| |  |  | | This unforgettable New York Times bestseller is the perfect pick for booklovers | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - David Baldacci is “one of the best authors alive, and every page of Strangers in Time shows why” (Lisa Scottoline)
- In World War II–era London, a grieving bookstore owner finds his life transformed by two struggling teenagers — but his secrets could put all their lives in danger
- Kate Quinn and Jodi Picoult are praising this transportive, heart-wrenching story of found family
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 |  | | Gift ‘this year’s breakout novel’ (The Wall Street Journal) to anyone looking for a feel-good read | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Sybil has always loved sending letters to her family and friends. But when she receives messages from someone from her past, she’s forced to confront painful truths — and find a path to forgiveness
- Rave reviews from Ann Patchett, Adriana Trigiani, and Ann Napolitano, who says, “This novel is a complete and utter joy”
- A New York Times bestseller named a best book of 2025 by NPR, The Washington Post, and more
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 |  | | Gripping nonfiction that reads like a propulsive thriller | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - After receiving a letter from a screenwriter, Christine Kuehn learned about her family’s involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies — and the role they played in the attack on Pearl Harbor
- “An amazing and gripping tale, full of suspenseful twists and cinematic details” (The New York Times Book Review)
- Gift this to readers of World War II history and anyone captivated by shocking true stories
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 |  | | Highly recommended for readers who love juicy family dramas | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - This Reese’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller “fires directly at the human heart and hits the mark” (Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing)
- When her first love reappears, farmer’s wife Beth must reckon with unspeakable secrets in her past — and decide what her future holds
- Think Atonement meets The Paper Palace
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 |  | | A surefire bet for fans of twist-filled suspense | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - The creator of Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller introduces a brand-new protagonist, Los Angeles County detective Stilwell
- Exiled from the homicide desk and sent to Catalina Island, Stilwell investigates a Jane Doe found in the harbor — but what will he risk for justice?
- An electrifying #1 New York Times bestseller from “a master of the genre” (The Washington Post)
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 |  | | History buffs will enjoy this riveting account with Ken Burns’s seal of approval | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - This #1 New York Times bestseller was named a best book of 2025 by The Washington Post, NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and more
- Chronicles the tumultuous middle years of the United States’ fight for independence, from 1777 to 1780
- “To say Atkinson can tell a story is like saying Sinatra can sing” (The New York Times Book Review)
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 |  | | Hand this sensational National Book Award winner to the devoted book club member | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - The literary world is abuzz over this dazzling novel that also won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction
- Outside the tiny apartment Raja shares with his elderly mother, Beirut is in turmoil — but Raja’s search for love and hope is eternally optimistic
- “It’s a ravishing performance… Skillfully juxtaposes unflinching depictions of war and deprivation with the narrator’s joie de vivre” (Publishers Weekly)
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 |  | | One of 2025’s buzziest books is begging for a screen adaptation | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - After a world-famous painting winds up in her possession, Louisa unravels its mysteries — and discovers the fascinating story of three friends 25 years ago
- This #1 New York Times bestseller is a “moving ode to friendship” (People)
- “Every Backman book should come with the warning that your heart will be split in two” (NPR)
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