Thursday, February 27, 2025

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 Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
On the eve of her daughter's wedding, Gail's ex-husband appears on her doorstep
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "All fiction lovers seeking a smart, sunny novel will ask for this one" (Booklist)
  • A Pulitzer Prize–winning author delivers another instant New York Times bestseller (her 25th novel!)
  • Liane Moriarty raves, "Anne Tyler remains my favorite author in the world. I've adored everything she's ever written"
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Media mentions for Three Days in June by Anne TylerMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, The Times Literary Supplement, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff
Fiona Davis held her breath until the final page of this New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1950s London, housewife Louise discovers a familiar necklace — and is plunged into a mystery dating back to Nazi-occupied Europe
  • This "mesmerizing tale of love, female friendship, and heroism… illuminates a shocking and little-known piece of WWII history" (Lisa Scottoline)
  • From the beloved author of The Lost Girls of Paris and The Orphan's Tale
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Media mentions for Last Twilight in Paris by Pam JenoffMEDIA MENTIONS:The Washington Post, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
The author of Me Before You delivers 'the best book she has ever written' (Marian Keyes)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Jodi Picoult, Sophie Kinsella, and Lisa Jewell are raving about this moving family drama that book clubs will devour
  • With her personal life and career falling apart, the last thing Lila needs is her estranged father reappearing after three decades…
  • "The kind of book you smile at while reading" (Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark)
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Media mentions for We All Live Here by Jojo MoyesMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, Oprah Daily, People, Good Housekeeping, Vulture, Parade, The Times, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for How to Share an Egg by Bonny Reichert
A Holocaust survivor's daughter ruminates on family, food, and perseverance
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A perfect bowl of borscht inspired a chef to delve into her family's history in this "absolutely transformative" memoir (People) that's ripe for discussion
  • "I started crying on page one; a few pages later I burst into laughter… An emotional journey that is both heartbreaking and hopeful" (Ruth Reichl)
  • "Nimble and nourishing, this is not to be missed" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for How to Share an Egg by Bonny ReichertMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Crash by Freida McFadden
The propulsive thriller at the top of the New York Times bestseller list
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Stranded, alone, and eight months pregnant, Tegan is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their cabin — but she soon realizes she's in unimaginable danger…
  • Another sensational read from the fan-favorite author of The Housemaid and The Teacher
  • "I could not ― repeat ― could not put it down!" (Tess Gerritsen)
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Media mentions for The Crash by Freida McFaddenMEDIA MENTIONS:Slate, Harper's Bazaar, The Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Isola by Allegra Goodman
This Reese's Book Club pick has everyone raving — including Ann Napolitano
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Named one of the most anticipated books of 2025 by Time, People, Vogue, and more
  • When noblewoman Marguerite is exiled to a small island in 1542, she must find a way to survive
  • This "work of tremendous imagination" (The New York Times Book Review) is based on a harrowing true story
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Media mentions for Isola by Allegra GoodmanMEDIA MENTIONS:Reese's Book Club, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Vogue, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Stained Glass Window by David Levering Lewis
A breathtaking family history, seen through a singular church window
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning author transforms our understanding of the American story through the study of his own ancestors
  • "A major accomplishment in its reach and scope and reconnection with the past" (Los Angeles Times)
  • "At once narrative history, family chronicle, and personal memoir… A luminous work of investigation and introspection" (The Wall Street Journal)
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Media mentions for The Stained Glass Window by David Levering LewisMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Jodi Picoult calls this one 'as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Already optioned for a screen adaptation
  • Fans of Wuthering Heights will devour this star-crossed love story set in the cutthroat world of competitive figure skating
  • Glowing reviews praise the brilliantly rendered characters and page-turning drama
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Media mentions for The Favorites by Layne FargoMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, People, The Washington Post, New York Post, Paste, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine
Booklist recommends this 'stunning debut' to fans of Percival Everett's James
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Don't miss February's unforgettable Good Morning America Book Club pick
  • Perfect for fans of Jesmyn Ward and Toni Morrison
  • In a moment of desperation, Junie, a young enslaved woman, awakens her sister's ghost — sparking a journey that leads her to uncover the horrifying secrets of Bellereine Plantation
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Media mentions for Junie by Erin Crosby EckstineMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America Book Club, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall
At a snow-covered estate, dark secrets threaten to upend a powerful family
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A gripping tale, full of dizzying twists and turns" (Freida McFadden) from the author of What Lies in the Woods
  • At her fiancé's family compound, Theodora stumbles across a photo that doesn't make sense: one of herself as a child — at Idlewood…
  • "A tightly wound thriller perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham and Gillian Flynn" (J.T. Ellison, author of A Very Bad Thing)
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Media mentions for A Killing Cold by Kate Alice MarshallMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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This month’s best new book club picks

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