Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Book Club Picks ---------------------------------- Into the Blue by Emma Brodie Don’t miss the Reese’s Book Club pick for April that Taylor Jenkins Reid calls ‘intoxicating’ - An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller that will keep you glued to the page - When aspiring writer AJ encounters actor Noah, her life is changed — but then, Noah vanishes without a trace. Seven years later, AJ and Noah become costars on a TV show and must confront their painful past… - “I devoured <i>Into the Blue</i> in two sittings” (Clare Leslie Hall, author of <i>Broken Country</i>) Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, TODAY Show, People, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7113?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/into-the-blue-by-emma-brodie?grante... The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke This ‘captivating’ instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller is ‘a great choice for book clubs’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) - “In the running for the best mystery of 2026” (Stephen King) - Six writers, a reclusive author, a secluded island — and murder: The ingredients are all here for fans of Agatha Christie - <I>The New York Times</i> is raving about this brilliantly crafted read: “great fun — chilling, thrilling, satisfyingly pulpy, and smart” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7214?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-ending-writes-itself-by-evelyn-... The Island Club by Nicola Harrison <i>Carrie Soto Is Back</i> meets <i>Big Little Lies</i> in this magnetic read - At a tennis club, the lives of three disparate women — a wife in a crumbling marriage, a society matriarch in trouble, and a loner with dark secrets — dramatically intertwine - With rave reviews from Fiona Davis, Kristin Harmel, Steven Rowley, and Kristy Woodson Harvey, who calls it “the perfect summer read… for anyone who loves a smart, juicy escape!” - Takes readers to an island off the California coast in the 1950s Media Praise: People Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7309?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-island-club-by-nicola-harrison?... The Original by Priya Parmar Kristin Hannah promises, ‘fans of early Hollywood will devour this novel’ - As a young Katharine Hepburn rises to stardom in Los Angeles, the true cost of fame turns out to be higher than she ever imagined… - “Vivid, daring, and full of emotional bite. This is a novel you press into your best friend’s hands the moment you finish” (Paula McLain) - Don’t miss this biographical fiction tale that has earned a stamp of approval from Adriana Trigiani and Christina Baker Kline Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7235?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-original-by-priya-parmar?grante... Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez Alicia finds an escape in the life of her glamorous neighbor — and gets drawn into her chaotic world - <i>Oprah Daily</i>, <i>Time</i>, and more are raving about the latest release from a Reese’s Book Club alum - “Thrillingly alive and electrically entertaining from start to finish… A triumph” (Coco Mellors, author of <i>Blue Sisters</i>) - The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Olga Dies Dreaming</i> “seizes you from the first page and never lets go” (Rachel Khong, author of <i>Real Americans</i>) Media Praise: Time Magazine, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Vulture, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7091?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/last-night-in-brooklyn-by-xochitl-g... Famesick by Lena Dunham Don’t miss this juicy, must-read memoir from a ‘generational voice’ (<i>Financial Times</i>) - In this instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller, the creator of HBO’s <i>Girls</i> reflects on her ascent to fame, her battle with chronic illness, and the high price of achieving her dreams - “Dunham is able to write about the painful parts of life in a way that feels both intimate and universal” (<i>The Guardian</i>) - “A moving and candid look at an overexposed and misunderstood life” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review) Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, Slate, Vogue, Elle, Vulture, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Variety Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7307?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/famesick-by-lena-dunham-2025-07-30?... The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer Grab this chilling new release before an adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney hits the big screen - Buckle up for “a no-brakes plummet into madness” (Alma Katsu, author of <i>The Hunger</i>) - Macy takes a caretaking job at a remote home — but she quickly finds herself facing a terrible evil as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance… - An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from the author of <i>We Used to Live Here</i>, who’s praised as a “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7308?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-caretaker-by-marcus-kliewer?gra... The Dark Frontier by Jeffrey Marlow What life-changing secrets lie in the ocean’s mysterious depths? - There’s plenty to discuss in this “romantic, illuminating dive into the deep sea and the controversies of exploiting it” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review) - Written by a marine microbiologist and explorer who draws on insights from hundreds of experts - Discover microbes that breathe metal, hidden ecosystems, theories about life on Earth beginning underwater, and more Media Praise: Science, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7310?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-dark-frontier-by-jeffrey-marlow... A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel After surviving the <i>Titanic</i>, Victoria tries to embrace her new life — but can she triumph against all odds? - The latest from a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author hailed as “the world’s most popular author” (<i>The Washington Post</i>) - As the ship begins to sink, Victoria’s father asks his friend, Bert, to look after his daughter — but Victoria’s life soon takes a turn she never expected… - A moving story of defying society’s expectations Media Praise: Forbes Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7311?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-woman-s-place-by-danielle-steel-2... The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> calls this ‘catnip for anyone who ever wished they could walk around in their favorite book’ - As a Book Witch, Rainy jumps into novels to dispel foes both real and fictional. But things get complicated when she brings the dashing detective from her favorite mystery series on an important quest… - From the <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>The Wishing Game</i> - “Meg Shaffer continues to surprise and delight me with each book she writes” (Laurie Gilmore, author of <i>The Pumpkin Spice Café</i>) Media Praise: Book of the Month, Parade, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7312?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-book-witch-by-meg-shaffer?grant... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gran... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Book Club Picks email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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