Sunday, August 17, 2025

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 Greenwich by Kate Broad
'Fans of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere ought to take note' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While spending the summer with her extended family, a tragic accident forces Rachel to make a life-altering decision
  • "Fast-paced, beautifully written, vividly peopled, Greenwich is impossible to put down" (Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters and Wild Game)
  • One of People's best new books of July
  • Set at a lavish New England mansion
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Media mentions for Greenwich by Kate BroadMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for My Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner
August's Read with Jenna pick is a poignant coming-of-age story
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The lives of three women — two best friends and a mother in search of her daughter — collide as they confront their true identities
  • "A must-read for those interested in contemporary fiction about cultural exploration and personal growth" (Library Journal)
  • Jean Kwok, author of Searching for Sylvie Lee, says this "mesmerizing" novel "lingers long after the final page"
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Media mentions for My Other Heart by Emma Nanami StrennerMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton Frank
Love, loss, and healing in the South Carolina Lowcountry
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A sparkling tale from the author of My Magnolia Summer and daughter of the late Dorothea Benton Frank
  • Best friends Violet and Aly find hope in the aftermath of tragedy — and discover who they truly are
  • "An emotional page-turner… Glorious" (Adriana Trigiani)
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Media mentions for The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton FrankMEDIA MENTION:Library Journal
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Book cover for Love Forms by Claire Adam
Can Dawn find the daughter she gave up for adoption 40 years ago?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An "unforgettable heartache of a novel" (Vogue) longlisted for the Booker Prize
  • Perfect for book clubs, this moving story explores the complexities of motherhood
  • "The ending, when it comes, feels as right as it is devastating" (The Guardian)
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Media mentions for Love Forms by Claire AdamMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, People, Financial Times, Vogue, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith
On a remote Scottish island, a man meets two animals that transform his life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
  • Readers will be moved by this heartwarming tale of new beginnings and self-discovery
  • "Entertaining… Smith's character work is top-notch" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall SmithMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye
This 'heartfelt' novel is 'perfect for anyone in need of a little hope' (Library Journal)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Chloe and Oliver were childhood friends who lost touch — but decades later, magical origami flowers draw them back together again
  • "Beautifully written, cleverly crafted, creatively detailed" (Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist)
  • Matt Haig fans will love this enchanting read from a New York Times bestselling author
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Media mentions for The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn SkyeMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Newsweek, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for People Like Us by Jason Mott
'This tour de force is at once gut-bustingly funny and deeply moving' (People)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The highly anticipated latest from the National Book Award–winning author of Hell of a Book
  • As two Black writers search for peace and belonging, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways
  • Rave reviews from NPR, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many more
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Media mentions for People Like Us by Jason MottMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for That Last Carolina Summer by Karen White
A Southern family drama filled with secrets and second chances
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestselling author delivers "the perfect summer read" (Jamie Brenner)
  • After Phoebe returns to her South Carolina hometown to care for her ailing mother, recurring nightmares lead her to a life-changing truth
  • Take it from Beatriz Williams: "If That Last Carolina Summer has a flaw, it is this: You won't ever want to wake up from its spell"
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Book cover for Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams
A sweeping dual-timeline novel from an author beloved by Elin Hilderbrand
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Audrey and her famous mother, Meredith, reluctantly return to the New England island they left behind, they unravel the centuries-old story of a woman who vanished aboard a luxury steamship
  • "There are few more skilled practitioners of the craft of summer fiction than Beatriz Williams" (The New York Times Book Review)
  • Fans of epic family dramas won't want to miss this
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Media mentions for Under the Stars by Beatriz WilliamsMEDIA MENTIONS:Parade, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel
'The world's most popular author' (Booklist) delivers an unforgettable heroine
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Follow single mom and fashion designer Eugenia as she weathers life's challenges — including a tension-filled family gathering, an attractive real estate developer, and a looming hurricane
  • The perfect page-turner to pack in your beach bag
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