Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Book Club Picks ---------------------------------- The Final Target by Nora Roberts Author Arden thinks Dustin is just another harmless fan — but she’s terribly wrong - Freida McFadden fans will love this gripping story of obsession and resilience - Get comfy with “America’s favorite writer” (<i>The New Yorker</i>) because you may not stop reading until you get to the last page - From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Witness</i>, the wildly popular <i>In Death</i> series, and many more Media Praise: New York Post, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7081?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-final-target-by-nora-roberts?gr... The Players Club by Rachel Mills What if you had the chance to become anyone you wanted? - “Starts as a whimsical adventure and morphs into a memorable portrait of friendship, identity, and grief… An original, surprisingly moving tale” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - When Beth is invited to join a secret club, the women there offer her the chance to temporarily transform into someone else. Now she just has to decide who she wants to be… - Tara Conklin calls it “twisty and thought-provoking,” while Jill Santopolo praises the author’s “remarkable creativity and her deep understanding of sisterhood” Media Praise: Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7440?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-players-club-by-rachel-mills?gr... Ghalen by Walter Mosley ‘The euphoric, heartbreaking, utterly humane story of one fascinating family’ (Tia Williams) - In one of <i>The New York Times</i>’s most anticipated spring releases, Ghalen comes of age and the love of his unconventional family unfolds - “Even in chaos, darkness, and hardship, this novel finds reasons to believe in the human spirit” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review) - From “one of America’s most insightful literary thinkers” (Kwame Alexander) — a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7082?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/ghalen-by-walter-mosley?granted_at=... The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews Reese’s May book club pick has ‘a twist you won’t see coming’ (Laura Dave) - The highly anticipated latest from the author of <i>Who Is Maud Dixon?</i>, which found fans in Ann Patchett, Maria Semple, A. J. Finn, and more - Just as Clare is finding her footing in her husband’s wealthy Manhattan circle, she becomes the prime suspect in a gruesome murder case… - “Ruthless socialites, international intrigue, a torrid affair, a shocking murder, and a baffling art heist? Yes, please” (Ada Calhoun) Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, People, Vulture, Parade, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7486?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-fine-art-of-lying-by-alexandra-... Take Me to Your Leader by Neil deGrasse Tyson How would you handle an alien encounter? - Using science as a guide, a wildly popular astrophysicist explore how aliens might actually look and act — and what they might think of us - This <i>New York Times</i> bestseller offers plenty of discussion fodder for anyone who has wondered about extraterrestrial life - “A fun romp through the possibilities of alien life-forms and the physics that might allow them to land in our backyards” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Associated Press, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7302?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/take-me-to-your-leader-by-neil-degr... The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett The author of <i>The Help</i> delivers her first novel in 17 years - In a Mississippi town gripped by the Great Depression, orphan Meg and defiant Birdie collide as they take back control of their lives - This instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller is “smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters… A must-read” (Bonnie Garmus, author of <i>Lessons in Chemistry</i>) - “So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end” (<i>Oprah Daily</i>) Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Times, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7589?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-calamity-club-by-kathryn-stocke... The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout A masterful saga from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>Olive Kitteridge</i> - Artie, a profoundly lonely high school teacher, finds his world upended by a shocking secret… - “Let’s hope that this fine author continues steadily along her path, delivering unto her loyal readers story upon story, gift upon gift” (<i>The Guardian</i>) - “Artie Dam is someone you may never be able to forget” (<i>Financial Times</i>) Media Praise: Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, People, Financial Times, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7079?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-things-we-never-say-by-elizabet... Lost Worlds by Patrick Wyman The road to early civilization was bumpier than you’d think - How much of human prehistory was just trial and error? Follow a popular history podcaster on a rollicking journey into the past in this “remarkable achievement” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - Illuminates the 10,000-year period between the Ice Age’s end and the Bronze Age’s decline, as humans moved from foraging to agriculture, social hierarchies, and cities - Cutting-edge science and fascinating facts make for “nonfiction storytelling at its finest” (Eric H. Cline, author of <i>1177 B.C.</i>) Media Praise: Next Big Idea Club, The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7497?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/lost-worlds-by-patrick-wyman?grante... The Boleyn Secret by Alison Weir After her aunt Anne Boleyn’s execution, Katherine is pulled into dangerous court politics - The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Six Wives of Henry VIII</i> delivers more delicious Tudor drama - As Katherine grows close to young Lady Elizabeth, she uncovers a long-buried family secret that upends her world… - Introduces a little-known — but utterly fascinating — character from Henry VIII’s and Elizabeth I’s courts Media Praise: The Times Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7590?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-boleyn-secret-by-alison-weir?gr... June Baby by Shannon Garvey Elin Hilderbrand crowns this Indie Next pick ‘the book of the summer’ - In the wake of tragedy and shocking revelations, Ruth must reexamine what she thought she knew about her past — and decide her future - Will transport readers to a lush island off the coast of New England - “Absorbing and moving, I loved every second of my time with Ruth on the island” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Sarah Blake) Media Praise: TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7490?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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