Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction ---------------------------------- Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel At age 77, Pepper is settling into her retirement community — and learns she’s pregnant - A “complicated, gutsy, and entertaining” read (NPR) that’s perfect for book club discussion - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick <i>This Is How It Always Is</i> - “Only the fearless, funny, and endlessly inventive Frankel could have written this one-of-a-kind yet amazingly down-to-earth book” (<i>Oprah Daily</i>) Media Praise: NPR, Oprah Daily, Parade, Los Angeles Times, Indie Next List, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7163?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/enormous-wings-by-laurie-frankel?gr... Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey ‘A moving story of second chances and unexpected love’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author crowned “queen of the beach read” (<i>Cosmopolitan</i>) - Searching for a fresh start, burned-out nurse Daisy arrives in a coastal North Carolina town — but when she rescues an abandoned baby, her world is turned upside down - “With wonderfully memorable characters and surprises around every corner” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Marie Bostwick) Media Praise: Good Morning America, People, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7156?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/summer-state-of-mind-by-kristy-wood... The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout Don’t miss this poignant latest from the beloved, 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/7386?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-things-we-never-say-by-elizabet... June Baby by Shannon Garvey See why Elin Hilderbrand crowns this ‘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, Parade, The Boston Globe, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7319?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/june-baby-by-shannon-garvey?granted... The Wish by Heather Morris ‘Fans of Jodi Picoult will embrace this story’ (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) - Lonely game designer Alex forges a transformative friendship with Jesse, a terminally ill teenager whose final wish is to have a video experience made of her life - From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Tattooist of Auschwitz</i> and <i>Cilka’s Journey</i> - A moving tearjerker featuring characters who will capture your heart Media Praise: Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7406?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-wish-by-heather-morris?granted_... The Outer Country by Davin Malasarn A family’s decision to send only one daughter to the US sparks decades-long consequences - Estranged sisters Manda and Siripon reunite after the birth of Siripon’s son, Ben — but as Ben comes of age, he must face his family’s fraught past - “An exquisite writer of the heart” (Justin Torres, author of <i>We the Animals</i>) takes readers from Thailand to Los Angeles - “Malasarn’s spellbinding novel contemplates what it means to be family, even when secrets threaten to tear you apart” (<i>Booklist</i>) Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7385?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-outer-country-by-davin-malasarn... The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett Bonnie Garmus says one of 2026’s buzziest novels is ‘a must-read’ - The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling 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 - “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/7382?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-calamity-club-by-kathryn-stocke... Our Extraordinary Summer by Lori Wilde Will their late mother’s dying wish help two estranged sisters reunite? - From a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who “always writes characters who speak to my heart” (RaeAnne Thayne) - Calista and Athena Dempsey were inseparable — until a shocking betrayal tore them apart. Now, they both return to Hobby Island, where they must confront their painful past… - Perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7383?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/our-extraordinary-summer-by-lori-wi... A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel A heartfelt <i>New York Times</i> bestseller starring an unforgettable heroine - After surviving the <i>Titanic</i>, Victoria tries to embrace her new life — but can she triumph against all odds? - A moving story of defying society’s expectations - The latest must-read from a beloved writer hailed as “the world’s most popular author” (<i>The Washington Post</i>) Media Praise: Forbes Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7317?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/a-woman-s-place-by-danielle-steel-2... You Can’t Hurry Second Chances by Michelle Stimpson In small-town Texas, a new divorcée embarks on a journey to rediscover joy - “An utter delight from start to finish” (Terah Shelton Harris, author of <i>Where the Wildflowers Grow</i>) - When Joyce moves into her late father’s home, she’s forced to share a kitchen with her tenant, aspiring chef Gabriela — and their unexpected friendship helps them both navigate old wounds and heartbreak - From an author whose books are “full of heart, generosity, and charm” (Lucy Gilmore, author of <i>The Lonely Hearts Book Club</i>) Media Praise: Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7320?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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