Why am I passionate about this?

I’ve been an avid reader since childhood. I read almost all genres, but my favorite genre is fiction. I love fiction for the escape, and I love it even more when the books stay with me long after I’ve finished reading the last page. Whether it’s the amazing characters, provocative themes, or enviable relationships, most of my favorite books are the ones that I can’t stop thinking about. I’d love to give readers the same joy when they read my books and hope they continue to think about my characters long after they’re done reading. 


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Country Club Summer

By Rachel Cullen ,

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What is my book about?

At the Draydon Country Club, the summers are flawless—crisp tennis whites, cold martinis, and endless to-do lists. But behind every…

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The books I picked & why

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Rachel Cullen Why I love this book

I love all of Fredrik Backman’s books, but My Friends became an instant favorite as soon as I read it.

I love it for its deeply flawed yet intensely lovable characters and the powerful bonds that tie them together. Despite the tragedies the characters face in the story, I couldn’t help but be envious of their friendships and feel that every teenager could overcome whatever life throws at them if only they had these boys by their sides.

By Fredrik Backman ,

Why should I read it?

9 authors picked My Friends as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

A Most Anticipated Book of 2025: Goodreads •USA TODAY • Marie Claire • BookPage • Literary Lifestyle •Book Riot •Sunset Magazine • Totally Booked with Zibby Owens * A Fallon Book Club Pick

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger's life twenty-five years later.

Most people don't even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of…


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Rachel Cullen Why I love this book

I didn’t know much about Atmosphere before I started it, but I was hooked from the first chapter and didn’t want it to end.

While fictional, the novel hit close to home growing up in the 1980’s in Houston, Texas. There were many references to Texas at that time, and the development of the space program felt nostalgic, while also providing fascinating new information.

I loved the main characters in the book, their complicated relationship, and the struggles they faced, given the time and circumstances. The characters and their story stuck with me long after I finished the book.

By Taylor Jenkins Reid ,

Why should I read it?

13 authors picked Atmosphere as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • From the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six comes an epic new novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.

The stunning hardcover of Atmosphere features beautiful endpapers and a premium dust jacket!

“Thrilling . . . heartbreaking . . . uplifting . . . the fast-paced, emotionally charged story of one ambitious young woman, finding both her voice and her passion.”—Kristin Hannah,…


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Bessie by Linda Kass,

Drawing on biographical and historical sources, Bessie reimagines the early life of Bess Myerson, a Jewish woman and piano prodigy, who, in 1945 at age twenty-one, remarkably rises to become one of the most famous women in America.

This intimate fictional portrait reveals the transformation of the nearly six-foot-tall, self-deprecating…

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Rachel Cullen Why I love this book

I loved the original premise of The Poppy Fields.

The novel takes a unique approach to grief, healing, and hope that makes it both hard to put down and hard to forget long after the book is done.

I love that the characters begin as strangers and bond quickly over something that could have torn them apart.

By Nikki Erlick ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked The Poppy Fields as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

AN INSTANT BESTSELLER! Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION-only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector's hardcover features solid sprayed edges and illustrated endpapers.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Measure-the million-copy bestseller and a Read with Jenna TODAY Show pick-comes a stunning speculative story of healing, self-discovery, forgiveness, and found friendship.

"A masterful, tender exploration of love, loss, and the poignant echoes of memory... A profoundly moving read." -Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

What if there were a cure for the…


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Rachel Cullen Why I love this book

I still think about the topics raised in the novel, Culpability, on a regular basis.

Holsinger’s drama about moral responsibility and Artificial Intelligence raises issues that are increasingly relevant in daily life, but the book delivers its thought-provoking points through a fascinating storyline and entertaining characters.

The novel is highly provocative while weaving in mundane topics like sibling rivalry, high school sports, and marital troubles to make it relatable.

By Bruce Holsinger ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked Culpability as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

"Compelling." Literary Review

"An irresistibly anxious book." The Washington Post

"A family drama with a shocking twist." The New York Times

"I was riveted until the very last shocking sentence!" Oprah Winfrey

When the Cassidy-Shaws' driverless minivan fatally collides with an oncoming car, seventeen-year-old Charlie is in the driver's seat. His father, Noah, is beside him, and in the back with his younger siblings is his mother, Lorelei-a renowned AI researcher-who is lost in her work.

During a weeklong retreat on the Chesapeake Bay, the Cassidy-Shaws wrestle with the moral fallout of the crash as…


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Sunset Bay Sanctuary by Roxanne Snopek,

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She's building a future she can live with. But a secret from her past is about to change everything.

Haylee Hansen has made a career out of caring for and training the dogs and horses on her aunt's ranch. Part halfway house, part work camp, it…

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Rachel Cullen Why I love this book

There are three things about Romantic Comedy that put it on my favorites list and make it a book that has stayed with me.

First, the development of the relationship between the main characters is adorable and features some of the wittiest flirtatious emails I’ve read. Second, the book is based on a fictional version of a late-night show, and as an SNL fan, it really resonated.

Third, the majority of the novel is set during the pandemic and evoked memories of that time that were both relatable and evocative.

By Curtis Sittenfeld ,

Why should I read it?

15 authors picked Romantic Comedy as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A comedy writer thinks she's sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a “smart, sophisticated, and fun” (Oprah Daily) novel from the author of Eligible, Rodham, and Prep.
 
“Full of dazzling banter and sizzling chemistry.”—People
 
“If you ever wanted a backstage pass to Saturday Night Live, this is the book for you.”—Zibby Owens, Good Morning America

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, USA Today, BuzzFeed, PopSugar, Harper's Bazaar, Real Simple, She Reads, New York Post

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Country Club Summer

By Rachel Cullen ,

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What is my book about?

At the Draydon Country Club, the summers are flawless—crisp tennis whites, cold martinis, and endless to-do lists. But behind every perfect summer is a story no one's telling.

Holly, fifty-one and newly divorced, is finally living life on her own terms—until a secret from her past threatens everything she's rebuilt. Lisa makes motherhood and marriage look effortless, even as she quietly wonders if "fine" is the saddest word in the English language. Savannah came to Connecticut for one summer and ended up engaged to a man whose family has very strong opinions about her future. When the three women meet on the same tennis court, they discover that friendship has a way of changing everything.

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