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June is here, and it’s bringing some serious heavy hitters. Ann Patchett returns with her first novel since Tom Lake, Stephen King can’t stop talking about a buzzy new fantasy, and that’s just the beginning. Plus, more of the best books hitting shelves this month, surprising news about what E.L. James has been up to, and the scariest adaptation of 2026 so far.
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LITERARY FICTION SPOTLIGHT
Whistler
by Ann Patchett
A new novel from the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake is always a cause for celebration! This time around, Patchett uses her immense talents to examine the relationship between two adults—a woman and her former stepfather—who reconnect later in life. A thoughtful meditation on time, childhood, and the enduring nature of love, expect Whistler to break your heart and put it back together.
CRITICAL LOVE
The Children
by Melissa Albert
When Stephen King says a book “reminded [him] of Ray Bradbury at his best,” we perk up. And when we find out that book is also the June Read with Jenna pick, we perk up even more. In this haunting, magical adult debut from New York Times bestselling YA author Melissa Albert, the estranged adult children of a legendary fantasy author must contend with the legacy of her books—which they themselves were written into.
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Arthouse Hotel New York
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The Arthouse Hotel in New York City’s Upper West Side is a boutique hidden gem with so much to say. From custom artwork and an original fireplace to a 1920s French elevator system, Arthouse Hotel is a melting pot of creativity. Plus, each room is designed to be space-savvy—a privilege that’s hard to come by in NYC! Within walking distance to NYC icons like the Beacon Theater, Riverside Park, and the Museum of Natural History, you’ll feel like a well-versed New Yorker by the end of your trip.
Guess the Book: Poorly Explained Plots
Rich people spend a fortune to throw a destination wedding so aggressively awkward that someone decides murder is the easiest way to leave early.
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Cape Fear
Originally published in 1957 as The Executioners, John D. MacDonald’s revenge thriller has already inspired two iconic films (the first by J. Lee Thompson, the second directed by Martin Scorsese). Now Apple TV brings the story back with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem, who, together, crank the scary factor all the way up. Married attorneys Anna (Adams) and Tom (Patrick Wilson) have a happy life…until Max Cady (Javier Bardem), the terrifying killer they put behind bars, is let out. And—you guessed it—Max has no plans of resting until he gets sweet, sweet revenge.
Bookworld
🎥 Anna Kendrick is directing Netflix’s adaptation of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
❤️🔥 The author of Fifty Shades of Grey has written a YA fantasy?
✏️ Mexican Gothic is being turned into a graphic novel!
⭐ The movie adaptation of Beach Read just added two big stars to the cast.
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Guess the Book: Poorly Explained Plots Answer
The Guest List by Lucy Foley, which was published exactly six years ago today! This Reese’s Book Club pick about a hellacious wedding was the perfect lockdown-summer read. Ah, memories…