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This Month’s Best New Reader Favorites
What are readers saying about the buzziest books of the month? We’ve rounded up their top-rated picks — including a highly anticipated GMA Book Club pick, a sweeping historical novel, and more!
 
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Book cover for Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
One of 2026’s buzziest books is earning glowing reader reviews
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A film adaptation is already in the works for this “remarkable debut” (Kirkus Reviews starred review) and GMA Book Club pick
  • Instagram influencer Natalie’s so-called traditional lifestyle is made possible by plenty of behind-the-scenes secrets. But one morning, she wakes up in 1855…
  • Readers say: “I have no doubt that Yesteryear will be one of the most talked about books of the year. The conclusion, alone, will definitely spark discussions. What an ending!”
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Media mentions for Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeMEDIA MENTIONS:Good Morning America Book Club, Book of the Month, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Vogue, Elle, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman
Historical fiction fans are loving this stunning epic from the author of The Light Between Oceans
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Readers say: “This is a story of resilience, love, and family, one that I loved very much and highly recommend to any reader who loves a family saga”
  • In 1950s Australia, the MacBride family has lived on a remote sheep farm for generations — but in one moment, a tragedy upends their world. And this is just the first cruel twist of fate they’ll face…
  • Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, was swept away by this “big, bold story of resilience and hope”
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Media mentions for A Far-Flung Life by M. L. StedmanMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise
See why readers can’t stop recommending this ‘stellar’ dual-timeline story (Booklist)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • After fleeing her traumatic past in the US, artist Sarah starts a new life in Ireland. There, she finds freedom, safety, and success — but fame could expose her long-hidden secrets…
  • Readers say: “I love a character-driven story, and this one is so beautiful. It definitely had me crying through the last several chapters. Just a wonderful read”
  • “Hurtubise places her memorable heroine at the center of a propulsive and twisty plot” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for Saoirse by Charleen HurtubiseMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Good Housekeeping, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
A Reese’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller that’s wowing readers
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • What if Cinderella’s stepmother wasn’t so wicked after all? Widowed Lady Tremaine will do anything to secure her daughters’ futures…
  • Readers say: “I felt all the emotions throughout the story, rage, disgust, sympathy, empathy, sorrow, and eventually undeniable love. I literally stayed up all night to finish this book”
  • Already has over 6,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
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Media mentions for Lady Tremaine by Rachel HochhauserMEDIA MENTIONS:Reese's Book Club, Entertainment Weekly, Parade, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
The celebrated author of Say Nothing pens ‘a blockbuster feat of reportage’ (Esquire)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • “Consider this a real-life Harlan Coben novel” (The New York Times)
  • As a family reeled from their son’s sudden apparent suicide, they uncovered his secret life in London’s criminal underworld
  • Readers are buzzing about the twists and turns in this shocking true account
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Media mentions for London Falling by Patrick Radden KeefeMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, Time Magazine, NPR, PBS, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Slate, Town & Country, Esquire, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Variety, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn
Romance readers won’t be able to resist this ‘tremendous love story’ (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • A year after her divorce, Layla travels to Paris for a destination wedding — where she faces past heartbreak and finds an unexpected spark with brooding best man Griffin
  • Highly recommended by Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton series
  • Readers say: “Kate Clayborn’s skill with writing natural dialogue and characters that nearly leap off the page is a rare gift”
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Media mentions for The Paris Match by Kate ClaybornMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Keeper by Tana French
A masterful Irish mystery novelist delivers an ‘atmospheric tale that’s well worth sinking into’ (BookPage)
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, Oprah Daily, and more
  • When a girl is murdered in a remote Irish village, retired detective Cal Hooper delves into the town’s generations-old chasms to solve the case
  • Readers say: “A masterpiece by an outstanding wordsmith. Literally unputdownable”
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Media mentions for The Keeper by Tana FrenchMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, NPR, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Vulture, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer
An enchanting novel winning the hearts of booklovers everywhere!
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • As a Book Witch, Rainy jumps into novels to dispel foes both real and fictional. But things get complicated when she brings the dashing detective from her favorite mystery series on an important quest…
  • From the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game
  • Readers say: “Nothing short of perfection… This book helped me to realize why I fell in love with books”
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Media mentions for The Book Witch by Meg ShafferMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, Parade, Library Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal
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Book cover for Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
The Trojan War comes to brilliant life in this inventive, discussion-worthy retelling
WHY IT’S READWORTHY:
  • The Booker Prize–winning author of Life of Pi delivers “a stunningly imagined revisitation of an ancient past” (Kirkus Reviews)
  • An