Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction ---------------------------------- Murder on 34th Street by Mariah Fredericks In 1932, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is derailed by the discovery of a corpse… - With her intimate knowledge of the iconic store, Grace, an assistant at Macy’s, must unravel the mystery — and catch a killer - “A wonderful holiday whodunit that stands out in a crowded field” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - “Fredericks’s dialogue is sharp as a box cutter and her cast of characters as lively and colorful as Christmas itself” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8689?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/murder-on-34th-street-by-mariah-fre... Die Famous by Michael Koryta Stephen King highly recommends this ‘first-class’ historical thriller - In early 20th-century Indiana, Savannah sets out on a cross-country journey to find Nickel — her former sweetheart who’s currently on the FBI’s Most Wanted list — before the authorities do - “Enthralling… An excellent bet for fans of William Kent Krueger’s historical novels” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) - “This will be the bar to which other historical crime fiction will be measured, and I do not say that lightly. In fact, I’ve never said it before” (David Baldacci) Media Praise: Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8686?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/die-famous-by-michael-koryta?grante... Our Noble Selves by Kate Atkinson The author of <i>Life After Life</i> pens a thrilling tale of postwar London - When his date goes missing during the 1951 Festival of Britain, journalist Harry must unravel the case — before he takes the fall - See why Gillian Flynn calls Atkinson “simply one of the best writers working today” - “So much fun to read… Atkinson’s signature gift as a historical writer is on display as she seamlessly shifts time frames” (NPR) Media Praise: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8681?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/our-noble-selves-by-kate-atkinson?g... The Tulip Poplars by Silas House ‘A sweeping Appalachian love story’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) set in the early 1900s - “There’s much to savor in this wise tale” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) inspired by the author’s own ancestor - While working in the tobacco fields, Amos and Tom are drawn together — but societal conventions and Tom’s strict religious upbringing complicate things - “This tender, bighearted novel about the abiding power of love will move you to tears” (Thrity Umrigar, author of Reese’s Book Club pick <i>Honor</i>) Media Praise: The New Yorker, People, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8688?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-tulip-poplars-by-silas-house?gr... Unspeakable Things by Elizabeth Hand This ‘tantalizing historical suspense’ is ‘a dark delight’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - After a chance meeting on a windswept moor, Olivia and Tamsin are swept into a passionate affair. When a mysterious death forces them to flee, they seek refuge at a glittering estate hiding dangerous secrets… - A “must-read” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) from the author of <i>A Haunting on the Hill</i> - Set in the English countryside during the 1920s Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8690?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/unspeakable-things-by-elizabeth-han... Mystery Play by Elizabeth Kostova When Jay inherits a medieval book once owned by Dracula, he’s drawn into a dangerous world - The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Historian</i> delivers “a wonderfully atmospheric, gothic-infused plot” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) - An epistolary novel told through journal entries, letters, postcards, and old texts - “Readers looking for an engrossing escape will find themselves transported” (<i>Booklist</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8684?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/mystery-play-by-elizabeth-kostova?g... The Housekeeper by Rose Tremain A film adaptation is already in the works for this mesmerizing gothic tale - When Daphne du Maurier arrives at Manderville Hall, a chance encounter sparks a dangerous, passionate affair — later inspiring her most famous novel, <i>Rebecca</i> - “A moving achievement” (<i>Booklist</i>) that’s “deepened by an evocative historical backdrop and a sensitive character study” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Named a must-read book of fall by <i>People</i> Media Praise: People, The Guardian, The Times, The Times Literary Supplement, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8687?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-housekeeper-by-rose-tremain-202... Odette Rising by Julianne Edwards After her father passes away, Odette must leave her home for the first time in 10 years - A sparkling coming-of-age tale set in turn-of-the-century France - Praise from Florence Knapp and Clare Leslie Hall, who calls this “moving and fiercely clever” novel “a triumph of storytelling” - “Readers will fall in love with this plucky heroine” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8685?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/odette-rising-by-julianne-edwards-2... The Midnight Guests by Alex Hay A 1920s romp perfect for fans of <i>The White Lotus</i> and Golden Age whodunits - Diana Gold throws a party to celebrate the grand opening of her palatial London hotel — but a body in the most coveted suite will change everything - “Dazzling… The twists come in all the right places” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - The author of <i>The Housekeepers</i> and <i>The Queen of Fives</i> takes readers on a “wildly entertaining” ride (<i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Will Dean) Media Praise: The Times, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8691?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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