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 riveting family drama, a harrowing thriller about a caving expedition gone wrong, and more! ---------------------------------- It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica The twists keep coming in this smash-hit <i>New York Times</i> bestseller - Courtney’s idyllic vacation spirals out of control when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage — and her niece has disappeared - Readers say: “The kind of thriller that keeps you guessing right up until the final pages… A must-read for fans of psychological suspense” - Has over 13,000 five-star ratings from readers — and counting - A TV series adaptation is already in the works! Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6628?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-s-not-her-by-mary-kubica?granted... More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Keep the tissues handy for this poignant family drama from a beloved author - When her book club gifts her a DNA test, Polly makes a shocking discovery that leads her on a desperate search for answers - Readers say: “<i>More Than Enough</i> is a heartwarming and captivating read that will have you feeling all the emotions… You won’t want to put it down” - This instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller is March’s Katie Couric Book Club pick! Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6632?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/more-than-enough-by-anna-quindlen?g... This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum Glowing reviews are pouring in for this genre-bending debut mystery - Best friends Benny and Joy host a wildly popular podcast about survival stories. But everything changes when Joy disappears — and Benny becomes the prime suspect… - Readers say: “This book had me guessing and second-guessing right up until the very last page. It’s fast-paced and had me so invested that I finished it in a day!” - Praise from Alice Feeney, Amy Tintera, and Annabel Monaghan, who calls it “the most compelling novel I’ve read in years” Media Praise: Book of the Month, People, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6629?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/this-story-might-save-your-life-by-... The Crossroads by C. J. Box Suspense fans are raving about the latest Joe Pickett nail-biter - Game warden Pickett has just been shot at the crossroads of three different ranches. Now, his daughters set out to investigate each of the dangerous families named prime suspects… - “<i>The Crossroads</i> proves why C. J. Box owns the modern American frontier” (Jack Carr) - Readers say: “This thriller has plenty of twists and turns… What an action-packed ending!” Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6833?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-crossroads-by-c-j-box?granted_a... Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett The instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller enchanting readers everywhere - Agnes Aubert needs to save her beloved cat shelter — and her only hope is a mysterious, eccentric magician rumored to have nearly caused the apocalypse - From the author of <i>Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries</i> - Readers say: “The characters feel real and complex. The plot is full of hilarious and unpredictable twists. I absolutely loved the ending” Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6631?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/agnes-aubert-s-mystical-cat-shelter... Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams A white-knuckle thriller that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat - The latest from the author of <i>No Exit</i> is “twisty, toxic, and totally original” (<i>People</i>) - When Tess agrees to go on a caving trip with travel influencer Allie, their adventure turns into a harrowing fight for survival that brings Allie’s shocking secrets to light - Readers say: “I truly couldn’t read this fast enough… Fans of intense suspense, characters you can root for, and crafty writing need this book!” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6641?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/her-last-breath-by-taylor-adams?gra... Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer A thoughtful, heartfelt tribute to a treasured literary icon - Judy Blume is the author of beloved books like <i>Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret</i> and <i>Summer Sisters</i>. Through extensive research and interviews, a journalist paints a portrait of her life — from her complicated childhood to her marriages to her successful career - Readers say: “This was such an enjoyable biography. Mr. Oppenheimer made me nostalgic for all the books I read years ago and made me want to reread them now as an adult” - One of 2026’s most highly anticipated books, according to <i>The Washington Post</i>, <i>Literary Hub</i>, and many more Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6708?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/judy-blume-a-life-by-mark-oppenheim... And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison One of BookTok’s all-time favorite authors pens a sparkling new romance - Thrown together to cover a historic snowstorm, two clashing meteorologists — routine-loving Jackson and spontaneous Delilah — feel a tempest of new feelings for each other… - Inspired by <i>When Harry Met Sally</i> - Readers say: “The chemistry is effortless, the banter is top-tier, and the cozy, snowy setting is intimate… This has easily claimed a spot as a top comfort read for me” Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Parade, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6630?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/and-now-back-to-you-by-b-k-borison-... Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi Readers can’t get enough of this powerful historical epic - Historians call her a seductress and a witch — but in this captivating novel, Cleopatra tells her own story - Readers say: “I 100% would recommend it to anyone who likes reading. Whether you’re into history or historical fiction or not, I think you would enjoy this book. If you like stories about strong women, definitely pick this one up!” - Take it from R.F. Kuang: “This is El-Arifi’s masterpiece” Media Praise: People, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Library Reads, Electric Literature Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6633?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/cleopatra-by-saara-el-arifi?granted... Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris A poignant tale of redemption and found family that’s perfect for book clubs - Readers say: “There are simply not enough stars nor words to express how I feel about <i>Where the Wildflowers Grow</i>… Beautiful, meaningful, heartbreaking, and incredibly healing” - After the bus transporting her to prison careens off the road — killing everyone else on board — Leigh stumbles upon a farm. There, she discovers purpose, but her past is never far behind her… - “Themes of grief, betrayal, love, and trauma are navigated with Harris’s signature compassion” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: Parade, Essence, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6710?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/where-the-wildflowers-grow-by-terah... A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn Follow a fan-favorite sleuthing duo as they tackle their strangest case yet - When a corpse turns up in a carriage outside a cemetery, the body is completely drained of blood. Veronica Speedwell and her beau, Stoker, investigate the case — and find themselves on the trail of an unusual secret society… - Readers say: “An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with likable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series” - “Armchair sleuths will have fun puzzling out the intricate whodunit plot” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/6712?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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