April Book Club Picks Are Here!
By Sherri Puzey
To celebrate women’s history month, we have a whole new list of celebrity book club picks filled with strong women, propulsive narratives, and stories you won’t forget! Which one will you pick up first?
Reese’s Book Club: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
A New York Times bestseller and soon-to-be big movie, The Nightingale is a breathtaking tale illuminating experiences of women in World War II.
GMA Book Club: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson
Pineapple Street is a debut novel from renowned editor Jenny Jackson that follows three women in a Brooklyn family as they navigate their relationships with one another and their wealth.
Read with Jenna: Black Candle Women by Diane Marie Brown
A propulsive novel following four generations of Black women haunted by a family curse.
The Gloss: Someday Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli
Someday, Maybe is an intelligent yet humorous debut about a young woman navigating grief, friendship, and love, alongside her tight-knit Nigerian family.
Good Housekeeping: A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness by Jai Chakrabarti
In a collection of stories, Chakrabarti takes us on an emotional journey following sets of characters as they explore family, religion, race, and more.
Sarah Selects: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
Page turning mystery meets The Great British Bakeoff: The Golden Spoon will keep you guessing as you try to uncover the truth behind the body that appears at the annual baking competition.
IndieNext: I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
From the award-winning author comes a propulsive novel following Bodie Kane as she returns to teach at the same boarding school where her friend was murdered years ago.
For Book of the Month subscribers, there are seven selections to choose from! And if you’re not yet a BOTM member, sign up here!
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner
From the bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary, The London Séance Society is a haunting whodunnit story with a magical twist.
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Following three strong women spanning five centuries, Hart takes us on a riveting journey of family secrets, betrayal, and resilience.
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
A thrilling family drama set in a sleepy coastal town from the bestselling author of The Younger Wife.
The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch
A twisted mother-daughter tale where long buried secrets bring the past flooding back.
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah
A powerful debut of motherhood, identity, marriage, and sacrifice.
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Chakraborty brings us on an exhilarating, fantasy-filled, seafaring adventure filled with plot twists, ancient mysteries, and an unforgettable crew of pirates.
Lone Women by Victor Lavalle
A gripping story of one lone woman desperate to keep the past hidden and survive the secrets that killed her parents.
Diana Tramontano is a graduate of The College of William & Mary, where she competed on the Division 1 swim team, and the post-grad publishing course at Columbia University. She is a consulting editor for Zibby Mag and the publicity associate at Zibby Books. She lives in New York City. Follow her Instagram account for more book reviews and recommendations: @99livesofabookgirl