The 38 Must-Read Books of Spring 2023
From a deep dive into the history of J.Crew to Sarah Ferguson's latest romance novel.
This season, you have no excuse for being without something good to read. Offerings include explosive novels, revealing memoirs, brilliant biographies, and everything in between. No matter what you like to read, there's a title coming out this spring that's sure to be just what you're looking for.
A Likely Story
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In her smart, absorbing debut novel, Leigh McMullan Abramson tells the story of Isabelle Manning, the daughter of parents who lived at the white-hot center of New York City's literary elite. All grown up and a writer herself, Isabelle hasn't found the success that her father did, but instead she discovers something else entirely: family secrets that could upend everything she ever thought she knew about the people who raised her.
The Kingdom of Prep: The Inside Story of the Rise and (Near) Fall of J.Crew
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Not every fashion retailer becomes more than just a store—but J. Crew certainly has. In this warts-and-all look at the history of one of America's most storied brands, Maggie Bullock explores the hard work and chutzpah that helped the company define an era (OK, maybe two) as well as the troubles that threatened to derail it. It's an insightful, candid, and engrossing story about the American Dream, rollneck sweaters, and the incredible value of the stories we tell through what we wear. Read More…