The Best Paperbacks of June 2025

Griffin Dunne’s long-awaited memoir is a stunning portrait of the 70s and 80s, and the stubborn persistence of life through tragedy. A hit for anyone who loves the verve of Patti Smith.

If you loved the high fantasy and low stakes of Legends and Lattes, allow us to introduce you to Sarah Beth Durst. Combining the coziness of cottagecore with the magical thrills of romantasy, this brand new world is one we can’t wait to share with readers.

Everything you could ever want to know about D-Day in one book. Superstar historian Garrett M. Graff delivers a meticulously researched, yet deeply human narrative about the military campaign that changed the course of the world.

From the critically acclaimed author of The Flamethrowers, a spy sent to France thinks she’s fully in control and running the show… but is she? Fast paced and captivating, this is an exciting read.

The Crescent City series sizzles on with your favorite, dynamic heroine pitted against a gorgeous, fully realized fantasy realm. With a steamy romance at its core, this series keeps delivering the goods we love to see in the genre.

Examining the psychology and rhetoric that makes cults such a formidable presence — from actual cults to groups exhibiting cultish characteristics — this inquisitive look at language and influence is engaging, informative and immensely insightful.

Pushed and pulled between her parents and her children, a woman faces her past and her future in a story about the ins and outs and joys of life. Think Vintage Contemporaries by Dan Kois or anything by Laurie Colwin.

Steeped in Latin American folklore and mythology, Cynthia Pelayo’s collection of short stories is packed with everything from the spooky to the scary. If you enjoyed Pelayo’s Children of Chicago, this is the next logical step for you.

The former B&N Monthly Pick author of The Dead Romantics returns with a heartwarming, ear-wormy tale. There’s nothing worse than falling for someone you loathe — especially in show business.

A house riddled with secrets hidden by a design that feeds into the mystery. This is an eerily unsettling horror with a deliciously unique structure — just like the house it’s about.

Dark romance, spicy secrets and steamy seduction power this addition to the Into Darkness series. Great for fans of Brynne Weaver.

Life is plenty challenging these days; take comfort in this beautifully written letter from a father to his son about his past, present and future in an unpredictable world.

The entirety of modern civilization boiled down to six elements that power the world. It’s a unique and dynamic lens to telling a massive story — the story of everything.

The kind of story that opens a lot of people’s eyes, The Fund exposes Ray Dalio for who he really is, pulling no punches as it points the finger at not just him, but all the guilty parties that allowed any of this to happen. It’s a biting narrative of corruption, greed and power, and it’s all true.

An unlikely pairing in an unlikely place — food for a funny and fiesty rom-com addition to the Mountain Men Matchmaker series.

A sweeping and detailed portrait of the roots of deepening conflict in America. This is essential reading for anyone seeking to better understand the current sociopolitical climate in the United States.

Thriving in the unlikely space shared by high-octane assassinations and hilarious hijinks, Assassins Anonymous lives up to its unconventional concept and pulls no punches.

Fan favorite Penn Cage is back in the driver’s seat for a thrilling crime story with searing contemporary themes. The suspense will keep you glued to the page well into the night.

One of the most pervasive threats to America today laid bare. It’s a call to action, for the people to fight back against a menace that is damaging the integrity of an entire nation.

Longing, lost love and scientific inquiry — Perry’s prose is transportive and transformative. Refreshingly unexpected and packed with human complexities, there’s so much here to love.

A hilarious culture clash of epic proportions, this is the story of a two families trading places and the ridiculous, yet resonant, consequences of their decision.

A crumbling seaside manor miles from civilization sets the backdrop for A Study in Drowning, a spine-tingling, gothic fantasy sure to grip readers from the very first page with Ava Reid’s signature evocative prose.

With all the emotional beats you loved in the movie and romance at its core, this quippy rom-com set in a male-dominated corporate world tackles important themes.

A rollicking ride about the hustle and grind life (literally and figuratively), complicated families and social media. Don’t miss this one if you loved the wry voice and sharp insights of Kiley Reid’s Come and Get It.

The second in the series, and the tension is taut! Shannon struggles to keep herself and her family together and love is knocking at her fragile door.

A charmingly cozy romance steeped in the power of family and positive messaging. With a cast of characters that’s easy to fall in love with, this is a feel good love story with rereadability.