Wednesday, July 22, 2026

This month’s best new literary fiction

 
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This Month’s Best New Literary Fiction
 
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Book cover for Nothing to My Name by Kangkang Li Kovacs
The tales of three generations of women from one family intertwine across centuries
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Readers who enjoyed Pachinko shouldn’t wait to meet Ah Xue, Mimosa, and Fei Fei
  • Inspired by the author’s own family history
  • “Lyrical, haunting, and profoundly moving” (New York Times bestselling author Jean Kwok)
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Media mentions for Nothing to My Name by Kangkang Li Kovacs MEDIA MENTIONS: Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Tenderness by Rowan Beaird
On an island, the tense wedding of a former cult member and a wealthy golden boy unfolds
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Among the guests, rumors swirl, gossip flares, and hidden truths unravel…
  • This “excellent” literary page-turner (Chicago Tribune) is “great for readers who love complicated entanglements and secrets galore” (Booklist)
  • An enthralling novel you won’t put down once you start
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Media mentions for Tenderness by Rowan Beaird MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Country People by Daniel Mason
In the wilds of Vermont with his family, Miles is swept up in an unusual local legend
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An eagerly anticipated Good Morning America Book Club pick from the New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–nominated author of the hit novel North Woods
  • Features a quirky cast of characters, including an eccentric snowflake photographer, an enigmatic tree surgeon, and more
  • “The book of the summer… Full of joy — and exactly the kind of reading experience we could all do with right now” (Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses)
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Media mentions for Country People by Daniel Mason MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Morning America Book Club, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Harper's Bazaar, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Memory Bookshop by Song Yu-jeong
Enter a mysterious, magical bookstore where pages of memories fill endless shelves…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When Jiwon stumbles into The Memory Bookshop, she’s given the chance to revisit three chapters of her life — but to travel to the past, she must give up time in her future
  • An international sensation, this translated novel is perfect for fans of The Midnight Library
  • A powerful and poignant read exploring grief, hope, and memory
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Book cover for Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves
‘Prepare to be astounded… A gorgeous reminder of what really matters’ (People)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Travis, also known as Death, lives in a quiet town with only his cat for company — until he makes friends across the hall!
  • Sure to charm and spark meaningful discussion among book clubs
  • Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project, calls it “one of the most original, riveting, and moving books I’ve read in a long while”
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Media mentions for Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, People, Good Housekeeping, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Booklist
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Book cover for Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum
A ‘vivid, lacerating, and funny’ satire (Carl Hiaasen) causing a stir in the book world
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • This “socially savvy comedy of manners” (The Boston Globe) is “fresh, provocative, and uproariously funny” (People)
  • One day, successful ad exec Alan Anderson loses his ambition and decides to transform his life — much to his wife’s ire! Can he find happiness and satisfaction outside the pursuit of more?
  • With praise from Elizabeth Gilbert, Nathan Hill, and Yesteryear author Caro Claire Burke, who says, “Reading this book reminded me how much fun a novel can be”
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Media mentions for Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead
The wait is over for the latest from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Underground Railroad
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Full of unforgettable characters, poignant insights, and page-turning action, this is “Whitehead at his best” (Oprah Daily)
  • In 1980s New York City, furniture dealer Ray Carney is living a double life — and must risk his family’s safety to rescue one of their own
  • “Electrifying… Every page is incandescent with longing, doubts, calculations, and determination as Whitehead’s magnetic characters are pushed to the limits” (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead MEDIA MENTIONS: The New Yorker, Time Magazine, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, The Economist, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Times, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
A ‘relentlessly charming’ New York Times bestseller (The Atlantic) about finding yourself — at any age
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Seeking a fresh start, a young man moves to the Italian countryside to assist an elderly woman living out her final years in a crumbling villa
  • The latest literary adventure from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less
  • Has won over everyone from Sarah Winman to Elif Batuman to David Sedaris, who raves, “Every sentence in this novel sings”
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Media mentions for Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, Financial Times, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders
This multigenerational family story is ‘a bighearted triumph’ (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • One of the most highly anticipated summer releases, recommended by over a dozen publications including NPR, People, and Oprah Daily
  • When Aubrey inherits her father’s share of a Tennessee farm, she begins to uncover its history — while the ghosts of her opinionated ancestors watch her closely…
  • Take it from Tayari Jones: “A pleasure and a treasure. Witty and wise, intelligent and engaging, heartbreaking and heartmending”
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Media mentions for The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, NPR, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Real Simple, Elle, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for It Will Come Back to You by Sigrid Nunez
‘One of the great writers of our time’ (Los Angeles Times) delivers a Time Best Book of Summer
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A National Book Award–winning author “dazzles” (The Boston Globe) in this collection of her best short stories
  • Full of wit and acuity that will win over first-time Nunez readers and delight old fans
  • Earned four starred reviews, including one from Publishers Weekly: “[A] masterful career-spanning story collection… A treasure trove”
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Media mentions for It Will Come Back to You by Sigrid Nunez MEDIA MENTIONS: Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Financial Times, Harper's Bazaar, Los Angeles Times, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, The Millions, Literary Hub
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Crash & Burn
Crash & Burn
By Lisa Gardner
A New York Times bestseller called “[Gardner’s] most unpredictable novel to date” (Associated Press): When New England cop Wyatt arrives at the scene of a terrible car crash, survivor Nicole is desperate to find her missing daughter — but her husband insists the girl doesn’t exist… “Expertly crafted” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Adults
The Adults
By Alison Espach
An “outstanding” read (The Wall Street Journal) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding People! As whip-smart teen Emily navigates life and change in her wealthy Connecticut suburb, she enters a dangerous relationship with one of the many eccentric adults in her world.
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It Girl
It Girl
By Allison Pataki
This 2026 release from a New York Times bestselling author is “as stunning as the incomparable lady who inspired it… with a twist that will leave you breathless” (Emily Giffin)! Evelyn is just another shopgirl in turn-of-the-century New York City — until she’s plucked from obscurity and becomes America’s sweetheart.
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The Girl Without a Name
The Girl Without a Name
By Sandra Block
When a young girl is found wandering the streets of Buffalo with no memory of who she is, psychiatrist Zoe Goldman attempts to unlock the mystery of the girl’s identity — leading them both into danger. “I am a forever fan of the Zoe Goldman series and will read anything Sandra Block writes. You should too” (Lisa Scottoline).
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Like Mother, Like Mother
Like Mother, Like Mother
By Susan Rieger
“What a delight… I could not put this book down” (Ann Napolitano). It’s been three decades since powerful newspaper editor Lila’s father committed her mother to a psychiatric hospital. And now, her own daughter, Grace, is determined to uncover her grandmother’s story. “Compelling, warm, funny, and complicated” (Laurie Frankel).
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Vector
Vector
By Robin Cook
From “the master of the medical thriller” (The New York Times): As New York City forensic pathologists Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery investigate two seemingly unrelated deaths, they uncover evidence of an impending bioterrorism attack, orchestrated by a formidable enemy…
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Bryant & May: Oranges and Lemons
Bryant & May: Oranges and Lemons
By Christopher Fowler
When a man is crushed by an errant fruit van, Peculiar Crimes Unit detectives Bryant and May come out of retirement to find the culprit. But are they ready for all the twists and turns the case will take? An “outstanding” mystery with “a satisfying resolution” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Man Who Wasn’t All There
The Man Who Wasn’t All There
By David Handler
“Excellent” (Booklist): As ghostwriter Stewart Hoag labors over a novel at his ex-wife’s Connecticut farmhouse with his loyal basset hound as company, he runs afoul of his wealthy, eccentric neighbor — who may be more dangerous than he seems… “One of my all-time favorite series” (Harlan Coben).
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The Lucky Widow
The Lucky Widow
By Samantha Vérant
When Emma first met and married wealthy surgeon Nathaniel, he seemed perfect — but now she knows the truth. How far will she go to get rid of her husband? After Nathaniel turns up dead, all eyes turn toward Emma… A page-turning, twisty psychological thriller with an ending you’ll never see coming.
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Right Thing, Right Now
Right Thing, Right Now
By Ryan Holiday
Doing the right thing — especially when it’s hard — is key to a meaningful life. Drawing on stories from historic figures, this #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Discipline Is Destiny reveals how standing by your convictions can change everything. With over 2,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
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A Harvest of Hearts
A Harvest of Hearts
By Andrea Eames
A whimsical fantasy adventure hailed as “that rare story that feels both classic and unique at the same time” (Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop). One clumsy woman’s quiet village life is turned upside down when part of her heart is stolen — sending her to a sorcerer’s quirky home at the center of the kingdom!
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Hart Land Lakeside Inn Box Set 1: Books 1–3
Hart Land Lakeside Inn Box Set 1: Books 1–3
By Chris Keniston
A charming box set from a USA Today bestselling author: Three women come home to the quaint lakeside town of Lawford and find love in unexpected places — with a bit of matchmaking from their grandparents to nudge them along. “You can’t go wrong with a Chris Keniston book!” (RaeAnne Thayne).
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Sauces
Sauces
By James Peterson
“A book that can be your companion week in and week out for the rest of your culinary life” (HuffPost): This James Beard Award winner offers a vibrantly photographed step-by-step guide to making exemplary sauces of all types and flavors. “Accessible to anyone… A useful reference for any kitchen” (James Beard Award winner Daniel Boulud).
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