Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction ---------------------------------- City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim The latest Reese’s Book Club pick is ‘a feast for the senses’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Once-famous ballerina Natalia faces an impossible choice: return to the career that almost killed her, or walk away forever - “A beautifully crafted must-read” (National Book Award–winning author Jason Mott) - Dazzling prose illuminates this story of ambition, identity, and art Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, People, The Washington Post, Vogue, Town & Country, Parade, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1770?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/city-of-night-birds-by-juhea-kim?gr... Rental House by Weike Wang Critics are raving about this hilarious portrait of an imperfect family - “Insightful, delightfully snarky… It might give you an ideal escape from your own extended family over the holidays” (<i>Real Simple</i>) - College sweethearts Keru and Nate plan two vacations with their in-laws — but things soon go spectacularly awry - An incisive “tour de force” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) full of commentary on marriage, class, and race Media Praise: Book of the Month, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Esquire, Bustle, Real Simple, Elle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1774?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/rental-house-by-weike-wang?granted_... Time of the Child by Niall Williams The discovery of an abandoned baby transforms a sleepy Irish community - Discover how one fateful holiday season will touch the lives of small-town Faha’s residents - From an author beloved by Ann Patchett, Ron Rash, and Mary Beth Keane - “For those looking to get into the holiday spirit, this is just the ticket” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Financial Times, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, The Times Literary Supplement, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1771?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/time-of-the-child-by-niall-williams... Trial by Fire by Danielle Steel An uplifting <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from ‘the world’s most popular author’ (<i>Booklist</i>) - When 56-year-old Parisian Dahlia hears of the devastating brush fires in Napa Valley, she’s moved to help — but soon finds her own life in danger - “Steel is one of the best!” (<i>Los Angeles Times</i>) Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1773?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/trial-by-fire-by-danielle-steel-202... The Champagne Letters by Kate MacIntosh Kristin Harmel says this dual-timeline novel ‘sparkles like the finest champagne’ - In 1805, widow Barbe-Nicole Clicquot sets out to create a renowned champagne house — and centuries later, Natalie finds herself inspired by Barbe-Nicole’s letters - Will transport you to the scenic French countryside and the bustling center of Paris - “I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. I didn’t want it to end” (Susanna Kearsley) Media Praise: Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1776?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-champagne-letters-by-kate-macin... What It’s Like in Words by Eliza Moss If you love Sally Rooney and Lily King, add this to your reading list - When Enola falls into a toxic relationship with an older man, she’s forced to reevaluate her perceptions of love, her family, and herself - A must-read for anyone missing the sharp insight of <i>Fleabag</i> - “A searing novel about why we love people who are bad for us” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1853?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/what-it-s-like-in-words-by-eliza-mo... Statistically Speaking by Debbie Johnson What if Gemma’s new student is the daughter she gave up for adoption 18 years ago? - “Johnson’s heartwarming latest will appeal to fans of Jenny Colgan” (<i>Booklist</i>) - You’ll root for Gemma, a high school teacher who embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to make peace with her past - Filled with friendship, family secrets, and hilarious moments Media Praise: Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1779?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/statistically-speaking-by-debbie-jo... Sweet Vidalia by Lisa Sandlin This life-affirming read proves it’s never too late to start over - After her husband’s sudden death, 57-year-old Eliza learns his shocking secret — and sets out to rebuild her life - Perfect for fans of Fannie Flagg - “[Eliza] is a heroine of the first order, and I wish she lived next door” (Nancy Thayer) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1777?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/sweet-vidalia-by-lisa-sandlin-2024-... I Made It Out of Clay by Beth Kander Forty-year-old Eve doesn’t have a date to her sister’s wedding… so she creates one out of clay! - “A thoroughly engaging read” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) inspired by Jewish folklore - In a moment of desperation, Eve forges a golem who comes to life — but her rom-com fantasy soon becomes something much darker - Featuring “engaging prose, emotionally rich characters, and darkly fun twists” (Jean Meltzer) Media Praise: Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1778?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/i-made-it-out-of-clay-by-beth-kande... Dirty Diana by Jen Besser and Shana Feste One woman must decide to play it safe… or risk everything for her desires - Diana’s comfortable marriage has lost its intimacy — and a trip to see a friend in Santa Fe inspires her to reconnect with her sensuality - A novelization of a popular fiction podcast starring Demi Moore, who calls the novel “deliciously entertaining” - “Engrossing… Will leave readers eager for the next book” (<i>Booklist</i>) Media Praise: Book of the Month, People, The Washington Post, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/1772?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/dirty-diana-by-shana-feste-and-jen-... ---------------------------------- 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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