Saturday, July 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 historical epic from the author of Hamnet, an atmospheric small-town mystery, and more!
 
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Book cover for Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller
Oprah’s latest book club pick is wowing readers everywhere
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 loves this “tender, heartfelt novel about love, loss, and the enduring power of a mother’s love”
  • Readers say: “This book is exactly what I needed in my life right now. It’s truly a treasure”
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Media mentions for Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller MEDIA MENTIONS: Oprah's Book Club, TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, People, Associated Press, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Good Morning Moon by Brad Gooch
A ‘thoughtful, memorable’ memoir (Kirkus Reviews) that will tug at your heartstrings
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestselling biographer tells his own story of starting a family in late middle age and offers “elegant reflections on the transformative power of child-rearing” (Publishers Weekly)
  • Readers are praising the beautiful writing and candid explorations of identity, marriage, and parenthood
  • “This honest but celebratory book about late-stage happiness is a beacon of hope and discovery” (National Book Award–winning author Andrew Solomon)
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Media mentions for Good Morning Moon by Brad Gooch MEDIA MENTIONS: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
See why suspense fans are loving this complex, character-driven thriller
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The Anthony Award–winning author of Winter Counts is back with a “dynamic, thoughtful, and moving” read (Los Angeles Times)
  • When a legendary figure is murdered on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, Virgil Wounded Horse embarks on a reluctant journey to seek justice
  • Readers say: “Once you start this book, you won’t want to put it down”
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Media mentions for Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden MEDIA MENTIONS: Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt
Readers can’t stop talking about this sweeping portrait of an unlikely friendship
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice hailed as “Great Expectations meets The Big Short” (The Sunday Times)
  • Can brilliant, disciplined James Drayton and impulsive dreamer Roland Mackenzie change the world?
  • Boasts a 4.3-star average rating on Goodreads
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Media mentions for Drayton and Mackenzie by Alexander Starritt MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Loved The God of the Woods? Here’s your next must-read mystery
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Readers say: “It is one of the best books I’ve read this year — or maybe just one of the best books I’ve read”
  • In a quaint New Jersey town, new police chief Callie Hauser is propelled into a decades-old cold case of twin sisters who vanished
  • Rave reviews from Alex Michaelides, Amy Tintera, and Riley Sager, who calls it “a gorgeously written page-turner”
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Media mentions for Heather by Caitlin Mullen MEDIA MENTIONS: The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
Booklovers are calling July’s Read with Jenna pick the perfect beach read
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Greenhead, Massachusetts, is an idyllic summer oasis where everyone knows everyone — but when newcomer Caroline’s arrival shakes up long-standing friendships and marriages, the town may never be the same…
  • “An absolute delight” (Elin Hilderbrand) from the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street
  • Readers say: “The Shampoo Effect had me totally hooked! It’s gossipy, funny, and messy”
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Media mentions for The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Elle, Parade, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Main Characters by Bobby Palmer
A ‘decades-long, heart-wrenching love story’ (Booklist) recommended for Sally Rooney fans
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “The unique structure is a standout” (Kirkus Reviews) in this unforgettable tale that unfolds through the perspectives of its side characters
  • After Clara and Seb meet in a London square, fate continues to reunite them — and their whirlwind romance sends ripple effects throughout their circles
  • Readers say: “Such a heartbreaking tale of love and loss… If you’re looking for a love story that’s a little different, this is the one for you!”
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Media mentions for Main Characters by Bobby Palmer MEDIA MENTIONS: Book of the Month, TODAY Show, Good Housekeeping, The Times, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh
You’ll be stunned by the jaw-dropping twists in this ‘cancel-all-your-plans read’ (Real Simple)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Twelve years ago, Carrie’s whirlwind marriage was destroyed when armed men took her new husband, Johan, away during their beach wedding in Thailand. She hasn’t seen him since — until she stumbles upon an online post and learns he’s escaped…
  • Readers say: “I was on the edge of my seat as Carrie’s story unfolded through Rosie Walsh’s gorgeous, lyrical prose… A stunning, emotional read that lingers long after the final page”
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted and GMA Book Club pick The Love of My Life
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Media mentions for The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh MEDIA MENTIONS: Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Beasts of the East by Andrew Moore
An acclaimed writer pens ‘an exemplary work of environmental journalism’ (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Readers say: “This wonderful book is interesting, informative, and enjoyable”
  • Can the eastern wilderness of the US — once full of elk, bison, and wolves — make a comeback?
  • Based on interviews with conservationists, hunters, biologists, and more, this “inspiring portrait of ecological recovery” features “deep research and often cinematic storytelling” (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for The Beasts of the East by Andrew Moore MEDIA MENTIONS: The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Land by Maggie O’Farrell
The beloved author of Hamnet is back — and fans are calling this her best yet
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In Ireland just after the Great Famine, Tomás and his 10-year-old son, Liam, are tasked with mapping the country — until an unexpected encounter changes everything
  • Readers say: “The writing is brilliant, the characters are full and realized, [and] the themes are beautiful”
  • An instant New York Times bestseller that’s “steeped in Irish history and folklore [and] alive with a sense of wonder” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Land by Maggie O’Farrell MEDIA MENTIONS: The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, People, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Slate, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Fly Girl
Fly Girl
By Ann Hood
During the glamorous golden age of air travel, Ann Hood joined the rarefied ranks of TWA as a flight attendant. This captivating memoir from a “gifted storyteller” (People) offers “a hilarious and often moving look back at a bygone era” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane).
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Girl Dinner
Girl Dinner
By Olivie Blake
In this “darkly comedic” 2025 release (The New York Times), an ambitious student and an adjunct professor enter an elite sorority world as outsiders — and learn that living well comes at a bloody cost. “This book is the fever dream I never knew I needed” (Ali Hazelwood).
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If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler
If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler
By Italo Calvino
“A marvelous book” from “one of the greatest European writers of the 20th century” (The New York Times): In this “breathtakingly inventive” love letter to the art of storytelling (David Mitchell), two readers search for the end of a mysterious book as their relationship develops. With over 44,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
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The Queen of Fives
The Queen of Fives
By Alex Hay
“A jewel of a book” (Louise Candlish): In Victorian London, crafty Quinn le Blanc masquerades as the season’s most eligible debutante to ensnare a wealthy duke! A “rollicking adventure through upper-crust, historical British society” that “will keep readers guessing through the explosive final act” (Booklist).
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The Distant Dead
The Distant Dead
By Heather Young
When a middle school math teacher’s remains are discovered in the desert hills of Lovelock, Nevada, his fellow teacher Nora sets out to unearth the secrets buried in the small town… “Stunning” (Booklist starred review), “breathtaking” (San Francisco Chronicle), and “crushingly beautiful” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).
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Atonement
By Ian McEwan
The “beautiful and majestic” #1 New York Times bestseller (The New Yorker) that inspired the Academy Award–winning film: In 1935, a series of events at the Tallis estate have effects that will reverberate throughout the decades… Selected by The New York Times as one of the 21st century’s 100 best books!
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Heart Bones
Heart Bones
By Colleen Hoover
A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of It Ends with Us, who’s sold “more books than James Patterson and John Grisham — combined” (The New York Times): After an impoverished childhood, Beyah is on the cusp of success — until an unexpected death forces her to spend the summer in Texas with the father she barely knows… 
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48 Hours to Kill
48 Hours to Kill
By Andrew Bourelle
“A great way to kill, if not 48 hours, then at least three or four” (Kirkus Reviews): On furlough from prison to attend his sister’s funeral, Ethan suspects her death was no accident. But to discover the truth, he’ll have to return to his dark past. “The best thriller I’ve read all year” (James Patterson).
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The Collaborators
The Collaborators
By Michael Idov
A CIA agent and a grieving heiress make an unlikely team when the two tumble into a conspiracy involving the Russian government. “A terrific espionage thriller with a propulsive plot and fantastic twists, but what really sets this book apart is the writing, sparkling on every page” (Chris Pavone).
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The Book Charmer
The Book Charmer
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In quaint Dove Pond, librarian Sarah and newcomer Grace forge a powerful friendship — but can they find a way to save their quirky community? “Reminiscent of Sarah Addison Allen, Abbi Waxman, and Fannie Flagg… A great summer read for those who love small Southern towns filled with magic” (Booklist).
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The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore
The Last Marriage of Dot Brightmore
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