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Your weekly selection of new books in the genres you love, at prices you'll love.
Nana Boo
Nana Boo
Jackie Meekums-Hales
Release Date: September 10, 2024
Recently widowed Nancy Brewer refuses to let her daughter treat her like a vulnerable, helpless old woman. So when she starts receiving sinister phone calls, she must untangle her family’s complicated web of lies…
Literary Fiction
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The Essential Elizabeth Stone
The Essential Elizabeth Stone
Jennifer Banash
Release Date: September 10, 2024
An emotional saga that spans generations! After the sudden passing of food and lifestyle icon Elizabeth Stone, her empire is inherited by her daughter, Juliet — whose attempt to write a biography about her mother reveals a shocking web of secrets and lies.

BookBub readers say: “A highly recommended domestic drama about a Martha Stewart–like character and her daughter.”
Women's Fiction
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Eleanora in Pieces
Eleanora in Pieces
Jessica Maffetore
Release Date: September 5, 2024
Two years since her 4-year-old son mysteriously disappeared from his bed, Eleanora holds out hope that he’ll return… even as the rest of her life crumbles around her. When unexpected revelations turn her life upside down once more, can she find a way to embrace a brighter future?

BookBub readers say: “The conclusion is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read and I will be thinking of this book forever.”
Women's Fiction
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Young Conquerors
Young Conquerors
Christopher Cosmos
Release Date: September 10, 2024
Pella, Greece: When young Alexandros meets mysterious Hephaestion in the gardens of the Macedonian capital, they feel an instant connection — and forge an incredible bond that could change the fate of their world… A sweeping, vivid portrait of Alexander the Great.
Historical Fiction
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The Path Beneath Her Feet
The Path Beneath Her Feet
Janis Robinson Daly
Release Date: September 5, 2024
“A historically compelling, engaging ode to a cadre of formidable women” (Kirkus Reviews): As the Great Depression ravages the country, pioneering doctor Eliza Edwards travels across the country helping others. But the outbreak of World War II — and its impact on her family — will change her life forever. “Meticulously researched and beautifully written” (New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Grissom).

BookBub readers say: “Rich in historical detail and full of heart.”
Historical Fiction
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Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
Dread Tribunal of Last Resort
Brian Kaufman
Release Date: September 10, 2024
In early 1861, Boston-educated Decker Brown looks with optimism toward his future in Virginia, running a manufacturing business side by side with his beloved wife. But when the country is divided by Civil War, Decker is forced to confront everything he believes — and reckon with impossible choices that change both their lives forever.
Historical Fiction
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The Last Time I Saw Him
The Last Time I Saw Him
Rachel Abbott
Release Date: August 15, 2024
“Twisty, enthralling, and satisfying” (USA Today bestselling author Angela Marsons): After they’re burned by the same wealthy philanthropist, Celia, Juliette, and Nadia hatch a plan to blackmail him and escape his torment for good. When he’s found murdered the next morning, can they keep each other’s secrets?

BookBub readers say: “The epitome of a page-turner!”
Thrillers
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Shattered Lives
Shattered Lives
Vineet Verma
Release Date: September 5, 2024
After experiencing a heartbreaking betrayal, bestselling author Daniel Geraldi gets involved with Penelope, a flirtatious fan. But when his family members become targets of disturbing incidents, he can’t help but suspect she’s to blame…

BookBub readers say: “Oh my god! Talk about a TWIST?!”
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An Honorable Assassin
An Honorable Assassin
Steve Hamilton
Release Date: August 27, 2024
The newest gripping installment in a New York Times bestselling series starring “one of the best main characters I’ve read in years” (Harlan Coben): When assassin Nick Mason fails to take out his latest target, he races around the world on a high-stakes hunt for a sadistic criminal… “Whatever he writes, I’ll read. Steve Hamilton’s that good” (Lee Child).

BookBub readers say: “A novel that really shouldn’t be missed.”
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The Swimmer
The Swimmer
Loreth Anne White
Release Date: September 10, 2024
When deceit threatens their marriage, influencers Jemma and Adam move to the Pacific Northwest to start over — but their strange and awkward new neighbor, Chloe, has been watching them too closely. And after witnessing a murder, she’s determined to expose their secrets…

BookBub readers say: “Deliciously addictive with a dark, voyeuristic heart, I loved every minute of this captivating thriller!”
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This month’s best new historical fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Historical Fiction
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Book cover for By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Literary icon Jodi Picoult asks: What if a woman really wrote Shakespeare's plays?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Follows two unforgettable women playwrights whose lives are intertwined four centuries apart
  • An ideal book club pick that debuted at the top of the New York Times bestsellers list
  • Glowing praise from Kristin Hannah, Jojo Moyes, and Chris Whitaker
FEATURED IN:
Good Morning America, People, The Washington Post, Elle, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey and Leslie Jamison
Follow Peggy Guggenheim's transformation into a legendary art collector
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When she's 14, Peggy's father dies on the Titanic — prompting her to seek a life of passion and independence
  • Filled "with keenly drawn characters based on real-life figures and a vivid and illuminating historical context" (Booklist)
  • The final book from an award-winning author, finished by her friend after her passing in 2022
FEATURED IN:
The New Yorker, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for The Volcano Daughters by Gina María Balibrera
In an Indigenous community on a volcano, a girl is taken by a rising dictator to be his oracle
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Hallucinatory magical realism in 1920s El Salvador
  • Two sisters meet, are torn apart, and find each other again
  • Hailed as "an epic story" and "a remarkable achievement" by The New York Times
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Vulture, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Hera by Jennifer Saint
The story of a notorious Greek goddess like you've never heard it before
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "The gods of Olympus deliver Real Housewives–level drama in this juicy interpretation of Greek myth" (Publishers Weekly)
  • After Hera becomes Zeus's queen, she considers what it would take to create a better world…
  • A must-read for fans of Circe
FEATURED IN:
Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Parade, Paste, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak
Across centuries and continents, three characters are bound together by a single drop of water
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In an ancient Mesopotamian city, a king's library is torn down alongside his reign — but water will tie his legacy to the generations that follow
  • Lyrical, breathtaking prose from a Booker Prize finalist
  • "An odyssey, an epic, a lament, and a tale of redemption… A masterpiece" (Ruth Ozeki)
FEATURED IN:
The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Financial Times, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson
You might not have heard of Bessie Coleman — but after reading this novel, you'll never forget her
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A pioneering Black aviator forges her own path despite the obstacles in her way
  • "Hopson shines a welcome light on her indomitable and unsung heroine" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Penned by a real-life pilot
FEATURED IN:
NPR, The Washington Post, Essence, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Instrumentalist by Harriet Constable
How did an Italian orphan become one of the greatest violinists of the 18th century?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Based on the true story of a little-known musical prodigy — and Antonio Vivaldi's muse
  • The glittering city of Venice is a character in its own right
  • "A fascinating story of music, ambition, and womanhood" (Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake)
FEATURED IN:
NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Electric Literature
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Book cover for Our Narrow Hiding Places by Kristopher Jansma
An 80-year-old widow reveals the harrowing truth about her fight for survival in Nazi-occupied Holland
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Perfect for fans of All the Light We Cannot See
  • A "complex, compassionate tale of human resilience" (Alice McDermott)
  • Long-hidden family secrets reverberate across generations
FEATURED IN:
NPR, CBS Mornings, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins
A rare silk, a powerful family, and a dark secret waiting to be unraveled
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1820, a woman arrives with her husband on a remote Greek island — where she makes a discovery with lasting consequences
  • "A delicately woven novel with an utterly original premise" (Emilia Hart, author of Weyward)
  • From the author of The Binding, a #1 international bestseller
FEATURED IN:
Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods
Three women join forces to unmask one of America's first serial killers
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "You will be on the edge of your seat… Haunting, atmospheric, and thrilling" (Adriana Trigiani)
  • Historical fiction and true crime converge in this novel based on a real-life scandal
  • Set at a Midwestern home for unwed mothers in 1894
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Parade, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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