Saturday, May 25, 2024

Readworthy: This month’s best popular fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Popular Fiction
Each month, Readworthy highlights the best, most acclaimed new releases in your categories! Questions or suggestions? Let us know.
 
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The Husbands
This Read with Jenna Book Club pick might be the most inventive novel you'll read this year…
Lauren is shocked to learn her attic can create an infinite number of new husbands — but how can she make a choice in a world of never-ending options?
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TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Book of the Month, People, The Washington Post, Esquire, Bustle, The Guardian, The Times
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Lies and Weddings
Don't miss the hilarious, globe-trotting new romp from the author of Crazy Rich Asians!
To save his debt-ridden family, Rufus attends his sister's wedding in hopes of seducing a wealthy woman — but a volcanic eruption exposes a decades-old secret that changes everything!
IN THE MEDIA
Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Bustle, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Days of Wonder
Ann Napolitano and Jamie Ford recommend this intricate novel about motherhood and redemption
Six years after she's accused of murder, Ella is released from prison. She's determined to find the daughter she gave up for adoption — and uncover the truth behind the events that led to her conviction.
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The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Bustle, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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The Paris Novel
An iconic food critic takes readers on an indulgent escape to Paris!
After receiving an unusual inheritance from her late mother, Stella jets off to Paris, where she befriends an octogenarian art collector and discovers a newfound passion for food.
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NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Indie Next List
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How to Read a Book
'The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours'
– The New York Times Book Review
After Violet is released from prison, a chance encounter with Harriet and Frank in their local bookstore leads to a transformative friendship that helps them all start anew.
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The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Summers at the Saint
Pack this instant New York Times bestseller in your beach bag!
Widow Traci has one summer to return her struggling hotel to its former glory — but her plans are complicated by her conniving brother-in-law, her inexperienced staff, and a murder investigation…
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Parade, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Skin & Bones
A bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson calls 'brilliantly unafraid' offers a lyrical new release
After an earth-shattering revelation on her wedding day, 40-year-old Lena struggles to find healing as she navigates motherhood, friendship, and dating.
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The Washington Post, Essence, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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We Were the Universe
'This novel is a tonal masterpiece… I feel so lucky that I can return to its deep magic'
– Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!
Grieving the death of her sister, Kit searches for normalcy in her family life. But as she's swept up in her own imagination and memories, can she separate fantasy from reality?
IN THE MEDIA
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Last House
The author of The Women in the Castle delivers an unforgettable American family saga
Over the course of 80 years, one family must contend with the complex truth about their fortune, the consequences of their choices, and the tragedies of their past.
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The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Sipsworth
Ann Patchett and Christina Baker Kline loved this whimsical, enchanting new release
In a quaint English village, reclusive widow Helen encounters a mouse — sparking a surprising companionship and a new zeal for life.
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Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Friday, May 24, 2024

Readworthy: This month’s best romance

 
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This Month's Best New Romance
Each month, Readworthy highlights the best, most acclaimed new releases in your categories! Questions or suggestions? Let us know.
 
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Funny Story
The latest irresistible #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Beach Read!
After their exes fall in love, opposites Daphne and Miles become reluctant roommates. But amid a summer of schemes and adventures, they forge a tentative friendship that might become something more.
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Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, People, Associated Press, USA Today, Bustle, Elle, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List
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The Paradise Problem
Escape into a sizzling second-chance romance with rave reviews from Ali Hazelwood and Jodi Picoult
In order to gain access to his inheritance, Liam "West" Weston needs a spouse — so he turns to his free-spirited ex, Anna Green, to fake a relationship…
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This Summer Will Be Different
'Be prepared to cry, swoon, ache, and cheer'
– Jennifer Niven
Lucy has no idea her steamy hookup on Prince Edward Island is her best friend's brother, Felix. They agree to avoid each other — but each summer, their promise gets harder to keep!
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Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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King of Sloth
A red-hot bestseller in a wildly popular series that went viral on BookTok!
Billionaire Xavier isn't interested in taking over his family's empire, but he's very interested in his publicist, Sloane, the only woman who seems able to resist his charms.
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People, Publishers Weekly
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Mistakes We Never Made
Fall head over heels for this New York Times bestseller from a fan favorite Bachelorette
Emma and Finn's long-running almost relationship has turned into mutual dislike. But to save a friend's wedding from disaster, they embark on a road trip that rekindles old feelings…
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Entertainment Weekly, People, USA Today, Parade, New York Post, Publishers Weekly
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When I Think of You
Kennedy Ryan and Kate Clayborn recommend this sultry Hollywood slow burn!
Seven years after their relationship fell apart, successful director Danny offers Kaliya a job on his next film. But as Kaliya starts to open her heart to him again, a scandal could change everything.
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NPR, Elle, Essence, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Lavash at First Sight
A delightful sapphic rom-com centering food, family, and heritage
Sparks fly after Ellie and Vanya meet at a food conference. But when they learn their parents are sworn business rivals, they try — and fail — to ignore their red-hot chemistry…
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Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Colton Gentry's Third Act
The Today show and Emily Henry are singing the praises of this moving, second-chance love story
After his life implodes, country musician Colton returns to his small Kentucky hometown — and reconnects with his high school sweetheart, Luann!
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People, Parade, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Happy Medium
A rising star in rom-com, according to Publishers Weekly, enchants in her newest release
Gretchen is a fake spirit medium working a case on a goat farm. She doesn't expect to find a very real ghost on the property — or to fall for sexy and skeptical farmer Charlie!
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Locus, Parade, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie
Readers will devour this delicious fake-dating romance!
Emily's meddling mother won't stop raving about straitlaced engineer Mark — so Emily convinces Mark to pretend to date her. But soon she realizes Mark isn't so boring after all…
IN THE MEDIA
Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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