[Ginga-argentina] This month’s best new popular fiction

Thu Dec 18 23:08:09 CET 2025

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This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction

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The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

Taylor Jenkins Reid meets <i>The Princess Diaries</i>

- Reese Witherspoon’s December book club pick is “filled with secrets, scandals, and a few unexpected twists” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review)

- Lexi loves her quiet life in Australia — until a family tragedy leaves her next in line to become the Queen of England… 

- “One of the best books I’ve read all year” (Natasha Lester)

Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Publishers Weekly

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Before I Forget by Tory Henwood Hoen

This ‘uplifting tale… will have readers laughing through their tears’ (<i>Library Journal</i>)

- As Cricket navigates a quarter-life crisis, she returns to her hometown to care for her father, who has Alzheimer’s disease. But as he loses his memories, he seemingly gains the ability to predict the future

- “At once a charming exploration of small-town life and a realistically heartbreaking depiction of Alzheimer’s disease” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review)

- Will transport you to a scenic lake house nestled in the Adirondacks

Media Praise: Book of the Month, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub

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Needle Lake by Justine Champine

During one fateful winter, two cousins are bound together by a dark secret

- Born with a hole in her heart, Ida is forbidden from strenuous activities and left out by her peers. The arrival of her older cousin, Elna, changes everything— until a man dies in the woods on Christmas Eve…

- “A searing, unforgettable novel that captures the intense and dangerous alchemy of girlhood” (Chelsea Bieker, author of <i>Madwoman</i>)

- “Authentic voice and gritty detail give this novel power… A standout” (<I>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

Media Praise: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub

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The Curse of the Cole Women by Marielle Thompson

Three generations navigate a family curse in this sweeping page-turner

- For centuries, a curse has bound the Cole women to a small island’s lighthouse, where they’re fated to experience unimaginable loss and heartbreak. But is the curse real?

- “Readers will be swept away… A gripping and moving read that will stick with readers long after they put it down” (Hazel Beck)

- Fans of Alice Hoffman and Emilia Hart should pick this up

Media Praise: Locus, Reactor, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly

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When the Fireflies Dance by Aisha Hassan

‘A highly recommended and heart-wrenching story’ (<i>Library Journal</i>) inspired by true events

- After Lalloo’s brother is brutally murdered in Pakistan, his family remains trapped in indentured servitude — but Lalloo will stop at nothing to free them

- Rave reviews from Santa Montefiore and Marjan Kamali, who says, “Aisha Hassan’s gift for storytelling makes this a beautiful and poignant read”

- Features a twist-filled plot and thought-provoking social commentary

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist

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The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder

Steven Rowley crowns this ‘the most fun you’ll have reading all year’

- Ten years ago, Luke starred in a competition-based reality show called <i>Endeavor</i>. Now, he returns to the show as his personal life implodes — and must confront the bitter rivalries and broken friendships of his past

- One of the best books of 2025, according to <i>Marie Claire</i>

- If you love <i>The Traitors</i> and <i>Survivor</i>, take note: “Reality TV devotees will eat this book up with a spoon” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review)

Media Praise: Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub

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Huguette by Cara Black

One of December’s very best new books, according to Amazon

- In 1945 France, Huguette is pregnant and on the run, unable to return to her childhood home in Paris. When she lands a job with a legendary film director, she sees a chance to shed her past once and for all

- Penned by a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author who “excels at setting vivid scenes, creating lively characters, and maintaining pulse-elevating suspense” (<i>The Wall Street Journal</i>)

- A thrilling postwar tale with an “extraordinary character” at its heart (<i>Booklist</i>)

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist

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The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick

At the Time Hop Coffee Shop, a magical brew can grant your wishes… 

- A “charming book” (<i>Library Journal</i>) for fans of <i>The Midnight Library</i>

- Greta Perks once starred in an iconic series of coffee commercials — and when a granted wish transports her into that make-believe world, she must decide the life she truly wants

- From the <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper</i> and <i>The Messy Lives of Book People</i> 

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist

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Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot by Alexis Hall

Fans of <i>The Great British Bake-Off</i> will delight in this cozy, heartfelt read!

- When reporter Audrey applies to be on a beloved British baking show, she unravels fellow contestant Doris’s World War II–era love story. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Audrey and bristly producer Jennifer… 

- “Charming… [A] humorous and earnest tale” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

Media Praise: Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage

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Ten Thousand Light Years from Okay by Tracy Dobmeier and Wendy Katzman

What if the stories you wrote actually came true?

- Four years ago, Thea’s husband tragically died in a situation eerily similar to a plotline in her debut novel. Now, a charming astronaut enters her life — just like in her latest romance… 

- “A poignant exploration of grief and the bittersweet journey of embracing life after loss” (Hadley Leggett, author of <i>All They Ask Is Everything</i>)

- Filled with twists and surprises that will keep you hooked until the end

Media Praise: People, Good Housekeeping

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