| |  | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Fiona Davis held her breath until the final page | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - The author of The Orphan's Tale earns her place as "the beloved voice of World War II fiction" (Allison Pataki)
- In 1950s London, housewife Louise discovers a familiar necklace — and is plunged into a mystery dating back to Nazi-occupied Europe
- "The masterful Jenoff unearths a little-known aspect of World War II history and spins a gripping, unputdownable tale" (Marie Benedict)
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | February's Reese's Book Club pick has praise from Jodi Picoult and Ann Napolitano | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - When Marguerite, a once-privileged orphan, is abandoned on a small island in 1542, she must battle for her life amid a harsh winter
- This "work of tremendous imagination" (The New York Times Book Review) is based on a harrowing true story
- "An extraordinary book that reads like a thriller, written with the care of the most delicate psychological and historical fiction" (Vogue)
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Take it from Conn Iggulden: 'To read Babylonia is to witness something special' | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Enter the world of ancient Assyria as orphan Semiramis unexpectedly rises to become the empire's only woman ruler
- A historical epic based on ancient Middle Eastern legend
- "A tale of passion, betrayal, tragedy, and triumph that I will not soon forget. Utterly captivating" (New York Times bestselling author Claire Legrand)
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Booklist recommends this 'stunning debut' to fans of Percival Everett's James | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Don't miss February's unforgettable Good Morning America Book Club pick
- In a moment of desperation, Junie, a young enslaved woman, awakens her sister's ghost — sparking a journey that leads her to uncover the horrifying secrets of Bellereine Plantation
- "The richly textured prose quickly pulled me into the protagonist's treacherous yet magical world" (Charmaine Wilkerson, author of Black Cake)
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, loved this tale of unlikely friendship | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - After suffering a fall, elderly Frankie recounts her life story to her young carer, Damian — from postwar Ireland to 1960s New York City and beyond
- "Beautifully empathetic… Frankie is one of the most wonderful characters I've come across in a long time" (Good Housekeeping)
- From a beloved Irish TV host hailed as "inimitably charming" (Kirkus Reviews)
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | A dazzling biographical novel of the Harlem Renaissance | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - The New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Personal Librarian delivers "a strong contender for the best book I've read all year" (Natasha Lester)
- Tells the story of Jessie Redmon Fauset, a powerful literary editor who kicked off the Harlem Renaissance — and had a secret affair with W. E. B. Du Bois
- "If you like to learn something while lost in a gripping narrative, don't miss this" (People)
- Praise from Kate Quinn, Tayari Jones, and Chanel Cleeton
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Loved the blockbuster film? Read this novel about the woman behind Barbie | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - "A fresh and fun take on Barbie lore… Clever and satisfying" (Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures)
- In 1956, Ruth Handler has a vision for a doll that encourages young girls to pursue their dreams. Can her team of creative rebels transform the toy industry?
- Viola Shipman dubs it "the first must-read of 2025!"
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Marie Benedict is singing the praises of this riveting read | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - "An outstanding read for fans of World War II fiction and of writers like Anthony Doerr" (Booklist starred review)
- Near the end of the war, a secret organization smuggles escapees out of Nazi-occupied Rome — but they soon face a dangerous enemy determined to destroy them
- From the award-winning author of Star of the Sea
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | A heart-wrenching, generation-spanning saga | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - After her grandfather's death in 1943, Eileen learns the story of his past from a descendant of his enslavers
- "A mesmerizing, ambitious novel about the way family secrets are often braided into America's shameful history of slavery" (Jess Walter, author of The Cold Millions)
- Draws upon the author's own ancestral history
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 | | | FEATURED IN: |  | | Pick up this gripping coming-of-age story for your next book club | | WHY IT'S READWORTHY: | - Tapped to help India's independence movement, Shiv travels to London to learn British law. There, he grapples with his sexuality — and his place within his culture
- "Packs an important dose of relevant history into a very human story" (Kirkus Reviews)
- Lyrical prose illuminates themes of racism, parenthood, class discrimination, and more
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