Readworthy by BookBub This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction ---------------------------------- An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton Kate Quinn recommends this ‘deeply moving’ novel from a Reese’s Book Club alum - The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Next Year in Havana</i>’s “incredible range as a writer is on full display in this dazzling novel” (Natasha Lester) - After the spacecraft carrying her husband loses contact in 1968, grief-stricken Vivian sets out to uncover what happened — and bring him back - Perfect for fans of <i>Atmosphere</i> by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Media Praise: NPR, People, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7772?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/an-infinite-love-story-by-chanel-cl... When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams On an island off the coast of New England, three timelines intertwine - The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Husbands & Lovers</i> delivers “a supremely satisfying read” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review) - When Lucy returns to her late father’s estate on Winthrop Island, she pieces together the mystery of his final days — and is drawn into the hunt for a 18th-century pirate treasure - Rave reviews from Emily Giffin and Annabel Monaghan, who says, “<i>When You Loved Me</i> will both warm and open your heart. I absolutely loved it” Media Praise: The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7787?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/when-you-loved-me-by-beatriz-willia... Chelsea Girls by Catherine Lloyd Discover the life of iconic British fashion designer Mary Quant in this sparkling novel! - After meeting in college, best friends Mary and Chrissie decide to defy society’s expectations — sparking a global fashion revolution - “An engaging look at a time when London was the center of all that was hip and trendy” (<i>Library Journal</i>) - “Lloyd gifts readers with a lively, entertaining window into the story behind the styles, expectations, and new freedoms that reshaped women’s lives on both sides of the Atlantic” (Stephanie Dray) Media Praise: Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7879?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/chelsea-girls-by-catherine-lloyd?gr... Crescendo by Jane Healey A mesmerizing tale of sibling rivalry that will transport you to summertime in Paris - “So immersive you’ll feel like you’re watching an Oscar-worthy film play in your head” (Layne Fargo) - In 1957, renowned pianist Max and his twin sister, Natasha, vie for the attention of an enigmatic French patron - “Recommend to fans of evocative, atmospheric historical fiction” (<i>Booklist</i>) Media Praise: The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7876?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/crescendo-by-jane-healey-2026-07-13... What Came West by Josh Weil Fans of Cormac McCarthy should pick up this ‘lush masterpiece’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review) - During the California gold rush, Silas Hall navigates ambition and destiny — and commits a desperate act of violence that transforms his life - “A beautiful, ruminative, bloody, terrifying, and brilliant book about a chapter in the life of one man and in the life of our country” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Andrew Sean Greer) - Featuring “one of the most compelling narrators… in quite some time” (<i>Literary Hub</i>) Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7875?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/what-came-west-by-josh-weil?granted... Lost in the Summer of ’69 by Eliza Knight ‘An endearing read to be savored, then shared with family’ (Kristina McMorris) - When her rocker grandma goes missing, trailblazer Nora and her mother, Leanne, embark on an epic cross-country road trip to track Eleanor down - “Knight is a pro at the historical fiction game, weaving nostalgia and true events into her characters’ stories with ease and humor” (<i>Booklist</i>) - “A heartfelt story that reminds us it’s never too late to find yourself and rediscover the ones you love most” (Meagan Church, author of <i>The Mad Wife</i>) Media Praise: Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7878?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/lost-in-the-summer-of-69-by-eliza-k... Summer of Love by Kerri Maher This sweeping multigenerational tale makes for ‘perfect beach reading’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) - During one fateful summer in 1960s California, two sisters are faced with life-altering decisions. Fifty years later, Dawn sets out to uncover the identity of a mysterious writer — and her own family secrets - Recommended by Kate Quinn, Marjan Kamali, and Brooke Lea Foster, who says, “I couldn’t stop reading about these women” - A must-read for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Beatriz Williams Media Praise: People, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7777?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/summer-of-love-by-kerri-maher?grant... Single Girls by John Searles <i>Oprah Daily</i> and <i>Harper’s Bazaar</i> agree: This is one of summer’s best books - This “exuberantly imagined” read (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) is “brimming with retro New York glamour” (<i>The Boston Globe</i>) - <i>Cosmopolitan</i> is struggling — until a trailblazer unafraid of a little scandal takes control… With a team of savvy women, can Helen Gurley Brown revive the magazine in just three issues? - Kevin Kwan, author of <i>Crazy Rich Asians</i>, calls it “an irresistibly fun, sparkling novel” Media Praise: TODAY Show, Oprah Daily, People, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7771?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... Learn More: https://www.bookbub.com/readworthy/books/single-girls-by-john-searles?grante... The Spy and the Snake by M. J. Robotham For her latest mission, an MI5 agent must pose as a British defector’s wife… - As Maggie arrives in Budapest, Cold War tensions simmer — and she realizes her case is more complicated than she ever imagined - “Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions” (Gill Paul) - “Robotham’s warmth for her Hungarian setting is infectious” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews Buy Now: Amazon https://r.bookbub.com/et_active_check/7877?affiliate_variant=readworthy-emai... 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