The Most Anticipated Books of 2025

"Harlem Rhapsody" by Victoria Christopher Murray ($20, originally $30)

"Harlem Rhapsody" is a work of historical fiction inspired by the true story of Jessie Redmon Fauset, a high school teacher who moved to Harlem to become the literary editor of a prominent African-American magazine. W. E. B. Du Bois, the magazine's founder, is not only her boss but her lover, and despite rumors of their tumultuous affair, Jessie is determined to prove herself. As she strives to preserve her legacy, she'll discover the high cost of her unparalleled success.

Available Feb. 4, 2025