Bestselling film historian Scott Eyman’s remarkable account of Joan Crawford's dazzling, turbulent life has landed on Fall round ups for AARP and Salon. Salon senior writer Andi Zeisler raves: “Scott Eyman’s new biography pulls together the layers of invention and reinvention that transformed malnourished Texas tomboy Lucille LeSueur into screen legend Joan Crawford with so much immediacy and Hollywood-insider detail that reading it feels like a cinematic experience in itself…It renders studio politics, contract-negotiation minutiae, costuming conflicts and production-code headaches with thrilling immediacy, note-perfect dialogue and the perfect amount of attitude.” Simon & Schuster will publish the book on November 18, 2025.

People hosted an exclusive cover reveal for A REAL ANIMAL, Emeline Atwood’s forthcoming debut novel. In an interview with People, Atwood said the book is about “that ‘thing’ in the distance that you believe will finally complete you.” Catapult publishes A REAL ANIMAL on July 7, 2026.

Deadline reported that Osun Group will adapt Yrsa Daley-Ward’s debut novel, THE CATCH, for TV. Daley-Ward is also making her TV screenwriting debut. Early stage work has begun on an adaptation for a returning series, marking Osun’s first book-to-screen acquisition and a first scripted project unveiled from a slate of projects. Liveright published THE CATCH on June 3, 2025.

Cathy Linh Che’s BECOMING GHOST was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry. The foundation writes: “A reclamation that moves Vietnamese voices to the center of their own narrative, BECOMING GHOST is a testament to the complexities of forgiveness and a reminder that healing often requires us to revisit our history in order to move forward.” Finalists will be announced on October 7 by The New York Times, and the winners will be announced at the 76th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner on November 19. Washington Square Press published the book on April 29, 2025.

FOR RICHER FOR POORER by Danielle Steel debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers list for the week August 31, 2025, appearing at #1 on the Hardcover Fiction list and #2 on the Combined Print & E-Book Fiction list. Delacorte Press published the book on August 12, 2025.

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Emmy award-winning HACKS writer Aisha Muharrar’s debut novel LOVED ONE published this week to tremendous acclaim. The novel received extensive coverage from NPR: it was highlighted as a notable book launching this week, and Muharrar was interviewed by Juana Summers for All Things Considered. LOVED ONE is also an NPR notable book launching this week. Elsewhere, the Associated Press published a glowing review, and People highlighted the book as one of the best releases of the month. Viking published LOVED ONE on August 12, 2025.

Gabriella Burnham’s novel WAIT was longlisted for the 2025 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, which “recognizes writing that captures the spirit of Brooklyn, one of the most socially and culturally diverse communities in the country.” One World published WAIT on May 21, 2024.

THE CATCH by Yrsa Daley Ward was longlisted for the Center for Fiction's 2025 First Novel Prize. The shortlist will be announced in the fall, and the overall winner will be announced at the Center for Fiction's Annual Awards Benefit on December 9, 2025. Liveright Publishing Corporation published the book on June 3, 2025.

AWAKE IN THE FLOATING CITY by Susanna Kwan was longlisted for the Center for Fiction's 2025 First Novel Prize. The shortlist will be announced in the fall, and the overall winner will be announced at the Center for Fiction's Annual Awards Benefit on December 9, 2025. Pantheon published the book on May 13, 2025.