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10 Best New Books To Read In April 2026
Book Talk

The 11 Best New Books Of April

From a modern spin on The Great Gatsby to a novel inspired by tradwives.

By Sophie Fishman
10 Best Books To Read With Interesting Female Protagonists
Book Talk

The 10 Best New Books About Women Breaking The Mold

From Lena Dunham's new memoir to Oyinkan Braithwaite's witty romance.

By Sophie Fishman
Books

'One Nightstand' With Elizabeth Banks

From Effie Trinket to her latest role in ‘The Miniature Wife,’ the actor reflects on the moments that defined her career — and the books that shaped her along the way.

By Charlotte Owen
Entertainment

Mallory Edens On Writing Her Own Narrative

The model turned producer was called a “trophy daughter” at 18. Now she’s the one greenlighting the stories.

By Samantha Leach
Emma Straub On 'American Fantasy,' NKOTB, & 'WWHL'
Books

Emma Straub Wrote This For Your Pleasure

The author and bookshop owner opens up about her latest novel American Fantasy.

By Sophie Fishman

Book Club

Bustle Book Club

Madeline Cash Plays By The Rules

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

What Maggie O'Farrell Learned Bringing Hamnet To The Big Screen

The author reflects on learning the art of screenwriting — and why novels still have her heart.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Elder Millennial Adultery Just Hits Different

In Erin Somers’ The Ten Year Affair, a woman grapples with a lack of fulfillment.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Susan Orlean Won’t Rest On Her Laurels

The acclaimed journalist turns the lens on herself for the first time in Joyride.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Patricia Lockwood’s Fever Dream

The author’s new novel, Will There Ever Be Another You, is a dispatch from an unwell (but still brilliant) mind.

By Chloe Joe
Bustle Book Club

Amy Odell Understands The Assignment

How the two-time New York Times bestselling author and journalist got the goods on Gwyneth Paltrow.

By Christina Amoroso
Bustle Book Club

Rob Franklin Says Goodbye To All That

The debut author — and avowed Joan Didion fan — opens up about his writing process.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Molly Jong-Fast Wrote Her Memoir For You

The author hopes the public will find relief in reading How to Lose Your Mother.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Margaret Atwood Won’t Leave Gilead Just Yet

The author of The Handmaid’s Tale is already looking forward to the adaptation of its sequel, The Testaments — and to releasing her first memoir.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

The $2.99 Snack Dylan Mulvaney Relied On To Write Her Book

Paper Doll give fans a look behind the TikTok star’s hyperfeminine public persona.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

That Friend Just Wrote An Audiobook

Sabrina Brier’s audiobook is inspired by her TikTok character.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Y2K Trends Are Back, But What Happened To The Optimism?

Colette Shade’s new book explores the era’s cultural output — and the sociopolitical trends that informed it.

By Chloe Joe
Bustle Book Club

Miranda July’s Year Of Perimenopausal Thinking

The author’s novel has been lighting up group chats since its release this spring.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Patrick Radden Keefe’s Hollywood Homecoming

The Say Nothing author had abandoned his screenwriting dreams — until producers expressed interest in adapting his books.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Coco Mellors Embraces The Mess

Her latest novel captures the “sticky, messy, viscous-y love” shared by sisters.

By Samantha Leach
Bustle Book Club

Casey McQuiston Is A Method Writer — In A “Non-Douchebaggy Way”

The author of Red, White & Royal Blue and other beloved rom-coms returns with The Pairing.

By Samantha Leach
Curtain Call

Aya Cash’s Broadway Routine Is Part Cardio, Part Bravo Binges

The actor discusses Giant’s timely themes and the rituals that keep her grounded on and offstage.

By Christina Amoroso
Books

'One Nightstand' With Elizabeth Banks

From Effie Trinket to her latest role in ‘The Miniature Wife,’ the actor reflects on the moments that defined her career — and the books that shaped her along the way.

By Charlotte Owen
Book Talk

The 11 Best New Books Of April

From a modern spin on The Great Gatsby to a novel inspired by tradwives.

By Sophie Fishman
Quiz

Hi! You Need Boundaries With Your Mom.

This quiz will help you set them.

By Ashley Oerman
Books

Emma Straub Wrote This For Your Pleasure

The author and bookshop owner opens up about her latest novel American Fantasy.

By Sophie Fishman
Books

'One Nightstand' With Caitríona Balfe

The four books the Outlander actor can’t stop thinking about — and gifting to friends.

By Charlotte Owen
Entertainment

Mallory Edens On Writing Her Own Narrative

The model turned producer was called a “trophy daughter” at 18. Now she’s the one greenlighting the stories.

By Samantha Leach
TV & Movies

Hagrid Is The Breakout Star Of The New 'Harry Potter' TV Show Trailer

Things I didn’t know I needed: the Hogwarts groundskeeper making snow angels.

By Megan LaCreta
Wellness

It's Time To Unwind With A "Bedtime Stack"

You might already be doing it.

By Carolyn Steber
Book Talk

The 10 Best New Books About Women Breaking The Mold

From Lena Dunham's new memoir to Oyinkan Braithwaite's witty romance.

By Sophie Fishman