| |  | | | At Thanksgiving, three estranged sisters face long-buried secrets — and one another | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Tensions erupt and the past comes to light in this "bighearted" Read with Jenna pick (Kirkus Reviews)
- Jessica Soffer, author of This Is a Love Story, calls it "utterly unputdownable, beautifully drawn, thrilling, and heartfelt at once"
- Perfect for fans of Mary Beth Keane and J. Courtney Sullivan
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 | | | Don't miss 'the most beautiful and moving mother-son story in recent memory' (Kirkus Reviews) | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - "A debut novel of rare power… This novel held me breathless at every turn" (Maria Semple)
- When Evan returns home to care for his dying mother, he must confront the mysteries of his family's past — including the possibility that Bob Dylan is his father
- Named a Best Book of Fall 2025 by Oprah Daily and The Washington Post
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 | | | A rising literary star mines her experience in an insular religious community | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Readers can't stop raving about this "remarkable achievement" (Publishers Weekly)
- Ruth lives in a devout commune in Michigan — and over time, she comes to question her regimented existence
- "It claims a place on that high modern shelf next to the offbeat books of Ottessa Moshfegh, Sheila Heti, [and] Elif Batuman" (The New York Times)
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 | | | 'One of the greatest novels I have ever read' (Pulitzer Prize finalist Rita Bullwinkel) | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - This razor-sharp read is told over the span of a single day
- A nail salon owner cuts a path through her inner landscape as her anonymous work as a manicurist leads to profound observations
- In a starred review, Publishers Weekly says, "Readers won't easily forget this deeply intelligent narrative"
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 | | | A family's origin story unfolds in this 'gutting and gorgeous' read (People) | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Maricarmen and her daughter, Nena, grapple with the long aftermath of a murder in their close-knit neighborhood in Puerto Rico
- The debut novel from the award-winning memoirist behind the 2019 sensation Ordinary Girls
- "A lush, unflinching narrative about colorism, survival, love, music, and the brutal beauty of housing project life" (USA Today)
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 | | | The peculiar living and the troubled dead collide at a former sanatorium | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - "For anyone who has ever wished they made Nancy Drew novels for grown-ups" (Kirkus Reviews)
- After Fern and her mother, Alice, move into a haunted building, the discovery of a dead body sends Fern deep into her eccentric neighbors' secrets
- "A quirky, surrealist tale that has some of the most engaging character work I've seen in a long time" (Reactor)
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 | | | 'Irresistibly fresh, bright, funny, and bursting with singular voice' (Casey McQuiston) | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - After agreeing to be the "best woman" at her brother's wedding, Julia tells a little white lie to her lifelong crush — who happens to be the maid of honor. Soon, everything spirals out of control!
- Glowing praise from Rolling Stone, Vogue, and more
- You won't be able to put down this "very charming" ode to '90s rom-coms (Booklist)
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 | | | An intensely dark #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is talking about | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Film rights have already sold for this hotly anticipated debut from an author with over 100,000 followers on Instagram
- "The superb world-building and intricate plotline make this a must-read" (Kirkus Reviews)
- Alchemist and healer Helena is a prisoner of war — and she's missing most of her memories. Powerful necromancer Kaine is tasked with uncovering those lost memories, but he has dark secrets of his own…
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 | | | How much can one artist endure in pursuit of her longest-held dream? | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Layla is offered a prestigious job as a choreographer in rural Vermont — but must leave behind her home, friends, and husband in order to take it
- Named one of the best books of the fall by People, Oprah Daily, USA Today, and more
- Told with "sharp, self-deprecating humor," this is "a poignant tale of self-fulfillment" (Publishers Weekly)
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 | | | How far will Oona go to access the magic her mother commands? | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Publishers Weekly is full of praise for this "spellbinding tale" that "delivers a shocking twist"
- Set on a small island off the coast of Maine
- Megha Majumdar, the author of Oprah's latest book club pick, calls it "an entrancing and eerie tale of longing, regret, and secrets"
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