Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The best new books according to readers

 
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This Month's Best New Reader Favorites
What are readers saying about the buzziest books of the month? We've rounded up their top-rated picks — including a riveting family drama, a harrowing thriller about a caving expedition gone wrong, and more!
 
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Book cover for It's Not Her by Mary Kubica
The twists keep coming in this smash-hit New York Times bestseller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Courtney's idyllic vacation spirals out of control when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage — and her niece has disappeared
  • Readers say: "The kind of thriller that keeps you guessing right up until the final pages… A must-read for fans of psychological suspense"
  • Has over 13,000 five-star ratings from readers — and counting
  • A TV series adaptation is already in the works!
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Media mentions for It's Not Her by Mary KubicaMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen
Keep the tissues handy for this poignant family drama from a beloved author
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When her book club gifts her a DNA test, Polly makes a shocking discovery that leads her on a desperate search for answers
  • Readers say: "More Than Enough is a heartwarming and captivating read that will have you feeling all the emotions… You won't want to put it down"
  • This instant New York Times bestseller is March's Katie Couric Book Club pick!
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Media mentions for More Than Enough by Anna QuindlenMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Parade, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
Glowing reviews are pouring in for this genre-bending debut mystery
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Best friends Benny and Joy host a wildly popular podcast about survival stories. But everything changes when Joy disappears — and Benny becomes the prime suspect…
  • Readers say: "This book had me guessing and second-guessing right up until the very last page. It's fast-paced and had me so invested that I finished it in a day!"
  • Praise from Alice Feeney, Amy Tintera, and Annabel Monaghan, who calls it "the most compelling novel I've read in years"
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Media mentions for This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, People, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Crossroads by C. J. Box
Suspense fans are raving about the latest Joe Pickett nail-biter
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Game warden Pickett has just been shot at the crossroads of three different ranches. Now, his daughters set out to investigate each of the dangerous families named prime suspects…
  • "The Crossroads proves why C. J. Box owns the modern American frontier" (Jack Carr)
  • Readers say: "This thriller has plenty of twists and turns… What an action-packed ending!"
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Media mentions for The Crossroads by C. J. BoxMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
The instant New York Times bestseller enchanting readers everywhere
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Agnes Aubert needs to save her beloved cat shelter — and her only hope is a mysterious, eccentric magician rumored to have nearly caused the apocalypse
  • From the author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
  • Readers say: "The characters feel real and complex. The plot is full of hilarious and unpredictable twists. I absolutely loved the ending"
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Media mentions for Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Reactor, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
A white-knuckle thriller that'll keep you on the edge of your seat
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The latest from the author of No Exit is "twisty, toxic, and totally original" (People)
  • When Tess agrees to go on a caving trip with travel influencer Allie, their adventure turns into a harrowing fight for survival that brings Allie's shocking secrets to light
  • Readers say: "I truly couldn't read this fast enough… Fans of intense suspense, characters you can root for, and crafty writing need this book!"
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Media mentions for Her Last Breath by Taylor AdamsMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer
A thoughtful, heartfelt tribute to a treasured literary icon
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Judy Blume is the author of beloved books like Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Summer Sisters. Through extensive research and interviews, a journalist paints a portrait of her life — from her complicated childhood to her marriages to her successful career
  • Readers say: "This was such an enjoyable biography. Mr. Oppenheimer made me nostalgic for all the books I read years ago and made me want to reread them now as an adult"
  • One of 2026's most highly anticipated books, according to The Washington Post, Literary Hub, and many more
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Media mentions for Judy Blume: A Life by Mark OppenheimerMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Vulture, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for And Now, Back to You by B.K. Borison
One of BookTok's all-time favorite authors pens a sparkling new romance
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Thrown together to cover a historic snowstorm, two clashing meteorologists — routine-loving Jackson and spontaneous Delilah — feel a tempest of new feelings for each other…
  • Inspired by When Harry Met Sally
  • Readers say: "The chemistry is effortless, the banter is top-tier, and the cozy, snowy setting is intimate… This has easily claimed a spot as a top comfort read for me"
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Media mentions for And Now, Back to You by B.K. BorisonMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Parade, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi
Readers can't get enough of this powerful historical epic
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Historians call her a seductress and a witch — but in this captivating novel, Cleopatra tells her own story
  • Readers say: "I 100% would recommend it to anyone who likes reading. Whether you're into history or historical fiction or not, I think you would enjoy this book. If you like stories about strong women, definitely pick this one up!"
  • Take it from R.F. Kuang: "This is El-Arifi's masterpiece"
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Media mentions for Cleopatra by Saara El-ArifiMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Library Reads, Electric Literature
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Book cover for Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris
A poignant tale of redemption and found family that's perfect for book clubs
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Readers say: "There are simply not enough stars nor words to express how I feel about Where the Wildflowers Grow… Beautiful, meaningful, heartbreaking, and incredibly healing"
  • After the bus transporting her to prison careens off the road — killing everyone else on board — Leigh stumbles upon a farm. There, she discovers purpose, but her past is never far behind her…
  • "Themes of grief, betrayal, love, and trauma are navigated with Harris's signature compassion" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton HarrisMEDIA MENTIONS:Parade, Essence, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna Raybourn
Follow a fan-favorite sleuthing duo as they tackle their strangest case yet
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When a corpse turns up in a carriage outside a cemetery, the body is completely drained of blood. Veronica Speedwell and her beau, Stoker, investigate the case — and find themselves on the trail of an unusual secret society…
  • Readers say: "An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with likable and interesting main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series"
  • "Armchair sleuths will have fun puzzling out the intricate whodunit plot" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for A Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna RaybournMEDIA MENTIONS:Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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The best new books according to readers

How did readers feel about this month's biggest, buzziest books? Discover their top-rated picks inside. What are readers saying about th...