Peruvian tamales, are as all-American as apple pie in a book that is a love letter to the diversity of the United States, written through food.” Knopf will publish the book on November 4, 2025.

Library Journal awarded a starred review to JOAN CRAWFORD: A WOMAN’S FACE by Scott Eyman, praising: “Eyman offers a fresh perspective on one of the greatest stars of the 20th century…This well-written, balanced, and comprehensive review of Crawford’s life and career will appeal to her fans and those who enjoy a good, juicy Hollywood saga.” Simon & Schuster will publish the book on November 18, 2025.

Sherri L. Smith’s middle-grade novel CANDACE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING is receiving advance praise. Kirkus Reviews calls the book “[a] heartwarming adventure that explores courage, self-belief, and dreams.” Shelf Awareness reviewer Natasha Harris says of the “whimsical” book: “Smith's novel is filled with cosmic metaphors, intergenerational connections, science, and self-discovery…With its contemporary WHEN YOU REACH ME tone, CANDACE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING reminds readers that although the universe is boundless, our connections to each other are limited and thus extremely meaningful.” CANDACE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING will be published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers on September 9, 2025.