Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Reader Favorites What are readers saying about the buzziest books of the month? We’ve rounded up their top-rated picks — including a twisty page-turner from Riley Sager, a powerful Appalachian memoir, and more! ---------------------------------- Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel A beloved author transports readers to Paris in this sweeping, unforgettable read! - The lives of nine Americans intertwine over the course of one unforgettable week in the City of Lights — including a mother and daughter on their last trip together and a wife grappling with her husband’s betrayal - Kristy Woodson Harvey calls it a “breathtaking new escape” that’s “sure to be the must-read novel of the year” - Readers say: “I could not put <i>Meet Me in Paris</i> down. I even took it to work and found moments here and there when I could read a few pages or even a chapter. I did not want to leave the characters or the beautiful, enchanting Paris” Media Praise: Indie Next List, Library Reads, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8246?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/meet-me-in-paris-by-kristin-harmel?... Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves Glowing reviews are pouring in for this inventive, thought-provoking novel - Travis, also known as Death, lives in a quiet town with only his cat for company — until he makes friends across the hall! - Graeme Simsion, author of <i>The Rosie Project</i>, calls it “one of the most original, riveting, and moving books I’ve read in a long while” - Readers say: “If a novel can leave you heartbroken while also making you appreciate every ordinary day a little more, then it has accomplished something truly special. This is a book I won’t soon forget” Media Praise: Book of the Month, People, Good Housekeeping, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8196?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/everything-was-beautiful-and-nothin... The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes See why the <i>Inheritance Games</i> saga is a global phenomenon in this dazzling mystery! - As the Grandest Game comes to an end, the players — and the members of the Hawthorne family — must unravel long-hidden secrets and solve bewildering puzzles… - A #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series barrels toward a shocking, memorable conclusion - Readers are raving about the jaw-dropping twists and well-rounded cast of characters Media Praise: Cosmopolitan, Parade, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8185?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-gilded-blade-by-jennifer-lynn-b... Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst Booklovers are buzzing about this cozy, romantic fantasy set on the high seas - Supply runner Marin leads a lonely life, sailing from island to island. But rescuing composer Dax on a routine trip turns her world upside down… - “A warmhearted and thoroughly entertaining escape” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) from the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Spellshop</i> - Readers say: “Sarah Beth Durst must have magic in her fingers for being able to create charming, whimsical characters, creatures, and stories” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8202?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/sea-of-charms-by-sarah-beth-durst-2... The Lost Founder by Jesse Wegman A discussion-worthy biography about an oft-forgotten Founding Father - Fans of Ron Chernow should pick up this “genuinely fresh look at the birth of the Constitution” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - Meet James Wilson, who coined the famous phrase “We the people” — and whose his legacy was marred by scandal - Readers say: “The author does a wonderful job crafting a nonfiction book that is well-researched and yet so easy to read. It is so awesome to be able to learn so much while being entertained” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8203?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-lost-founder-by-jesse-wegman?gr... The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai This highly recommended family drama will sweep you away to France, Vietnam, and beyond - As estranged sisters Vivi and Calla unite to find a mysterious lost masterpiece, they grapple with their heavy ancestral inheritance - A “beautiful” novel (Catherine Newman, author of <i>Sandwich</i>) from the author of Read with Jenna pick <i>Banyan Moon</i> - According to readers, this is the perfect pick for your next book club Media Praise: People, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Los Angeles Times, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8220?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-seekers-of-deer-creek-by-thao-t... Sunrise by Téa Obreht Readers can’t stop recommending the breathtaking latest from the author of <i>The Tiger’s Wife</i> - The secrets of a mysterious ghost town called Sunrise echo across 100 years and three timelines — from a missing child in 1902 to a plane crash in the present day - Readers say: “It is definitely a page-turner. The characters are well-placed and memorable” - “I’ve loved every book Téa Obreht has written but I might love this one the most… Please put this book into the hands of everyone you know” (Liz Moore) Media Praise: Time Magazine, NPR, TODAY Show, People, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, The Millions, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8123?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/sunrise-by-tea-obreht?granted_at=20... The Unknown by Riley Sager A wildly popular ‘master of twists’ (<i>The New York Times Book Review</i>) pens his most thrilling work yet - One hundred years ago, five women vanished from an isolated Vermont island. Now, it’s happening again… Who — or what — is responsible? - “There are some authors who are an immediate yes regardless of what the book entails. Riley Sager is one of those authors” (<i>Parade</i>) - Readers say: “This is possibly my favorite Sager book to date. It was creepy, mysterious, atmospheric, and had me reading way past my bedtime” Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Parade, Reactor, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8124?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-unknown-by-riley-sager?granted_... All That’s Unseen by Emilee Hackney A powerful memoir that will captivate fans of <i>Educated</i> and <i>The Glass Castle</i> - Emilee Hackney, an eighth-generation Appalachian, recounts being engaged at 19, getting caught up in extremist religion, attending Harvard, and reinventing her relationship with home - Readers are raving about the beautiful writing and nuanced examination of a complex region - “Deeply original… Told with rare courage and precision, this is a luminous, fierce, and achingly honest reckoning” (Ruth Wariner, author of <i>The Sound of Gravel</i>) Media Praise: PBS, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8127?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/all-that-s-unseen-by-emilee-hackney... When Lemons Give You Life by Anna Johnston Keep the tissues handy for this bighearted tale of family and forgiveness - Stuck at an elder care facility, retired Michelin-starred chef Griff begins cooking after dark for his fellow residents — and rediscovers his zest for life! - Readers say: “This was an incredibly beautiful story of love, grief, loneliness, and forgiveness. I was so invested in the story that the almost 400 pages flew by” - “For the burnt-out and world-weary, Anna Johnston’s novels offer essential therapy” (Kirsten Miller, author of <i>Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books</i>) Media Praise: Library Reads, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/8221?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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