Some Upcoming Releases To Get Excited About & Nicole Reveals Her Latest Book Haul
Tue Dec 02 2025
Welcome to another edition of the Readerly Report, where Nicole and Gayle are back to talk all things books. From a historical fiction hangover to a deep dive into an author’s backlist, this episode is a cozy conversation about the books that are currently captivating them.
This episode is a book lover’s feast. From character-driven novels that feel like a warm blanket to a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated new releases, they explore the stories that are making them think, feel, and escape.
And of course, there are plenty of book recommendations to add to your to-be-read pile.
🪞 In This Episode
•A deep dive into Buckeye by Patrick Ryan and why it’s the perfect character-driven, multi-generational read.
•A discussion of Jennifer Haig’s work, including Rabbit Moon and a magical bookstore encounter.
•Nicole shares her thoughts on Audition by Katie Kitamura, a novel that plays with perception and relationship dynamics.
•Gayle introduces Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer, a beautifully written and heart-wrenching story of love and loss.
•A look inside the box of books Gayle sent Nicole, including new releases and intriguing backlist titles.
•The joy of discovering new authors and the comfort of returning to old favorites.
✨ Quotable Moments
•“It was sort of like putting on a like a warm blanket at the end of the day reading that book it just felt a little soothing.” — Gayle
•“Sometimes you just love problems that are not your own.” — Nicole
•“I am your biggest fan.” — Gayle
📚 Books Mentioned
•Buckeye – Patrick Ryan (2024)
•Rabbit Moon – Jennifer Haig (2024)
•Baker Towers – Jennifer Haig
•News from Heaven – Jennifer Haig
•The Condition – Jennifer Haig
•Heat and Light – Jennifer Haig
•Audition – Katie Kitamura (2025)
•A Separation – Katie Kitamura
•Intimacies – Katie Kitamura
•The Dive from Clausen’s Pier – Ann Packer
•Some Bright Nowhere – Ann Packer (2025)
•Cursed Daughters – Oyinkan Braithwaite (2025)
•My Sister, the Serial Killer – Oyinkan Braithwaite
•What We Can Know – Ian McEwan (2025)
•Palaver – Bryan Washington (2025)
•Number One Chinese Restaurant – Lillian Li
•Bad Asians – Lillian Li (2025)
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Welcome to another edition of the Readerly Report, where Nicole and Gayle are back to talk all things books. From a historical fiction hangover to a deep dive into an author’s backlist, this episode is a cozy conversation about the books that are currently captivating them. This episode is a book lover’s feast. From character-driven novels that feel like a warm blanket to a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated new releases, they explore the stories that are making them think, feel, and escape. And of course, there are plenty of book recommendations to add to your to-be-read pile. 🪞 In This Episode •A deep dive into Buckeye by Patrick Ryan and why it’s the perfect character-driven, multi-generational read. •A discussion of Jennifer Haig’s work, including Rabbit Moon and a magical bookstore encounter. •Nicole shares her thoughts on Audition by Katie Kitamura, a novel that plays with perception and relationship dynamics. •Gayle introduces Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer, a beautifully written and heart-wrenching story of love and loss. •A look inside the box of books Gayle sent Nicole, including new releases and intriguing backlist titles. •The joy of discovering new authors and the comfort of returning to old favorites. ✨ Quotable Moments •“It was sort of like putting on a like a warm blanket at the end of the day reading that book it just felt a little soothing.” — Gayle •“Sometimes you just love problems that are not your own.” — Nicole •“I am your biggest fan.” — Gayle 📚 Books Mentioned •Buckeye – Patrick Ryan (2024) •Rabbit Moon – Jennifer Haig (2024) •Baker Towers – Jennifer Haig •News from Heaven – Jennifer Haig •The Condition – Jennifer Haig •Heat and Light – Jennifer Haig •Audition – Katie Kitamura (2025) •A Separation – Katie Kitamura •Intimacies – Katie Kitamura •The Dive from Clausen’s Pier – Ann Packer •Some Bright Nowhere – Ann Packer (2025) •Cursed Daughters – Oyinkan Braithwaite (2025) •My Sister, the Serial Killer – Oyinkan Braithwaite •What We Can Know – Ian McEwan (2025) •Palaver – Bryan Washington (2025) •Number One Chinese Restaurant – Lillian Li •Bad Asians – Lillian Li (2025) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit therestperpective.substack.com