‘Peck and Peck’ by Bonnie Garmus and Other Books Recommended by Goodreads This Week
From sci-fi to historical fiction, this list has something for everyone!
Key Takeaways
AI-generated summary reviewed by our editorial team.- Goodreads readers are excited about five new books spanning romance, horror and sci-fi.
- ‘Peck & Peck’ by Bonnie Garmus leads the list, plus a new release from from Becky Chambers.
- From a mysterious magazine to supernatural encounters, these books offer plenty for your TBR.
It’s Tuesday, which means there is a new batch of books hitting shelves today, and no one is as excited as Goodreads users. The popular bookish app just revealed the top eight books that readers are most excited for this week, and out of that list, we have chosen our top five—including Peck & Peck by Lessons in Chemistry author Bonnie Garmus. To learn more about that title and the other books Goodreads users are most excited to read this week, keep scrolling!
‘Peck & Peck’ by Bonnie Garmus
Set in 1980s New York City, this novel follows Batter Gray, a man who has always dreamed of being a poet, despite his family and friends constantly discouraging him. When he unexpectedly lands his dream job at Peck & Peck, a prestigious poetry quarterly, he’s ecstatic. But as Batter settles into his new job, he quickly discovers that his coworkers are quite quirky and somewhat mysterious. Can Batter keep his dream job from becoming a disaster? A beautiful exploration of love, growth and poetry.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This isn’t a quick, fast-paced page-turner or a feel-good romance. It’s odd, quirky, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and beautiful in a way I’ve never experienced before. It’s the kind of book you want to take your time with, soak in the words, underline all the quotes, and just SIT with after you’ve finished. I don’t even know how to explain what makes this book so special. I just know that I’m completely in love with it, and I cannot recommend it enough.”
‘The Museum of Modern Love’ by Mariko Turk
If you love tales of love, fate and family, you won’t want to miss this novel by Mariko Turk. In 1965, Miki’s grandparents fell in love after accidentally being locked in the Metropolitan Museum of Art museum in New York City overnight. Now, decades later, Miki plans to recreate that night with her crush Auden Peck. But when Auden doesn’t show up for the midnight tour and Miki’s ex Lou McSweeney does, the perfectly crafted plan goes up in flames. Now Miki must decide what she wants before her night is over. A swoon-worthy coming-of-age tale that fans of Lynn Painter and Jenny Han will love.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This is a heartfelt, multi-layered read that blends romance, history, and personal growth in a way that feels both accessible and meaningful. It’s sweet, reflective and quietly powerful—a perfect choice for readers who love character-driven stories with emotional depth.”
‘Off the Reservation’ by Stephen Graham Jones
This novel, the sequel to Stephen Graham Jones’s bestseller The Only Good Indians, begins after the massacre on the Blackfeet reservation. It follows Nathan Yellow Tail, one of the few survivors of the attacks, who ends up in the hospital. His best friend Nate is also severely injured, forcing Nathan to step up and protect him. To do that, he must go on a camping trip to find the bones of a lone Blackfeet boy who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. But when he finds them, he’s in danger once again. An eerie tale of survival, love and loss.
What Goodreads users are saying: “Off the Reservation by Stephen Graham Jones is such a wild, disorienting and wonderfully unsettling experience. There’s something about the way Jones writes that pulls you into the madness and keeps you there, even when you’re not entirely sure what’s happening or where things are going. It truly feels like being trapped in a fever dream, and I loved every minute of it.”
‘As You Wake, Break the Shell’ by Becky Chambers
Science fiction fans will love this novel by Becky Chambers. The planet Fortune might not have a lot of resources, but it is home for many. For Signy and Cora, that home might be going away. Cora is a pilot who’s suffering a “mindbleed,” which makes her forget she’s a human and not an alien, forcing her into Signy’s botany shop. But the bleed won’t just impact Cora’s health—it might impact everything on their planet. As the two begin to investigate what’s going on and try to stop it, sparks fly and secrets emerge.
What Goodreads users are saying: “I’m in awe of Becky Chambers. This is the type of soft sci-fi you want to crawl inside and fall asleep to. It’s full of warmth and curiosity. It had me giggling and kicking my feet and pondering the philosophy of life and love. It also has the capacity to rip your heart out and put it back together again.”
‘Another Name for Red’ by Amber Blaeser-Wardzala
This debut novel begins after Middle Sister’s sister vanishes, destroying her family and forcing her to investigate what happened. She starts by trying to find a mysterious man named “Eric,” whom Older Sister claimed to love. As Middle Sister continues to try and track down the right Eric, she begins to distance herself from the world around her. Elsewhere, a man named John Smith lurks around in an unsettling manner that Middle Sister finds herself drawn to. What follows is a mysterious tale that will leave readers turning the pages long into the night.
What Goodreads users are saying: “This is a compelling and impactful story about the continuing struggles and ignoring of overlooked people. Amber Blaeser-Wardzala has used her voice to highlight this injustice and proven herself to be an important author to look out for!”
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