Sunday, February 16, 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 We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
The perfect book club pick from the beloved author of Me Before You
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Jodi Picoult, Sophie Kinsella, and Lisa Jewell are raving about this moving family drama
  • With her personal life and career falling apart, the last thing Lila needs is her estranged father showing up on her doorstep after three decades…
  • "The kind of book you smile at while reading" (Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark)
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Media mentions for We All Live Here by Jojo MoyesMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, Oprah Daily, People, Good Housekeeping, Parade, The Times, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
On the eve of her daughter's wedding, Gail's life is upended by a shattering secret
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Liane Moriarty raves, "Anne Tyler remains my favorite author in the world. I've adored everything she's ever written"
  • After she loses her job and her ex-husband shows up unannounced on her doorstep, Gail finds her world thrown into crisis
  • "All fiction lovers seeking a smart, sunny novel will ask for this one" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Three Days in June by Anne TylerMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, The Times Literary Supplement, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Past and present intertwine in this 'beautifully imagined family saga' (The New York Times)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, which was adapted into a Hulu TV show
  • Fleeing to France after a public scandal, Ebby pieces together the connection between a precious family heirloom and a devastating tragedy from her childhood
  • "Solidifies Wilkerson's place as one of the great multigenerational storytellers of our time" (Abi Darรฉ, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice)
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Media mentions for Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, PBS, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Elle, Essence, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer
This dazzling Read with Jenna pick is an intimate exploration of marriage and art
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A revelation — the kind of novel to read in one sitting" (Liz Moore, author of The God of the Woods)
  • Abe and Jane's 50-year relationship has unfolded against the backdrop of Central Park. Now, as Jane dies, their family navigates grief — and Abe reflects on the past
  • The magic of New York City is on full display in this "lyrical, graceful novel of love and art" (Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street)
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Media mentions for This Is a Love Story by Jessica SofferMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, USA Today, Town & Country, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Everyone is talking about this unputdownable novel — including Jodi Picoult
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Already optioned for a screen adaptation
  • Fans of Wuthering Heights will devour this star-crossed love story set in the cutthroat world of competitive figure skating
  • "A drama of epic proportions" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for The Favorites by Layne FargoMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, People, The Washington Post, New York Post, Paste, Variety, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Every Tom, Dick & Harry by Elinor Lipman
At a B and B, business and pleasure are hilariously intertwined
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After taking over her parents' estate sale business, Emma is tasked with clearing out a bed-and-breakfast with a surprising — and illicit — secret
  • "Lipman's fans and newcomers alike will be tickled" (Publishers Weekly)
  • Witty dialogue and memorable characters populate this sparkling small-town drama
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Media mentions for Every Tom, Dick & Harry by Elinor LipmanMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
Head to Tuscany for 'a delightfully zany escape from reality' (The Washington Post)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A down-on-its-luck Italian village is transformed by the nearby discovery of a giant truffle…
  • Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, "savored every page of this book"
  • Starring an unforgettable cast of quirky characters
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Media mentions for Tartufo by Kira Jane BuxtonMEDIA MENTIONS:CBS Mornings, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Snowbirds by Christina Clancy
On a trip to Palms Springs, Kim's partner disappears — or did he leave her?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Fleeing the Midwest winter for the California sun, Kim and Grant find their relationship at a crossroads
  • Glowing reviews from Angie Kim, Fiona Davis, and Steven Rowley
  • Booklist recommends this skillfully written novel to fans of Elizabeth Strout and Anne Tyler
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Media mentions for The Snowbirds by Christina ClancyMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for People of Means by Nancy Johnson
Fans of Brit Bennett should pick up this 'illuminating multigenerational drama' (Publishers Weekly)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In this dual-timeline novel, a mother and daughter follow their dreams and seek justice across decades — from 1960s Nashville to 1990s Chicago
  • Rave reviews from Kristin Harmel, Therese Anne Fowler, and Jean Kwok
  • "Powerful… A heart-wrenching story of love, family, racism, and resistance" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for People of Means by Nancy JohnsonMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler
Forty years after their divorce, one couple gets a second chance
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "A wonder to behold… This is the kind of book that makes me a better human" (Nathan Hill, author of Wellness)
  • Charlie and Vivian ended their marriage after only four years. But when Charlie returns to Wisconsin decades later, they work to pick up the fractured pieces of their past…
  • A life-affirming story "full of complex characters" (Library Journal)
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Media mentions for A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas ButlerMEDIA MENTIONS:Library Journal, Booklist
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