Douglas Stuart, Elizabeth Strout, Kathryn Stockett, and more: 24 new books out today!

As a rule, the first Tuesday of the month will usually bring great tidings of books: this sunny day in May is no different. We have many bright, sparkling new works of fiction today: Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart’s new novel, John of John is released. As is Elizabeth Strout’s new novel featuring a fresh cast of characters, and Kathryn Stockett, author of bestseller Help, is back with a long-anticipated work called The Calamity Club. In nonfiction, we have a memoir by Siri Hustvedt about her deceased husband, Paul Aster, as well as a book of essays on poetics by Robert Hass. Below, you will find many more. Happy reading!

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Douglas Stuart, John of John
(Grove)

“With his gift for creating vibrantly specific characters and settings, Stuart again taps profound human truth.”
–Kirkus

Elizabeth Strout, The Things We Never Say
(Random House)

“Strout’s masterful novel poses searching questions, yet ultimately gives readers hope.”
–Shelf Awareness

Kathryn Stockett, The Calamity Club
(Spiegel & Grau)

“Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters whose opinions and actions leap off the page, this is a must-read.”
–Bonnie Garmus

Siri Hustvedt, Ghost Stories: A Memoir
(Simon and Schuster)

“Hustvedt creates a palpable portrait of [Paul] Auster as lover and husband, father and grandfather.”
–Kirkus

Harriet Clark, The Hill
(FSG)

“I can’t stop thinking about it and demanding that everyone read it.”
–Rachel Aviv

John Lanchester, Look What You Made Me Do
(W. W. Norton)

“A splendidly twisted tale of love and vengeance.”
–Kirkus

Robert Hass, A Third Commonness
(Copper Canyon)

“Robert Hass explores poetry for what it is: a relationship between people and the land.”
–From the publisher

Ana Kinsella, Frida Slattery As Herself
(Ecco)

“Moving, thought-provoking, and utterly delightful.”
–Elif Batuman

Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, Backtalker: An American Memoir
(Simon and Schuster)

“A beautifully written, compelling and insightful memoir from the extraordinary intellectual, activist and scholar who has shaped critical discourse in America.”
–Bryan Stevenson

Lisa Robertson, Riverwork
(Coach House Books)

“Lisa Robertson is one of those writers who seems to invent a new genre with each book.”
–Frieze

James Lasdun, The Family Man: Blood and Betrayal in the House of Murdaugh
(W. W. Norton)

“A meticulous, spotlessly written, and clear-eyed journey into a distinctly American morass of wealth, privilege, and power.”
–Paul Tremblay

Aimee Pokwatka, Accumulation
(G. P. Putnam)

“A clever, dark, beautifully written ghost story that will have you racing through pages.”
–Araminta Hall

Hafeez Lakhani, Abundance
(Counterpoint)

“The bittersweet, character-driven narrative offers piercing insights into the meaning of fulfillment and the cost of success.”
–Publishers Weekly

Ilona Bannister, Five
(Crown)

“[A] tense, deftly written page-turner filled with memorable characters, a surprisingly philosophical core, and a plot in which each minute brings a new surprise.”
–Kirkus

Sara Novic, Mother Tongue: A Memoir
(Random House)

“One of the most powerful memoirs I have read in years, a book I defy anyone to read without being challenged or changed.”
–Nicole Chung

MJ Corey, Dekonstructing the Kardashians: A New Media Manifesto
(Pantheon)

“A rigorous yet lively exploration of the way we consume media today.”
–Maris Kreizman

‘Pemi Aguda, One Leg on Earth
(W. W. Norton)

“‘Pemi Aguda writes with luminous prose that feels both mystical and human.”
–Abi Daré

Julia Ainsley, Undue Process: The Inside Story of Trump’s Mass Deportation Program
(Harper)

“A revealing, news driven account of the Trump Administration’s mass deportation program, featuring never-before-told stories and behind-the-scenes reporting from NBC News’ Senior Homeland Security Correspondent.”
–From the publisher

Dr. Sarah Alam Malik, A Brief History of the Universe
(William Morrow)

“A bold and fast-paced history of the cosmos from Babylon to life beyond Earth.”
–Dr. Jeffrey Forshaw

Karen Solie, Wellwater: Poems
(FSG)

“A new collection of urgent, essential poems.”
–From the publisher

Alexa Yasemin Brahme, Good News
(Algonquin)

“Fresh, daring, and sly, Good News surprised and delighted me on every page.”
–Jenny Jackson

Cassandra Neyenesch, A Little Bit Bad
(Summit)

“Pretty much the platonic-ideal beach read.”
–Ada Calhoun

Portia Elan, Homebound
(Scribner)

“An ingenious narrative that explores the meaning of love and interconnectedness across time.”
–Kirkus

Fanny Howe, This Poor Book
(Graywolf)

“Absolutely nobody writes like her. Nobody sounds like her. This Poor Book is a miracle she left for us.”
–Kaveh Akbar