Celebrating American authors: 20 American fiction releases of 2025

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Written By CHRISTINE MARCOTTE
 
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Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate Independence Day, I’m excited to highlight some of the most acclaimed books published by American authors in 2025 so far. Dive into these compelling titles, including Ocean Vuong’s The Emperor of Gladness, Laila Lalami’s The Dream Hotel, and Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Atmosphere, which have been featured prominently as must-reads by major book clubs, alongside several others shown below. These books showcase the incredible diversity and talent shaping American literature today. Whether you’re looking for a captivating story or thought-provoking fiction, these selections will enrich your holiday reading experience. Happy reading and celebrating!

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The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of three Oprah Book Club Picks—She’s Come Undone, I Know This Much Is True and The River is Waiting.

Jobless and secretly addicted, Corby's life implodes, leading to tragedy and prison. Inside, he seeks redemption through acts of kindness and faith, hoping for forgiveness and a second chance.

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King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby
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From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of My Darkest Prayer

A family running a crematorium is threatened when their father's accident reveals dangerous debts and a hidden danger. To save his family, Roman will do anything– even burn everything down.

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Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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June 2025 GMA Book Club Pick. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six

Joan Goodwin, a reserved physics professor, pursues her dream of becoming an astronaut in NASA's Space Shuttle program. As she trains, unexpected friendships and love challenge her understanding of the universe.

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It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
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From the USA Today bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script

Jane, a creative exec hiding her past, must team up with her old crush, Dan, to cover a lie.

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Homeseeking by Karissa Chen
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JANUARY 2025 GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK

An epic and intimate tale of one couple across sixty years as world events pull them together and apart.

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Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine
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FEBRUARY 2025 GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK

Junie, a sixteen-year-old enslaved girl about to be committed to marriage, commits a desperate act to free her dead sister's spirit.

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The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
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MARCH 2025 READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK

Sara, detained under suspicion of an impending crime predicted by her dreams, struggles to prove her innocence.

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Isola by Allegra Goodman
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FEBRUARY 2025 REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK

Orphaned and isolated, Marguerite is forced on an expedition with her volatile guardian. After developing a forbidden romance, she faces brutal punishment and must fight for survival on a desolate island.

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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. SCHWAB
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

In 1532, María escapes her fate in Santo Domingo through a desperate choice. In 1827, Charlotte's forbidden love leads to unexpected consequences. In 2019, Alice confronts her past after a reckless night.

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The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel
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From the New York Times bestselling author The Book of Lost Names and The Sweetness of Forgetting

Jewelry thief Colette Marceau's past resurfaces when a long-lost diamond bracelet linked to her sister's disappearance reappears in a Boston museum. She must confront old ghosts to uncover the truth.

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Never Flinch by Stephen King
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From international bestselling author Stephen King

Detective Izzy Jaynes investigates a threatening letter predicting the murder of fourteen people, while activist Kate McKay faces a dangerous stalker during her lecture tour. Their paths collide in a chilling climax.

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The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
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MAY 2025 OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK

Hai, a despairing nineteen-year-old, and Grazina, a dementia-stricken widow, forge an unlikely, soul-searching bond that transforms their lives amid East Gladness’s haunting industrial decay.

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Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
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The phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!

In this Hunger Games series installment, Haymitch faces the Quarter Quell, battling for survival and love amidst overwhelming odds.

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Part of the Hunger Games series

My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende
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From international bestselling author Isabel Allende

A young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.

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The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary

Haven Ambrose, a nautical archaeologist, arrives in Positano to find her father's lost gemstones but faces disturbances linked to ancient magic.
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The Bones Beneath My Skin by Tj Klune
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From the bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea

In 1995, after losing everything, Nate returns to his family's cabin in Oregon where he finds Alex and a girl with special powers named Artemis.
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Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
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From the bestselling author of Black Cake

After witnessing her brother's death, Ebby Freeman grapples with family trauma and public scrutiny. Fleeing to France for escape, she uncovers her family's past.

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Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
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MAY 2025 REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK

Alice and Hayden compete to win a biography project with reclusive heiress Margaret Ives, but as secrets unfold and tension ignites, their rivalry turns complicated.

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The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff
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Ryan and Lillian seem to have it all, but secrets and addiction tear their family apart. Years later, Georgette must face her past when Lillian's son comes looking for his birth family.

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Fourth Wing series

Violet Sorrengail's finally on the front lines after intense training at War College. With enemies closing in, she must find allies and magic to protect her loved ones from impending doom.

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Part of The Empyrean series

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CHRISTINE MARCOTTE
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