Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Literary Fiction ---------------------------------- When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén Take it from Fredrik Backman: ‘You’ll want to buy 20 copies and give them to everyone you love’ - In a rural village in northern Sweden, 89-year-old Bo must fight to keep his beloved dog by his side - This beloved international bestseller comes for the heartstrings, tear ducts, <i>and</i> funny bone - “A book that will echo in your soul” (Garth Stein, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Art of Racing in the Rain</i>) Media Praise: The New Yorker, The Guardian, Indie Next List, Library Journal, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4486?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/when-the-cranes-fly-south-by-lisa-r... Loved One by Aisha Muharrar After her best friend’s death, Julia sets out to find the pieces of his life he left behind - As Julia traverses Gabe’s past, unexpected encounters and realizations await… - From an Emmy Award–winning writer and producer who has worked on <i>Parks and Recreation</i>, <i>The Good Place</i>, and <i>Hacks</i> - “Shimmers with wit even as it explores deep loss… This is a book I will be pressing, urgently, into the hands of my own loved ones” (Rachel Khong, author of <i>Real Americans</i>) Media Praise: NPR, Oprah Daily, People, Associated Press, Vogue, Town & Country, Real Simple, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4509?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/loved-one-by-aisha-muharrar?granted... People Like Us by Jason Mott ‘Vivid literary fiction at its finest’ (<i>BookPage</i>) - The “gut-bustingly funny and deeply moving” latest (<i>People</i>) from the National Book Award–winning author of <i>Hell of a Book</i> - As two Black writers search for peace and belonging, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways - Rave reviews from NPR, <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, and many others Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4483?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/people-like-us-by-jason-mott?grante... The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis In an off-kilter 18th-century English village, rumors swirl about the five Mansfield sisters… - A “tense and absorbing” debut (<i>The Washington Post</i>) recommended for fans of Shirley Jackson - As villagers speculate that the girls are transforming into dogs, there’s a price to be paid for being different - Published to high anticipation from <i>Time</i>, <i>The New York Times Book Review</i>, NPR, <i>People</i>, and more Media Praise: Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, Los Angeles Times, Paste, Indie Next List, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4484?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/the-hounding-by-xenobe-purvis?grant... Fonseca by Jessica Francis Kane A woman and her six-year-old son embark on a journey to claim an inheritance in Mexico - Won the heart of Ann Napolitano, who says “it chimes with quiet, perfect notes. I loved it” - Brilliantly imagines the real-life experience of revered English author Penelope Fitzgerald - Starred reviews from <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, and <i>BookPage</i> Media Praise: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4485?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/fonseca-by-jessica-francis-kane?gra... Daikon by Samuel Hawley What if a third atomic bomb had fallen into the hands of a Japanese physicist during World War II? - John Grisham praises this “riveting tale about war, intrigue, love, and perseverance” - As Keizo Kan uncovers the weapon’s power and mysteries, his loyalty and humanity are put to the test - Reading this alternate history feels like watching a thrilling movie Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4508?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/daikon-by-samuel-hawley?granted_at=... Mendell Station by J.B. Hwang A job at the US Postal Service offers a grieving woman a path to recovery - Navigating her best friend’s death at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, religion teacher Miriam starts over — and finds solace in her new routine and coworkers - “Gentle and meticulously observant, the novel pays tribute to the ways in which thoroughly mundane experiences can serve as a form of grace” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) - “Glimmering insights into the nature of grief… This leaves a mark” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4801?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/mendell-station-by-j-b-hwang?grante... Love Forms by Claire Adam Can Dawn find the daughter she gave up for adoption 40 years ago? - Fans of Elizabeth Strout won’t want to miss this deeply moving Booker Prize finalist - “Ravishing… The final pages are as gripping as any thriller” (<i>The Guardian</i>) - Sure to inspire emotional discussion in book clubs Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Financial Times, Vogue, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4487?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/love-forms-by-claire-adam?granted_a... My Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner The paths of two best friends and a mother searching for her daughter collide… - August’s Read with Jenna pick is a “beautifully written and thought-provoking” coming-of-age tale (<i>Library Journal</i>) - Jean Kwok, author of <i>Searching for Sylvie Lee</i>, says this “mesmerizing” novel “lingers long after the final page” - If you’re curious about the ties that bind — from family to friendship to culture — look no further for your next read Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4513?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/my-other-heart-by-emma-nanami-stren... The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith On a remote Scottish island, a man meets two animals that transform his life - “A beautifully written and moving take on humanity, warts and all” (<i>Library Journal</i>, starred review) - From the beloved <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency</i> - “Entertaining… Smith’s character work is top-notch” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) Media Praise: The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/4802?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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