Camille Perri is the books editor at large for Cosmopolitan magazine. Prior to joining Cosmopolitan, Perri served as an assistant editor at Esquire magazine, and earlier in her career, she was a ghostwriter of young adult novels and a reference librarian. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and a Master of Library Science degree from Queens College. Perri wrote the first draft of The Assistants while working as the assistant to the editor in chief of Esquire.
Heavy Cream (2026) Sarah Blakley-Cartwright "Heavy Cream is a moving and brilliantly written novel that explores the imperfect connection between a mother and daughter and questions the role of caretaking - or lack thereof - in the formation of identity. I absolutely loved this smart, spiky story."
Palm Meridian (2025) Grace Flahive "Hilarious and wise with an enormous heart, Palm Meridian is an extraordinary achievement. Fun to read, while also bittersweet, Flahive's prose can sneak up on you. One minute you're laughing aloud, and the next you're choked up by a poignant punch to the gut. Consider yourself warned. This novel will make you feel alive."
The Shutouts (2024) Gabrielle Korn "A gripping page-turner about power and the consequences of inaction. Tender, wise, and achingly true-to-life, it is a haunting look at a possible future that feels entirely of the moment."
The Faculty Lounge (2024) Jennifer Mathieu "Charming and insightful, The Faculty Lounge celebrates the dedicated, though imperfect, people who educate our children, while not shying away from the sometimes horrid and often hilarious aspects of life in an American public high school. This is a workplace comedy with heart."
The Fortunes of Jaded Women (2022) Carolyn Huynh "Superstition, sibling rivalry, well-meaning mothers who meddle in the lives of their daughters--who then grow up to be well-meaning mothers who meddle in the lives of their daughters. The Fortunes of Jaded Women pulls off the magic trick of being a heartfelt, multi-generational epic as well as a fast-paced, hilarious romp. It is your good fortune to have this novel in your hands."
The Bartender's Cure (2022) Wesley Straton "Like a finely crafted cocktail, this novel's brilliance exists in its perfect balance of sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and strength. As much a love letter to the service industry as it is a coming-of-age story, Straton's rendering of Brooklyn bars and found families will leave you yearning for your favorite local. Shake this triumphant debut with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish necessary."
Chef's Kiss (2022) (Chef's Kiss, book 1) T J Alexander "CHEF'S KISS is a luscious dessert of a novel, a romantic comedy as classic as it is modern, as satisfying as it is groundbreaking."
Like a House on Fire (2022) Lauren McBrayer "Wise, witty, and tender, Like a House on Fire is a multilayered examination of connection and desire that artfully tackles the question: what if the person you are isn't the one you set out to be? It's beautifully written with deep empathy and vivid characters. I was utterly seduced and satisfied by this book."
The Guncle (2021) (Guncle, book 1) Steven Rowley "Steven Rowley has triumphed again with his new novel The Guncle, an exuberant but tender story about life, death, family, and love. Rowley’s protagonist is a modern-day Auntie Mame with every bit of that unflappable flapper’s sharp wit and fabulous wisdom. This book is a dazzling banquet of laughter and insight; with it Rowley has proven himself to be one of the great comic novelists of our time."
The Lost Night (2019) Andrea Bartz "This suspenseful, twisty thriller is the perfect book if you're in the midst of your invincible twenties, or if you've ever looked back on that ephemeral time in your life and thought, how in the world did I live to tell the tale?"
In At the Deep End (2019) Kate Davies "Not since Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance has a piece of art so perfectly captured the exhilarating rush and sweet self-sabotage of a toxic relationship and the cruel truth that sometimes love and obsession are hard to tell apart. Rah rah ah-ah-ah!"
The Shortest Way Home (2018) Miriam Parker "At the end of a stressful day, some of us like to escape with a fine glass of wine; others prefer to sink into a rich, deeply engrossing, heartfelt novel. If both of these are your pleasure--this is the book for you. Savor it."
Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win (2018) Jo Piazza "This enthralling page-turner is a rallying cry to the #TimesUp generation, bringing a journalist’s eye to the politics of female ambition and what it truly takes for a woman to run for office. It’s smart, fierce, and so much fun to read."
