Reese’s Book Club: This is a nationwide book club in which books are selected on a near-monthly basis by Reese Witherspoon. Reese makes a point of selecting books “with a woman at the center of the story.” For more information, go to reesesbookclub.com
We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo
We Will Be Jaguars is a powerful memoir by Nemonte Nenquimo, an acclaimed activist from the Waorani tribe of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest. Raised in a world of traditional plant medicines and shamanism, Nemonte eventually left her childhood home to study in the city, only to be called back by ancestral dreams urging her to reclaim her culture. As a leading voice in climate activism, she successfully united Indigenous nations to protect over half a million acres of rainforest from Big Oil, weaving her personal story with the broader struggle for Indigenous rights and environmental justice.
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
In her reunion at Princeton, Maya looks forward to reconnecting with old friends and celebrating her sister Naomi’s graduation. However, her plans shatter when she learns Naomi has died, with the police labeling it an accident, though Maya suspects otherwise. As she investigates Naomi’s secretive life, particularly her involvement in the elite Sterling Club, Maya uncovers unsettling truths that link her sister’s fate to her own dark past at the university, revealing that Naomi’s decision to follow her footsteps may have cost her life.
Looking for Smoke by KA Cobell
In her gripping debut novel, Looking for Smoke, K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) explores themes of loss and betrayal through a thriller that keeps readers engaged until the last page. After Mara participates in a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor her friend Loren’s missing sister, a girl from the event, Samantha White Tail, is found murdered. As the four Giveaway participants become key suspects in the investigation, they must navigate their complicated histories with Samantha while working together to clear their names—unsure if one among them is the killer.
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl is a literary devotional featuring fifty-two chapters that explore the creatures and plants in her backyard throughout the seasons. This poignant work captures both the joy of nature and the grief of fleeting moments, reflecting on themes of family, loss, and the changing rhythms of life. Accompanied by original color artworks from her brother, Billy Renkl, the book invites readers to find hope and beauty in the natural world, even amid its challenges.
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell
In Slow Dance, Shiloh and Cary were best friends in high school, dreaming of futures far from their hometown in Omaha. Fourteen years later, Shiloh—now divorced and a mother of two—returns home, wondering if Cary, her long-lost friend, will be at an upcoming wedding. This is a tender story of two people who lost everything and are now searching for a way back to each other and to the love they never realized they had.
The Cliffs by J. Courtney Sullivan
When archivist Jane Flanagan returns to her Maine hometown after a career-threatening mistake, she finds the abandoned Victorian house of her youth transformed beyond recognition. Hired by the new owner, Genevieve, to uncover the home’s past, Jane delves into a haunting history of lost love, colonial legacies, and spiritual echoes that linger through time. This novel is a richly woven tale of the women who came before us and the ways they remain connected to the land and each other.
The Unwedding by Ally Condie
Ellery Wainwright’s solo anniversary trip to the Resort at Broken Point takes a dark turn when she discovers a groom’s body in the pool. As a mudslide traps all guests at the secluded resort, a second death signals something sinister among them. With secrets lurking around every corner, Ellery must confront both the mysteries of others and her own past.
Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth
Viola Reyes, frustrated by setbacks in real life, escapes into the MMORPG Twelfth Knight as her male alter ego, Cesario. When her school’s laid-back Student Body President, Jack Orsino, joins the game, their avatars form a surprising bond that deepens into something real. But as Vi and Jack grow closer, she faces the challenge of revealing her true identity to him—both online and off.
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
Thirteen years after a tragic accident intertwined their lives, bestselling author Helen Zhang and screenwriter Grant Shepard are forced to reunite while working on Helen’s TV adaptation. As they navigate old wounds and unexpected sparks, they must confront the past—and the possibility that healing might come from staying in each other’s lives.
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
In this multigenerational novel, Marilyn and David Sorenson’s enduring love is tested as their four adult daughters—each grappling with personal crises—reignite old rivalries. When a long-held family secret resurfaces, the sisters face their deepest insecurities and the fear of never finding a love as steadfast as their parents’. Through a year of family turmoil, the novel reveals a tapestry of joy, resentment, and resilience.
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
In Anita de Monte Laughs Last, art history student Raquel discovers the forgotten story of Anita de Monte, a talented artist who died mysteriously in 1985. As Raquel navigates her own complex relationships and ambitions, she finds unsettling parallels with Anita’s life, raising questions about power, privilege, and who is remembered in the art world. This novel weaves between past and present to explore themes of identity and visibility among the elite.
Redwood Court by DeLana RA Dameron
In Redwood Court, poet DéLana R. A. Dameron’s debut novel, young Mika Tabor grows up on a South Carolina cul-de-sac, absorbing the stories and struggles of her close-knit Black family and community. Through her perspective, Dameron vividly explores themes of visibility, resilience, and the pursuit of the American dream among ordinary, extraordinary people.
First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston
Evie Porter seems to have the perfect Southern life, but she’s a carefully crafted identity created for her latest job by a mysterious boss. As she gets closer to her mark, Ryan, Evie finds herself longing for a different life, but staying one step ahead of her past is critical—especially since her real identity has just resurfaced in town.
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