Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction ---------------------------------- The Academy by Shelby Cunningham and Elin Hilderbrand A #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author and her daughter team up for a juicy page-turner - At a New England boarding school, chaos ensues when the academy is unexpectedly ranked second in the country — and a mysterious new app starts sharing scandalous gossip… - “Readers are in for a treat” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) with this entertaining read that follows students and staff over the course of one year - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> raves, “Delicious… Sign us up for next term” Media Praise: Book of the Month, CBS Mornings, People, Elle, Variety, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4830?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-academy-by-elin-hilderbrand-and... Something to Look Forward To by Fannie Flagg Meet a colorful cast of small-town characters in this charming read - “Comforting, nostalgic storytelling” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) from the beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe</i> - This collection of heartfelt interconnected stories follows a great-grandmother in Kansas tackling generational gaps in her family, a woman in New York who makes a bold plan when her husband leaves her, and more - “Fannie Flagg is a national treasure” (Adriana Trigiani) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4834?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/something-to-look-forward-to-by-fan... Buckeye by Patrick Ryan This sweeping <i>New York Times</i> bestseller is ‘an American epic’ (NPR) - September’s Read with Jenna pick “deftly blends in surprising twists and insight” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) - Across generations, two Midwestern families find their lives irrevocably transformed by the consequences of a shattering secret - Rave reviews from Ann Patchett, Chris Whitaker, and Ann Napolitano, who says, “I love this book with my entire heart” Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Guardian, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5025?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/buckeye-by-patrick-ryan?granted_at=... Boy from the North Country by Sam Sussman ‘The most beautiful and moving mother-son story in recent memory’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review) - “A debut novel of rare power… This novel held me breathless at every turn” (Maria Semple) - When Evan returns home to care for his dying mother, he must confront the mysteries of his family’s past — including the possibility that Bob Dylan is his father - Inspired by the author’s own uncertain celebrity paternity Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5028?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/boy-from-the-north-country-by-sam-s... Vianne by Joanne Harris Return to the dazzling world of <i>Chocolat</i> in this delicious new release - Years before opening her infamous chocolate shop, Vianne discovers the magic of cooking — and the danger of revealing people’s true desires - Rave reviews from Marian Keyes and Ruth Hogan, who calls it “every bit as vivid, magical, and delicious as I hoped it would be” - “Mouthwatering. Your senses are left reeling” (<i>The Observer</i>) Media Praise: Oprah Daily, People, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4870?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/vianne-by-joanne-harris-2025-01-30?... Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman Two rival editors are forced to share a desk — while competing for a career-making opportunity! - Fans of <i>Writers & Lovers</i> and <i>Younger</i> shouldn’t miss this “unique, decades-spanning story of friendship, love, and literature” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Rebecca and Ben both want to land the rights to a legendary author’s estate, and they must decide how far they’re willing to go to win - “The funniest novel I’ve read in ages… I challenge any reader not to fall in love with this charming debut” (Joanna Rakoff, author of <i>My Salinger Year</i>) Media Praise: People, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4833?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/hot-desk-by-laura-dickerman-2025-09... At Last by Marisa Silver ‘Marisa Silver has built a fictional world I was happy to live inside’ (Ann Napolitano) - In midcentury America, Helene and Evelyn are two fierce matriarchs whose lives are transformed when their children marry — and they’re forced to confront their vastly different belief systems - This family saga delivers “masterful portraits of women’s lives, only half lived” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Mary Coin</i> Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4832?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/at-last-by-marisa-silver?granted_at... Middle Spoon by Alejandro Varela A sharp, hilarious novel highly anticipated by <i>Today</i>, <i>Town & Country</i>, and more - When a man in an open marriage is dumped by his younger boyfriend, he must navigate heartbreak in a society that deems his relationships unconventional - “Brilliant… <i>Middle Spoon</i> subverts the ordinary novel with intelligence and vulnerability” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Andrew Sean Greer) - Jacqueline Woodson raves, “From the very first page, I found myself exhaling — awed by Varela’s sharp wit, originality, and the extraordinary care and intensity he brings to every sentence” Media Praise: TODAY Show, The Washington Post, Town & Country, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, The Millions, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5027?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/middle-spoon-by-alejandro-varela?gr... Isabella’s Not Dead by Beth Morrey If you loved <i>Where’d You Go, Bernadette</i>, pick up this quirky read - “Sparkling… A rewarding tale of second chances” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - Can 53-year-old Gwen figure out what happened to her former friend who vanished from her life — and everyone else’s — 15 years ago? - From the author of <i>The Love Story of Missy Carmichael</i> - “Beth has such a sharp eye for the comedy of everyday life, I devoured the book in two sittings. An utter joy!” (Freya Sampson, author of <i>The Last Library</i>) Media Praise: Good Housekeeping, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/5030?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/isabella-s-not-dead-by-beth-morrey-... Through an Open Window by Pamela Terry Don’t miss this ‘profoundly moving novel’ beloved by Patti Callahan Henry - Set in a quaint, scenic small town in Georgia - Margaret is reeling from the recent loss of her beloved husband — and as she begins to experience visions of her late Aunt Edith, she becomes convinced that there’s a secret from her own past, waiting to be uncovered - “Poignant… Heartwarming” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) Media Praise: Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4835?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/through-an-open-window-by-pamela-te... ---------------------------------- Discover more Readworthy recommendations: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/collections/best-new-popular-fiction-book... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this Popular Fiction email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best new releases in your categories. 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