| |  | | | It’s time to rethink what you know about Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the British poet laureate | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - “A dazzling and tireless work of advocacy… Holmes swats the crepe and the cobwebs away to restore the living Tennyson as he was before he fossilized into a Victorian sage” (The Sunday Times)
- Named a Book of the Year by The Times, Financial Times, and The Observer
- “Our greatest living biographer” (Slate) delivers “a must for poetry readers and a treat for anyone who enjoys fine literary biography” (Kirkus Reviews)
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 | | | Her horrifying abuse trial made global headlines. Now, she tells her own story | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Gisèle Pelicot reflects on her life — both before and after the shocking assault orchestrated by her former husband — in this “deeply vulnerable” New York Times bestseller (USA Today)
- Already named a Best Book of 2026 by The New York Times, The Guardian, The Observer, BBC, and many more
- “Alive with the kind of detail that wouldn’t look out of place in a good novel” (The Guardian), this is an “extraordinary achievement” (Financial Times)
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 | | | How did a hapless teen find his way to the priesthood? | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Stephen Colbert calls this instant New York Times bestseller “funny, charming, inspiring, and wise”
- Follow the unforgettable path of Father James Martin as he comes of age in the 1960s and ’70s, a journey “as swashbuckling as any action tale” (Mary Karr, author of The Liars’ Club)
- “Heartfelt and refreshingly self-aware, this humble portrait of a priest-in-progress will charm readers” (Publishers Weekly)
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 | | | A thoughtful, heartfelt tribute to a treasured literary icon | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Through extensive research and interviews, a journalist paints a portrait of Judy Blume’s life — from her complicated childhood to her marriages to her successful career — and analyzes her novels, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
- “A buoyant biography of a writer who redefined young people’s literature” (Kirkus Reviews)
- This “engaging, revealing, satisfying” profile (Booklist starred review) is making buzz in The Washington Post, W Magazine, and more
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 | | | Learn the scandalous story of a bold Regency icon, a beloved queen denied a crown | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - The host of the Vulgar History podcast serves up “a blend of scholarship, feminism, and pop culture savvy” (The Washington Post)
- You may be reminded of Princess Diana as you learn about Caroline of Brunswick defying society, living as an outsider among her royal family, and winning the hearts of the public
- “It’s an entertaining and revelatory resurfacing of a figure whose life seems to echo through history” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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 | | | ‘Read this book and be enthralled’ (The New York Times) | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - Meet three pioneering women reporters who traveled the globe — and changed it along the way
- As Rebecca West, Emily “Mickey” Hahn, and Martha Gellhorn pursued ambition and adventure, they transformed journalism and ideas of women’s roles
- “This richly narrated triple-threat biography reads like historical fiction” (Susannah Cahalan), featuring anecdotes about sneaking onto the front lines on D-Day, romances with Hemingway and H. G. Wells, and more
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 | | | Before trailblazers like Shonda Rhimes came on the scene, Marla Gibbs paved the way | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - The Emmy Award–nominated icon reflects on her difficult childhood, sitcom stardom on The Jeffersons, and her groundbreaking work in show business negotiations
- “Gibbs brings the charisma” (Kirkus Reviews) in this must-read for fans of Hollywood memoirs
- “Funny, moving, and more than a little inspiring” (Publishers Weekly)
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 | | | ‘A nail-biting tale of astonishing courage’ (Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle) | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - A photojournalist and member of the resistance in Syria’s Arab Spring uprising tells her story of fighting back against authoritarianism — and ultimately leaving her country behind
- “Powerful… Embodies a young woman’s contribution in the fight for freedom and for independence — both collective and individual” (Javier Zamora, author of Solito)
- With starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal and praise from the Los Angeles Times, who calls it “candid and absorbing”
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 | | | Nothing’s off-limits in Lisa Rinna’s Hollywood tell-all | | WHY IT’S READWORTHY: | - From soap opera stardom to reality show royalty, Lisa Rinna is known for speaking her mind — and this juicy New York Times
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