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Book cover for Strangers in Time by David Baldacci
Jodi Picoult and Kate Quinn are raving about this transportive World War II story
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In London, a grieving bookstore owner finds his life changed by two struggling teenagers — but his secrets could put all their lives in danger
  • #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci is “one of the best authors alive, and every page of Strangers in Time shows why” (Lisa Scottoline)
  • Explores timeless themes like loss, found family, and the healing power of books
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Media mentions for Strangers in Time by David BaldacciMEDIA MENTIONS:The Times, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner
Hello Beautiful meets Daisy Jones & The Six
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Cassie and Zoe Grossberg are best known as the pop duo The Griffin Sisters — but two decades after their infamous breakup, Zoe’s daughter unravels long-buried secrets…
  • Another New York Times bestseller from the author of Big Summer and The Breakaway
  • “An irresistible, multigenerational tale from a master of her craft” (Booklist starred review)
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Media mentions for The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits by Jennifer WeinerMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Vulture, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne
An unflinching memoir tracing one man’s dark family history
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “The best book I’ve read in the past year… A masterpiece” (Financial Times)
  • Joe Dunthorne wanted to learn about his great-grandfather’s timely escape from Nazi Germany — but he instead discovered the chemist’s disturbing involvement in Hitler’s regime
  • “Strikes a near-perfect balance of history and personal reflection… A must-read” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for Children of Radium by Joe DunthorneMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for The Seven O’Clock Club by Amelia Ireland
What if you were offered a miracle cure for a broken heart?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Four very different strangers are chosen to participate in an experimental grief group — but the truth behind why they were selected will upend everything they know
  • Adriana Trigiani calls this international bestseller “surprising and glorious”
  • A gripping and heartfelt read with a shocking twist that will spark discussion
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Media mentions for The Seven O’Clock Club by Amelia IrelandMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Cosmopolitan, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal
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Book cover for Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Fans of The God of the Woods: Don’t miss the latest Read with Jenna pick
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Elin Hilderbrand raves: “I can’t recall the last time I’ve been so dazzled by a novel”
  • After an experienced hiker vanishes on the Appalachian Trail, a Maine game warden and a 76-year-old bird-watcher are determined to find her
  • “Multifaceted characters and poetic prose enhance Gaige’s tender meditations on aging and mother-daughter relationships” (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Heartwood by Amity GaigeMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto by Benjamin Wallace
James Patterson says this true account ‘could be the best mystery story of the past 20 years’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Go on a global, 15-year search for the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin who rocked the world — and then vanished into thin air
  • “Will leave you amazed, enlightened, and utterly breathless” (Robert Kolker, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road)
  • “I couldn’t put it down” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Manson)
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Media mentions for The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto by Benjamin WallaceMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Next Big Idea Club, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, New York Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett
Tutoring a wealthy child pulls an American woman into London’s glittering elite
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • An “exquisite retelling of Pride and Prejudice” (Publishers Weekly starred review) that explores themes of love, class, and ambition
  • “Absolutely sparkles… Emily Everett is a massive talent” (Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich)
  • The buzzy April pick for Reese’s Book Club
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Media mentions for All That Life Can Afford by Emily EverettMEDIA MENTIONS:Reese's Book Club, People, The Washington Post, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Matriarch by Tina Knowles
Beyoncé’s mother delivers ‘a rags-to-riches story for the ages’ (The Telegraph)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In this intimate memoir, Tina Knowles peels back the curtain on her life — from growing up with very little to becoming the proud mother of a global superstar
  • “Knowles is the definition of living your ancestors’ wildest dreams… [A] triumphant story” (Elle)
  • An Oprah’s Book Club pick you won’t be able to put down
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Media mentions for Matriarch by Tina KnowlesMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, NPR, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Associated Press, USA Today, Elle, Forbes, Los Angeles Times
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Book cover for The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue
‘Historical fiction you can feel in your bones’ (Los Angeles Times)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • In 1895 Paris, a train ride ends in shocking disaster in the highly anticipated latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Room
  • Illuminating the glamour and chaos of the era, this is “a nail-biter — and you’ll learn some history, too” (People)
  • Train passengers from all walks of life are forever bound together in this sweeping novel inspired by a true story
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