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

Thu Mar 13 18:45:50 CET 2025

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This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction

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Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld

‘Supremely accomplished storytelling’ (<i>The Washington Post</i>) from a Reese’s Book Club alum

- Middle-aged women grapple with friendship, desire, fulfillment, and more in this poignant collection

- “<i>Show Don’t Tell</i> is a bit like sitting down with a good friend who’s about to dish on some major life business” (<i>The New York Times Book Review</i>)

- The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Romantic Comedy</i> and <i>Eligible</i> serves up relatable characters, witty writing, and clever observations 

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Vogue, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage

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Dream State by Eric Puchner

Oprah’s newest book club pick already has a TV adaptation from A24 in the works

- Spanning 50 years, this riveting saga depicts the repercussions of one lakeside wedding in rural Montana

- Elin Hilderbrand calls this <i>New York Times</i> bestseller “an absolute masterpiece”

- “Puchner’s final chapter is one of the most touching and satisfying I’ve read in years” (<i>The Washington Post</i>)

Media Praise: Oprah's Book Club, NPR, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman

What if your child was the prime suspect in a classmate’s disappearance?

- Already slated for an FX series from the creator of <i>The Bear</i>

- Single mother Florence must race to clear her 10-year-old son Alfie’s name — but the other school moms can’t stand her

- “A sharply insightful page-turner, with an infectiously relatable and utterly human mother at the center” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Kimberly McCreight)

Media Praise: Time Magazine, Associated Press, The Times, New York Post, Variety, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage

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Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano

Take it from Janet Evanovich: ‘Finlay Donovan is irresistible!’

- Finlay Donovan, a single mom turned amateur sleuth, investigates a dead body found in her neighbor’s backyard — but she doesn’t expect her ex to become a suspect

- “Full of unexpected twists, sharp humor, and zany heroines” (<i>People</i>)

- An “entertaining” romp (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) in a <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

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Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley

<i>Daisy Jones & The Six</i> meets <i>Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</i>

- This buzzy debut has been picked up by A24 for an adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler

- “Totally engrossing… I loved this novel” (Liz Moore, author of <i>The God of the Woods</i>)

- When two Berkeley students form a musical partnership, their talent, obsession, and need for belonging threaten their connection

Media Praise: People, Associated Press, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist

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Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

One married couple’s date night goes hilariously off the rails

- “I think Colleen Oakley has written my favorite book of the year” (Shelby Van Pelt)

- With their marriage on the rocks, Jane and Dan go out for a fancy dinner. But they’re plunged into the center of a hostage situation reminiscent of the plot of Jane’s own novel!

- This witty take on midlife and relationships “is entirely too much fun” (<i>People</i>)

Media Praise: Book of the Month, People, Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

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The Usual Family Mayhem by HelenKay Dimon

Kasey’s family drama? Her elderly relatives might secretly be murderers… 

- When Kasey returns to her Southern hometown, she discovers her grandmother’s pie business might be involved in some shady — and deadly — revenge plots

- High jinks abound in this page-turner with “a lively and engaging narrative voice” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

- From an author hailed as “a great storyteller” (<i>USA Today</i>)

Media Praise: Kirkus Reviews

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When We Grow Up by Angelica Baker

Six friends, a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, and a crisis that changes everything

- “A delayed coming-of-age story that’s both perceptive and absorbing” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

- While on a group trip to Hawaii, Clare and her friends’ long-simmering tensions reach a boiling point. Then, they receive an alert that a missile is heading toward the island…

- Perfect for book clubs and fans of <i>A Little Life</i>

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

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Back After This by Linda Holmes

A podcast producer agrees to host a show — about her own love life

- The latest from the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Evvie Drake Starts Over</i>, who’s hailed as “one of the most beloved voices in fiction” (Katie Cotugno)

- As she’s set up on 20 blind dates by a relationship coach, Cecily must figure out what she truly wants in life

- Features laugh-out-loud banter, charming characters, and a very lovable dog

Media Praise: NPR, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage

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Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi

A dazzling debut with a close-knit family at its heart

- With her family at a crossroads, doctor Asma reconnects with her first love. Can she navigate the cultural pressures of her Pakistani American community — and fight for her own happiness?

- “Pleasingly updates Jane Austen’s <i>Persuasion</i> for the 21st century” (<i>The Washington Post</i>)

- “A thoroughly entertaining story that had me hooked until the end” (<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Shilpi Somaya Gowda)

Media Praise: The Washington Post

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