John of John - Douglas Stuart
I don't see a lot of Reddit hype for this book yet (to be fair, it just came out last week) but I expect that to change quickly, especially as it's an Oprah's Book Club pick.
John of John takes place in the 90s and follows a twentysomething art school graduate who returns home to the remote Scottish island where he grew up. It's a story of family secrets, a complicated father-son relationship, and the things left unsaid.
Get your hands on this now - it is SO good. Stuart is a masterful storyteller; you will feel so endeared to both the characters and the setting. The plot is somehow both a beautiful slow burn and also very propulsive, because you'll be racing to find out what happens to these complex, interesting people. I'm so picky and this was an easy 5 stars from me; I'll be thinking of this one for awhile. If you aren't familiar with Stuart's work, this is an excellent entry point (though definitely check out Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo when you're done).
I loved Mark Harris' review in the NYT in case you need more convincing (pretty spoiler-free too): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/books/review/john-of-john-douglas-stuart.html