5 Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Discover a selection of proven bestsellers and recent releases that will keep you hooked until the very last page – prepare for sleepless nights and total immersion in the worlds of their characters.

As the cold of March keeps us indoors, it’s the perfect time to lose ourselves in a book. Here are five must-reads that will captivate you from beginning to end.

"All That Man Is" by David Szalay
Despite the title suggesting another guide on understanding men or finding a wealthy husband, this book is far from that. It’s an introspective journey, akin to a therapeutic diary. Nominated for the Booker Prize in 2016, it weaves together nine narratives about nine men.

Set in contemporary Europe, these stories explore the lives of men from various professions, ages, and backgrounds, each facing their own tragicomic challenges. The novel delves deep into their personal crises, offering a fresh perspective on the pivotal moments that can shake their lives at any age.

"Swing Time" by Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith's latest and arguably best novel tells the story of two childhood friends bonded by a love for dance.

Each misfortune is unique. One friend continues to dance but becomes a single mother, while the other escapes into the artificial world of show business, where even charity is a façade. This poignant and vivid novel addresses whether one's origins determine their future and the quiet but persistent racism they must navigate in their quest for peace and happiness.

"The First Bad Man" by Miranda July
Cheryl, in her forties, works at a company producing women’s self-defense videos, living in a world of her own making. Her life revolves around an imaginary lover and child, with the only constants being her rare visits to a miracle-working therapist and the disruptive presence of her boss's lazy daughter, Clee, who moves in with her.

This touching and whimsical novel explores emotions and the struggle to cope with them. The narrator's unfiltered depiction of her chaotic world gradually draws readers into her peculiar emotional landscape.

"Pay It Forward" by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A bestseller that inspired a real-life movement of kindness.

Trevor McKinney, an ordinary teenager, is given an unusual assignment by his teacher: to find a way to make the world better. Trevor decides to help three strangers and asks them to each help three more people in need, creating a chain of good deeds. His efforts transform not only his life but also the lives of many others, illustrating the profound impact of selfless acts of kindness.

"The Woman on the Right" by Valentin Musso
In Hollywood, rising star Elizabeth Badina mysteriously disappears one morning. Her husband, David Badina, a successful screenwriter, is in a creative rut until he’s approached by legendary director Wallace Harris for a new project. This meeting reopens an old mystery: the disappearance of David’s mother during Harris's film shoot forty years ago, a case the FBI never solved.

Determined to uncover the truth, David re-examines the old case, suspecting that the FBI’s involvement was more about burying the past than finding his mother.