Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Reader Favorites What did readers think of 2024’s buzziest books? We’ve rounded up their top-rated picks. ---------------------------------- The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Readers and critics alike can’t stop raving about this unforgettable family mystery - When a teen girl vanishes from an Adirondack summer camp, it’s a disturbing echo of her brother’s disappearance 14 years earlier… - Already has almost 52,000 five-star Goodreads ratings - A <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from the author of <i>Long Bright River Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New Yorker, Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Financial Times, USA Today, Vogue, Bustle, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1246?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4525726&... Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand Elin Hilderbrand’s final Nantucket novel has captured the hearts of booklovers across the globe - After a mysterious, wealthy family moves to Nantucket, their house burns down — and one of their employees disappears - “Readers will find themselves immersed in a world they have come to love, with characters who feel like old friends,” according to one reviewer - Has over 40,000 five-star ratings across platforms Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Harper's Bazaar, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1248?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4538017&... James by Percival Everett Readers are declaring this smash-hit <i>New York Times</i> bestseller a modern classic - A National Book Award finalist with over 54,000 five-star Goodreads ratings - Reimagines <i>Adventures of Huckleberry Finn</i> from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man who accompanies Huck Finn down the river - Currently in development as a feature film produced by Steven Spielberg Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Bustle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1249?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4431360&... All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker This genre-defying Read with Jenna pick is receiving glowing reviews - In 1975, a string of child abductions has a small Missouri town on edge — and one boy’s act of bravery will reverberate across decades - Readers say: “Every single one of these characters touched me in ways I could never have imagined, and I will never forget them” - From the author of <i>We Begin at the End</i> Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1247?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4568388&... The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson A nonfiction masterpiece from the author of <i>The Devil in the White City</i> - Readers say: “[Larson’s] attention to detail and ability to tell the story in ways that keep the reader engaged were definitely at their best in this book” - Examines the five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter - Draws on primary sources including diaries, plantation records, and more Media Praise: Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1250?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4463688&... First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston This blockbuster Reese’s Book Club pick has already amassed 180,000 five-star ratings - Instantly shot to the #1 spot on the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller list on release - It might seem like Evie Porter has a picture-perfect Southern life, but Evie Porter doesn’t actually exist… - Readers were shocked by the twists and turns — and the jaw-dropping ending Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Town & Country, Elle, The Guardian, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1252?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4379675&... The Briar Club by Kate Quinn Kate Quinn’s captivating historical novels are beloved by readers — and her latest is no exception - An all-woman boardinghouse in 1950s Washington, DC, is rocked by an unexpected arrival — and a shocking act of violence - Readers say: “<i>The Briar Club</i> is the first book in a long time that I didn’t want to put down… A book I will undoubtedly read again” - Combines well-researched period detail with a propulsive mystery Media Praise: Associated Press, Elle, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1251?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4487001&... Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez A #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling romance that will make you laugh, cry, and swoon! - Holds an average of 4.4 stars on Goodreads, with nearly 500,000 ratings - Readers say: “Anything Abby Jimenez writes is going to hook you in from the very beginning, but this one? WOW.” - Emma and Justin both have the same curse: Every person they date meets their soulmate in their next relationship - A <i>Good Morning America</i> Book Club pick Media Praise: Good Morning America Book Club, TODAY Show, USA Today, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1253?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4468450&... The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt One of 2024’s buzziest nonfiction titles is sparking tons of discussion - How have smartphones and social media affected youth mental health? - Readers say: “A book that I feel everyone who owns a smart device or comes in contact with children needs to read” - Has spent 29 weeks on the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller list — and counting Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New Scientist, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, The Economist, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Forbes, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Politico Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1254?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4435265&... The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali A highly praised historical novel that’s perfect for your next book club - In 20th-century Tehran, young Ellie’s world is transformed when a forgotten friend from her past reenters her life - Readers are raving about the rich storytelling, complex characters, and vividly realized historical setting - Boasts an impressive average Goodreads rating of 4.5 stars Media Praise: Book of the Month, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Real Simple, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1255?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/reader-favorites/2024/10?book-id=4530094&... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best recent releases from the past month in your categories. 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