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Sunday, July 27, 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 Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
Oprah's July book club pick left her 'riveted until the very last shocking sentence'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This sharp, propulsive family drama is "the book of the summer" (Real Simple)
  • After their autonomous car crashes into another vehicle, members of the Shaw family navigate secrets, guilt, and moral dilemmas
  • "If you are not already hooked on Holsinger, it's time to join the club" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
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Media mentions for Culpability by Bruce HolsingerMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, USA Today, Real Simple, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores
Twists and turns abound in this page-turner set among Florida's wealthy elite
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A Read with Jenna pick that Jenna Bush Hager calls "one of those delicious, fun summer books that you'll open on the beach and never put down"
  • When 28-year-old Nora marries 46-year-old divorce lawyer Will, the whirlwind union causes a stir in affluent Winter Park. Then Will vanishes the day after his birthday party…
  • Praised by Karin Slaughter as "smartly written and easy to devour"
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Media mentions for Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender and Kendall ShoresMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, People, Paste, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The CIA Book Club by Charlie English
A gripping true story that 'reads like a spy novel' (Financial Times)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • During the Cold War, the CIA ran a secret operation to smuggle books by Agatha Christie, George Orwell, and others into Soviet Europe — in hopes of bringing down the Iron Curtain
  • "A riveting account" that's "as fascinating as it is undersung" (The New York Times Book Review)
  • "Vibrant, beautifully researched and exciting… A real pleasure to read" (The Guardian)
  • An ABA Indie Next pick
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Media mentions for The CIA Book Club by Charlie EnglishMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Economist, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, Indie Next List, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs
Six young women are trapped at a Catholic reform school teeming with dark secrets
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "This powerful and unforgettable novel is a poignant and enlightening look into a sad chapter of recent history" (Library Journal starred review)
  • Jodi Picoult, Adriana Trigiani, and Kristina McMorris recommend this latest from a prolific #1 New York Times bestselling author
  • "After decades of bestsellers, Wayward Girls might be Susan Wiggs's opus" (New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni)
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Media mentions for Wayward Girls by Susan WiggsMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Vulture, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline
Fiona Davis and Karin Slaughter are raving about this riveting mystery
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A wildly popular #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers "her boldest book yet" (BookTrib)
  • When an American woman inherits an Italian estate shrouded in secrets, she finds herself at the center of a nefarious plot
  • "Has all the hallmarks of the very best Lisa Scottoline novels, and yet is also something spectacularly new. I literally could not put down this brilliant, gothic tale" (Marie Benedict)
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Media mentions for The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa ScottolineMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Daikon by Samuel Hawley
During World War II, a third atomic bomb falls into the hands of a Japanese physicist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • See why John Grisham is praising this "riveting tale about war, intrigue, love, and perseverance"
  • As Keizo Kan uncovers the weapon's power and mysteries, his loyalty and humanity are put to the test
  • "A gripping and fascinating work of historical fiction that's so convincing I felt like I'd stumbled onto an extraordinary World War II documentary" (#1 New York Times bestselling author Jess Walter)
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Media mentions for Daikon by Samuel HawleyMEDIA MENTIONS:People, The Washington Post, Esquire, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood
What if you learned your parent had a favorite child — and it changed everything you thought you knew?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When the Fisher family patriarch inadvertently reveals he prefers one of his daughters over the others, it sends shock waves through a weeklong birthday celebration
  • "A compelling drama about a dysfunctional family that will make readers laugh out loud and cringe all at once" (Library Journal)
  • Named a summer must-read by Oprah Daily and People
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Media mentions for The Accidental Favorite by Fran LittlewoodMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah Daily, People, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein
Two sisters grapple with their mother's secret past in this 'epic story' (Reese Witherspoon)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Engrossing… This one fires on all cylinders" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • Mia is the responsible sibling, while Cricket is an athlete born for stardom. As they navigate life in their small Maine town and beyond, they face shifting loyalties and painful choices
  • From a New York Times bestselling author whose work is filled "with gorgeous sentences and complex, kind characters" (Amanda Eyre Ward, author of The Jetsetters)
  • Selected as Reese's Book Club pick for July!
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Media mentions for Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-SteinMEDIA MENTIONS:Reese's Book Club, People, Parade, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani
A sparkling New York Times bestseller and 'ideal vacation read' (Elle)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From a beloved author who counts Taylor Jenkins Reid and Kristin Hannah among her fans
  • After a devastating loss, recently divorced Jess leaves her small New Jersey town for her ancestral home in Italy. As she unravels her familial history, will she find the courage to create the life of her dreams?
  • A "captivating and memorable" novel (Library Journal) that "will leave readers as satisfied as an Italian Sunday dinner would" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for The View from Lake Como by Adriana TrigianiMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, TODAY Show, Good Morning America, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, USA Today, Elle, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Nothing More of This Land by Joseph Lee
'This profound examination on identity and place impresses' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An award-winning journalist and Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal member delves into what it means to be Indigenous in this "wise meditation on belonging" (Deborah Jackson Taffa, author of Whiskey Tender)
  • Recommended by NPR, Vogue, and more
  • A must-read work of nonfiction from an author hailed as "a brilliant and sensitive chronicler of his own destiny and that of his community" (Colm Tóibín)
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Media mentions for Nothing More of This Land by Joseph LeeMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, People, The Washington Post, Vogue, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Your ebook bargains for Sunday

 
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Origin
Origin
By Dan Brown
A #1 New York Times bestseller with over 105,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: A billionaire’s earth-shattering discovery could be lost forever if symbologist Robert Langdon and museum director Ambra Vidal can’t track down the key to his secret… “Fans of The Da Vinci Code rejoice!” (People).
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The Essential Elizabeth Stone
The Essential Elizabeth Stone
By Jennifer Banash
A “moving” saga (Caroline Leavitt): 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. “Readers will race through this expertly plotted tale” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Moonshiner's Daughter
The Moonshiner’s Daughter
By Donna Everhart
For fans of Where the Crawdads Sing: In North Carolina, Jessie wants no part of her family’s moonshine business, which she blames for the death of her mother. But long-buried secrets soon upend everything she thought she knew… With over 9,600 five-star Goodreads ratings, this novel “will thrill readers” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Beautiful People
The Beautiful People
By Michelle Gable
From a New York Times bestselling author: Amid a broken engagement and a family scandal, would-be debutante Margo is hired as an assistant to a high-society photographer — and as she’s thrust into a glittering new world, fateful friendships turn her life upside down! “Irresistible” (Judithe Little, author of The Chanel Sisters).
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Someone Knows
Someone Knows
By Lisa Scottoline
A New York Times bestseller from “one of the very best writers at work today” (Michael Connelly): When Allie returns home for the funeral of a childhood friend, she must confront a deadly secret she’s kept buried for 20 years… “With twists and turns and plenty of skeletons in family closets” (Booklist).
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Lady in the Lake
Lady in the Lake
By Laura Lippman
A New York Times bestseller “with a totally cool double twist” (Stephen King) that inspired the acclaimed Apple TV+ series starring Natalie Portman: In 1960s Baltimore, the body of Cleo, a Black woman, is found in a lake. The case is forgotten by most, but aspiring reporter Maddie is determined to uncover the truth.
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The Complete Detective Bailey Thrillers
The Complete Detective Bailey Thrillers
By Kate Watterson
In the dangerous wilds of rural Tennessee, uncompromising detective Chris Bailey will do whatever it takes to save lives and get justice — even if he has to skirt the law to do it… Bailey solves deadly crimes in this complete series of pulse-pounding stories!
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U Is for Undertow
U Is for Undertow
By Sue Grafton
A #1 New York Times bestseller! Private eye Kinsey Millhone is pulled into an intricate mystery when she investigates a client’s strange memory from childhood. “Marvelous” (The New York Times Book Review).
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Undone
Undone
By Karin Slaughter
A “high-octane” New York Times bestseller (Library Journal): Doctor Sara Linton and detective Will Trent are thrust into a desperate investigation after a young woman narrowly escapes the grasp of a serial killer. “A complicated spider web of secrets and tangles” (Los Angeles Times).
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Little Bones
Little Bones
By Tania Carver
In an unthinkable crime, a sadistic killer murders a pregnant woman — and steals her baby. Now, DI Phil Brennan must find the newborn before it’s too late… “Too few thriller writers produce books that genuinely thrill, but Tania Carver is one of them” (Mark Billingham).
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Saltwater Cove
Saltwater Cove
By Amelia Addler
When she’s gifted a property on San Juan Island, 48-year-old Margie seizes the opportunity to start a business on the breezy paradise. Widowed sheriff Hank could be her second chance at happiness — if secrets from her past don’t shatter her new life…
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