This month’s best new literary fiction

Don’t miss the best new literary fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! Don’t miss this month’s literary fiction picks — which include Oprah’s newest book club selection, a moving #1 New York Times bestseller from Ann Patchett, and more!

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	Another smash hit from ‘the most beloved book person in America’ (NPR) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An instant #1 New York Times bestseller “overflowing with rewards for all” (Library Journal) Fiftysomething Daphne hasn’t seen her former stepfather in decades — but when they reunite unexpectedly, they must revisit the fateful event that changed their lives forever… Don’t be surprised to see Ann Patchett’s “best novel yet” (The Boston Globe) in the hands of beachgoers this summer Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘Tissues may be needed’ (Kirkus Reviews) for Oprah’s brand-new book club pick WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In this “rich and resonant story with universal appeal” (Booklist starred review), a mother and son spend years searching for each other after being separated at a train station Kristin Hannah recommends this “tender, heartfelt novel about love, loss, and the enduring power of a mother’s love” The characters of 11-year-old piano prodigy River and widow Song are “so finely crafted that you feel their joys and their sorrows” (Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers An ‘intelligent and shimmering’ (Publishers Weekly) exploration of our relationship to animals WHY IT’S READWORTHY: If you enjoyed Olive Kitteridge, you’ll love getting to know the colorful residents of this small New England community “Wielding scalpel-sharp wit and a cool aloofness, Acampora brings her unique perspective on the American suburb to The Animal Room” (Booklist starred review) In these interconnected short stories, a psychiatric patient thinks she’s turning into a bird, an oil executive invites his granddaughter’s kindergarten class to tour his home menagerie, and more Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A ‘lustrous debut’ (The New York Times) reminiscent of modern-day Jane Austen WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Decades after the fateful summer she spent as a 15-year-old in Ohio, Mina reflects on its consequences… A coming-of-age story written “with sensitivity and piercing insight” (Booklist) Filled with complex, nuanced characters who will stay with you Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers This Read with Jenna pick Stephen King calls ‘extraordinary’ is one of the buzziest releases of the year WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Guinevere and her brother, Ennis, had magical adventures as characters in their mother’s beloved fantasy series. But now it’s time for the estranged siblings to confront their real childhoods… Eagerly anticipated by People, Oprah Daily, Publishers Weekly, and many more V. E. Schwab says this novel “holds the reader firmly under its spell” Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A mysterious ailment is spreading in a New England town… WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “Heartfelt and thought-provoking, The Emilys is a timely page-turner” (Ruth Ozeki, author of A Tale for the Time Being) A young mother, the local librarian, a teenage girl, and more come together to investigate why a growing number of residents can no longer go outside during the day This lush, lyrical novel perfect for summer will keep you glued to the page until the very end Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers An unexpected reunion sends two young entrepreneurs on an epic journey WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Named one of the year’s best books by The Sunday Times and GQ, this book is perfect for fans of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Can brilliant, disciplined James Drayton and impulsive dreamer Roland Mackenzie change the world? “Great Expectations meets The Big Short… A big, bustling novel” (The Sunday Times) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A three-year-old may be a unique case of reincarnation — and her story will echo across decades WHY IT’S READWORTHY: With rave reviews from The New York Times Book Review (“magnificent”), The New Yorker (“sweeping”), and Kirkus Reviews (“irresistibly readable”) Half a century after young Varsha Gupta became the subject of research on reincarnation, a group of activists sets out to find her… The latest from a New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–nominated author “will keep readers on their toes” (The Wall Street Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘I found myself nearly crying with the desire to hold onto this book as long as I could’ (Kevin Wilson) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Fiftysomething Barbara sets out to find her 10th — and hopefully last — best friend! A life-affirming novel of aging and friendship from the author of the 2024 hit Women’s Hotel “Thanks to Lavery’s sharp-tongued heroine, this one leaves a mark” (Publishers Weekly) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers From a Pulitzer Prize finalist who’s ‘one of the greatest writers among us today’ (Gillian Flynn) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: “Definitely pick up this collection” (Publishers Weekly) of short stories dissecting unforgettable characters and their fears A romantic weekend trip goes awry, a freak accident has ripple effects for decades, and more “Masterfully orchestrated… Oates’s best work” (Vogue) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers
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