3 New Books About Being Fierce, Funny, and Female

Ilana Lucas
Mar 26, 2017

Who doesn’t love a good memoir? Done right, they feel like grabbing a glass of wine (or three) and listening to one of your best friends’ stories, except you don’t even have to go to the effort of nodding sympathetically and can focus on the gossip. The women featured in this week’s book club have all achieved a great deal of success in their respective fields, and they’ve done it by being fierce and funny. So grab one of these bios and a glass of wine, and prepare to meet a new BFF.

13 Gripping Psychological Thriller Books With Twists That Make You Question Everything​

Watching Hulu's Paradise has done two things this week: raise my blood pressure and entice me to buy psychological thriller books. They're hair raising because they don't feature mythical creatures from gothic books. By contrast, sinister humans are revealed to be the main villains and that's scarier because it shows what people are capable of.

You'd think I'd despise reading about antagonists who play twisted mind games, but a part of me likes knowing what drives them to commit crimes. Is it because I'm looking for the humanity in them or do I love a great plot that makes me want to binge read until I feel weepy? Eh, let's agree that it's both while you get a glimpse of the books I'm adding to my cart.

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Bodies to Die For by Lori Brand

Fitness influencer Gemma's commitment to polishing her image has finally paid off because she has the body and life most people would pay for. But she's becoming disenchanted by how harsh the bodybuilding industry can be and thinks there's still room for improvement. Did I mention there's someone plotting her downfall?

On the flip side, there's Ashley and her software engineer life. She's tried to morph her body into something societally acceptable, but she hasn't been as successful as Gemma. Ironically, this puts her right in the path of "Fat Activists" who do whatever it takes to push back against the bias women with certain body types face.

Clearly Gemma and Ashley aren't on the same team, but their time in Olympia will challenge them because someone is killing all the fitness girls who are at the bodybuilding competition.

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The Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb

Cassidy Foster's whining convinces one of her friends to connect her with Hollywood couple Marisol and Nate Sterling for the job a million girls would die for. Based out of LA, the couple opens their home so Cassidy can become their assistant and she happily uproots her life for them.
The Sterlings are flawless and offer her a taste of glamour as long as she does her job. There's no harm in it until Nate requests Cassidy's help with projects he's working on. Her excitement to learn more about writing turns into an undeniable attraction that she tries to justify in light of how unhappy Nate and Marisol seem when they're not trying to be perfect.But soon Cassidy's dream job turns into night terrors because she uncovers more than she intended to.
One of the Sterlings is hiding a secret and Cassidy's eagerness made her just right for the carefully curated plan that involves a dead body.

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The Younger Woman by Cate Ray

Gabby's realization that she despises her husband Fred comes after being active parents is no longer at the forefront of their daily tasks. With her attention on nothing else, Gabby discovers she'd rather not see the man who's been in her life for more than several years. This prompts her to make a sarcastic comment to a woman named Ellis she meets at a bar, but she doesn't think anything of it.
By the time Gabby begins to understand something wasn't right about their encounter, more secrets start surfacing and they may be the very things that unravel the life she's been living.

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On the Surfaceby Rachel McGuire

Sawyer Stone III and his partner Dani Fox have made quite a name for themselves on YouTube. With their popular channel Sailing with the Foxes, they've managed to amass a following that looks forward to their trips.

During a brief stay in the Bahamas, the couple run into other cruisers who are looking to have a great time and think nothing of spending time with them. But when Dani disappears, the pieces of their perfect puzzle become scattered.

Sawyer's story isn't adding up given how much Dani documented and what other people are uncovering about him. This makes Royal Bahamas Police Force Inspector Veronique Knowles job much harder, but even she begins to wonder if Sawyer's image hide something darker about him.

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Nick and Amy Dunne were supposed to be celebrating five years of wedded bliss when the latter disappeared without a trace. It's unnerving because they were the perfect match who were celebrated by everyone in town. From Nick's "Prince Charming" persona to Amy's popularity from her parents' celebrated books, what's happened doesn't make sense.

As her investigation pans out, Amy's journal entries seem to allude to how Nick could've snapped and done something terrible to her. It doesn't help that his erratic behavior also reveals a secret that further drove a wedge between the married couple, but he'll be in for the shock of a lifetime when he really discovers where his wife is.

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Black Girl Gone by N'Dia Rae CN Mabry

Charmaine Tillman was only a little girl when she disappeared in a busy crowd and it forever changed her family. From a father who couldn't cope to a sister who turned her pain into purpose, the Tillmans clung to what felt right. But they're surprised when Charmaine returns after years of longing almost drove them to the edge. Suddenly, everyone's happy again and Charmaine has a welcomed seat her her family's proverbial table.
Anyone would be thrilled to be among their family again, but Charmaine senses something unsettling about them. It's almost like she was never meant to be found and that's scarier than being away from the family she thought loved her.

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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The Winchesters housemaid initially does what's expected of her in spite of what she discovers about their habits. She dutifully keeps their home clean and even makes sure their daughter never worries about who'll pick her up from school. Oh, and her meals are a scrumptious slice of heaven. But she's grown aware of how manipulative Nina Winchester is and how she'll stop at nothing to destroy her own family.

Though she knows better, this maid begins imagining herself in Nina's shoes and literally walks into her closet to see what it would feel like if she were glamorous. However, Nina's caught on and wants to make sure the maid never forgets her place again.

Little does Nina know is how calculated her employee is and how she'll stop at nothing to make her pay for everything she's done.

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Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown

Despite her reluctance, Maya decides to attend her college reunion at Princeton so she can celebrate her sister Naomi's graduation. It's supposed to be a fun time of reminiscing, but Maya's crushed when she receives an unexpected phone call about her Naomi's death. Suddenly, the elder sister begins questioning the present and the past she's tried to bury.
For one, Maya learns Naomi became a part of the exclusive Sterling Club and it confirms a nagging truth she's tried to ignore. Somehow, things got out of hand again and it led to her sister's death. But this time Maya isn't going down without a fight to put an end to whoever's covering their tracks.

She wants answers and she intends to get them.

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The Psychopath Next Door by Mark Edwards

Ethan and Emma Dove's marriage isn't doing that great, but they decide a change of scenery may be what their family needs. With their son Dylan and daughter Rose in tow, they move into a ideal neighborhood that seems perfect for them. However, Rose experiences taunts from the boys who live on their street which prompts their next door neighbor, Fiona Smith, to lend a needed hand. The Doves are so grateful for her help that they allow Fiona to get close to Rose.
But Fiona isn't the saint they think she is. She's actually a twisted soul who's got a plan to bring destruction to someone and she needs someone to help her. As luck would have it, Rose is the perfect fit for the job because Fiona can sense something else about the teenager that even her parents may have ignored.

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First Dateby Sue Watson

Hannah's created a perfectly safe and boring life for herself that doesn't involve remnants from her past. She knows what it's like to live in turmoil and she could care less about getting reacquainted with it. But she's human and still longs for a love connection which leads her best friend to suggest she download a dating app.

Once Hannah meets Alex, she can't get over how great he looks and how well they get along. It's almost like he was created just for her! Undeterred by her friends incessant worrying, she continues communicating with him and thinks nothing of whether he could hurt her or not.

It's the kind of thing Alex is counting on because he plans to have her no matter what.

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Middle of the Nightby Riley Sager

Years ago, Ethan Marsh's best friend Billy disappeared from the tent they set up in his backyard. No one knew what happened to him, leaving a community and Ethan devastated. It's the reason why he chose to stay away for so long, but he's come back anyway.
Half convinced he's losing his mind and sure there's someone strange stalking his old neighborhood in Hemlock Circle, Ethan tries to understand what could've happened that fateful night Billy was seemingly taken. With the help of people Ethan used to be close with, they venture into the surrounding woods that were rumored to be haunted.

It's there they discover an odd research that takes place at an old estate, but that's not the only thing that scares Ethan. It's the idea that some things have a way of finding you in the present even when you thought they were gone.

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Made for You by Jenna Satterthwaite

Julia Walden is the perfect synthetic woman who has one thing on her mind: fall in love with bachelor Josh LaSala during her appearance on The Proposal. Not everyone's thrilled about her being on the show, but she seems to win Josh's heart anyway. They quickly marry and even welcome a baby together almost a year later. Yet, there's threats around every corner which leads to Josh's disappearance. What's even worse is that Julia is suspected of killing the man she loves.
When she decides to conduct her own investigation, Julia begins to suspect everything isn't what it seems and it plays on her psyche enough to make her take matters into her own hands. After all, hasn't she been perfect?

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Bad Menby Julie Mae Cohen

Saffy's a vigilante who lives by a strict set of rules and they have everything to do with taking out men who think they can freely harm women. The only thing that makes her willing to walk away from her vendetta is falling in love. She feels justified in her personal mission, but she's torn between that and living a life where she doesn't feel so stoic.
The only thing readers can count on is that she's a complicated anti-hero they'll either love or hate.

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Anne Hathaway Stuns In First 'Verity' Set Leaks. See The Pics!

The only thing that was more exciting for me than finding out Blake Lively was leading It Ends With Us was learningVerity had cast Anne Hathaway in the leading role. This twisted tale about a struggling writer, secrets, and love is widely considered one of the wildest books in recent memory — and based on these first set leak from New York City, the Verity movie will be just as memorable.

See the first look at Anne Hathaway and Josh Harnett in Colleen Hoover's Verity movie!

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Josh Harnett and Anne Hathaway are starring as Jeremy and Verity in the Verity movie, and they're absolutely radiant in the first look, where they're literally running through the streets of New York City. They're dressed to the nines, with Verity in a red gown and heels, holding Jeremy's tuxedo jacket to her chest, while Jeremy's top shirt button — and his bowtie — are undone.

It's wild, it's free, and honestly it feels kind of haunting to look at honestly because I know that this joy won't last forever. But for now? I simply can't stop looking at it.

In addition to Josh Harnett and Anne Hathaway, we'll see Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who's over the moon when Jeremy offers her a job. All she has to do is complete Verity's unfinished manuscripts...but the secrets Lowen finds in the stories prove Verity's hiding a lot more than she's letting on.

Um yeah, this is one book-to-film adaptation I cannot wait for.

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27 Most-Anticipated New Books Coming In March — From Family Dramas To Feel-Good Rom-Coms

March will be amazing for two reasons: it's National Reading Month and some of the most-anticipated new books will make their debut! Besides that, spring will finally make her own debut, so we can start bringing our favorite titles to the park again. I for one have grown tired of random snow days that make me want to fall asleep more than they inspire me to dive into a new rom-com or self-improvement book!

So, break out your reading journal because you'll want to keep track of the most-anticipated fiction and non-fiction new books debuting in March 2025!

Scroll to see which new books we can't wait to read in March!

The Most-Anticipated Fiction Books 

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Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen (March 1, 2025)

Nora's the relationship therapist you go to when your love life's a little shaky because she's got helpful tips for you to utilize. But, she hasn't mastered romance in her day-to-day because she's somehow fallen for an editor based in London. Though they've never met in person, Nora and J have built up a correspondence for a few years that eventually comes to a head when Nora's work assignment lands her in his city. Convinced she's destined to meet him, she happily packs up and moves into a co-op.
But her downstairs neighbor has it out for her because he believes her advice column contributed to the end of his relationship. All he wants to do is make her pay for his misery which results in a comedic, albeit annoying, "we're enemies" situation.
What neither Nora and her irritating neighbor couldn't have predicted is how well they actually know each other.

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While We're Young by K.L. Walther (March 4, 2025)

Grace, Isa and Everett's lives are a mess, but it didn't used to be this way. They were once close friends who spent hours upon hours together, but love has a way of enticing people to make disastrous choices.
Despite knowing Everett and Isa used to date, Grace got's a thing for the boy who broke her friend's heart. But, she's not the only one who has a secret because Isa's been cozying up to Grace's brother. Nevertheless, Grace believes the answer to everyone's "problems" is to explore Philadelphia one day in the spirit of Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
It's the perfect recipe for truths to exposed in the hilarious and somewhat heartbreaking While We're Young.

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Kills Well with Others by Deanna Raybourn (March 4, 2025)

Billie, Helen, Mary Alice, and Natalie took some time to finally relax after fighting back against the same agency that tried to have them killed. Enjoying a sabbatical was just what they needed until boredom started to kick in. Sensing their lackluster response to having "normal" lives, the four women are thrilled when the Museum, another assassin organization, contacts them for a job.
A killer mole is tracking down everyone who thwarted their plans to take out a notorious thug and they've never let it go. The women's task is to figure out who it is before said person comes looking for them. However, this murderer's skilled and conniving which will put their experience to the test.

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A Scandalous Affair by Leonard Goldberg (March 4, 2025)

When Joanna Homes and the Watsons are visited by Sir William Radcliffe one night, he drops a bombshell tale of blackmail on them. He's spooked because his position as the Chancellor of the Exchequer is being called into question with threats of the exposure of something that wasn't meant to come to light. At the center of the scandal is Sir William's granddaughter and her potential benefits of marrying someone of high benefit to society.
As the family continues to dish out funds to keep the pictures from being released, they've realized whoever's holding their reputation hostage won't stop until they've drained them dry. So, it's up to Joanna and the Watsons to figure out who the mysterious figure is before the Chancellor's family is publicly ruined.

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The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji (March 4, 2025)

The Valiat family have gone from being of importance to fading into the background of America's noise, but they haven't let that stop them from attempting to maintain their status. Beginning with the family matriarch Elizabeth, it's clear why they continue to hold their heads high. It's not like she didn't defiantly stay in Tehran when turmoil surrounded her.

However, her daughters and their daughters have packed up to start lives in America. There's:

  • Niaz and her crime-led ways
  • Shirin and her boisterous career as an event planner
  • Seema and her uninspiring housewife duties
  • Bita and her disenchanted life as a law student

When Shirin finds herself behind bars in Aspen, she feels inspired to make sure the Valiat name is respected again.

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Stone Angelsby Helena Rho (March 4, 2025)

Angelina Lee's living in Seoul after losing her mother and watching her marriage dissolve. Her goal was to find a connection to being Korean, but things haven't been working the way she'd hoped. Besides emotionally wrestling with the handsome Keishuke Ono, she's trying to find the answers that'll lead to what caused her mother's death.

What she uncovers is the existence and disappearance of her aunt Sunyuh, who was never spoken of. Unable to understand why the family decided to sweep this under the rug, Angelina decides to understand who she truly is.

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Blood Moon by Sandra Brown (March 4, 2025)

Detective John Bowie's career is in limbo due to the bitterness and misery he's nursing with alcohol. He's also haunted by the botched case of Chrissy Mellin's disappearance and TV series Crisis Point's decision to highlight it's open-ended results.
At the head of Crisis Point is Beth Collins, a producer who has high ambitions. She's sure Chrissy Mellin's case wasn't a singular event and wants to figure out why it along with other missing person's instances occurred during a blood moon. With nothing but a hunch and pure determination, Beth connects with Detective Bowie to figure out what happened.
They'll have to act fast because the person behind the disappearances could strike again if Beth's theory is correct.

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The Trouble with Annaby Rachel Griffiths (March 4, 2025)

Anna's life has been a series of unintentional decisions that resulted in consequences that changed the course of her life. From starting a betting ring to locking lips with Lord Julian Ramsay, she's been somewhat of a wild child. The thing is that her grandfather's will wants to put an end to this by demanding that she find a suitable man to marry her.

Though she'd rather run free, her heart knows it years for Lord Ramsay and therein lies her problem.

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Count My Lies by Sophia Stava (March 4, 2025)

Sloane Caraway's lies have never gotten out of hand before she met an attractive man in the park. Feigning concern for his young daughter, Sloane works her way into Jay and Violet Lockhart's lives. They seem to have a beautiful and flawless family from the outside looking in, but being their nanny reveals that ideas about perfection are nothing more than that.

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All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman (March 11, 2025)

Florence Grimes' only cares about the light in her life — her son Dylan. He's only 10, but he has a way of lazily motivating her to put one foot in front of the other. She knows he's being bullied, but she doesn't think too much of his reaction to it until said bully, Alfie Risby, goes missing during a field trip.
Everyone automatically suspects Dylan is to blame, but Florence is prepared to do whatever it takes to prove them wrong. However, she can't help but wonder if there's another side to her son she's been ignoring.

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Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (March 11, 2025)

Jane's finally over her decades-long marriage to Dan. She feels invisible in her household and her is basically laughable at this point. Yet, she decides to muster up the courage to ask her husband for a divorce during their anniversary dinner at La Fin du Monde.
Before she can drop the bombshell on Dan, a group of climate activists storm the restaurant to hold everyone hostage. She's not exactly afraid she won't make it out alive as she's terrified they're using the plot of her unsuccessful book as their manifesto.
It's up to her and Dan to stop their overzealous scheme before everyone dies — including them.

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The Anatomy of Magicby J.C. Cervantes (March 11, 2025)

Lillian Estrada's success as an OB-GYN is coupled with the fact she's a part of family of women who've been gifted with magical powers. At her disposal lies the ability to control and alter memories as she sees fit; something that's come in handy for her. But, a freak accident makes everything go haywire and she's suddenly unable to manage anything.
During a trip back home to Mexico, she reconnects with her former love Sam and realizes they have unfinished business that could be the key to understanding the source of her magic.

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Story of My Life by Lucy Score (March 11, 2025)

Hazel Hart's career as a romance author is halted when she experiences a bad breakup. Instead of seeking inspiration, she'd rather hide from the world and dodge her responsibilities until her book's threatened with being dropped.

Afraid of becoming a flop, Hazel runs to Story Lake, PA for inspiration where she decides to live in a home she never got to see in person. Little did she know, the home isn't dilapidated and the town itself is on the brink of financial ruin. Oh, and she's suddenly tasked with being a part of the town council so her days of sulking are over.

When she comes across the tall hunk of man named Campbell Bishop, she realizes she needs he and his brothers help to make her home livable. And if she can get a "date" out of it, then her book may come to life! But she'll have some explaining to do when she hits the send button on her manuscript and no longer needs inspiration.

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Love and Other Paradoxesby Catriona Silvey (March 11, 2025)

In 2005, Joe Greene spends his time thinking about the kind of life he wants to live. All he cares about is making sure his words will touch others, but he doesn't know how that'll happen until he meets Esi. She spends time revisiting moments from the past that defined the lives of those who've accomplished great things and this time the focus is on Joe. According to her, he goes on to becoming a famous wordsmith who's poems center the beautiful Diana. However, Esi doesn't really care about Joe's past or success.
She wants to change the past so her future self isn't affect by what happens and finds Joe instead. But this causes their timelines to spin out of control, leading them to team up to save their future selves. What's worse is that Joe forgets about Diana and finds himself smitten with Esi and that's the opposite of what was supposed to happen...right?

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The Trouble Up North by Travis Mulhauser (March 11, 2025)

The Sawbrooks aren't exactly upstanding citizens, but they've managed to make a living through smuggling. Their secret? Traveling in secret so they're not punished for their crimes. Besides, it's not like they're doing anything different than the prestigious places that are taking over the place they called home.
Rhoda's the embittered matriarch who carries the weight of the family on her shoulders while Lucy, Buckner, and baby Jewell are doing things against her will. One's trying to protect the land while another's staring in the bottom of endless bottles, and the other gets caught up in a huge crime.
The only way they can save themselves is by going within to see where there troubles started and figuring out how they can move forward.

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Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole (March 11, 2025)

Diem's caught in the middle of the Descended and Guardians post-coronation, but she has to tread carefully. On one side are the friends and lover she cares about, but she's also supposed to protect humans. It's a tough choice that leads to the exposure of who she is.Though Luther will do anything to help her, Diem is afraid to confront where she comes from and what she's meant to accomplish.
When the Crowns decide she's worth their time, Diem takes on her greatest task yet — infiltrating enemy territory to bring them down.

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Hot Airby Marcy Dermansky (March 18, 2025)

Joannie's in a heap of trouble and it's all because of a hot air balloon. After being single for years, she gets her first date with her daughter in tow. Asked to dinner by the gorgeous Johnny, things are derailed when Joannie discovers he's not a great kisser. Then comes the unexpected arrival of a former fling.

Not only does Jonathan literally land his hot air balloon in her pool, he brings with him the familiar attraction Joannie felt years ago. Then there's Julia and Vivian.

Somehow each of them become embroiled in a salacious game of love and lust as they try to figure out how to move forward now that they're in each other's orbits.

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Early Thirties by Josh Duboff (March 18, 2025)

Victor and Zoey are two best friends who are afraid to face a hard truth about their friendship: their lives are headed in opposite directions. The latter is trying to convince everyone she's happy about getting married while the Victor tries to make better choices.
Yet, one more bad moment involving Victor fractures his friendship with Zoey and the two stop communicating like they used to. There's no guarantee they'll be able to repair their friendship, but stranger things have happened.

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Cover Storyby Celia Laskey (March 25, 2025)

Ali is popular publicist in Hollywood who knows how to navigate her job and clients. She knows she has to make sure certain public figures' sexuality remains hidden but it's ironic because she's a lesbian. But she does what she has to, promising to not get too involved in her clients' lives.
When she meets Cara Bisset and her big break at becoming a household name, Ali realizes this isn't like other jobs she's had in the past because Cara doesn't want to play by the rules. The more they spend time together, the more Ali feels attracted to Cara's "wild" nature and wants to break free from the restrictions placed on her clients.
Only time will tell if both are really ready to live out loud though.

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Saltwaterby Katy Hays (March 25, 2025)

Sarah Lingate's dead body was discovered in Capri, but nothing came of the suspicions that her family was involved. They've even gone to great lengths to memorialize her death every year, but something's changed. Someone wants them to know they're being watched because they left behind a necklace Sarah wore when she was murdered. This pushes the Lingates to drop their "mournful" act which makes Helen realize there's more to her mother's death than she's been led to believe.
Despite asking the family's assistant, Lorna Moreno, for help, Helen soon realizes she'll be investigating by herself. It appears that not even the people she's been around her entire life may be who they've portrayed themselves to be which is scarier than knowing her mother's death wasn't an accident.

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Summer in the City by Alex Aster (March 25, 2025)

Screenwriter Elle is facing the biggest opportunity in her career so far and she'd be happy if she wasn't unsure of what to write. The worst news is that she's on a time crunch and hasn't written much.
Against her better judgement, she moves back To NY and begins feeling inspired until she runs into a former hookup — Parker Warren. He's a wealthy tech bro who became a walking nightmare, but he's giving her the fodder she needs to make her screenplay successful.
So, they orbit each other until they reach a familiar agreement. They'll pretend to be head over heels for each other and completely end things once fall starts. But, can they actually do it?

The Most-Anticipated Non-Fiction Books

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Defining Style: The Book of Interior Style by Joan Barzilay Freund (March 6, 225)

Joan Barzilay Freund has written the best interior lookbook of the year and I'm beyond excited for you to get your hands on it! Whether you're into coastal styles or need something on the maximal end, you'll find inspiration for updating your space on every page.

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Me, But Better by Olga Khazan (March 11, 2025)

Olga Khazan's own experience with facing an identity crisis led her to explore if it's possible to change her personality. What she found is that not only is it possible, she didn't mind the journey of doing so. From making a "yes" bucket list to embracing the art of "faking it 'til you make it," she hilariously details what she learned in Me, But Better.

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Make Believe: Poems for Hoping Again by Victoria Hutchins (March 18, 2025)

Victoria Hutchins wants us to make space for our inner children to play again. Each poem in Make Believe revolves around wistful wonder and joy that reminds us it's okay to hold on to remnants of hope. That we deserve to live lives that aren't bogged down by things like stress and worry.

Most of all, she wants to know how we'd live if we need joy started in our minds.

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Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives Americaby Jane Borden (March 25, 2025)

America's no strangers to cults, but Jane Borden wants us to get real about how prevalent certain ideology that breed them continues to be. What started off as religious has become worldly in her eyes and she exposes it via our love for pop culture icons like cowboys, influencers, and more.
And if you're not familiar with cults, she's shining a light on some of the most popular ones.

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Feminine Intelligence: How Visionary Leaders Can Reshape Business For Good by Elina Teboul (March 25, 2025)

Elina Teboul is getting down to the nitty gritty of what's going to make businesses successful in the future. Through interviews and research, she's examining how certain characteristics play a role in groundbreaking work and they have everything to do with women's inherent nature. From tapping into one's spiritual growth to being more aware of the capitalist society we live in, readers will walk away with a different perspective about what makes a leader great.

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Pizza from the Heart by Paulie Giannone and Mary Ann Giannone (March 25, 2025)

Pizza is good for the soul, according to Paulie and Mary Ann Giannone. From his days working in corporate IT to the delicious pizza he and Mary Ann, Paulie is finally showing us how to find joy in our own kitchens. They've also sprinkled in lovely advice about being in four-decade marriage while being restaurant business partners.
You'll find over 100 recipes that reimagine your favorite pizza toppings into something that feels delicioso.

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15 “Charming” Easter Decorations You Can Get On Amazon – All $20 Or Less!

Easter always brings on all things bright and colorful – home decor included. If you want to give your space a nice springtime refresh without breaking the bank, Amazon is the place to shop! I scrolled their endless selection of festive Easter decor and found 15 adorably charming pieces to help you celebrate. Whether you're hosting a family brunch or just looking to add a seasonal touch, these budget-friendly finds will bring all the Easter vibes.

Scroll on to shop the cutest Easter decor from Amazon!

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Easter Pillow Covers

Cozying up on the couch might just become your favorite springtime activity as long as it's next to these cutie bunny pillows!

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Flocked Bunnies

These grass-green flocked bunny figurines can post up around your space so you can bring a bit of the outdoors inside. They'd even work great as table toppers for a dinner or brunch party since they're small in size!

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Rabbit Mug

This bunny mug reminds me of something Anthropologie would sell, which earns major points in my book. Its tiny ears will poke out of your drink as you sip – so cute!

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XO, Fetti Flower + Plaid Paper Plates

I don't think I've ever seen paper plates as adorable as these! This pack comes with 24 paper plates patterned with both florals and plaid to help you complete your Easter party spread.

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Easter Bunny Scented Soy Candle

This egg-shaped candle screams Easter. The soy-based candle boasts an orange flower and pomegranate scent that'll define your springtime!

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Easter Bunny Bowl

Whether you use it as a candy dish or a catchall for your daily jewelry rotation, this minimalist bunny bowl will look oh-so stylish and festive!

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Glass Easter Bunny Ears Candy Jars

These candy jars would be perfect for finishing off this year's Easter baskets. Simply stuff 'em with small chocolate eggs or jelly beans for an easy Easter gift.

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Artificial Tulips

Fresh tulips can be a pain to tend to if you either don't know the proper care or simply don't have the time to see them flourish – opt for this 20-pack of artificial blooms instead. You could easily group them together for a real-looking bouquet or sprinkle them around your home one-by-one in small bud vases for a touch of spring!

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Rattan Bunnies

Rattan is never not a fun texture to play with when it comes to Easter decor. Reminiscent of Easter baskets, this pair of bunnies could sit atop your mantle or around your garden!

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50-Pack Easter Paper Napkins

These pastel plaid napkins make serving a party super easy, looking stylish all the while.

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Pom Pom Easter Garland

This colorful garland is so stunning, I would totally leave it up year-round. The felted pom poms have a handmade effect to cozy up your space even more!

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Easter Bunny-Shaped Throw Pillow

Yes, yes, and yes! From the trendy butter yellow color and subtle stripes to the tufted texture of this throw pillow, this piece is a great way to incorporate Easter energy into your bedroom or living room without going all-out.

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Easter Tablecloth

This tablecloth is both waterproof and spill-proof, so it'll easily suit indoor or outdoor parties!

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XO, Fetti Pastel Reusable Straw Set

Paired with a cute set of cups or glasses, these spring-themed bendy straws add a nice touch of whimsy to your bevs.

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Gold Bunny Figurines

If your interior decor style leans more rustic or modern, these sleek golden bunnies will go with virtually any color scheme or setup.

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8 "Outdated" Hairstyles That Aren’t Doing You Any Favors In 2025

Hair trends come and go, but some of them should remain frozen in time forever. It's not that we think you'll be making a major faux pas, but we want to see you look your best! There are so many cute hairstyles that will suit your face much better than a mullet would, but that's not the only trend you should bury in the sands of time! Here are the outdated hairstyles what you should avoid at home, at the salon, and really anywhere right now.

Scroll to see the 8 outdated hairstyles it's officially time to retire for good!

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1. Deep Side Parts

Coming in at #1 on our "outdated" list are deep side parts. They used to something we admired on everyone from Amy Winehouse to Katy Perry, but now they remind us of the questionable choices we made in our early 20s.

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2. Space Buns

Princess Leia may look great wearing her space buns in the Star Wars franchise, but we think you shouldn't bring them into 2025. The last time someone on our team wore them was between 2018 or 2019, so that should say a lot.

We don't say this often, but let's wear hairstyles that don't revert us back to our grade school days.

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3. Side Braid

Unless you're trying to relive your childhood days or want to mimic Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us, this outdated hairstyle shouldn't be on your list of favorite looks to wear. There's other braided styles you can wear that are way more stylish anyway!

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4. Super Visible Highlights

Whether you're getting microlinks or a sew-in, wearing super visible highlights in 2025 is truly outdated. It's one thing to switch up your style, but it's another to let the world know how much you love a good contrast by letting your hair scream it from the mountaintops.

Keep your color of choice seamless this year if you decide to get a color service.

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5. '60s Up-Do

There's a time and place for everything, including updos that resemble what was popular during the '60s. If you must wear this style, go for a more modern take that doesn't feel as stiff. You might want to update your bangs too.

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6. Wand Curls

When's the last time you heard someone mention this once popular style? Chances are you haven't because it's a reminder of how long it took to achieve overly done curls. Depending on the size you wanted, you could spend anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour on this style. Oh, and it was mandatory to wear the accompanying glove that came with the 'wand' or else you risked burning your fingers!

No thank you!

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7. Barbie Bleach

Remember when it was a cardinal sin to show up to the beach without "effortlessly wavy" hair? It seems more people are moving away from that and embracing 'messy' buns and the beauty of textured hair. It's one thing if you hair naturally looks like this, but it's another if you try to make your hair conform to this style just because it's "on trend."

Newsflash: you don't have to force your hair to do something it doesn't want to! (And not everyone has to look like Serena van der Woodsen!)

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8. Millennial Pouf

Oof, how can we forget the millennial pouf? This was one of our go-to hairstyles that we swore we'd always wear. Little did we know how much we'd avoid it once we graduated from college.

It's not the most annoying style, but we're throwing this one in the "outdated" bag so we can't even pretend we're going to start wearing it again.

Want to know what else is "outdated?" Revisit the nail trends you shouldn't be wearing in 2025!

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