Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction ---------------------------------- The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly Could a book club started by two sisters turn the tide of war? - Kate Quinn, Lisa Wingate, Kristin Harmel, and many more are gushing about this sparkling novel inspired by true events - As Cadence and Briar find their lives upended by World War II, they turn to the power of storytelling. Decades later, Mari travels to Martha’s Vineyard after her mother’s death — and unravels old secrets - From the author of <i>Lilac Girls</i>, who’s hailed as “one of the best historical fiction writers around” (Fiona Davis) Media Praise: People, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3506?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-martha-s-vineyard-beach-and-boo... Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The epic latest from the author of <i>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</i> is out of this world - When Joan becomes one of the first women scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program, she finds love and unlikely friendship — but one shocking mission will change everything - Kristin Hannah guarantees that “you’ll barrel through this electric novel” all the way to the “pitch-perfect ending” - A “gritty and glorious” <i>Good Morning America</i> Book Club pick that “challenges what it means to look at the universe from different vantage points” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) Media Praise: Good Morning America Book Club, Time Magazine, Good Morning America, New Scientist, Entertainment Weekly, People, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Times, Rolling Stone, Variety, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3507?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-2... The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater ‘This luxurious novel is set to take the world by storm’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, the Avallon Hotel in West Virginia is transformed into a detention center for enemy diplomats — and hotel manager June faces a moral dilemma - Based on a little-known true story from World War II - “Perfect for fans of complex emotional narratives like works by Kate Morton and Amor Towles” (<i>Reader’s Digest</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, Harper's Bazaar, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3513?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-listeners-by-maggie-stiefvater?... The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris In 1888 Oregon, Celia is kidnapped — and trapped in Portland’s infamous tunnels… - Fiona Davis, Marie Benedict, and Patti Callahan Henry are loving this gripping read from the author of <i>Sold on a Monday</i> - Drugged and disguised, Celia must piece together the events that led to her abduction. But can she escape before it’s too late? - Inspired by Portland’s history, “this poignant story of courage and defiance will please fans of Kristin Hannah and Lisa Wingate” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: The Washington Post, USA Today, Indie Next List, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3508?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-girls-of-good-fortune-by-kristi... Don’t Forget Me, Little Bessie by James Lee Burke Family drama, danger, and mystery collide in World War I–era Texas - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author hailed as “one of the finest novelists in North America” (<i>The Globe and Mail</i>) - As 14-year-old Bessie comes of age at the start of the 20th century, she accidentally kills an unarmed man to protect her father — and is forced to escape to New York - “Vivid, atmospheric prose enhances Burke’s wrenching portrayal of Bessie’s hope for a better life… [A] winner” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3747?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/don-t-forget-me-little-bessie-by-ja... The Great Mann by Kyra Davis Lurie This masterful retelling of <i>The Great Gatsby</i> puts a fresh twist on a beloved classic - In 1945 Los Angeles, World War II veteran Charlie becomes captivated by enigmatic Reaper and his lavish parties as racial tensions simmer in their neighborhood - “A writer to watch” dazzles with “nuanced and sympathetic characters and stellar writing” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) - Explores themes of class, power, ambition, and identity Media Praise: Esquire, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3516?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-great-mann-by-kyra-davis-lurie?... Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe A sweeping family saga set against the backdrop of South Carolina’s Lowcountry - A <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author delivers “book club fiction at its finest” (Lisa Wingate) - Across 80 years, Eliza defies societal norms, faces unexpected turmoil, and grapples with her family’s legacy - “An entrancing, multigenerational tale brimming with characters so vivid and endearing that, to the reader, they quickly feel like longtime friends” (Kristina McMorris) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3509?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/where-the-rivers-merge-by-mary-alic... Blonde Dust by Tatiana de Rosnay When a hotel maid befriends Marilyn Monroe, her life changes forever - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Sarah’s Key</i> - Can Pauline help Marilyn navigate the breakdown of her marriage as she prepares to film what will be her last movie role? - “A lovely portrait of female friendship” that “reveals a version of the iconic actress we haven’t seen before” (Kristin Hannah) - Set in the American West during the 1960s Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3511?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/blonde-dust-by-tatiana-de-rosnay?gr... The Cardinal by Alison Weir Follow the rise — and shocking fall — of King Henry VIII’s chief adviser - “An immersive tale of Tudor intrigue” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Last White Rose</i> - Cardinal Thomas Wolsey ascends to power in both the church and royal court — but an accusation of treason could bring everything crashing down - “Nobody brings historical characters to life like Alison Weir” (Tracy Borman, author of <i>Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I</i>) - Perfect for fans of the Academy Award–winning film <i>Conclave</i> Media Praise: The Times, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3510?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-cardinal-by-alison-weir?granted... The Devil Three Times by Rickey Fayne Book clubs will love this critically acclaimed multigenerational epic - Eight generations of a Tennessee family are visited by the Devil offering salvation… What will each of their decisions be? - “From the first page, I was spellbound, and was left devastated by the novel’s end” (Nathan Harris, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Sweetness of Water</i>) - “<i>The Devil Three Times</i> demands to be read over and over” (<i>Minnesota Star-Tribune</i>) Media Praise: NPR, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/3514?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-devil-three-times-by-rickey-fay... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Historical Fiction email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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