Book of October 2025

Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren

Our pick for this month’s must-read is Love and Other Words by bestselling romance duo Christina Lauren — a beautifully written story of first love, heartbreak, and the power of second chances. This contemporary romance follows Macy Sorensen, a woman who has carefully built a safe, predictable life… until a chance encounter brings her back to Elliot Petropoulos, her childhood best friend and first love. Told in a captivating dual timeline of past and present, Love and Other Words explores how the bonds we form when we’re young can shape who we become — and how true love has a way of finding its way back. Perfect for fans of emotional, character-driven love stories, this Book of the Month pick is a heartfelt, unforgettable read that will stay with you long after the final page.