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Saturday, January 18, 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 The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
Love The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo? Pick up the latest Reese's Book Club pick
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Cate Kay is a bestselling author — but Cate Kay doesn't actually exist. Now, she's about to expose her true identity to the world…
  • "A captivating novel of deep friendship and dark secrets" (Laura Hankin, author of A Special Place for Women)
  • Starred reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and BookPage
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Reese's Book Club, Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Cosmopolitan, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett
An estranged mother and son reunite — but what tore them apart in the first place?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Ann Patchett loves this "moving and deeply compelling" novel from "one of our very best writers"
  • Penned by a National Book Award finalist and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist
  • Starring richly drawn characters who will linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Vogue, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
A sparkling Read with Jenna pick with praise from Carley Fortune and Jenny Jackson
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Undeniably delicious" (The New York Times) and filled with juicy family secrets
  • To find out what her parents are hiding from her, a university student spends a life-changing weekend at a famous writer's Scottish estate
  • Sally Rooney fans: Meet your new favorite author
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison
Seventy years of a marriage unfold in this moving portrait
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A January must-read, according to The Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times
  • Abe and Ruth have weathered the ups and downs of life together — but an unexpected crisis will rock their relationship once more
  • "One of our very best writers, Evison expertly details the hopes and dreams, sacrifices and tragedies of family life" (Booklist)
FEATURED IN:
The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin
A never-been-kissed 90-year-old embarks on an adventure to find love
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An uplifting story about friendship and second chances from the author of The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot
  • Can grieving 24-year-old Bella help romantic nonagenarian Eddie discover what he's been looking for all his life?
  • "A powerfully sweet ode to human connection in all forms" (Booklist starred review)
FEATURED IN:
People, Good Housekeeping, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova
This powerful novel has earned Jodi Picoult's seal of approval
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While pursuing her passion for comedy, college freshman Maddy grapples with her diagnosis of bipolar disorder
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice
  • Well-drawn characters populate this affecting exploration of mental health
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris
See why Matt Haig is raving about this 'witty and poignant story of modern love'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Gabe is reeling from his husband's shocking announcement — while suburban mom Nicole unexpectedly reconnects with an old flame
  • "Charming… You can do no better than to curl up with this sparkling book" (The Washington Post)
  • A clever, discussion-worthy read with praise from James McBride, J. Courtney Sullivan, and Dolly Alderton
FEATURED IN:
Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
'Readers in search of a perceptive and rewarding family drama need look no further' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of We Are the Brennans and The Connellys of County Down
  • Upon returning home to care for his ailing father, Kyle takes a job coaching the struggling middle school hockey team — where he finds compassion and redemption
  • A thought-provoking look at both sides of a failing marriage
  • "Lange's characters are memorable, and their struggles feel epic yet real" (Booklist)
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson
Modern-day dating mishaps, family chaos, and a lovably imperfect heroine
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With one year of sobriety under her belt, Emma is ready to get back on the dating scene — or so she thinks
  • Natalie Sue, author of I Hope This Finds You Well, calls it "tender, heartfelt, and all too real (in the best way!)"
  • Tackles themes of addiction and recovery with compassion, honesty, and a good dose of humor
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
Darby walks into his hometown's bookstore — and is brought face-to-face with his teenage self
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Jodi Picoult read this "tender, innovative debut" in a single sitting
  • Fans of The Midnight Library won't want to miss this one
  • "A charming and thoroughly modern take on the question of the road not taken" (Gayle Forman)
  • Takes place in a cozy, small-town bookstore you'll yearn to visit
FEATURED IN:
Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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The Final Cut
The Final Cut
By Catherine Coulter and J. T. Ellison
A New York Times bestseller hailed upon publication as “one of the best thrillers of the year” (Associated Press): When a security expert is killed and one of the Crown Jewels whisked away, Scotland Yard inspector Nicholas Drummond joins with FBI agents Lacey Sherlock and Dillon Savich to catch an international killer. “Superb” (Library Journal).
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The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
By Colleen Oakley
Speed into the sunset with a “wildly surprising, entertaining ride of a novel” (Jodi Picoult). Hired as a reluctant caregiver for headstrong octogenarian Louise, Tanner is shocked when she suddenly insists they embark on a cross-country getaway! “An absolute blast… You’ll be rooting for Tanner and Louise” (Taylor Jenkins Reid).
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The Heart's Invisible Furies
The Heart’s Invisible Furies
By John Boyne
In this “utterly captivating” novel (Booklist starred review), a New York Times bestselling author is “at the top of his game” (The Mail on Sunday). Follow orphan Cyril Avery from 1940s Ireland to the present as he struggles to find his place in the world. With over 115,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
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The Girls
The Girls
By Lori Lansens
“I promise: You will never forget this extraordinary story” (Isabel Allende). Nearing 30, Rose — a conjoined twin — recounts her shared life with her sister in this moving novel. “Remarkable… Readers may forget they are reading fiction” (Booklist starred review).
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Our Narrow Hiding Places
Our Narrow Hiding Places
By Kristopher Jansma
“A complex, compassionate tale” (Alice McDermott): In the final years of World War II, Mieke fights to survive a brutal winter in coastal Holland. Decades later, 80-year-old Mieke tells her grandson about their family’s long-hidden secrets. “Book clubs and readers of World War II fiction will enjoy” (Library Journal) this 2024 release.
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Red London
Red London
By Alma Katsu
From the author of The Hunger: When CIA agent Lyndsey Duncan arrives in London to pursue a Russian asset, a call from a colleague at MI6 will draw her into a dangerous web of intrigue. “Tense, smart, and surprising… A top-notch espionage novel” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardiner).
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Black Notice
Black Notice
By Patricia Cornwell
A “brilliantly paced” #1 New York Times bestseller (Kirkus Reviews): When a body is found on a cargo ship, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta must travel overseas — where a brutal killer awaits… “Compulsively readable” (Publishers Weekly).
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An Island Wedding
An Island Wedding
By Jenny Colgan
From a New York Times bestselling author: On a cozy Scottish island, two couples are getting married on the same night! Will Olivia and Anthony’s extravagant bash ruin Flora and Joel’s quaint ceremony? “Supremely heartfelt, hilarious, and heartrending… An absolute triumph” (Sophie Kinsella).
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The Scent of Death
The Scent of Death
By Simon Beckett
Forensics expert Dr. David Hunter is called to investigate the mummified remains of a pregnant woman, discovered in the abandoned loft of St. Jude’s. But she’s not the only nightmarish secret this hospital holds… “A superbly strong read” (The Times).
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Cold Morning
Cold Morning
By Ed Ifkovic
An “intriguing” mystery (Publishers Weekly): In 1935, the Lindbergh kidnapping trial begins — but as novelist Edna Ferber races to prove the defendant’s innocence, a British waitress is murdered after promising to reveal a secret that could change everything… “Ifkovic develops a realistic scenario for what might have really happened to the Lindbergh baby” (Booklist).
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Ex-DCI Luke Sackville Collection: Books 1–3
Ex-DCI Luke Sackville Collection: Books 1–3
By S J Richards
Former DCI Luke Sackville confronts baffling disappearances, organized crime, and a serial killer in this box set that includes the first three books in a series of twisty British mysteries!
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