Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New BookTok Favorites Which of the latest buzzy books are getting the most attention on social media? We’ve rounded up the biggest new releases going viral on TikTok — including a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling dark fantasy, a cleverly plotted thriller, and more! ---------------------------------- Heart the Lover by Lily King Sally Rooney fans: Add this to your reading list immediately - What happens when the effects of a complex relationship between three college students reverberate years later? - The acclaimed, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Writers & Lovers</i> “has written another masterpiece” (Emma Straub) - “I’m in awe. A perfect literary love story” (Florence Knapp, author of <i>The Names</i>) Media Praise: Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Vogue, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5080?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/heart-the-lover-by-lily-king-b24ac3... Alchemised by SenLinYu The dark fantasy and instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller everyone is talking about - Alchemist and healer Helena is a prisoner of war — and she’s missing most of her memories. Powerful necromancer Kaine is tasked with uncovering those lost memories, but he has dark secrets of his own - Film rights have already sold for this hotly anticipated debut from an author with over 100,000 followers on Instagram - “The superb world-building and intricate plotline make this a must-read” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, Slate, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Paste, Variety, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5167?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/alchemised-by-senlinyu?granted_at=2... The Intruder by Freida McFadden The global sensation behind <i>The Housemaid</i> delivers her most shocking page-turner yet - Amid a hurricane, Casey finds a young girl outside her cabin window. She’s alone and covered in blood — and she has a dark secret she’ll kill to keep - “Freida McFadden demonstrates (yet again) why she is one of our most popular storytellers. Buckle up, thriller fans!” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Jason Rekulak) Media Praise: TODAY Show, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5121?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-intruder-by-freida-mcfadden?gra... People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young A <i>New York Times</i> bestselling small-town romance earning glowing reviews on TikTok - Straitlaced Prudence is in need of a change. So when adventurous Milo rolls into town, they form an unlikely friendship… and a steamy agreement! - Abby Jimenez and Carley Fortune adored this emotional and passionate love story - “Devastatingly honest and deliciously sexy. Pure Magic. I can’t wait to read it again” (B.K. Borison, author of <i>First-Time Caller</i>) Media Praise: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5119?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/people-watching-by-hannah-bonam-you... Ruth by Kate Riley Readers can’t stop raving about this ‘remarkable achievement’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - Ruth lives in a devout commune in Michigan — and over time, she comes to question her regimented existence - Inspired by the author’s own experience living in an insular religious community - “It claims a place on that high modern shelf next to the offbeat books of Ottessa Moshfegh, Sheila Heti, [and] Elif Batuman” (<i>The New York Times</i>) Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5035?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/ruth-by-kate-riley?granted_at=2025-... Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer This BookTok hit is like <i>The Office</i>, but with fairy-tale tropes - Accidentally the right-hand woman to a villain, Evie has to survive her job… and her feelings for her boss - Every book in this series has hit #1 on the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers list! - “Maehrer delivers exactly what her legion of fans will be looking for: plenty of shocking twists and of course, her signature humor” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5078?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/accomplice-to-the-villain-by-hannah... Wolf Bells by Leni Zumas A charming found-family story that’s delighting readers everywhere - Welcome to The House, a unique group home for eccentric residents from all different walks of life. But when two young children in need of help appear at their door, everything could change… - Fredrik Backman fans shouldn’t miss this quirky, heartwarming read - “Zumas’s compassion shines through… This novel strikes just the right notes” (<i>The Washington Post</i>) Media Praise: People, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5120?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/wolf-bells-by-leni-zumas?granted_at... Play Nice by Rachel Harrison A devilishly fun <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from a fan-favorite author - “Harrison is my horror queen, and this book is her best yet” (Ashley Winstead) - After their mother dies, influencer Clio and her sisters inherit their childhood home — which their mother always claimed was haunted. As Clio fixes it up to sell, she realizes her mother may have been right after all… - With “chills, thrills, and twists that will linger with readers long after it’s over” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Reactor, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5166?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/play-nice-by-rachel-harrison?grante... Too Old for This by Samantha Downing Social media is buzzing over this ‘twisty, clever, and wildly entertaining’ thriller (Darby Kane) - A geriatric former serial killer comes out of retirement to guard a secret worthy of murder. But how far will Lottie Jones go to protect the new life she’s built for herself? - The author of <i>My Lovely Wife</i> delivers a propulsive and darkly humorous page-turner - “This is Downing at her best… The perfect recommendation for someone looking for something different and extremely entertaining” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) Media Praise: People, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Post, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5116?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/too-old-for-this-by-samantha-downin... Mate by Ali Hazelwood The beloved author of <i>Bride</i> and <i>The Love Hypothesis</i> pens a paranormal romance with bite - Half human and half Were, Serena is cast aside by her pack and targeted by dangerous enemies. She has no choice to turn to Koen, alpha of the Northwest pack — who won’t let anything happen to his mate - Features a twist-filled plot, humorous banter, and plenty of spice - “Ali Hazelwood is a romance powerhouse, and she’s put me firmly back in my werewolf era” (Hannah Grace, author of <i>Icebreaker</i>) Media Praise: Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Parade, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5122?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/mate-by-ali-hazelwood?granted_at=20... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-book-club-picks?gran... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this BookTok Favorites email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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