Thursday, October 2, 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 The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill
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)
  • Perfect for fans of Mary Beth Keane and J. Courtney Sullivan
  • Jessica Soffer, author of This Is a Love Story, calls it "utterly unputdownable, beautifully drawn, thrilling, and heartfelt at once"
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Media mentions for The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'NeillMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, People, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai
Ann Patchett raves: 'I wanted to pack a little suitcase and stay inside this book forever'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After first meeting on an overnight train, Sonia and Sunny find their lives repeatedly intersecting across decades and countries
  • This "sweeping page-turner" (Publishers Weekly) and instant New York Times bestseller has been shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize!
  • "A transcendent triumph" (The New York Times Book Review) for fans of Real Americans
  • The first novel from the acclaimed author of The Inheritance of Loss in nearly two decades
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Media mentions for The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran DesaiMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Economist, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Harper's Bazaar, Bustle, Vulture, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Framed in Death by J. D. Robb
This instant #1 New York Times bestseller will keep you on the edge of your seat
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When a body is found hauntingly costumed and posed to resemble the subject of a Dutch master's painting, Eve Dallas's investigation pulls her into the moneyed world of Manhattan's art scene
  • Harlan Coben calls the Eve Dallas mysteries "can't-miss pleasures"
  • "Another enticing mix of propulsive pacing, an enthralling storyline, and one of literature's most compelling couples" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Framed in Death by J. D. RobbMEDIA MENTIONS:Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Shadow Cell by Andrew Bustamante and Jihi Bustamante
A true story with 'the cliff-hangers and paranoid atmosphere of a John le Carré novel' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With a mole in the CIA, the game was on for two newlywed operatives in a mission the CIA still hasn't publicly acknowledged
  • A "hair-raising" instant New York Times bestseller with "plenty of suspense" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Married spies Andrew and Jihi Bustamante present an insider account of beating the odds to handle a historic intelligence crisis
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Media mentions for Shadow Cell by Andrew Bustamante and Jihi BustamanteMEDIA MENTIONS:The Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton
Across centuries and continents, a mysterious book connects three women
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In this "must-read for booklovers" (Madeline Martin), the lives of an American expat in London, a librarian in Cuba, and a teacher in Boston become intertwined
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick Next Year in Havana
  • "Reminds us that books and stories have always been and will always be a shining light in our lives" (Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Orphan)
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Media mentions for The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel CleetonMEDIA MENTIONS:Entertainment Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Heart the Lover by Lily King
Take it from Emma Straub: 'Lily King has written another masterpiece'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • What happens when the effects of a complex relationship between three college students reverberate years later?
  • "I'm in awe. A perfect literary love story" (Florence Knapp, author of The Names)
  • The latest from the author of Writers & Lovers, who counts Ann Patchett and Elizabeth Strout among her fans
  • If you like Sally Rooney, you won't want to miss this
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Media mentions for Heart the Lover by Lily KingMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Circle of Days by Ken Follett
The masterful storyteller behind The Pillars of the Earth imagines the creation of Stonehenge
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The worlds of a flint miner and a priestess intersect as the vision of a civilization-defining monument comes to life
  • "[Follett's] trademark blend of the intensely human and the monumentally epic works to perfection here… Superb" (Lee Child)
  • Peter James promises this sweeping New York Times bestseller "utterly grips and fascinates"
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Media mentions for Circle of Days by Ken FollettMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
'The Thursday Murder Club is back and better than ever' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Everyone's favorite septuagenarian foursome is plunged into a madcap race for answers when a wedding guest vanishes…
  • The latest installment in a beloved #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired a Netflix movie
  • Written with wicked wit and a big heart, this dose of "joyous fun" (The New York Times Book Review) is one you'll want to share with everyone you know
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Media mentions for The Impossible Fortune by Richard OsmanMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Town & Country, The Guardian, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for What Matters Most by Diane Button
What if you could ask someone nearing death what made their life fulfilling?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This thought-provoking, hopeful read is "a beautiful road map of how to live a good and meaningful life" (Washington Post columnist Steven Petrow)
  • An end-of-life doula offers a collection of stories highlighting the powerful lessons she's learned from her clients
  • Fans of Tuesdays with Morrie will find plenty of wisdom to discuss and share
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Media mentions for What Matters Most by Diane ButtonMEDIA MENTIONS:Next Big Idea Club, Forbes, Parade, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Boy from the North Country by Sam Sussman
Don't miss 'the most beautiful and moving mother-son story in recent memory' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Named a Best Book of Fall 2025 by Oprah Daily and The Washington Post
  • 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
  • "A debut novel of rare power… This novel held me breathless at every turn" (Maria Semple)
  • Inspired by the author's own uncertain celebrity paternity
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Media mentions for Boy from the North Country by Sam SussmanMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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