Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction ---------------------------------- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict A secret society of women crime writers investigates a locked-room murder - From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Only Woman in the Room</i> and coauthor of <i>The Personal Librarian</i> - Glowing reviews from Pam Jenoff and Fiona Davis - Features spirited fictional versions of Golden Age mystery writers like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers - “If I always had a new book by Marie Benedict, I would do nothing but read 16 hours a day” (Nina de Gramont) Media Praise: Entertainment Weekly, People, The Washington Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2541?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-queens-of-crime-by-marie-benedi... Fagin the Thief by Allison Epstein One of Charles Dickens’s most infamous characters comes to vivid life - In 19th-century London, young Jacob Fagin carves his own path to survival as a pickpocket - A “magnificent” novel (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) that revisits and reimagines characters from <i>Oliver Twist</i> - “Layered and clever, Epstein’s story is as ambitious as it is deeply satisfying” (Rebecca Makkai, author of <i>The Great Believers</i>) Media Praise: NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2544?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/fagin-the-thief-by-allison-epstein?... The Riveter by Jack Wang Loved <i>All the Light We Cannot See</i>? Pick up this ‘exemplary historical’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) - A sweeping, impeccably researched tale about racism, warfare, forbidden love, and more - As World War II rages, Josiah navigates prejudice as he sets out to become a paratrooper — but will his sweetheart back home wait for him? - “Josiah Chang is a character who will stay with readers long after the final page” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Meg Waite Clayton) Media Praise: The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2543?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-riveter-by-jack-wang?granted_at... One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter One woman’s heart-wrenching journey through war-torn Italy - After Nazi forces arrive in 1941, Lili must journey through occupied villages and bombed cities to keep her best friend’s brother safe - From the author of <i>We Were the Lucky Ones</i>, which was adapted into a Hulu TV series - “A story of unbreakable friendship, of remarkable resilience… Stunning” (Chris Whitaker, author of <i>All the Colors of the Dark</i>) Media Praise: People, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2540?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/one-good-thing-by-georgia-hunter?gr... The Wolf Tree by Laura McCluskey Mystery swirls around a lighthouse on a remote Scottish island - When a man’s body is found at the base of a historic lighthouse, the unsolved disappearance of three lighthouse keepers in 1919 bubbles to the surface - “McCluskey is masterful at building suspense around a sense of place and a feeling of otherness” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - This atmospheric gothic tale will keep you guessing until the very end Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2549?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-wolf-tree-by-laura-mccluskey?gr... Far From Home by Danielle Steel ‘The world’s most popular author’ (<i>Booklist</i>) delivers a captivating wartime saga - After her husband is murdered in 1944, Arielle goes into hiding in a small French village — and begins working tirelessly for the Resisitance - You’ll be moved by this novel about one ordinary woman’s courage during extraordinary times Media Praise: New York Post Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2545?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/far-from-home-by-danielle-steel-202... The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley A page-turner from one of Diana Gabaldon’s favorite authors - In 1613, a king’s messenger and a scrivener’s daughter embark on a quest to capture a man suspected of poisoning the prince - Sarah Penner, Ariel Lawhon, and Susan Elia MacNeal were captivated - “Kearsley does a fantastic job of intertwining and bringing historical aspects to life within this fast-paced story” (<i>Library Journal</i>) Media Praise: Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2546?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-king-s-messenger-by-susanna-kea... The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig <i>Hamilton</i> meets <i>Law & Order</i> in this gripping historical novel - When a mysterious woman is murdered in 1800, rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr reluctantly join forces to investigate the case — and save a man from the gallows - Inspired by the true story of a famous trial - Penned by a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who “makes history come alive” (Fiona Davis) Media Praise: Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2547?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-girl-from-greenwich-street-by-l... The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn After faking their deaths on the <i>Titanic</i>, a mother and son seek a fresh start - This “richly drawn” novel “stands out as a must-read for 2025” (Michelle Moran, author of <i>Maria</i>) - A beloved British novelist’s debut in the United States - Elinor and Teddy must survive in a harsh new world after Elinor steals another woman’s identity — but a ghost from the past could expose their secret Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews, BookPage Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2548?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-lost-passenger-by-frances-quinn... The Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes Fans of Kristin Hannah’s <i>The Four Winds</i> will be riveted - Against the backdrop of a boxcar library’s inaugural journey, the lives of three women intertwine - An unforgettable Depression-era novel based on real events - From an author whose novels are beloved by Kristin Harmel, Jennifer Chiaverini, and Madeline Martin Media Praise: Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/2542?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: Amazon https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-boxcar-librarian-by-brianna-lab... ---------------------------------- You are receiving this email because [email protected] is signed up for updates highlighting the best recent releases from the past month in your categories. If you'd like to change the type of content you see you can update your preferences here: https://www.bookbub.com/settings/categories?granted_at=2025-03-10&htoken=6d3.... 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