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Sunday, August 17, 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 Greenwich by Kate Broad
'Fans of Celeste Ng's Little Fires Everywhere ought to take note' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While spending the summer with her extended family, a tragic accident forces Rachel to make a life-altering decision
  • "Fast-paced, beautifully written, vividly peopled, Greenwich is impossible to put down" (Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters and Wild Game)
  • One of People's best new books of July
  • Set at a lavish New England mansion
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Media mentions for Greenwich by Kate BroadMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Vanity Fair, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for My Other Heart by Emma Nanami Strenner
August's Read with Jenna pick is a poignant coming-of-age story
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The lives of three women — two best friends and a mother in search of her daughter — collide as they confront their true identities
  • "A must-read for those interested in contemporary fiction about cultural exploration and personal growth" (Library Journal)
  • Jean Kwok, author of Searching for Sylvie Lee, says this "mesmerizing" novel "lingers long after the final page"
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Media mentions for My Other Heart by Emma Nanami StrennerMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, TODAY Show, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton Frank
Love, loss, and healing in the South Carolina Lowcountry
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A sparkling tale from the author of My Magnolia Summer and daughter of the late Dorothea Benton Frank
  • Best friends Violet and Aly find hope in the aftermath of tragedy — and discover who they truly are
  • "An emotional page-turner… Glorious" (Adriana Trigiani)
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Media mentions for The Violet Hour by Victoria Benton FrankMEDIA MENTION:Library Journal
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Book cover for Love Forms by Claire Adam
Can Dawn find the daughter she gave up for adoption 40 years ago?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An "unforgettable heartache of a novel" (Vogue) longlisted for the Booker Prize
  • Perfect for book clubs, this moving story explores the complexities of motherhood
  • "The ending, when it comes, feels as right as it is devastating" (The Guardian)
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Media mentions for Love Forms by Claire AdamMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, People, Financial Times, Vogue, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall Smith
On a remote Scottish island, a man meets two animals that transform his life
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
  • Readers will be moved by this heartwarming tale of new beginnings and self-discovery
  • "Entertaining… Smith's character work is top-notch" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for The Winds from Further West by Alexander McCall SmithMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye
This 'heartfelt' novel is 'perfect for anyone in need of a little hope' (Library Journal)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Chloe and Oliver were childhood friends who lost touch — but decades later, magical origami flowers draw them back together again
  • "Beautifully written, cleverly crafted, creatively detailed" (Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist)
  • Matt Haig fans will love this enchanting read from a New York Times bestselling author
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Media mentions for The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn SkyeMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Newsweek, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for People Like Us by Jason Mott
'This tour de force is at once gut-bustingly funny and deeply moving' (People)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The highly anticipated latest from the National Book Award–winning author of Hell of a Book
  • As two Black writers search for peace and belonging, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways
  • Rave reviews from NPR, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many more
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Media mentions for People Like Us by Jason MottMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for That Last Carolina Summer by Karen White
A Southern family drama filled with secrets and second chances
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A New York Times bestselling author delivers "the perfect summer read" (Jamie Brenner)
  • After Phoebe returns to her South Carolina hometown to care for her ailing mother, recurring nightmares lead her to a life-changing truth
  • Take it from Beatriz Williams: "If That Last Carolina Summer has a flaw, it is this: You won't ever want to wake up from its spell"
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Book cover for Under the Stars by Beatriz Williams
A sweeping dual-timeline novel from an author beloved by Elin Hilderbrand
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Audrey and her famous mother, Meredith, reluctantly return to the New England island they left behind, they unravel the centuries-old story of a woman who vanished aboard a luxury steamship
  • "There are few more skilled practitioners of the craft of summer fiction than Beatriz Williams" (The New York Times Book Review)
  • Fans of epic family dramas won't want to miss this
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Media mentions for Under the Stars by Beatriz WilliamsMEDIA MENTIONS:Parade, The Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel
'The world's most popular author' (Booklist) delivers an unforgettable heroine
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Follow single mom and fashion designer Eugenia as she weathers life's challenges — including a tension-filled family gathering, an attractive real estate developer, and a looming hurricane
  • The perfect page-turner to pack in your beach bag
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The Water Dancer
The Water Dancer
By Ta-Nehisi Coates
In this #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah’s Book Club pick hailed as “one of the best books I have ever read in my entire life” (Oprah Winfrey), a mysteriously gifted man born into slavery joins a secret abolitionist network… “An electrifying, inventive novel” (The Boston Globe).
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Tin Man
Tin Man
By Sarah Winman
From the author of the Good Morning America Book Club pick Still Life: Inseparable as boys, Ellis and Michael fell in love — but a decade later, everything has changed. With over 16,600 five-star Goodreads ratings, “this is an astoundingly beautiful book… It breaks your heart and warms it all at once” (Matt Haig).
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Musical Chairs
Musical Chairs
By Amy Poeppel
This “quick-witted and razor-sharp” novel (Taylor Jenkins Reid) is “absolute perfect summer reading” (Elin Hilderbrand)! At a ramshackle house in the Connecticut countryside, Bridget must contend with family drama and long-buried secrets when she sets out to reunite her musical trio.
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Sepulchre
Sepulchre
By Kate Mosse
A New York Times bestseller from the author of Labyrinth: In 1891, Léonie becomes swept up in the superstition surrounding her aunt’s French estate. A century later, grad student Meredith is pulled into the property’s enigmatic secrets… “History and mystery are engagingly blended” (Kirkus Reviews).
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Only Daughter
Only Daughter
By Anna Snoekstra
Eleven years after the disappearance of teenager Rebecca Winter, a young woman claims her identity. But as she settles into an unfamiliar new life, both the woman and Rebecca’s family will find that not everything is as it seems… “Truly distinctive and tautly told” (Mary Kubica).
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Only One Survives
Only One Survives
By Hannah Mary McKinnon
After a tragic accident leaves one bandmate dead and another badly injured, Vienna and the rest of the group take shelter in an abandoned cabin — only to be gruesomely picked off one by one… A “juicy thriller” (Jeneva Rose, author of Home Is Where the Bodies Are).
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Trial by Fire
Trial by Fire
By J.A. Jance
A New York Times bestseller with over 1,600 five-star Goodreads ratings! Former television journalist Ali Reynolds races to fulfill a dying arson victim’s request: to find the people who tried to kill her… “Fast pacing, surprising plot twists, and a strong, principled heroine make for a satisfying read” (Booklist).
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That Night in the Library
That Night in the Library
By Eva Jurczyk
The night before they graduate, seven college students gather in the basement of the rare books library to attempt a ritual based in ancient Greek magic — and one of them drops dead. “This chilling, locked-room mystery grows more sinister by the page” (Elle Cosimano, author of the Finlay Donovan series).
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Murder in the Penthouse
Murder in the Penthouse
By Valerie Brandy
A crime novel perfect for fans of Only Murders in the Building: When the son of a luxury apartment building owner is thrown to his death from his balcony, private investigator Annie Hudson and her FBI agent sidekick must discover who had access to his locked room — and the motive to kill…
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The Summer of Songbirds
The Summer of Songbirds
By Kristy Woodson Harvey
This instant New York Times bestseller is “a warm, hopeful story of friendship, love, and second chances” (Emily Henry). Decades after meeting during one fateful summer at Camp Holly Springs, four best friends must band together to save the camp — a decision that will have unexpected consequences for them all!
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Sunrise at Crystal Bay
Sunrise at Crystal Bay
By Mia Kent
With a decades-long marriage, two grown children, and a flourishing career, Leah’s life is picture-perfect — until a devastating betrayal turns her world upside down. When she returns to the beach town where she grew up, she finds an unlikely second chance at happiness… A sparkling tale that kicks off a series!
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