Monday, December 1, 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 Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino
Taylor Jenkins Reid says, 'I promise you, you have no idea where this story is going'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "You'll find yourself whispering, 'OMG' through every diabolical scene" (Real Simple) in December's GMA Book Club pick
  • Margo is looking for the perfect house for her and her husband — but the hunt soon spirals into a twisted obsession…
  • "Not since Gone Girl have I been so gripped" (Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient)
  • Already slated for a Hulu adaptation starring Greta Lee
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Media mentions for Best Offer Wins by Marisa KashinoMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America Book Club, Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Real Simple, Elle, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer
J. Courtney Sullivan hails this 'heartbreaking, heart-expanding novel' as 'unforgettable'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Don't miss Oprah's latest book club pick!
  • Eight years after Claire's cancer diagnosis, the end of her life draws near — and she makes a request of her husband, Eliot, that upends his world
  • Andrew Sean Greer, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Less, guarantees: "Readers, you will shed tears and talk long into the night about this book"
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Media mentions for Some Bright Nowhere by Ann PackerMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Parade, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Paper Girl by Beth Macy
Geraldine Brooks says, 'Want to know why America is fractured? Read Paper Girl'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Beth Macy returned to her Ohio hometown, the culture had changed dramatically. What happened in Urbana over the previous 40 years?
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Dopesick "continues her noble work as a truth teller" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • "There couldn't be a timelier book… Searingly poignant, essential" (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for Paper Girl by Beth MacyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Washington Post, Bustle, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Last Call at the Savoy by Brisa Carleton
Calling all fans of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: You won't want to miss this sparkling novel
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While staying at London's legendary Savoy hotel, Cinnamon uncovers the story of Ada Coleman, a woman bartender at the hotel during the turn of the century
  • "Carleton beautifully pairs a lush, sophisticated setting with a heroine who is hilarious, complicated, and an absolute delight" (Fiona Davis)
  • This gripping tale inspired by a forgotten true story has captivated Jodi Picoult, Lisa Jackson, and Patti Callahan Henry
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Media mentions for Last Call at the Savoy by Brisa CarletonMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The Unveiling by Quan Barry
This 'exhilarating' read is 'equal parts White Lotus and Get Out' (The New York Times)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "The Unveiling should be a Hulu series before you finish reading this sentence" (Chicago Tribune)
  • Stuck on an island in the Antarctic with a group of wealthy tourists, a Black film scout feels increasingly isolated as the unforgiving environment reveals everyone's true nature…
  • Find out why this genre-bending novel has been named one of 2025's most anticipated releases by Time, People, and Literary Hub
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Media mentions for The Unveiling by Quan BarryMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Like Family by Erin O. White
Rocked by an unexpected death, six friends must confront simmering tensions
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Once I entered the world of Like Family, I didn't want to leave" (Ann Napolitano)
  • With praise from Curtis Sittenfeld, Glennon Doyle, and Jennifer Weiner, who says, "Like Family is for my beautiful sentence lovers, my gorgeous writing lovers"
  • Will transport you to a quaint small town in upstate New York
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Media mentions for Like Family by Erin O. WhiteMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Elle, Parade, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Smartphone Nation by Kaitlyn Regehr
Why are we addicted to screens — and what can we do about it?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives" (Adam Grant)
  • Readers of The Anxious Generation will devour this timely, conversation-sparking release from an expert on digital literacy
  • "In a time of disconnection and isolation, this book is what the world needs" (New York Times bestselling author Dr. Dana Suskind)
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Media mentions for Smartphone Nation by Kaitlyn RegehrMEDIA MENTIONS:The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Deeper Than the Ocean by Mirta Ojito
Kristin Hannah fans will love this dual-timeline saga inspired by true events
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1919 Spain, Catalina is forced into a loveless marriage — and sets off to Cuba on a doomed ocean liner. A century later, journalist Mara unravels the story of her great-grandmother…
  • "A heartfelt tale of family secrets" (Kristin Harmel) from a Pulitzer Prize winner
  • "A strong debut graced by vivid settings, strong female characters, and classic storytelling" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Deeper Than the Ocean by Mirta OjitoMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel
What if you could relive the past?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Fans of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow shouldn't miss this "poignant and sharp novel about love, loss, and finding light in the darkness" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Quantum physicist Noah is part of a dangerous experiment in the Texas desert — and he and his wife, Maya, soon find their lives spinning out of control
  • Kevin Wilson calls it "magisterial and moving… complex, startling, and impossibly alive"
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Media mentions for Lightbreakers by Aja GabelMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, Real Simple, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Evensong by Stewart O'Nan
Follow the members of the Humpty Dumpty Club as they navigate their golden years together
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From an author who counts Stephen King, Megan Abbott, and Tom Perrotta among his fans
  • An "unsentimental yet deeply moving" exploration (Kirkus Reviews starred review) of relationships, aging, and community
  • "O'Nan once again finds extraordinary resonance in the lives of ordinary people" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Evensong by Stewart O'NanMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, People, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Hello Beautiful
Hello Beautiful
By Ann Napolitano
The New York Times bestseller honored as the 100th Oprah’s Book Club selection: After marrying into a spirited quartet of sisters, William causes a rift that affects the family for generations… “Will make you weep buckets because you come to care so deeply” (The Washington Post).
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The Lost Masterpiece
By B. A. Shapiro
This recent release from a New York Times bestselling author is “a slam-dunk for historical fiction fans” (Library Journal)! When Tamara inherits a Manet painting, she unravels its World War II history — and its connection to her own mysterious ancestor who lived in 19th-century Paris… “Entrancing” (Booklist).
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The Irish Midwife
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Peggy’s life is transformed when she’s offered the chance to train as a midwife in Dublin. She leaves her family in Belfast behind and embarks on a new journey — but she must hide the truth about her past… A captivating new historical novel set in Ireland!
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Boxing Day
By Kathleen Shoop
Socialite Wrenly Hawthorne dreams of independence, while boxer Cyril Mankovic returns home to care for his siblings after his mother’s death. Their lives intertwine amid family secrets, holiday traditions, and unexpected love in this captivating, festive historical novel.
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The Runaway Midwife
The Runaway Midwife
By Patricia Harman
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The Children
The Children
By Edith Wharton
From the author of The Age of Innocence, who was the first woman author to win the Pulitzer Prize: On a transatlantic cruise, 46-year-old bachelor Martin Boyne is drawn into the world of the seven precocious Wheater children, who are looking to escape their parents’ turbulent marriage. “Engrossing” (The Times).
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The Marrying of Chani Kaufman
The Marrying of Chani Kaufman
By Eve Harris
“Will linger after the last page” (Publishers Weekly): Part of an Orthodox Jewish community, Chani enters an arranged marriage with a stranger. As they begin their life together, she and her rabbi husband struggle to keep their union afloat… “Jane Austen fans will find much that is familiar in the well-developed characters” (Booklist).
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Hunting Rabbits
Hunting Rabbits
By Mark Gilleo
“Gilleo expertly sets the wheels in motion for a twisty procedural” (Kirkus Reviews). Haunted by his sister’s unsolved murder, police chief Charlie Gates joins forces with homicide detective Luis Millares to investigate a connection to the case. Together, they discover a string of fresh murders linked to a strange conspiracy…
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By Debbie Macomber
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Undercover Billionaire
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Something Beautiful
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