Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction ---------------------------------- Greenwich by Kate Broad ‘Fans of Celeste Ng’s <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i> ought to take note’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - While spending the summer with her extended family, a tragic accident forces Rachel to make a life-altering decision - “Fast-paced, beautifully written, vividly peopled, <i>Greenwich</i> is impossible to put down” (Adrienne Brodeur, author of <i>Little Monsters</i> and <i>Wild Game</i>) - One of <i>People</i>’s best new books of July - Set at a lavish New England mansion Media Praise: People, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4408?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/greenwich-by-kate-broad?granted_at=... My Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner August’s Read with Jenna pick is a poignant coming-of-age story - The lives of three women — two best friends and a mother in search of her daughter — collide as they confront their true identities - “A must-read for those interested in contemporary fiction about cultural exploration and personal growth” (<i>Library Journal</i>) - Jean Kwok, author of <i>Searching for Sylvie Lee</i>, says this “mesmerizing” novel “lingers long after the final page” Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4435?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/my-other-heart-by-emma-nanami-stren... The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton Frank Love, loss, and healing in the South Carolina Lowcountry - A sparkling tale from the author of <i>My Magnolia Summer</i> and daughter of the late Dorothea Benton Frank - Best friends Violet and Aly find hope in the aftermath of tragedy — and discover who they truly are - “An emotional page-turner… Glorious” (Adriana Trigiani) Media Praise: Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4281?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-violet-hour-by-victoria-benton-... Love Forms by Claire Adam Can Dawn find the daughter she gave up for adoption 40 years ago? - An “unforgettable heartache of a novel” (<i>Vogue</i>) longlisted for the Booker Prize - Perfect for book clubs, this moving story explores the complexities of motherhood - “The ending, when it comes, feels as right as it is devastating” (<i>The Guardian</i>) Media Praise: NPR, People, Financial Times, Vogue, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4410?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/love-forms-by-claire-adam?granted_a... The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith On a remote Scottish island, a man meets two animals that transform his life - From the beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency</i> - Readers will be moved by this heartwarming tale of new beginnings and self-discovery - “Entertaining… Smith’s character work is top-notch” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4276?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-winds-from-further-west-by-alex... The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye This ‘heartfelt’ novel is ‘perfect for anyone in need of a little hope’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) - Chloe and Oliver were childhood friends who lost touch — but decades later, magical origami flowers draw them back together again - “Beautifully written, cleverly crafted, creatively detailed” (Alka Joshi, author of <i>The Henna Artist</i>) - Matt Haig fans will love this enchanting read from a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Media Praise: People, Newsweek, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4277?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-incredible-kindness-of-paper-by... People Like Us by Jason Mott ‘This tour de force is at once gut-bustingly funny and deeply moving’ (<i>People</i>) - The highly anticipated latest from the National Book Award–winning author of <i>Hell of a Book</i> - As two Black writers search for peace and belonging, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways - Rave reviews from NPR, <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, and many more Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4436?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/people-like-us-by-jason-mott?grante... That Last Carolina Summer by Karen White A Southern family drama filled with secrets and second chances - A <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author delivers “the perfect summer read” (Jamie Brenner) - After Phoebe returns to her South Carolina hometown to care for her ailing mother, recurring nightmares lead her to a life-changing truth - Take it from Beatriz Williams: “If <i>That Last Carolina Summer</i> has a flaw, it is this: You won’t ever want to wake up from its spell” Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4278?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/that-last-carolina-summer-by-karen-... Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams A sweeping dual-timeline novel from an author beloved by Elin Hilderbrand - When Audrey and her famous mother, Meredith, reluctantly return to the New England island they left behind, they unravel the centuries-old story of a woman who vanished aboard a luxury steamship - “There are few more skilled practitioners of the craft of summer fiction than Beatriz Williams” (<i>The New York Times Book Review</i>) - Fans of epic family dramas won’t want to miss this Media Praise: Parade, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4407?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/under-the-stars-by-beatriz-williams... For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel ‘The world’s most popular author’ (<i>Booklist</i>) delivers an unforgettable heroine - Follow single mom and fashion designer Eugenia as she weathers life’s challenges — including a tension-filled family gathering, an attractive real estate developer, and a looming hurricane - The perfect page-turner to pack in your beach bag Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4411?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/for-richer-for-poorer-by-danielle-s... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-popular-fiction-book... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Popular Fiction email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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