Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Beach Reads With summer just around the corner, we’ve rounded up the perfect books to pack in your beach bag! There’s something for every type of reader, whether you’re in the mood for a twisty thriller, a searing family drama, or an unforgettable memoir. ---------------------------------- Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister ‘Tense, twisty, and an emotional gut punch… A one-sitting read’ (Karin Slaughter) - May’s Read with Jenna pick comes highly recommended by Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, and Liane Moriarty - Simone wakes in the Texas desert to find her teenage daughter kidnapped — and a voice on the phone demanding she do the unthinkable… - “A knockout” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) from a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and Reese’s Book Club alum Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, People, The Times, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7399?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/caller-unknown-by-gillian-mcalliste... Ironwood by Michael Connelly On sunny Catalina Island, murder and mystery await… - Race through the latest electrifying thriller from a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author hailed as “one of the best crime writers in the business” (Associated Press) - As Detective Stillwell is drawn into a missing person case from four years ago, he turns to LAPD’s Detective Renée Ballard for help — and they find themselves on the trail of an elusive criminal - “Crackling dialogue, complex investigations, tricky relationships, escalating suspense, and dogged and inspired sleuthing… Connelly is at his most polished and incisive” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7501?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/ironwood-by-michael-connelly-2b99c2... The Last Mandarin by Mellissa Fung and Louise Penny An estranged mother-daughter duo race across the world to prevent catastrophe - Cowritten by the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the <i>Armand Gamache</i> series and an award-winning journalist - As alarm bells go off simultaneously around the world, the clock starts ticking down — and Vivien and Alice Li must decode an ancient legend to stop a deadly attack - “The tight plotting, recognizable world, and complex character relationships make this thriller chillingly relevant and wholly engrossing” (<i>BookPage</i>) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7229?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-last-mandarin-by-louise-penny-a... June Baby by Shannon Garvey Take it from Elin Hilderbrand: <i>June Baby</i> is ‘the book of the summer!’ - In the wake of tragedy and shocking revelations, Ruth must reexamine what she thought she knew about her past — and decide her future - Will transport readers to a lush island off the coast of New England - “Absorbing and moving, I loved every second of my time with Ruth on the island” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Sarah Blake) Media Praise: TODAY Show, People, Parade, The Boston Globe, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7400?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/june-baby-by-shannon-garvey?granted... The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff Fans of <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i> will be riveted by this buzzy page-turner - One of the must-read books of summer 2026, according to <i>Oprah Daily</i> - April and Leo’s marriage is on the brink of collapse — and then their house catches fire. In the aftermath, they must navigate guilt, painful memories, and long-hidden secrets - “A masterpiece — deep, riveting, and heartfelt” (Emma Grey, author of <i>Pictures of You</i>) Media Praise: Book of the Month, Oprah Daily, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7228?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-burning-side-by-sarah-damoff?gr... Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About by Isabel Klee Don’t miss this #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling memoir with a screen adaptation on the way! - 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 - If you’ve ever loved a furry friend, you’ll be moved by this candid and heartfelt read - <i>Publishers Weekly</i> declares, “Readers will be charmed” Media Praise: NPR, People, Elle, Parade, Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7402?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/dogs-boys-and-other-things-i-ve-cri... The Shippers by Katherine Center All aboard a cruise ship destination wedding in this ‘charming escapist romp’ (<i>Booklist<i>) - The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Bodyguard</i> and <i>The Rom-Commers</i> delivers another surefire hit - To get over her fixation on her first crush, JoJo hatches a plan to woo him. But involving Cooper, the man who broke her heart, could have unintended consequences… - “The characters’ sparkling banter effortlessly captures their long-standing intimacy. It’s a joy to watch their friends-to-lovers journey unfold” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7231?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-shippers-by-katherine-center?gr... The Oracle’s Daughter by Harrison Hill This harrowing portrait of a religious cult has ‘the propulsive feel of a novel’ (<i>The New York Times</i>) - Learn about the rise and fall of the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps through the stories of its cruel leader, an early member, and the founder’s daughter - “Troubling, uplifting, heartbreaking, unforgettable… A masterwork of narrative nonfiction” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Ron Suskind) - “A story about the terror of losing the self — but it’s also, gratifyingly, a story about finding the way back to it” (NPR) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Town & Country, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7408?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-oracle-s-daughter-by-harrison-h... The Foursome by Christina Baker Kline ‘An unforgettable page-turner’ (Adriana Trigiani) from a historical fiction powerhouse - In 19th-century North Carolina, sisters Sarah and Adelaide marry world-famous conjoined twins from Siam - The beloved author of <i>Orphan Train</i> delivers a mesmerizing tale inspired by her own family history - “Emotionally moving, hard to put down… Written with compassion and sensitivity” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) Media Praise: People, Real Simple, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, The Millions Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7409?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-foursome-by-christina-baker-kli... The Author Weekend by Laura Zigman <i>The White Lotus</i> meets <i>The Devil Wears Prada</i> in this deliciously wicked read - Mystery writer Faye Wader is ready to host her first-ever fan retreat on Great Misery Island — but when an attendee is found dead in her room, things soon spiral out of control… - Alice Hoffman raves, “It’s the perfect book club book that is as funny as it is thought-provoking” - “Zigman delivers a fizzy combination of send-up and murder mystery. It’s good fun” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: People, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7407?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-author-weekend-by-laura-zigman?... Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood This sparkling workplace romance is a must-have for your beach bag - When she lands a new job she’s wholly unqualified for, Annie realizes she’s in trouble — and her attraction to the sexy interim head of her team definitely isn’t helping… - Emily Henry fans will by delighted by the witty banter and swoon-worthy chemistry - “Crisply written, smart, and full of unique, quirky characters, this is a truly joyful and healing love story. I give it five big stars” (Annabel Monaghan, author of <i>Nora Goes Off Script</i>) Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7405?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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