Top Book Club Selections for September 2026

Must-Read Selections for September 2026

As the literary world expands, book clubs continue to highlight remarkable titles that captivate and provoke thought. Here are this month's recommended reads from various popular clubs.

Alta Journal’s California Book Club

Featured Title: Native Country of the Heart by Cherríe Moraga

Review Insight: Moraga chronicles her mother Elvira's life, weaving a rich narrative that touches on familial and cultural legacies. Read more.

Audacious Book Club

Featured Title: Reality TV for Snobs by Ali Barthwell

Barnes & Noble and Good Morning America Book Clubs

Featured Title: Under Story by Chloe Benjamin

Review Insight: Benjamin intertwines speculative fiction with romance in a unique narrative following a couple who discovers a parallel universe. Read more.

Black Men Read

Featured Title: Pulling the Chariot of the Sun by Shane McCrae

Review Insight: This National Book Award finalist presents a stunning memoir detailing McCrae's challenging childhood and contemplations on race and identity. Read more.

Belletrist

Featured Title: Life of M by Rachel Cusk

Review Insight: Cusk creates a fascinating narrative about a writer crafting the life story of a movie star, layering complex themes of identity. Read more.

Eclectix the Book Club

Featured Title: Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl by Amena Brown

Good Housekeeping Book Club

Featured Title: Under the Falls by Richard Russo

Review Insight: Russo's gripping portrayal of friendship and self-deception unfolds in Stone Mountain, N.Y., a town starkly different from its touristy neighbors. Read more.

Katie Couric Book Club

Featured Title: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Review Insight: Backman weaves a heartfelt tale highlighting the significance of connections and friendships. Read more.

Good Morning America YA Book Club

Featured Title: Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana Gray

Review Insight: Gray's work intricately blends Gilded Age themes with profound social commentary wrapped in mystery and romance. Read more.

The Ink Book Club

Featured Title: Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

Review Insight: This vibrant historical fiction offers an engaging look at Harlem Renaissance figure Jessie Redmon Faust, appealing to literary enthusiasts. Read more.

Jewish Book Council Book Club

Featured Titles: TBA

Maude’s Book Club

Featured Title: Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio

Review Insight: Ruocchio's debut in space opera features detailed world-building and character focus, though the pacing may challenge readers seeking action. Read more.

Mocha Girls Read Book Club

Featured Title: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Review Insight: Moreno-Garcia's thrilling take on the gothic genre promises an exhilarating experience for fans of the mystery format. Read more.

Natalie’s Book Club

Featured Title: Beginning Middle End by Valeria Luiselli

Review Insight: A compelling journey of character and legacy unfolds during a Sicilian road trip, revealing deep emotional layers. Read more.

Noname Book Club

Featured Title: TBA

Oprah’s Book Club

Featured Title: Daily book recommendations celebrating the club's 30-year history of impactful picks.

Preoccupied Book Club

Featured Title: Unsingle by Amy Chan

Read with Jenna

Featured Title: The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman

Review Insight: Hoffman's new series kicks off with two college students who bond over magic, showcasing her enduring literary talent. Read more.

Reese’s Book Club and Target Book Club

Featured Title: Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty

Sapph-Lit

Featured Title: Girl’s Girl by Sonia Feldman

Service95 Book Club

Featured Title: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

Review Insight: Akbar's exploration of martyrdom amid personal struggles delivers a powerful narrative that resonates well after reading. Read more.

The Stacks Book Club

Featured Title: Brother, I’m Dying by Edwidge Danticat

Review Insight: Danticat juxtaposes profound life events in a compelling memoir that navigates family bonds across distances. Read more.

Subtle Asian Book Club

Featured Title: A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar

Review Insight: Majumdar crafts a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of climate challenges and societal changes in India. Read more.

Sunnie Reads Book Club

Featured Title: TBA

TeaTime Book Club

Featured Title: Hello, Limerence by Momo Yamaguchi

Review Insight: Yamaguchi's debut highlights the intricacies of love and relationships, drawing in readers with its charm. Read more.

Vogue Book Club

Featured Title: Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen