Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Book Club Picks ---------------------------------- It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell A master of psychological thrillers delivers another ‘pitch-black spine-tingler’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>None of This Is True</i> is back with a can’t-miss page-turner - There’s an unsettling house plagued with secrets — and within its walls, Jane might find the answers to her own dark past and the truth behind a missing teenager… - Named one of the most anticipated novels of the summer by <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>USA Today</i>, and more - Find out why Lee Child, Harlan Coben, and A. J. Finn all recommend Lisa Jewell! Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, Parade, New York Post, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7759?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/it-could-have-been-her-by-lisa-jewe... Land by Maggie O’Farrell The author of <i>Hamnet</i> returns with another ‘gorgeous epic’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - In Ireland just after the Great Famine, Tomás and his 10-year-old son, Liam, are tasked with mapping the country — until an unexpected encounter changes everything - “Expansive and intimate, this beautiful book swallowed me whole. I loved it and will miss its characters terribly” (Charlotte McConaghy, author of <i>Wild Dark Shore</i>) - An instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller that’s earned starred reviews from <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, <i>Library Journal</i>, and <i>Booklist</i> Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Slate, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7752?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/land-by-maggie-o-farrell-2026-06-11... The Yahoo Boys by Carlos Barragán A gripping account named one of the most anticipated books of 2026 by <i>The New York Times</i> - Dive into the astonishing world of Nigerian love scammers in this “outstanding” nonfiction release (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) - “Barragán’s immersive narrative is riveting… A comprehensive account of a little-understood, pervasive, and psychologically complex crime” (<i>BookPage</i>) - An “empathetic” (<i>People</i>) and “engrossing” exploration (<i>The Economist</i>) of the psychological tactics, moral dilemmas, and desperation behind online romance fraud Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Wired, Slate, The Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7831?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-yahoo-boys-by-carlos-barragan-2... The Children by Melissa Albert Find out why Stephen King calls this ‘an extraordinary book’ - 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… - This Read with Jenna pick is one of the most anticipated reelases of 2026, according to <i>People</i>, <i>Oprah Daily</i>, <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, and 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/7748?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-children-by-melissa-albert?gran... A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray Two women risk their lives to take down a mob boss in this Reese’s Book Club pick - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling authors of <i>The Personal Librarian</i> — who Marie Bostwick says are an “ace writing duo… at the top of their game in this fast-paced and fascinating novel” - In 1930s New York, Eunice, Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, and Polly, a brothel madam, become an unlikely duo in the fight for justice - <i>Good Morning America</i> calls this one “historical fiction at its best” Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, NPR, Good Morning America, People, Parade Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7557?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-pair-of-aces-by-victoria-christop... Whistler by Ann Patchett ‘The most beloved book person in America’ (NPR) delivers her ‘best novel yet’ (<i>The Boston Globe</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… - An instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from the author of <i>Tom Lake</i>, <i>The Dutch House</i>, and <i>Bel Canto</i> - “Like many of Patchett’s works, this beautiful and generous novel feels effortless, never straining for effect” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) 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/7751?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/whistler-by-ann-patchett?granted_at... Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews Two estranged sisters embark on a life-changing journey through Ireland - “This lively tale is perfect for the beach bag” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - After Maeve and Therese inherit a mysterious painting that could be worth millions, they set out to determine if it’s real. Along the way, they’ll unravel old family secrets… - From the beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Summers at the Saint</i>, whose sparkling reads are perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand! Media Praise: People, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7758?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/road-trip-by-mary-kay-andrews?grant... Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See A sparkling <i>New York Times</i> bestseller that ‘brilliantly mashes up history and fiction’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - In 19th-century Los Angeles, three Chinese women — a young bride in an arranged marriage, a peasant sold into a brothel, and a doctor’s educated wife — forge an unexpected, transformative bond - A moving tale from the beloved author of <i>Snow Flower and the Secret Fan</i> and <i>Lady Tan’s Circle of Women</i> - “Stunning… It will touch readers with the characters’ resilience, heroism, and devoted friendship” (<i>Library Journal</i>, starred review) Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, People, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7754?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/daughters-of-the-sun-and-moon-by-li... Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller Kristin Hannah loved this ‘tender, heartfelt novel’ named Oprah’s Book Club’s latest 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 - 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>) - “Tissues may be needed” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</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/7750?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/little-wonder-by-sophie-chen-keller... The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson July’s Read with Jenna Book Club pick is here — and Elin Hilderbrand calls it a ‘must-read’ - Greenhead, Massachusetts, is an idyllic summer oasis where everyone knows everyone — but when newcomer Caroline’s arrival shakes up long-standing friendships and marriages, the town may never be the same… - With rave reviews from Catherine Newman, Coco Mellors, and Belle Burden, who says it’s “a delicious, unputdownable portrait of a group of friends… I loved it” - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Pineapple Street</i> Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7956?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-shampoo-effect-by-jenny-jackson... Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer ‘Travel to Italy without leaving your reading chair’ (<i>People</i>) with this bighearted novel - Seeking a fresh start, a young man moves to the Italian countryside to assist an elderly woman living out her final years in a crumbling villa - “Packed with warmth, wit, and charm [and a] steady supply of humor” (<i>The Boston Globe</i>) - Another instant <i>New York Times</i> bestseller from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>Less</i> Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7958?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/villa-coco-by-andrew-sean-greer?gra... The Land and Its People by David Sedaris A ‘national treasure’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) is in top form in this <i>New York Times</i> bestseller - “Sedaris’s wit and keen awareness of life’s absurdities are on full display… Among the best of his career” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) - This smash-hit essay collection is “sharp, shameless, and strangely tender” (<i>Oprah Daily</i>) - The Thurber Prize–winning humorist who wrote <i>Me Talk Pretty One Day</i> digs into what it means to be a brother, friend, and traveler Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Vogue, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7837?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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