Monday, July 13, 2026

This month’s best new historical fiction

 
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This Month’s Best New Historical Fiction
 
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Book cover for Summer of Love by Kerri Maher
This sweeping multigenerational tale makes for ‘perfect beach reading’ (Library Journal)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • During one fateful summer in 1960s California, two sisters are faced with life-altering decisions. Fifty years later, Dawn sets out to uncover the identity of a mysterious writer — and her own family secrets
  • Recommended by Kate Quinn, Marjan Kamali, and Brooke Lea Foster, who says, “I couldn’t stop reading about these women”
  • A must-read for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Beatriz Williams
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Media mentions for Summer of Love by Kerri Maher MEDIA MENTIONS: People, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for What Came West by Josh Weil
Fans of Cormac McCarthy should pick up this ‘lush masterpiece’ (Publishers Weekly starred review)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • During the California gold rush, Silas Hall navigates ambition and destiny — and commits a desperate act of violence that transforms his life
  • “A beautiful, ruminative, bloody, terrifying, and brilliant book about a chapter in the life of one man and in the life of our country” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Andrew Sean Greer)
  • Featuring “one of the most compelling narrators… in quite some time” (Literary Hub)
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Media mentions for What Came West by Josh Weil MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Chelsea Girls by Catherine Lloyd
Discover the life of iconic British fashion designer Mary Quant in this sparkling novel!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After meeting in college, best friends Mary and Chrissie decide to defy society’s expectations — sparking a global fashion revolution
  • “An engaging look at a time when London was the center of all that was hip and trendy” (Library Journal)
  • “Lloyd gifts readers with a lively, entertaining window into the story behind the styles, expectations, and new freedoms that reshaped women’s lives on both sides of the Atlantic” (Stephanie Dray)
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Media mentions for Chelsea Girls by Catherine Lloyd MEDIA MENTION: Library Journal
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Book cover for Single Girls by John Searles
Oprah Daily and Harper’s Bazaar agree: This is one of summer’s best books
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • This “exuberantly imagined” read (Kirkus Reviews) is “brimming with retro New York glamour” (The Boston Globe)
  • Cosmopolitan is struggling — until a trailblazer unafraid of a little scandal takes control… With a team of savvy women, can Helen Gurley Brown revive the magazine in just three issues?
  • Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians, calls it “an irresistibly fun, sparkling novel”
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Media mentions for Single Girls by John Searles MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Show, Oprah Daily, People, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams
On an island off the coast of New England, three timelines intertwine
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers delivers “a supremely satisfying read” (Booklist starred review)
  • When Lucy returns to her late father’s estate on Winthrop Island, she pieces together the mystery of his final days — and is drawn into the hunt for a 18th-century pirate treasure
  • Rave reviews from Emily Giffin and Annabel Monaghan, who says, “When You Loved Me will both warm and open your heart. I absolutely loved it”
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Media mentions for When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams MEDIA MENTIONS: The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton
Kate Quinn recommends this ‘deeply moving’ novel from a Reese’s Book Club alum
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana’s “incredible range as a writer is on full display in this dazzling novel” (Natasha Lester)
  • After the spacecraft carrying her husband loses contact in 1968, grief-stricken Vivian sets out to uncover what happened — and bring him back
  • Perfect for fans of Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid!
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Media mentions for An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, People, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Spy and the Snake by M. J. Robotham
For her latest mission, an MI5 agent must pose as a British defector’s wife…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • As Maggie arrives in Budapest, Cold War tensions simmer — and she realizes her case is more complicated than she ever imagined
  • “Maggie Flynn is a true original: a smart, intrepid, middle-aged spy with acute instincts and aching bunions” (Gill Paul)
  • “Robotham’s warmth for her Hungarian setting is infectious” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for The Spy and the Snake by M. J. Robotham MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Crescendo by Jane Healey
A mesmerizing tale of sibling rivalry that will transport you to summertime in Paris
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “So immersive you’ll feel like you’re watching an Oscar-worthy film play in your head” (Layne Fargo)
  • In 1957, renowned pianist Max and his twin sister, Natasha, vie for the attention of an enigmatic French patron
  • “Recommend to fans of evocative, atmospheric historical fiction” (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Crescendo by Jane Healey MEDIA MENTIONS: The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Lost in the Summer of ’69 by Eliza Knight
‘An endearing read to be savored, then shared with family’ (Kristina McMorris)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When her rocker grandma goes missing, trailblazer Nora and her mother, Leanne, embark on an epic cross-country road trip to track Eleanor down
  • “Knight is a pro at the historical fiction game, weaving nostalgia and true events into her characters’ stories with ease and humor” (Booklist)
  • “A heartfelt story that reminds us it’s never too late to find yourself and rediscover the ones you love most” (Meagan Church, author of The Mad Wife)
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Media mentions for Lost in the Summer of ’69 by Eliza Knight MEDIA MENTION: Booklist
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We All Live Here
We All Live Here
By Jojo Moyes
A 2025 New York Times bestseller hailed as “the best book [Moyes] has ever written” (Marian Keyes): Lila is already juggling a broken marriage, two wayward daughters, and a crumbling house when her estranged father arrives at her door! “Warm, witty… The kind of book you smile at while reading” (Chris Whitaker).
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Strangers
Strangers
By Dean Koontz
A New York Times bestseller: Across the country, strangers are experiencing mysterious maladies — and they must unite in order to find the truth. “A unique spellbinder that captures the reader on the first page” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark).
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The Woman in Black
The Woman in Black
By Susan Hill
Now a major motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe: When Arthur travels to a remote house in the salt marshes, he witnesses inexplicable, unsettling phenomena… A New York Times bestseller with over 20,300 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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B Is for Burglar
B Is for Burglar
By Sue Grafton
A New York Times bestseller: While searching for a missing woman, PI Kinsey Millhone uncovers a deeper mystery hiding the trail of a killer! An “exceptionally entertaining” novel (San Francisco Chronicle) hailed upon publication as “one of the best-written crime novels by anybody in recent memory” (The New York Times).
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Junkyard Dogs
Junkyard Dogs
By Craig Johnson
From a New York Times bestselling author comes an installment of the series that inspired the hit Netflix show Longmire! When a conflict between the notorious Stewart clan and wealthy developers leaves a man dead, Sheriff Walt Longmire and his team must sort through the dark feud consuming the Wyoming town.
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Love & Olives
Love & Olives
By Jenna Evans Welch
A sparkling New York Times bestseller with over 12,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads! When Liv reconnects with her estranged father in Santorini, she jumps at the chance to explore the stunning Greek island. But her dad is hiding a secret…
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Where It All Began
Where It All Began
By Debbie Howells
As Edie pens a series of heartfelt letters to her estranged daughter, she looks back on the memories they’ve shared — and grapples with the choices she’s made… A poignant recent release about love, motherhood, and second chances.
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Hard Time
Hard Time
By Sara Paretsky
When private investigator V.I. Warshawski finds herself framed for murder, she goes up against the Chicago police and a private security firm in order to solve the case. An “ambitious… satisfying” New York Times bestseller (Library Journal) with over 2,200 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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The Juniper Tree
The Juniper Tree
By Barbara Comyns
A “hypnotic and enthralling” read (Kirkus Reviews) hailed as “an amazing achievement” (Financial Times): When single mom Bella Winter gets a job at a cozy London antique shop, she believes she’s found the family she longs for — but strange twists of fate await. “Comyns writes like no one else” (Maggie O’Farrell, author of Hamnet).
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Wicked
Wicked
By Gregory Maguire
The #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired the hit musical and blockbuster film of the same name! In this “outstanding work of imagination” (USA Today), a girl born with green skin embarks on an unforgettable journey through the land of Oz. “An astonishing achievement” (Philip Pullman).
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Vanished Without a Trace
Vanished Without a Trace
By Sarah Hamaker
Attorney Henderson Parker teams up with podcaster Elle Updike to find his missing sister. But when their search makes them targets, the pair must rely on faith — and each other — to survive… Danger and love collide in this Christian romantic thriller!
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The Third Girl
The Third Girl
By S.C. Shannon
Christina is still haunted by the night she and her best friends were abducted — an ordeal she barely escaped, while Penelope was killed and Emily covered up the truth. Twenty-five years later, a mysterious message in Emily’s handwriting shatters her world… because it claims Penelope is still alive. A nerve-shattering thriller!
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The Postcard
The Postcard
By Anne Berest
A Best Book of 2023 according to NPR, Time, The New Yorker, and more: Fifteen years after receiving a mysterious postcard with the names of her ancestors who died in the Holocaust, Anne discovers why. “Powerful, meticulously imagined” (The New York Times Book Review), with over 21,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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This month’s best new historical fiction

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