| |  | | | An acclaimed author delivers ‘a tender and beautiful family story’ (Khaled Hosseini) | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - “An essential read… Heartbreaking, powerful, and indelible” (Booklist starred review)
- After the Taliban regains power in Afghanistan, women residents of Kabul fight to protect themselves and their loved ones amid danger and upheaval
- Readers say: “Nadia Hashimi’s City of Widows followed me around the house, because every time I tried to put it down, I kept wondering what was going to happen to these women next”
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 | | | Three timelines intertwine in this sweeping, propulsive novel that’s wowing readers everywhere | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - After hearing an unusual distress signal, widowed boater Marco goes in search of a missing woman — and is pulled into a decades-old mystery
- “A bold, intricately plotted debut unfolding against the beauty and danger of the Alaskan wilderness” (Kate Quinn)
- Readers say: “I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone looking for a gripping, atmospheric story with unforgettable characters”
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 | | | Don’t miss this discussion-worthy account of a double murder on the Appalachian Trail | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - While hiking in 1990, Earl Swift crossed paths with two people who wound up murdered. Now in his 60s, he returns to the trail to continue his search for meaning
- John Grisham calls it “a helluva book”
- Readers are raving about this fascinating blend of memoir, true crime, and outdoor history
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 | | | Stellar reviews are pouring in for this ‘intricately crafted thriller’ (Library Journal) | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - When a biotech executive meets his brutal end at home, NYSPD lieutenant Eve Dallas goes in search of a killer fueled by rage — and gets tangled in a web of secrets
- The beloved, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the In Death series keeps you glued to the page
- Readers say: “The In Death series is highly entertaining, with fantastically imaginative mysteries. Fury in Death is no exception. Highly recommended!”
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 | | | Loved Broken Country? Here’s your next unputdownable read | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Fleeing her unhappy marriage, Sage takes her young son to her grandparents’ estate in Newmarket — where her world collides with that of racehorse trainer Rafe
- Readers say: “I really liked Sage. Watching her begin to trust herself again was probably my favorite part of the book”
- Will sweep you away to the lush British countryside
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 | | | Cozy up with a ‘warm and inviting novel’ (Holly Gramazio) earning rave reviews | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - After buying a cluttered cottage in a seaside Maine town, single mom Zoe and her daughter, Florence, are left to sort through the mountain of objects inside. And the story they uncover transforms their idea of home…
- “Tender, beautifully layered… This is a novel to savor” (Christina Lauren)
- Readers say: “It was a beautiful story about healing, hope, found family, and discovering that home is more than just a place!”
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 | | | The beloved author of Practical Magic is at her best in this enchanting historical tale | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - September’s Read with Jenna pick is “rich with history, heartbreak, and magic” (Leigh Bardugo)
- In 1950s Massachusetts, college students Ava and Lauren are drawn into a secret organization of witches — and find their bond tested as they confront the group’s legacy
- Readers say: “Ava and Lauren were great characters that I became invested in and wanted to know they would be okay”
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 | | | A riveting read with a final twist that’s leaving thriller fans stunned | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Praise from Lisa Scottoline, Mary Kubica, and B. A. Paris, who calls it “another brilliant novel from the master of the domestic thriller”
- What if everything you knew about your family was a lie? Eliza and Bea formed an unbreakable bond after they lost their parents in a plane crash. But 11 years later, Bea disappears — and Eliza confronts a chilling revelation
- Readers say: “Clear your calendar before beginning, as you will get nothing else done until you reach the end of this convoluted trail!”
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 | | | Keep the tissues handy for this moving memoir that’s perfect for animal lovers | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - When Matthew Sigman’s beloved dog passed away, his life fell apart — so he ran away to a remote Italian mountain village, where he found friendship, community, and a path to healing
- “Poignant, insightful, and often just laugh-out-loud funny” (Booklist)
- Readers recommend it for armchair travelers, book clubs, and anyone who has loved a pet
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