[Ginga-argentina] This month’s best new book club picks

Thu Oct 1 20:21:18 CEST 2026

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This Month’s Best New Book Club Picks

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An Inconvenient Woman by Keri Leigh Merritt

Meet Lillian Smith, a forgotten Southern woman who fought to end segregation

- Defying all societal expectations and stereotypes, Smith devoted her life in the Jim Crow South to civil and human rights 

- An “excellent and inspiring biography” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review) of a little-known trailblazer that’s based on previously unpublished archival research, including Smith’s personal correspondence	

- “This well-documented and perceptive tribute aptly humanizes a visionary and fearless woman” (<i>Booklist</i>)

Media Praise: Salon, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist

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The Radiance by Ayad Akhtar

‘A page-turning drama’ (<i>The New York Times</i>) from a Pulitzer Prize winner

- This “unique and extraordinary reading experience” (Mary Gaitskill) is “electric and unforgettable” (Tara Westover)

- After a hit-and-run leaves him seriously injured, writer Ayad finds his consciousness transformed in this “work of genius” (Abraham Verghese)

- One of the season’s must-reads, according to <i>The Boston Globe</i>, NPR, and <i>Vulture</i>

Media Praise: The New Yorker, Time Magazine, NPR, PBS, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Esquire, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub

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Hollywood, Ending by John Green

The author of <i>The Fault in Our Stars</i> returns to fiction after nearly a decade

- This instant #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller is “a spellbinding, tender, incisive, funny, and compassionate story of love and creativity” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review)

- After being cast in an Andy Warhol biopic, two rising stars must juggle the spotlight of Hollywood — and how their lives are transforming behind the scenes

- Praise for John Green’s latest is pouring in from <i>The New York Times</i>, <i>People</i>, <i>Slate</i>, and beyond

Media Praise: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Slate, Vanity Fair, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason

Take the advice of Ann Patchett, Bonnie Garmus, Ann Napolitano and don’t miss this one!

- After a shocking loss, bookworm Sophie is reeling — and takes comfort in rereading a favorite author. Will it prove a lifeline, or will she get in too deep?

- “So achingly tender and so brilliantly subtle that I could never put it down… Dazzling” (Catherine Newman, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Wreck</i> and <i>Sandwich</i>)

- The acclaimed author of <i>Sorrow and Bliss</i> delivers “one of the finest drawn characters in fiction” (<i>Harper’s Bazaar</i>) in this Reese’s Book Club pick

Media Praise: Reese's Book Club, Book of the Month, NPR, People, The Wall Street Journal, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult

One of 2026’s buzziest books is ‘an intricate, twisty family drama spanning decades’ (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

- The #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>My Sister’s Keeper</i> and <i>By Any Other Name</i> is known for books that “always start passionate conversations” (Kristin Hannah)

- A devastating turn in Molly and Jesse’s marriage changes everything in this “powerful and deeply affecting exploration of grief, loss, guilt, and enduring love” (<i>Booklist</i> starred review)

- Delving into topics like postpartum psychosis and complicated mother-daughter relationships, this offers book clubs plenty to ponder

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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The American Way of Killing by Malcolm Gladwell

The author of <i>Outliers</i> and <i>The Tipping Point</i> tackles the gun violence epidemic

- Why does the US have significantly more homicides than comparable countries around the world?

- Blending interviews, archival research, and insightful commentary, this provocative read unfolds through a series of stories — from a 17th-century knight’s legal troubles to a gun crime in Washington, DC	

- “At every turn in this arresting, informative, and invaluable inquiry, Gladwell reveals hidden realities and contrasts honest versus dishonest discourse” (<i>Booklist</i>)

Media Praise: The New Yorker, Time Magazine, PBS, TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist

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American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee

‘I didn’t think Pachinko could be topped. Then I read American Hagwon’ (NPR)

- A literary event nearly 10 years in the making from the National Book Award–winning author of <i>Pachinko</i>

- This sweeping saga follows the Koh family from Seoul to Southern California as they chase success and stability — while grappling with disappointment and heartache

- “A profoundly generous and humane novel about duty, family, and the dream of a better life” (Douglas Stuart, author of <i>John of John</i>)

Media Praise: Book of the Month, The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Vogue, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Times, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub

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Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Agatha Christie and Lucy Foley

Armchair sleuths, rejoice: Miss Marple is back in this New York Times bestseller!

- A Reese’s Book Club alum continues Agatha Christie’s iconic series — and Miss Marple “couldn’t be in better hands” (Alex Michaelides)

- In the Swiss Alps, a shocking murder disrupts a winter holiday — and Miss Marple, with her all-seeing eye and shrewd mind, must find a killer among the guests

- “Lucy Foley is a master of her craft. She always leaves you guessing until the last page” (Freida McFadden)

Media Praise: NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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The French Illusion by John Grisham

A Parisian honeymoon spirals into a nightmare in John Grisham’s latest

- The first spy thriller from the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author behind hits like <i>A Time to Kill</i> and <i>The Client</i> 

- When newlyweds Paul and Chelsea are kidnapped in France, it ignites a major intelligence operation to uncover an unthinkable conspiracy

- “Masterfully draw[s] readers in… The story unfolds so irresistibly that newcomers may think Grisham’s been writing thrillers like this his whole life” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>)

Media Praise: TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub

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Said the Dead by Doireann Ní Ghríofa

Take it from James Patterson: This is ‘a feat of literary alchemy’

- When a poet is drawn into the history of a crumbling Victorian psychiatric hospital in Ireland, she soon uncovers the stories of the women who were institutionalized there years ago…

- From an author who is “among the most remarkable Irish writers of her generation” (<i>The New York Times Book Review</i>)

- A captivating, moody read perfect for the Halloween season

Media Praise: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Financial Times, Vogue, The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub

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The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman

The beloved author of <i>Practical Magic</i> is at her best in this Read with Jenna pick

- Alice Hoffman “proves she’s still capable of magic” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) with this “enrapturing, illuminating” <i>New York Times</i> bestseller (<i>Booklist</i>)

- Ava and Lauren are drawn into a secret organization of witches — but they find their bond tested as they confront the group’s legacy 

- Kick off October with an enchanting tale that’s “rich with history, heartbreak, and magic” (Leigh Bardugo)

Media Praise: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub

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