Friday, May 01, 2026

This month’s best new book club picks

 
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This Month’s Best New Book Club Picks
 
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Book cover for Into the Blue by Emma Brodie
Don’t miss the Reese’s Book Club pick for April that Taylor Jenkins Reid calls ‘intoxicating’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller that will keep you glued to the page
  • When aspiring writer AJ encounters actor Noah, her life is changed — but then, Noah vanishes without a trace. Seven years later, AJ and Noah become costars on a TV show and must confront their painful past…
  • “I devoured Into the Blue in two sittings” (Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country)
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Media mentions for Into the Blue by Emma Brodie MEDIA MENTIONS: Reese's Book Club, TODAY Show, People, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
This ‘captivating’ instant New York Times bestseller is ‘a great choice for book clubs’ (Library Journal)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “In the running for the best mystery of 2026” (Stephen King)
  • Six writers, a reclusive author, a secluded island — and murder: The ingredients are all here for fans of Agatha Christie
  • The New York Times is raving about this brilliantly crafted read: “great fun — chilling, thrilling, satisfyingly pulpy, and smart”
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Media mentions for The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Island Club by Nicola Harrison
Carrie Soto Is Back meets Big Little Lies in this magnetic read
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • At a tennis club, the lives of three disparate women — a wife in a crumbling marriage, a society matriarch in trouble, and a loner with dark secrets — dramatically intertwine
  • With rave reviews from Fiona Davis, Kristin Harmel, Steven Rowley, and Kristy Woodson Harvey, who calls it “the perfect summer read… for anyone who loves a smart, juicy escape!”
  • Takes readers to an island off the California coast in the 1950s
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Media mentions for The Island Club by Nicola Harrison MEDIA MENTION: People
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Book cover for The Original by Priya Parmar
Kristin Hannah promises, ‘fans of early Hollywood will devour this novel’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • As a young Katharine Hepburn rises to stardom in Los Angeles, the true cost of fame turns out to be higher than she ever imagined…
  • “Vivid, daring, and full of emotional bite. This is a novel you press into your best friend’s hands the moment you finish” (Paula McLain)
  • Don’t miss this biographical fiction tale that has earned a stamp of approval from Adriana Trigiani and Christina Baker Kline
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Media mentions for The Original by Priya Parmar MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez
Alicia finds an escape in the life of her glamorous neighbor — and gets drawn into her chaotic world
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Oprah Daily, Time, and more are raving about the latest release from a Reese’s Book Club alum
  • “Thrillingly alive and electrically entertaining from start to finish… A triumph” (Coco Mellors, author of Blue Sisters)
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming “seizes you from the first page and never lets go” (Rachel Khong, author of Real Americans)
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Media mentions for Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez MEDIA MENTIONS: Time Magazine, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Vulture, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Famesick by Lena Dunham
Don’t miss this juicy, must-read memoir from a ‘generational voice’ (Financial Times)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In this instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the creator of HBO’s Girls reflects on her ascent to fame, her battle with chronic illness, and the high price of achieving her dreams
  • “Dunham is able to write about the painful parts of life in a way that feels both intimate and universal” (The Guardian)
  • “A moving and candid look at an overexposed and misunderstood life” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Famesick by Lena Dunham MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, Slate, Vogue, Elle, Vulture, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Variety
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Book cover for The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer
Grab this chilling new release before an adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney hits the big screen
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Buckle up for “a no-brakes plummet into madness” (Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger)
  • Macy takes a caretaking job at a remote home — but she quickly finds herself facing a terrible evil as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance…
  • An instant New York Times bestseller from the author of We Used to Live Here, who’s praised as a “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig)
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Media mentions for The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Dark Frontier by Jeffrey Marlow
What life-changing secrets lie in the ocean’s mysterious depths?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • There’s plenty to discuss in this “romantic, illuminating dive into the deep sea and the controversies of exploiting it” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
  • Written by a marine microbiologist and explorer who draws on insights from hundreds of experts
  • Discover microbes that breathe metal, hidden ecosystems, theories about life on Earth beginning underwater, and more
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Media mentions for The Dark Frontier by Jeffrey Marlow MEDIA MENTIONS: Science, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel
After surviving the Titanic, Victoria tries to embrace her new life — but can she triumph against all odds?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The latest from a #1 New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the world’s most popular author” (The Washington Post)
  • As the ship begins to sink, Victoria’s father asks his friend, Bert, to look after his daughter — but Victoria’s life soon takes a turn she never expected…
  • A moving story of defying society’s expectations
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Media mentions for A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel MEDIA MENTION: Forbes
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Book cover for The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
Kirkus Reviews calls this ‘catnip for anyone who ever wished they could walk around in their favorite book’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • As a Book Witch, Rainy jumps into novels to dispel foes both real and fictional. But things get complicated when she brings the dashing detective from her favorite mystery series on an important quest…
  • From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game
  • “Meg Shaffer continues to surprise and delight me with each book she writes” (Laurie Gilmore, author of The Pumpkin Spice Café)
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Media mentions for The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, Parade, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Here Are Our Most Anticipated Books Out in May

 
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The best and buzziest books to add to your wishlist, curated by our editors.
 
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Here Are Our Most Anticipated Books Out in May
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