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Saturday, October 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 Remain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan
In Cape Cod, a grieving architect meets a mysterious woman who upends his quiet life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Pick this up before the film adaptation — starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor — hits screens in 2026!
  • A one-of-a-kind collaboration between the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook and the Academy Award–nominated filmmaker behind The Sixth Sense
  • This "brilliant," genre-bending novel "will attract legions of eager readers" (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for Remain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night ShyamalanMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Variety, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill
Jenna Bush Hager calls her latest book club pick 'an extraordinary book about the power of family'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Three estranged sisters reunite for the first time in years to spend Thanksgiving together — but an unexpected arrival from their past and long-hidden secrets threaten to tear them apart for good
  • "Utterly unputdownable, beautifully drawn, thrilling, and heartfelt at once" (Jessica Soffer, author of This Is a Love Story)
  • "Fans of writers from Maeve Binchy to Alice McDermott to J. Courtney Sullivan will relish this bighearted novel" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'NeillMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, People, The Times, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Twice by Mitch Albom
What if you got a do-over for every moment in your life?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Alfie has the unique ability to live any moment twice. But there's a catch: Once he undoes a love, that person will never fall for him again…
  • Get your tissues ready for this Good Morning America Book Club pick that "builds to an unforgettable conclusion" (Booklist)
  • The moving latest from the author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven
  • It's already been snapped up by Netflix for a movie adaptation!
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Media mentions for Twice by Mitch AlbomMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America Book Club, NPR, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, Parade, Variety, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Heart the Lover by Lily King
The beloved author of Writers & Lovers delivers 'her best work yet' (The New York Times Book Review)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • What happens when the effects of a complex relationship between three college students reverberate years later?
  • Rave reviews from Emma Straub, David Nicholls, and Florence Knapp, who says, "I adored these characters and feel lucky to have known them"
  • Fans of Sally Rooney and Ann Patchett won't want to miss this "masterpiece" (Oprah Daily)
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Media mentions for Heart the Lover by Lily KingMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Parade, Chicago Tribune, The Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton
'This literary jewel will spark numerous discussions and best-of lists' (Library Journal)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After her adoptive mother insists on introducing her to her biological family, Phoebe runs away — and seeks refuge at her friend Patrick's house. Amid the chaos of his 13 siblings, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery
  • Named a best book of fall by Oprah Daily
  • "I absolutely loved this exploration of family, friendship, and personal transformation, and was surprised and moved by Phoebe as she makes her way in the world" (Meg Wolitzer)
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Media mentions for The Phoebe Variations by Jane HamiltonMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake by Rachel Linden
Trust Debbie Macomber: 'You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Pressured to finish her new cookbook, Jules seeks inspiration at her family's olive farm in northern Italy — where she discovers the magical powers of her nonna's heirloom cookbook!
  • Fans of Sarah Addison Allen will love this enchanting tale that's "filled to the brim with comfort and coziness" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Kristy Woodson Harvey raves, "Linden has a permanent place on my list of auto-buy authors!"
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Media mentions for The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake by Rachel LindenMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Portrait by Danielle Steel
'The world's most popular author' (Booklist) pens a moving tale of love and connection
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An instant New York Times bestseller
  • When portrait artist Devon meets high-powered Charlie at a New York gallery event, she agrees to paint him — and their deepening connection forces them both to let their guards down
  • Set over the course of one fateful summer in the Hamptons
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Book cover for The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman
A sparkling dual-timeline novel with praise from Marie Benedict and Chris Bohjalian
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1912, book collector Harry Widener vanishes on the Titanic as it's sinking. Decades later, Violet is working at Harvard's Harry Widener Memorial Library — and unravels the mystery of his disappearance
  • "Alyson Richman is a master storyteller at the top of her craft… I can't remember the last time I was so charmed by a novel" (Allison Pataki)
  • Fans of The Midnight Library should add this to their reading list
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Media mentions for The Missing Pages by Alyson RichmanMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Best Woman by Rose Dommu
You won't be able to put down this 'very charming' ode to '90s rom-coms (Booklist)
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
  • "Irresistibly fresh, bright, funny, and bursting with singular voice" (Casey McQuiston)
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Media mentions for Best Woman by Rose DommuMEDIA MENTIONS:Vogue, Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature
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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:
  • An American expat in present-day London, a librarian in 1960s Cuba, and a teacher in 1900s Boston find their lives intertwined
  • From a Reese's Book Club alum and New York Times bestselling author hailed as "a remarkable writer" (The Washington Post)
  • "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, USA Today, Library Journal
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Edge of Eternity
Edge of Eternity
By Ken Follett
A “mesmerizing” #1 New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly): Over the course of three decades, five families grapple with turmoil and profound change. “Compulsively readable” (The Seattle Times), with over 44,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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Double Take
Double Take
By Catherine Coulter
A #1 New York Times bestseller and “one of Coulter’s best” (Publishers Weekly): After saving a woman’s life, FBI agent Cheney investigates the connection between the assault and the murder of the victim’s husband — and crosses paths with a Southern sheriff unraveling his wife’s puzzling disappearance.
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The Mother's Recompense
The Mother’s Recompense
By Edith Wharton
From the first woman author to win the Pulitzer Prize: After two decades without seeing her daughter, Kate receives a wedding invitation. But what’s even more surprising than the out-of-the-blue request is that Kate’s ex-lover is the groom, and she’s still head over heels for him… “Wharton at her best” (The Atlantic).
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Himself
Himself
By Jess Kidd
His whole life, Mahony assumed that his mother abandoned him. But when he discovers that there was foul play involved, he heads back to the Irish village where he was born. “It’s one of those books that has you smiling as you read, and that you plan to read again very soon” (Louis de Bernières, author of Corelli’s Mandolin).
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Timeline
Timeline
By Michael Crichton
An unmissable read! In this “brilliantly imagined” #1 New York Times bestseller (Los Angeles Times), a group of archaeologists embarks on a thrilling rescue mission that catapults them 600 years into the past. “Classic adventure… Crichton delivers” (USA Today).
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Havoc
Havoc
By Christopher Bollen
In a crumbling luxury hotel by the Nile, a meddling octogenarian widow faces off against the unlikeliest of foes: an eight-year-old boy. Named as one of the best thrillers of 2024 by The New York Times, this unforgettable read “gets you in its mad, twisted grip and doesn’t relinquish until the jaw-dropping end” (Mona Awad).
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The Traitor of Sherwood Forest
The Traitor of Sherwood Forest
By Amy S. Kaufman
Forced out of her home, peasant girl Jane turns to Robin Hood for help — and becomes his spy in the King’s Houses. But as she’s drawn into the legendary thief’s orbit, she begins to doubt his intentions… “Fans of thought-provoking historical fiction and compelling characters will enjoy this” (Library Journal starred review).
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Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding
Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding
By Lian Dolan
As Penelope and Chase prepare for their lavish wedding, their moms dread it — but when disaster strikes, Alexa and Abigail set aside their differences to save the day! “Reading Lian Dolan is like sitting next to a delightful and hilarious friend with a fine glass of champagne” (Patti Callahan Henry).
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The Interrogation
The Interrogation
By Thomas H. Cook
From the Edgar Award–winning author of The Chatham School Affair: In an interrogation room, three police detectives race to uncover the truth behind a horrific murder — and they have just 11 hours to figure it out… “No other suspense writer takes readers as deeply into the heart of darkness” (Chicago Tribune).
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Murder Ranch
Murder Ranch
By Sam Baron
When a wealthy rancher is found strangled in his massive estate, Texas Rangers Ruth and Aaron uncover his connection to a secret club devoted to bringing the Bandanna Strangler to justice. Someone has been keeping a close eye on the organization — but can Ruth and Aaron find the killer before more lives are claimed?
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The Salish Sea
The Salish Sea
By Susan Lund
Abandoned beside the Salish Sea as a child, Penny’s origins have always been a mystery. But when a police detective identifies her mother’s body, Penny has an unexpected chance to dig up answers… Book one in a series.
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