Sunday, May 17, 2026

This month’s best new popular fiction

 
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This Month’s Best New Popular Fiction
 
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Book cover for Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel
At age 77, Pepper is settling into her retirement community — and learns she’s pregnant
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A “complicated, gutsy, and entertaining” read (NPR) that’s perfect for book club discussion
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick This Is How It Always Is
  • “Only the fearless, funny, and endlessly inventive Frankel could have written this one-of-a-kind yet amazingly down-to-earth book” (Oprah Daily)
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Media mentions for Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, Oprah Daily, Parade, Los Angeles Times, Indie Next List, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey
‘A moving story of second chances and unexpected love’ (Library Journal)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • From a New York Times bestselling author crowned “queen of the beach read” (Cosmopolitan)
  • Searching for a fresh start, burned-out nurse Daisy arrives in a coastal North Carolina town — but when she rescues an abandoned baby, her world is turned upside down
  • “With wonderfully memorable characters and surprises around every corner” (New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick)
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Media mentions for Summer State of Mind by Kristy Woodson Harvey MEDIA MENTIONS: Good Morning America, People, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
Don’t miss this poignant latest from the beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Olive Kitteridge
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Artie, a profoundly lonely high school teacher, finds his world upended by a shocking secret…
  • “Let’s hope that this fine author continues steadily along her path, delivering unto her loyal readers story upon story, gift upon gift” (The Guardian)
  • “Artie Dam is someone you may never be able to forget” (Financial Times)
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Media mentions for The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout MEDIA MENTIONS: Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Atlantic, People, Financial Times, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for June Baby by Shannon Garvey
See why Elin Hilderbrand crowns this ‘the book of the summer!’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In the wake of tragedy and shocking revelations, Ruth must reexamine what she thought she knew about her past — and decide her future
  • Will transport readers to a lush island off the coast of New England
  • “Absorbing and moving, I loved every second of my time with Ruth on the island” (New York Times bestselling author Sarah Blake)
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Media mentions for June Baby by Shannon Garvey MEDIA MENTIONS: TODAY Show, Parade, The Boston Globe, Booklist
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Book cover for The Wish by Heather Morris
‘Fans of Jodi Picoult will embrace this story’ (Booklist starred review)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Lonely game designer Alex forges a transformative friendship with Jesse, a terminally ill teenager whose final wish is to have a video experience made of her life
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey
  • A moving tearjerker featuring characters who will capture your heart
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Media mentions for The Wish by Heather Morris MEDIA MENTION: Booklist
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Book cover for The Outer Country by Davin Malasarn
A family’s decision to send only one daughter to the US sparks decades-long consequences
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Estranged sisters Manda and Siripon reunite after the birth of Siripon’s son, Ben — but as Ben comes of age, he must face his family’s fraught past
  • “An exquisite writer of the heart” (Justin Torres, author of We the Animals) takes readers from Thailand to Los Angeles
  • “Malasarn’s spellbinding novel contemplates what it means to be family, even when secrets threaten to tear you apart” (Booklist)
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Media mentions for The Outer Country by Davin Malasarn MEDIA MENTIONS: People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
Bonnie Garmus says one of 2026’s buzziest novels is ‘a must-read’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Help delivers her first novel in 17 years
  • In a Mississippi town gripped by the Great Depression, orphan Meg and defiant Birdie collide as they take back control of their lives
  • “So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end” (Oprah Daily)
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Media mentions for The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett MEDIA MENTIONS: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Times, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Our Extraordinary Summer by Lori Wilde
Will their late mother’s dying wish help two estranged sisters reunite?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • From a New York Times bestselling author who “always writes characters who speak to my heart” (RaeAnne Thayne)
  • Calista and Athena Dempsey were inseparable — until a shocking betrayal tore them apart. Now, they both return to Hobby Island, where they must confront their painful past…
  • Perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis
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Book cover for A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel
A heartfelt New York Times bestseller starring an unforgettable heroine
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After surviving the Titanic, Victoria tries to embrace her new life — but can she triumph against all odds?
  • A moving story of defying society’s expectations
  • The latest must-read from a beloved writer hailed as “the world’s most popular author” (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for A Woman’s Place by Danielle Steel MEDIA MENTION: Forbes
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Book cover for You Can’t Hurry Second Chances by Michelle Stimpson
In small-town Texas, a new divorcée embarks on a journey to rediscover joy
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “An utter delight from start to finish” (Terah Shelton Harris, author of Where the Wildflowers Grow)
  • When Joyce moves into her late father’s home, she’s forced to share a kitchen with her tenant, aspiring chef Gabriela — and their unexpected friendship helps them both navigate old wounds and heartbreak
  • From an author whose books are “full of heart, generosity, and charm” (Lucy Gilmore, author of The Lonely Hearts Book Club)
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Media mentions for You Can’t Hurry Second Chances by Michelle Stimpson MEDIA MENTION: Booklist
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Fleishman Is in Trouble
Fleishman Is in Trouble
By Taffy Brodesser-Akner
A National Book Award finalist that inspired an acclaimed Hulu series starring Jesse Eisenberg and Claire Danes! When his ex-wife vanishes after dropping off their kids, can Toby untangle the past to figure out where she went? “A masterpiece… You will be moved and inexplicably grateful” (NPR).
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I Know a Secret
I Know a Secret
By Tess Gerritsen
This New York Times bestseller offers “a white-knuckle ride” (Paula Hawkins). Detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles wrestle with two puzzling murder cases — and Maura’s estranged mother may have the clue they need to unlock them. “Suspense doesn’t get smarter than this” (Lee Child).
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The Italian Secret
The Italian Secret
By Tara Moss
“Unforgettable” (Fiona Davis): In postwar Sydney, Billie Walker finds a dusty, mysterious box in her father’s office — sparking a journey to sun-soaked Italy to unravel a long-hidden family secret… This recent release is a “tense but heartwarming tale of family, love, and honor” (Rhys Bowen).
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The Witch’s Orchard
The Witch’s Orchard
By Archer Sullivan
A 2025 release: Private investigator Annie Gore must confront her own past as she visits an isolated Appalachian mountain town to unearth the fate of two long-missing little girls. “A mesmerizing mystery that blends small-town secrets with ominous folklore… Sullivan knocks it out of the park” (Publishers Weekly).
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Mrs. March
Mrs. March
By Virginia Feito
“The psychoanalytic comedy of manners… I didn’t know I so desperately needed” (Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot): A wealthy Manhattan housewife spirals into paranoia when she suspects that the protagonist of her author husband’s latest bestseller is modeled after her. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Elisabeth Moss!
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Sandwich
Sandwich
By Catherine Newman
A New York Times bestseller and “perfect summer novel” (NPR) with over 42,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Rocky’s annual family vacation should be perfect — but long-hidden secrets cause an unpredictable change in the tides… “Joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry” (Ann Patchett).
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The Lost Book of First Loves
The Lost Book of First Loves
By RaeAnne Thayne
When a DNA test reveals Ali has a half sister named June whom she’s never met, she decides to take a job as June’s intern to unravel the truth. While spending time together at a cabin in Wyoming, can they confront their secrets — and discover what family truly means? A 2025 release from a New York Times bestselling author!
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The Summer Girl
The Summer Girl
By Elle Kennedy
From a New York Times bestselling author, with over 13,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! Cassie hasn’t spent time in Avalon Bay in years — but with her grandmother selling the family hotel, this is her last chance to enjoy a summer there. Meeting gorgeous local Tate wasn’t part of the plan, but what starts as friendship soon turns into something much steamier…
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Heart of Dixie
Heart of Dixie
By Tami Hoag
When veteran Marine Jake sets out to find the truth about a missing movie star, chance brings him to a small town on the Carolina coast — where fierce, irresistible Dixie offers unexpected answers! An enthralling romantic mystery from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.
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Esther the Wonder Pig
Esther the Wonder Pig
By Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter with Caprice Crane
A delightful New York Times bestseller: When Steve’s pet micro-pig, Esther, grew into a 600-pound sow, his life was transformed in hilarious and unexpected ways! “Funny, entertaining, enlightening, and touching” (Publishers Weekly starred review), with over 2,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
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Hot Six
Hot Six
By Janet Evanovich
From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum must hunt down her mentor while dodging her relentless grandmother and a bloodthirsty killer in this “tapestry of nonstop action peopled by wacky characters” (Publishers Weekly). With over 58,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
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