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The best new books according to readers
by Readworthy by BookBub 11 Jul '26

11 Jul '26

Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Reader Favorites What are readers saying about the buzziest books of the month? We’ve rounded up their top-rated picks — including a historical epic from the author of Hamnet, an atmospheric small-town mystery, and more! ---------------------------------- The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson Booklovers are calling July’s Read with Jenna pick the perfect beach read - Greenhead, Massachusetts, is an idyllic summer oasis where everyone knows everyone — but when newcomer Caroline’s arrival shakes up long-standing friendships and marriages, the town may never be the same… - “An absolute delight” (Elin Hilderbrand) from the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street - Readers say: “The Shampoo Effect had me totally hooked! It’s gossipy, funny, and messy” Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Elle, Parade, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7959?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-shampoo-effect-by-jenny-jackso… Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt Readers can’t stop talking about this sweeping portrait of an unlikely friendship - A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice hailed as “Great Expectations meets The Big Short” (The Sunday Times) - Can brilliant, disciplined James Drayton and impulsive dreamer Roland Mackenzie change the world? - Boasts a 4.3-star average rating on Goodreads Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7888?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/drayton-and-mackenzie-by-alexander… Heather by Caitlin Mullen Loved The God of the Woods? Here’s your next must-read mystery - Readers say: “It is one of the best books I’ve read this year — or maybe just one of the best books I’ve read” - In a quaint New Jersey town, new police chief Callie Hauser is propelled into a decades-old cold case of twin sisters who vanished - Rave reviews from Alex Michaelides, Amy Tintera, and Riley Sager, who calls it “a gorgeously written page-turner” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7852?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/heather-by-caitlin-mullen?granted_… Good Morning Moon by Brad Gooch A ‘thoughtful, memorable’ memoir (Kirkus Reviews) that will tug at your heartstrings - A New York Times bestselling biographer tells his own story of starting a family in late middle age and offers “elegant reflections on the transformative power of child-rearing” (Publishers Weekly) - Readers are praising the beautiful writing and candid explorations of identity, marriage, and parenthood - “This honest but celebratory book about late-stage happiness is a beacon of hope and discovery” (National Book Award–winning author Andrew Solomon) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7869?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/good-morning-moon-by-brad-gooch?gr… The Beasts of the East by Andrew Moore An acclaimed writer pens ‘an exemplary work of environmental journalism’ (Kirkus Reviews) - Readers say: “This wonderful book is interesting, informative, and enjoyable” - Can the eastern wilderness of the US — once full of elk, bison, and wolves — make a comeback? - Based on interviews with conservationists, hunters, biologists, and more, this “inspiring portrait of ecological recovery” features “deep research and often cinematic storytelling” (Publishers Weekly) Media Praise: The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7981?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-beasts-of-the-east-by-andrew-m… The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh You’ll be stunned by the jaw-dropping twists in this ‘cancel-all-your-plans read’ (Real Simple) - Twelve years ago, Carrie’s whirlwind marriage was destroyed when armed men took her new husband, Johan, away during their beach wedding in Thailand. She hasn’t seen him since — until she stumbles upon an online post and learns he’s escaped… - Readers say: “I was on the edge of my seat as Carrie’s story unfolded through Rosie Walsh’s gorgeous, lyrical prose… A stunning, emotional read that lingers long after the final page” - From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted and GMA Book Club pick The Love of My Life Media Praise: Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7866?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-one-day-you-were-my-husband-by… Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden See why suspense fans are loving this complex, character-driven thriller - The Anthony Award–winning author of Winter Counts is back with a “dynamic, thoughtful, and moving” read (Los Angeles Times) - When a legendary figure is murdered on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, Virgil Wounded Horse embarks on a reluctant journey to seek justice - Readers say: “Once you start this book, you won’t want to put it down” Media Praise: Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7868?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/wisdom-corner-by-david-heska-wanbl… Main Characters by Bobby Palmer A ‘decades-long, heart-wrenching love story’ (Booklist) recommended for Sally Rooney fans - “The unique structure is a standout” (Kirkus Reviews) in this unforgettable tale that unfolds through the perspectives of its side characters - After Clara and Seb meet in a London square, fate continues to reunite them — and their whirlwind romance sends ripple effects throughout their circles - Readers say: “Such a heartbreaking tale of love and loss… If you’re looking for a love story that’s a little different, this is the one for you!” Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, Good Housekeeping, The Times, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7853?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/main-characters-by-bobby-palmer-20… Land by Maggie O’Farrell The beloved author of Hamnet is back — and fans are calling this her best yet - In Ireland just after the Great Famine, Tomás and his 10-year-old son, Liam, are tasked with mapping the country — until an unexpected encounter changes everything - Readers say: “The writing is brilliant, the characters are full and realized, [and] the themes are beautiful” - An instant New York Times bestseller that’s “steeped in Irish history and folklore [and] alive with a sense of wonder” (Kirkus Reviews starred review) Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Slate, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7855?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/land-by-maggie-o-farrell-2026-06-1… Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller Oprah’s latest book club pick is wowing readers everywhere - In this “rich and resonant story with universal appeal” (Booklist starred review), a mother and son spend years searching for each other after being separated at a train station - Kristin Hannah loves this “tender, heartfelt novel about love, loss, and the enduring power of a mother’s love” - Readers say: “This book is exactly what I needed in my life right now. It’s truly a treasure” Media Praise: Oprah's Book Club, TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, People, Associated Press, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7854?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/little-wonder-by-sophie-chen-kelle… ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gra… ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Reader Favorites email because ginga-argentina(a)lists.ourproject.org is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. If you'd like to change the Readworthy emails you receive, you can update your categories here: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/settings/categories?granted_at=2026-07-1…. Purchases through our links may earn us a commission. 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Authors Recommended for You
by BookBub 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

BookBub Home - https://www.bookbub.com/home?granted_at=2026-07-07&htoken=f502cffaa6647e54c… Never miss a deal or new release again with Author Follows Recommended Authors ---------------------------------- Michelle Howard Genres: Science Fiction Romance Books: Torkel’s Chosen, Kyele’s Passion, Arak’s Love: A World Beyond Book 2 Author Details: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/michelle-howard?granted_at=2026-07-07&htoke… Follow Author: https://www.bookbub.com/discover-authors?follow=michelle-howard&granted_at=… ---------------------------------- Lee Hollis Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Crime Fiction and Mysteries, Culinary Mystery Books: Death of a Kitchen Diva, Death of a Wicked Witch, Poppy Harmon Investigates Author Details: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lee-hollis?granted_at=2026-07-07&htoken=f50… Follow Author: https://www.bookbub.com/discover-authors?follow=lee-hollis&granted_at=2026-… ---------------------------------- Jeff Cooper Genres: Thrillers, Legal Thriller, Fiction Books: After the Fact, The Final Account (A Jack Collins Thriller Book 2) Author Details: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jeff-cooper-9e867f1b-d98b-418f-8c00-43d9b13… Follow Author: https://www.bookbub.com/discover-authors?follow=jeff-cooper-9e867f1b-d98b-4… ---------------------------------- emily m. danforth Genres: LGBTQ+, Horror, Supernatural Suspense, Bestsellers, Children's, Christian Fiction Books: Plain Bad Heroines, The Miseducation of Cameron Post Author Details: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/emily-m-danforth?granted_at=2026-07-07&htok… Follow Author: https://www.bookbub.com/discover-authors?follow=emily-m-danforth&granted_at… ---------------------------------- Anne Harper Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy Books: Fake It till You Make It, Like a Boss Author Details: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/anne-harper?granted_at=2026-07-07&htoken=f5… Follow Author: https://www.bookbub.com/discover-authors?follow=anne-harper&granted_at=2026… ---------------------------------- Browse All Recommended Authors: https://www.bookbub.com/discover-authors?feed=recommended&granted_at=2026-0… ---------------------------------- You are receiving this email because ginga-argentina(a)lists.ourproject.org is a registered member of BookBub.Purchases through our links may earn us a commission. If you don't want to receive emails like this, please unsubscribe here: https://www.bookbub.com/settings/email-subscriptions/recommended_authors?gr… ---------------------------------- BookBub · 1 Broadway 14th floor · Cambridge, MA 02142 · United States

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The best new books trending on BookTok
by Readworthy by BookBub 05 Jul '26

05 Jul '26

Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New BookTok Favorites Which of the latest buzzy books are getting the most attention on social media? We’ve rounded up the biggest new releases going viral on TikTok — including Lisa Jewell’s latest thriller, a thought-provoking literary novel, and more! ---------------------------------- Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About by Isabel Klee A #1 New York Times bestselling memoir from a beloved social media star - As Isabel Klee searched for love and purpose in New York City, she discovered her life’s true passion: rehabilitating rescue dogs and helping them find their forever homes - Publishers Weekly declares, “Readers will be charmed” - Read it before the movie adaptation hits the big screen! Media Praise: NPR, People, Elle, Parade, Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7851?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/dogs-boys-and-other-things-i-ve-cr… It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell The latest from a fan-favorite thriller author is ‘twisty, twisted, and oh so dark’ (Riley Sager) - Named one of the most anticipated novels of the summer by The New York Times, USA Today, and more - There’s an unsettling house plagued with secrets — and within its walls, Jane might find the answers to her own dark past and the truth behind a missing teenager… - Take it from Alice Feeney: “Nobody writes like Lisa Jewell” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Parade, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7760?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-could-have-been-her-by-lisa-jew… Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay A ‘masterpiece of storytelling’ (Library Journal) generating tons of discussion on TikTok - The New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie earns his place as “not only as one of the most original and exciting voices in horror but also one of the smartest, most engaging authors in contemporary fiction” (NPR) - Julia Flang is offered a temp job she can’t refuse: chaperoning a man in a vegetative state across the country. But he has AI implanted in his brain — and it has plunged him into a nightmare - “I won’t be forgetting the ending of Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep in a hurry” (Locus) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, New York Magazine, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7968?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/dead-but-dreaming-of-electric-shee… Songs of the Dead by Brandon Sanderson and Peter Orullian The author of the Mistborn series has BookTok buzzing - When struggling rocker Jack is murdered and then mysteriously reborn, he becomes embroiled in a brewing revolution amid the hidden realms of London - With a complex magic system and fast-paced plot, this “feels like classic Sanderson” (Publishers Weekly) - “A headbanging beginning to what could be a remarkable urban fantasy series” (Kirkus Reviews) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7632?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/songs-of-the-dead-by-brandon-sande… The Midnight Train by Matt Haig All aboard a train like no other in this ‘life-affirming novel’ (The New York Times Book Review) - The author of BookTok sensation The Midnight Library is back with another smash-hit New York Times bestseller - The Midnight Train offers passengers the chance to relive their most meaningful moments. As his life flashes before his eyes, will Wilbur risk everything to change the past? - “Readers will be lining up to place this book on hold” (Library Journal) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Chicago Tribune, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7850?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-midnight-train-by-matt-haig-20… Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke One of 2026’s buzziest releases is a #1 New York Times bestseller — and everyone is talking about it - This GMA Book Club pick has already been picked up for a film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway - Instagram influencer Natalie’s so-called traditional lifestyle is made possible by plenty of behind-the-scenes secrets. But one morning, she wakes up in 1855… - “Ingenious… Revelatory… Yesteryear draws to a dizzying conclusion” (The New York Times Book Review) Media Praise: Good Morning America Book Club, Book of the Month, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Vogue, Elle, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7849?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke?gr… We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune ‘A warm and cozy story’ (Booklist) winning the hearts of BookTok readers - The world is ending — and elderly couple Don and Rodney are off on a cross-country road trip. But time is running out for them to settle their unfinished business… - This New York Times bestseller is “a powerful portrait of love in the face of the unimaginable” (People) - From the author of The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Financial Times, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7814?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/we-burned-so-bright-by-tj-klune-20… The Emilys by Heather Abel What is the mysterious ailment spreading through a small New England town? - Readers across social media can’t put down this “timely page-turner” filled with “deeply human characters” (Ruth Ozeki) - A young mother, the local librarian, a teenage girl, and more come together to investigate why a growing number of residents can no longer go outside during the day - “Gorgeous and compelling… This is a book to read with friends” (Kelly Link) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7815?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-emilys-by-heather-abel?granted… The Missed Connection by Tia Williams A must-read from the wildly popular author of Reese’s Book Club pick Seven Days in June - Highly anticipated by The New York Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and many more - Sasha is convinced that her seatmate on her flight to Paris could be her soulmate — but can she find him again? - Taylor Jenkins Reid raves, “Tia Williams is one of the very best romance writers we have. A forever auto-buy for me” Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Elle, Parade, Ebony, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7847?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-missed-connection-by-tia-willi… Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick A film adaptation is already on the way for this charming New York Times bestseller! - Before her 30th birthday, hopeless romantic Phoebe Berman is determined to lose her virginity — and maybe even find her happily ever after… - Social media is abuzz over this can’t-miss romance with praise from Annabel Monaghan, Hannah Bonam-Young, Lyla Sage, and more - “I’m positive that everyone can find a sliver of themselves in Phoebe’s earnest — and hilarious — quest for love” (Cosmopolitan) Media Praise: Book of the Month, People, Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Parade, Variety, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7813?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/phoebe-berman-s-gonna-lose-it-by-b… ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gra… ---------------------------------- You are receiving this BookTok Favorites email because ginga-argentina(a)lists.ourproject.org is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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This month’s best new mysteries
by Readworthy by BookBub 03 Jul '26

03 Jul '26

Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Mysteries ---------------------------------- Strangers Behind Closed Doors by Catherine Adel West Race through this new release before the TV adaptation! - “Seamlessly blends two of my favorite genres: domestic suspense and police procedural” (Kellye Garrett) - Giovanni is the concierge of the storied Ivory Hotel — and when her estranged best friend vanishes from the premises, all eyes are on her… - Detective Redding Stark must clear Giovanni’s name in this twist-filled read “that locks the reader in” (Booklist) Media Praise: Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7808?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/strangers-behind-closed-doors-by-c… Red Sheet by James Ellroy A noir legend delivers ‘a head-spinning carom of a book’ (Kirkus Reviews) - Written by the Edgar Award Grand Master behind L.A. Confidential - Investigator Freddy Otash contends with a Halloween night murder, a Communist probe, and a political cover-up in 1960s Los Angeles - “The Freddy Otash novels will be mentioned… as some of Ellroy’s best work” (NPR) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7801?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/red-sheet-by-james-ellroy?granted_… Storm Tide by Paul Doiron ‘Doiron’s series shows no sign of losing momentum’ (Booklist) - Two brutal murders seem unrelated — but as game warden Mike Bowditch investigates, he realizes a vigilante is at work… and he may be the next victim - Part of an “outstanding” series (Publishers Weekly) that counts C. J. Box among its fans - An atmospheric mystery set in Maine Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7807?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/storm-tide-by-paul-doiron?granted_… Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan A stormy thriller that will whisk you to the cliffs of Cornwall - Celebrated children’s author Eleanor has summoned her family for a celebration — but one threatening message soon derails everything - Chilling revelations come to light in this “one-sitting delight of a novel” (Lucy Clarke) from the author of the Netflix-adapted Anatomy of a Scandal - A windswept setting, a murder, and a family secret… As Reese’s Book Club alum Ellery Lloyd says, “What’s not to love?” Media Praise: Good Housekeeping, The Guardian Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7890?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/based-on-a-true-story-by-sarah-vau… Heather by Caitlin Mullen Fans of The God of the Woods: Don’t miss this gripping small-town mystery - Riley Sager calls this novel “stunning,” and Alex Michaelides says, “If you enjoyed Mare of Easttown, you’ll love Heather” - In a quaint New Jersey town, new police chief Callie Hauser is propelled into a decades-old cold case of twin sisters who vanished - From the Edgar Award–winning author of Please See Us Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7872?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/heather-by-caitlin-mullen?granted_… Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards ‘A true master of British crime writing’ (Richard Osman) pens a clever, engrossing whodunit - Following a fortune teller’s predictions to Hemlock Bay, Rachel Savernake finds herself ensnared in a web of lies and murder… - The “dazzling” latest (Kirkus Reviews starred review) from a CWA Diamond Dagger and Edgar Award–winning author - “If you haven’t yet discovered Martin Edwards’s books, you are in for a treat” (Louise Penny) Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7967?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/hemlock-bay-by-martin-edwards-2026… Wait and See by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen A uniquely skilled investigator goes head to head with a dangerous enemy - Kendra Michaels was once blind — and now she uses her heightened senses and observational skills to help out a friend after receiving a cryptic message - From a New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning mother-and-son duo - Featuring a Holmesian protagonist racing across London Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7803?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/wait-and-see-by-iris-johansen-and-… A Murder in Springtime by Martin Walker The hunt for a killer is on in a small French village - Booklist says, “If, by some magic, you could live within any book (or series), you would do well to choose Martin Walker’s Bruno, Chief of Police mysteries” - Bruno knows his longtime neighbor and friend couldn’t possibly have killed her lodger — but can he find out who did? - The New York Times promises “surprising twists under cover of a slow-burn, community-driven mystery” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7804?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-murder-in-springtime-by-martin-w… Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman ‘Everything you want in a summer thriller’ (Emiko Jean) - Frankie’s exclusive London neighborhood shows its dark shadows when her cat returns with a disturbing message — “help me” — carved into his collar - The author of Reese’s Book Club pick Something in the Water is back with “a sleek, unsettling puzzle of a novel” (Harlan Coben) - Picking up raves from Kate Quinn, Caroline Kepnes, and Lucy Foley Media Praise: People, Cosmopolitan, Parade Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7806?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/nine-lives-by-catherine-steadman?g… Sweet Spot by Kemper Donovan Fans of Benjamin Stevenson won’t want to miss this irresistible Golden Age–style mystery - From an author with “the ability to throw in a killer plot twist at the end that would make Dame Agatha proud” (Library Journal) - Ghostwriter Belle agrees to help a woman tell her harrowing story of survival — until an unexpected murder turns a lavish, guarded compound into a crime scene - The latest installment of a series that began with The Busy Body, which has fans in Sophie Hannah, People, and Alex Michaelides Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7939?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/sweet-spot-by-kemper-donovan?grant… ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-mysteries-books?gra… ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Mysteries email because ginga-argentina(a)lists.ourproject.org is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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This month’s best new book club picks
by Readworthy by BookBub 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Book Club Picks ---------------------------------- It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell A master of psychological thrillers delivers another ‘pitch-black spine-tingler’ (Publishers Weekly) - The #1 New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True is back with a can’t-miss page-turner - There’s an unsettling house plagued with secrets — and within its walls, Jane might find the answers to her own dark past and the truth behind a missing teenager… - Named one of the most anticipated novels of the summer by The New York Times, USA Today, and more - Find out why Lee Child, Harlan Coben, and A. J. Finn all recommend Lisa Jewell! Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Parade, New York Post, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7759?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-could-have-been-her-by-lisa-jew… Land by Maggie O’Farrell The author of Hamnet returns with another ‘gorgeous epic’ (Publishers Weekly) - In Ireland just after the Great Famine, Tomás and his 10-year-old son, Liam, are tasked with mapping the country — until an unexpected encounter changes everything - “Expansive and intimate, this beautiful book swallowed me whole. I loved it and will miss its characters terribly” (Charlotte McConaghy, author of Wild Dark Shore) - An instant New York Times bestseller that’s earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, and Booklist Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Slate, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7752?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/land-by-maggie-o-farrell-2026-06-1… The Yahoo Boys by Carlos Barragán A gripping account named one of the most anticipated books of 2026 by The New York Times - Dive into the astonishing world of Nigerian love scammers in this “outstanding” nonfiction release (Publishers Weekly starred review) - “Barragán’s immersive narrative is riveting… A comprehensive account of a little-understood, pervasive, and psychologically complex crime” (BookPage) - An “empathetic” (People) and “engrossing” exploration (The Economist) of the psychological tactics, moral dilemmas, and desperation behind online romance fraud Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Wired, Slate, The Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7831?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-yahoo-boys-by-carlos-barragan-… The Children by Melissa Albert Find out why Stephen King calls this ‘an extraordinary book’ - Guinevere and her brother, Ennis, had magical adventures as characters in their mother’s beloved fantasy series. But now it’s time for the estranged siblings to confront their real childhoods… - This Read with Jenna pick is one of the most anticipated reelases of 2026, according to People, Oprah Daily, Publishers Weekly, and more - V. E. Schwab says this novel “holds the reader firmly under its spell” Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, Oprah Daily, People, New York Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, The Millions, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7748?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-children-by-melissa-albert?gra… A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Two women risk their lives to take down a mob boss in this Reese’s Book Club pick - From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Personal Librarian — who Marie Bostwick says are an “ace writing duo… at the top of their game in this fast-paced and fascinating novel” - In 1930s New York, Eunice, Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, and Polly, a brothel madam, become an unlikely duo in the fight for justice - Good Morning America calls this one “historical fiction at its best” Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, NPR, Good Morning America, People, Parade Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7557?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-pair-of-aces-by-victoria-christo… Whistler by Ann Patchett ‘The most beloved book person in America’ (NPR) delivers her ‘best novel yet’ (The Boston Globe) - Fiftysomething Daphne hasn’t seen her former stepfather in decades — but when they reunite unexpectedly, they must revisit the fateful event that changed their lives forever… - An instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Tom Lake, The Dutch House, and Bel Canto - “Like many of Patchett’s works, this beautiful and generous novel feels effortless, never straining for effect” (Publishers Weekly starred review) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Vulture, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7751?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/whistler-by-ann-patchett?granted_a… Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews Two estranged sisters embark on a life-changing journey through Ireland - “This lively tale is perfect for the beach bag” (Publishers Weekly) - After Maeve and Therese inherit a mysterious painting that could be worth millions, they set out to determine if it’s real. Along the way, they’ll unravel old family secrets… - From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint, whose sparkling reads are perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand! Media Praise: People, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7758?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/road-trip-by-mary-kay-andrews?gran… Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See A sparkling New York Times bestseller that ‘brilliantly mashes up history and fiction’ (Publishers Weekly) - In 19th-century Los Angeles, three Chinese women — a young bride in an arranged marriage, a peasant sold into a brothel, and a doctor’s educated wife — forge an unexpected, transformative bond - A moving tale from the beloved author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Lady Tan’s Circle of Women - “Stunning… It will touch readers with the characters’ resilience, heroism, and devoted friendship” (Library Journal, starred review) Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, People, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7754?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/daughters-of-the-sun-and-moon-by-l… Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller Kristin Hannah loved this ‘tender, heartfelt novel’ named Oprah’s Book Club’s latest pick - In this “rich and resonant story with universal appeal” (Booklist starred review), a mother and son spend years searching for each other after being separated at a train station - The characters of 11-year-old piano prodigy River and widow Song are “so finely crafted that you feel their joys and their sorrows” (Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers) - “Tissues may be needed” (Kirkus Reviews) Media Praise: Oprah's Book Club, TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, People, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7750?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/little-wonder-by-sophie-chen-kelle… The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson July’s Read with Jenna Book Club pick is here — and Elin Hilderbrand calls it a ‘must-read’ - Greenhead, Massachusetts, is an idyllic summer oasis where everyone knows everyone — but when newcomer Caroline’s arrival shakes up long-standing friendships and marriages, the town may never be the same… - With rave reviews from Catherine Newman, Coco Mellors, and Belle Burden, who says it’s “a delicious, unputdownable portrait of a group of friends… I loved it” - From the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7956?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-shampoo-effect-by-jenny-jackso… Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer ‘Travel to Italy without leaving your reading chair’ (People) with this bighearted novel - Seeking a fresh start, a young man moves to the Italian countryside to assist an elderly woman living out her final years in a crumbling villa - “Packed with warmth, wit, and charm [and a] steady supply of humor” (The Boston Globe) - Another instant New York Times bestseller from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7958?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/villa-coco-by-andrew-sean-greer?gr… The Land and Its People by David Sedaris A ‘national treasure’ (Kirkus Reviews) is in top form in this New York Times bestseller - “Sedaris’s wit and keen awareness of life’s absurdities are on full display… Among the best of his career” (Publishers Weekly starred review) - This smash-hit essay collection is “sharp, shameless, and strangely tender” (Oprah Daily) - The Thurber Prize–winning humorist who wrote Me Talk Pretty One Day digs into what it means to be a brother, friend, and traveler Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Vogue, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7837?affiliate_variant=readworthy-ema… Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-land-and-its-people-by-david-s… ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gra… ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Book Club Picks email because ginga-argentina(a)lists.ourproject.org is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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