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Book cover for Show Don’t Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
‘Supremely accomplished storytelling’ (The Washington Post) from a Reese’s Book Club alum
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Middle-aged women grapple with friendship, desire, fulfillment, and more in this poignant collection
  • Show Don’t Tell is a bit like sitting down with a good friend who’s about to dish on some major life business” (The New York Times Book Review)
  • The New York Times bestselling author of Romantic Comedy and Eligible serves up relatable characters, witty writing, and clever observations
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Media mentions for Show Don’t Tell by Curtis SittenfeldMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Vogue, Town & Country, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for Dream State by Eric Puchner
Oprah’s newest book club pick already has a TV adaptation from A24 in the works
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Spanning 50 years, this riveting saga depicts the repercussions of one lakeside wedding in rural Montana
  • Elin Hilderbrand calls this New York Times bestseller “an absolute masterpiece”
  • “Puchner’s final chapter is one of the most touching and satisfying I’ve read in years” (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for Dream State by Eric PuchnerMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, NPR, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman
What if your child was the prime suspect in a classmate’s disappearance?
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Already slated for an FX series from the creator of The Bear
  • Single mother Florence must race to clear her 10-year-old son Alfie’s name — but the other school moms can’t stand her
  • “A sharply insightful page-turner, with an infectiously relatable and utterly human mother at the center” (New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight)
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Media mentions for All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah HarmanMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, Associated Press, The Times, New York Post, Variety, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano
Take it from Janet Evanovich: ‘Finlay Donovan is irresistible!’
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Finlay Donovan, a single mom turned amateur sleuth, investigates a dead body found in her neighbor’s backyard — but she doesn’t expect her ex to become a suspect
  • “Full of unexpected twists, sharp humor, and zany heroines” (People)
  • An “entertaining” romp (Publishers Weekly) in a New York Times bestselling series
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Media mentions for Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle CosimanoMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Daisy Jones & The Six meets Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • This buzzy debut has been picked up by A24 for an adaptation starring Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler
  • “Totally engrossing… I loved this novel” (Liz Moore, author of The God of the Woods)
  • When two Berkeley students form a musical partnership, their talent, obsession, and need for belonging threaten their connection
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Media mentions for Deep Cuts by Holly BrickleyMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Associated Press, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley
One married couple’s date night goes hilariously off the rails
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “I think Colleen Oakley has written my favorite book of the year” (Shelby Van Pelt)
  • With their marriage on the rocks, Jane and Dan go out for a fancy dinner. But they’re plunged into the center of a hostage situation reminiscent of the plot of Jane’s own novel!
  • This witty take on midlife and relationships “is entirely too much fun” (People)
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Media mentions for Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen OakleyMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, People, Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for The Usual Family Mayhem by HelenKay Dimon
Kasey’s family drama? Her elderly relatives might secretly be murderers…
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • When Kasey returns to her Southern hometown, she discovers her grandmother’s pie business might be involved in some shady — and deadly — revenge plots
  • High jinks abound in this page-turner with “a lively and engaging narrative voice” (Kirkus Reviews)
  • From an author hailed as “a great storyteller” (USA Today)
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Media mentions for The Usual Family Mayhem by HelenKay DimonMEDIA MENTION:Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for When We Grow Up by Angelica Baker
Six friends, a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, and a crisis that changes everything
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “A delayed coming-of-age story that’s both perceptive and absorbing” (Kirkus Reviews)
  • While on a group trip to Hawaii, Clare and her friends’ long-simmering tensions reach a boiling point. Then, they receive an alert that a missile is heading toward the island…
  • Perfect for book clubs and fans of A Little Life
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Media mentions for When We Grow Up by Angelica BakerMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Back After This by Linda Holmes
A podcast producer agrees to host a show — about her own love life
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over, who’s hailed as “one of the most beloved voices in fiction” (Katie Cotugno)
  • As she’s set up on 20 blind dates by a relationship coach, Cecily must figure out what she truly wants in life
  • Features laugh-out-loud banter, charming characters, and a very lovable dog
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Media mentions for Back After This by Linda HolmesMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage