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

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This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction

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Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

This captivating tale of a dysfunctional family is one of January’s buzziest books

- As Catherine and Bud’s marriage falls apart, their daughters’ lives are also spiraling into chaos. Then, their fates become intertwined with that of a mysterious billionaire…

- Starred reviews from <i>Booklist</i> (“Cash has a hit debut on her hands”) and <i>Publishers Weekly</i> (“It’s unforgettable”)

- “I’ve read entire books that contain less wit and inventiveness than a single one of Cash’s sentences” (Eric Puchner, author of <i>Dream State</i>)

- Perfect for fans of <i>The Royal Tenenbaums</i>

Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Good Housekeeping, Vulture, Forbes, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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Scavengers by Kathleen Boland

A woman and her estranged, eccentric mother embark on the road trip of a lifetime

- Inspired by a true story, this compelling, madcap novel is filled with “moments that gleam with brilliance” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

- Bea and Christy are on the hunt for buried treasure in the American West — but their journey takes them down unexpected and transformative paths

- Highly anticipated by <i>Town & Country</i>, <i>Bustle</i>, and more

- The ending is guaranteed to surprise you

Media Praise: The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Bustle, San Francisco Chronicle, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub

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The Hitch by Sara Levine

Elizabeth Gilbert declares: ‘Give this book a trophy. It’s perfect’

- While watching her young nephew, Rose finds herself facing off against the spirit of a dead corgi he claims has possessed him

- “Simultaneously absurd and deeply moving, wise and absolutely, sidesplittingly uproarious… Destined to become a cult classic” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review)	

- Roxane Gay’s Audacious Book Club chose <i>The Hitch</i> as its January pick!

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Roxane Gay's Audacious Book Club, Chicago Tribune, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist

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Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin

This ‘hilarious, relatable’ tale is a must ‘for all readers of fiction’ (<i>Library Journal</i>)

- When librarian Darcy returns to work after a medical leave, she finds herself navigating book-banning protesters and community unrest — as well as her own personal struggles

- Penned by “the queen of darkly quirky, endearingly flawed heroines” (Reese’s Book Club alum Sarah Haywood) 

- “I will read whatever Austin puts in front of me until I’m six feet under” (Jean Kyoung Frazier, author of <i>Pizza Girl</i>)

Media Praise: USA Today, Indie Next List, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal

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The Devil’s Daughter by Danielle Steel

When two estranged sisters become roommates, simmering tension threatens to boil over

- Follow bookish, kindhearted Billie and bold, calculating Mickie as they navigate a storm of temptation, danger, and secrets

- Another gripping family drama from “the world’s most popular author” (<i>Booklist</i>)

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Sheer by Vanessa Lawrence

Follow the rise and dramatic fall of a beauty mogul with a shocking secret

- After scandal leads to suspension from her wildly popular makeup company, Maxine reflects on what brought her to this point

- “Tightly plotted and full of insider detail, the novel shimmers with complicated truths about women, beauty, and betrayal” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)	

- A propulsive tale told over the course of nine fateful days

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Bustle, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist

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The Rest of Our Lives by Ben Markovits

A ‘beautifully quiet and devastating’ Booker Prize finalist recommended by Sarah Jessica Parker

- After dropping his daughter off at college, Tom isn’t ready to face what’s waiting for him at home — so he takes a cross-country road trip to confront various people and places of his past…

- Ann Patchett says reading this “profoundly moving” novel is “like sitting in a car beside a dear friend”

- Rave reviews from <i>The Guardian</i>, NPR, <i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, and many more

Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Parade, San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist

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Woman Down by Colleen Hoover

The highly anticipated latest from a #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling sensation! 

- To save her floundering career, reclusive author Petra searches for inspiration at a remote lakeside cabin. The arrival of detective Nathaniel ignites something powerful within her — but it comes at a cost…

- You won’t predict what’s coming next in this “dark and twisty” read (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>) that’s “sure to be a hit” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>)  

- Freida McFadden, author of <i>The Housemaid</i>, says, “My heart was pounding the whole time! One of my new favorites!”	

Media Praise: Time Magazine, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Slate, Elle, Vulture, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews

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Dandelion Is Dead by Rosie Storey

When Poppy poses as her dead sister on a date, she doesn’t expect to fall in love…

- As her relationship with Jake deepens, Poppy becomes further entangled in a web of lies

- “Breathtakingly original. A brilliant premise, smart, funny, and heartbreaking in equal measure. I adored it” (Clare Leslie Hall, author of <i>Broken Country</i>)	

- A “moving and wildly entertaining” must-read (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) for book clubs and fans of Dolly Alderton

Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist

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You’ll Never Forget Me by Isha Raya

Fans of <i>Killing Eve</i> will devour this witty cat-and-mouse tale

- Dimple is a murderous actress who won’t let anyone get in the way of her stardom, and PI Saffi is determined to get her behind bars. But their undeniable chemistry proves to be a problem…

- A “clever, absorbing” romp with “a well-thought-out plot, building tension, and beautifully fleshed-out characters” (<i>Booklist</i>)

- “This is an intense and assured debut that will have readers by turns loving and loathing the protagonists” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review)

Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist

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