Two women, centuries apart --- one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays --- are both forced to hide behind another name.
This propulsive and uncommonly wise novel is about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.
The deadline for your entries is Wednesday, September 11th at noon ET.
LONG ISLAND COMPROMISE is about the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance.
SLOW DANCE is the story of Shiloh and Cary, who everyone thought would end up together, trying to find their way back to the start.
Unforgettable and utterly romantic, this heart-wrenching, life-affirming work of fiction asks: How much would you sacrifice for the one you love?
Our latest prize book is TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW by Gabrielle Zevin, which is now available in paperback. In this instant New York Times bestselling novel, two college friends become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. The deadline for your entries is Wednesday, September 11th at noon ET.
Our Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks for September
Each month, we share top book picks from Indie Next and LibraryReads. We also feature a number of other prominent selections, including the Barnes & Noble Book Club, the "Good Morning America" Book Club, Oprah’s Book Club, the PBS Books Readers Club, the "Read with Jenna" Today Show Book Club, Reese's Book Club, and the Target Book Club.
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From the celebrated, bestselling author of DISAPPEARING EARTH comes a mesmerizing novel of two sisters whose lives are upended by an unexpected visitor --- a tale of family, obsession and a mysterious creature in the woods.
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult - Historical FictionFrom the New York Times bestselling co-author of MAD HONEY comes an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart --- one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays --- who are both forced to hide behind another name.
Cadenza by Justin Courter - FictionWith brutal honesty and layered storytelling, CADENZA makes Jennifer Coleman’s progress as a pianist and composer read like a mystery novel. Bold characters and personal tragedies emerge as it becomes clear that Jennifer is a force of nature that can be stopped by no one but herself.
The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan - FictionFrom the New York Times bestselling author of FRIENDS AND STRANGERS comes a novel of family, secrets, ghosts and homecoming set on the seaside cliffs of Maine.
The Days I Loved You Most by Amy Neff - FictionUnforgettable and utterly romantic, THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST is a heart-wrenching, life-affirming novel that asks: How much would you sacrifice for the one you love?
The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry - Historical FictionAward-winning writer Kevin Barry’s first novel set in America is a savagely funny and achingly romantic tale of young lovers on the lam in 1890s Montana.
Husbands & Lovers by Beatriz Williams - Historical FictionTwo women --- separated by decades and continents, and united by an exotic family heirloom --- reclaim secrets and lost loves in this sweeping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of THE SUMMER WIVES.
The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali - FictionFrom the nationally bestselling author of THE STATIONERY SHOP comes a heartfelt, epic novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.
Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner - FictionFrom the New York Times bestselling author of FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE comes an exhilarating novel about one American family, the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance.
The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine - Psychological ThrillerDaphne and Amber Parrish are thrust back into each other’s lives upon the resurgence of a long-forgotten threat, forcing a vicious game of cat and mouse where everything is on the line, in this thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese’s Book Club pick THE LAST MRS. PARRISH.
One Big Happy Family by Jamie Day - Domestic ThrillerWith razor-sharp wit, heart, thrills and twists, Jamie Day's ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY delivers a unique brand of summertime suspense.
The Seventh Veil of Salome by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Historical FictionA young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroine --- but the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic from the author of MEXICAN GOTHIC.
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell - RomanceSLOW DANCE is the story of two kids who fell in love before they knew enough about love to recognize it. Two friends who lost everything. Two adults who just feel lost.
The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin - FictionIn the wake of tragedy, a group of friends makes a pact that will cause them to reunite a decade later and embark upon a life-changing adventure together.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - FictionSam and Sadie --- two college friends, often in love but never lovers --- become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. It is a love story, but not one you have read before.
The Wedding People by Alison Espach - Fiction/HumorBy turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach’s THE WEDDING PEOPLE is a propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.