Thursday, June 26, 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 Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
A charming, dangerous man enters the lives of three women
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of None of This Is True returns with another pulse-pounding, kaleidoscopic read
  • Freida McFadden, Emily Henry, and A.J. Finn are raving about this unpredictable page-turner
  • "Jewell is on a hot streak, with one brilliant thriller after another" (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for Don't Let Him In by Lisa JewellMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, New York Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
Liz Moore, author of The God of the Woods, raves: 'I loved this wildly inventive novel'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The Reese's Book Club pick for June is perfect for fans of The Midnight Library
  • When Monica discovers a hidden family magic, she gains access to her grandmother's long-buried memories — revealing a life filled with love, loss, and a fight for survival
  • "Part speculative, part multigenerational family epic, part historical record, part coming-of-age romance… all magic" (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison KingMEDIA MENTIONS:Reese's Book Club, People, The Boston Globe, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Art Spy by Michelle Young
Meet the unassuming woman who rescued stolen masterpieces from Hitler
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Strong narrative nonfiction that reads like a compelling novel" (Library Journal starred review)
  • During World War II, Rose Valland used her role at Paris's Jeu de Paume museum to spy for the French Resistance, risking her life to protect her staff and priceless works of art
  • A must-read for fans of espionage tales and little-known true stories
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Media mentions for The Art Spy by Michelle YoungMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Town & Country, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Compound by Aisling Rawle
Lord of the Flies meets Love Island in the latest GMA Book Club pick
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Twenty contestants arrive on a remote desert compound to compete on a reality show — but the line between winning and making it out alive soon becomes blurred
  • Named one of the summer's best books by The New York Times, Vulture, Time, and more
  • "Every bit as addictive as your favorite guilty pleasure… but with all the substance of a literary classic" (Oprah Daily)
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Media mentions for The Compound by Aisling RawleMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America Book Club, Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Vulture, Forbes, Reactor, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly
Take it from Lisa Wingate: 'This story drew me in, then swept me away'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Could a book club started by two sisters turn the tide of war?
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, who's hailed as "one of the best historical fiction writers around" (Fiona Davis)
  • As Cadence and Briar find their lives upended by World War II, they turn to the power of storytelling. Decades later, Mari travels to Martha's Vineyard after her mother's death — and unravels old secrets
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Media mentions for The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall KellyMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Never Flinch by Stephen King
Find out why 'he's not the King for nothing' (USA Today)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A chilling #1 New York Times bestseller from "one of America's greatest natural storytellers" (Associated Press)
  • The iconic, intelligent PI Holly Gibney faces off against a vengeful serial killer and a dangerous stalker
  • Highly anticipated by The New York Times Book Review, The Boston Globe, Vulture, and many more
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Media mentions for Never Flinch by Stephen KingMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Slate, Vulture, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Salon, Paste, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb
An instant New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club pick that will stay with you
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After causing the tragedy that tears his family apart, a young father must adjust to life in prison — where small acts of kindness help him find hope
  • A "heart-wrenching story of redemption" (Publishers Weekly) from the author of She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True
  • Glowing reviews from Alice Hoffman and Andre Dubus III, who says, "I could not put down The River Is Waiting, and I predict that you won't be able to either"
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Media mentions for The River Is Waiting by Wally LambMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, Book of the Month, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Lincoln's Lady Spymaster by Gerri Willis
Learn the untold story of a wealthy Southern belle turned Union spymaster
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • During the Civil War, Elizabeth Van Lew risked everything to smuggle intelligence and secret agents behind enemy lines
  • This instant New York Times bestseller tells an unforgettable true story "with the panache of a novelist" (Library Journal)
  • "If you thought you knew the most interesting stories of the American Civil War, you didn't — until now" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks)
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Media mentions for Lincoln's Lady Spymaster by Gerri WillisMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh
'Fans of The White Lotus and Crazy Rich Asians shouldn't miss this' (People)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When young lawyer Jia is assigned to a high-profile case involving one of Korea's most influential families, she must race to ensure their shocking scandals remain hidden
  • "I can't remember the last time I had so much fun reading a book!" (Nicola Yoon)
  • A gripping page-turner about a wealthy family's secrets and how far they'll go to keep them hidden
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Media mentions for Park Avenue by RenĂ©e AhdiehMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Lost Masterpiece by B. A. Shapiro
An inherited Impressionist painting surfaces a generation-spanning mystery
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This riveting work of biographical fiction is "a slam dunk" (Library Journal)
  • When Tamara receives a mysterious painting linked to her ancestor Berthe Morisot, she uncovers a twisted legacy of secrets and revenge
  • "Once again, B. A. Shapiro is in a league of her own, this time taking us on a riveting ride into the world of stolen art with her latest page-turner" (Lisa Barr)
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Media mentions for The Lost Masterpiece by B. A. ShapiroMEDIA MENTIONS:The Boston Globe, Library Journal, Booklist
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