Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Literary Fiction ---------------------------------- Girl’s Girl by Sonia Feldman A ‘lustrous debut’ (<i>The New York Times</i>) reminiscent of modern-day Jane Austen - Decades after the fateful summer she spent as a 15-year-old in Ohio, Mina reflects on its consequences… - A coming-of-age story written “with sensitivity and piercing insight” (<i>Booklist</i>) - Filled with complex, nuanced characters who will stay with you Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7692?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/girl-s-girl-by-sonia-feldman?grante... Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller ‘Tissues may be needed’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) for Oprah’s brand-new book club pick - In this “rich and resonant story with universal appeal” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review), a mother and son spend years searching for each other after being separated at a train station - Kristin Hannah recommends this “tender, heartfelt novel about love, loss, and the enduring power of a mother’s love” - The characters of 11-year-old piano prodigy River and widow Song are “so finely crafted that you feel their joys and their sorrows” (Amanda Peters, author of <i>The Berry Pickers</i>) Media Praise: Oprah's Book Club, TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, People, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7695?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/little-wonder-by-sophie-chen-keller... Meeting New People by Daniel M. Lavery ‘I found myself nearly crying with the desire to hold onto this book as long as I could’ (Kevin Wilson) - Fiftysomething Barbara sets out to find her 10th — and hopefully last — best friend! - A life-affirming novel of aging and friendship from the author of the 2024 hit <i>Women’s Hotel</i> - “Thanks to Lavery’s sharp-tongued heroine, this one leaves a mark” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7703?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/meeting-new-people-by-daniel-m-lave... The Frenzy by Joyce Carol Oates
From a Pulitzer Prize finalist who’s ‘one of the greatest writers among us today’ (Gillian Flynn)
- “Definitely pick up this collection” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) of short stories dissecting unforgettable characters and their fears - A romantic weekend trip goes awry, a freak accident has ripple effects for decades, and more - “Masterfully orchestrated… Oates’s best work” (<i>Vogue<i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vulture, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7693?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-frenzy-by-joyce-carol-oates?gra... Ghost-Eye by Amitav Ghosh A three-year-old may be a unique case of reincarnation — and her story will echo across decades - With rave reviews from <i>The New York Times Book Review</i> (“magnificent”), <i>The New Yorker</i> (“sweeping”), and <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> (“irresistibly readable”) - Half a century after young Varsha Gupta became the subject of research on reincarnation, a group of activists sets out to find her… - The latest from a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling, Booker Prize–nominated author “will keep readers on their toes” (<i>The Wall Street Journal</i>) Media Praise: The New Yorker, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, The Guardian, The Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7464?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/ghost-eye-by-amitav-ghosh?granted_a... The Children by Melissa Albert This Read with Jenna pick Stephen King calls ‘extraordinary’ is one of the buzziest releases of the year - Guinevere and her brother, Ennis, had magical adventures as characters in their mother’s beloved fantasy series. But now it’s time for the estranged siblings to confront their real childhoods… - Eagerly anticipated by <i>People</i>, <i>Oprah Daily</i>, <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, and many more - V. E. Schwab says this novel “holds the reader firmly under its spell” Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, Oprah Daily, People, New York Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, The Millions, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7520?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-children-by-melissa-albert?gran... Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt An unexpected reunion sends two young entrepreneurs on an epic journey - Named one of the year’s best books by <i>The Sunday Times</i> and <i>GQ</i>, this book is perfect for fans of <i>The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay</i> - Can brilliant, disciplined James Drayton and impulsive dreamer Roland Mackenzie change the world? - “<i>Great Expectations</i> meets <i>The Big Short</i>… A big, bustling novel” (<i>The Sunday Times</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7701?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/drayton-and-mackenzie-by-alexander-... The Animal Room by Lauren Acampora An ‘intelligent and shimmering’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) exploration of our relationship to animals - If you enjoyed <i>Olive Kitteridge</i>, you’ll love getting to know the colorful residents of this small New England community - “Wielding scalpel-sharp wit and a cool aloofness, Acampora brings her unique perspective on the American suburb to <i>The Animal Room</i>” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) - In these interconnected short stories, a psychiatric patient thinks she’s turning into a bird, an oil executive invites his granddaughter’s kindergarten class to tour his home menagerie, and more Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7704?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-animal-room-by-lauren-acampora?... Whistler by Ann Patchett Another smash hit from ‘the most beloved book person in America’ (NPR) - An instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller “overflowing with rewards for all” (<i>Library Journal</i>) - Fiftysomething Daphne hasn’t seen her former stepfather in decades — but when they reunite unexpectedly, they must revisit the fateful event that changed their lives forever… - Don’t be surprised to see Ann Patchett’s “best novel yet” (<i>The Boston Globe</i>) in the hands of beachgoers this summer Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Vulture, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7039?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/whistler-by-ann-patchett?granted_at... The Emilys by Heather Abel A mysterious ailment is spreading in a New England town… - “Heartfelt and thought-provoking, <i>The Emilys</i> is a timely page-turner” (Ruth Ozeki, author of <i>A Tale for the Time Being</i>) - A young mother, the local librarian, a teenage girl, and more come together to investigate why a growing number of residents can no longer go outside during the day - This lush, lyrical novel perfect for summer will keep you glued to the page until the very end Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7691?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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