Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein Reece’s Pick PB

There’s something about a story that gets friendship right. The kind that captures those fierce, formative bonds we carry with us long after the summers fade. This one does exactly that.

A proud Reese’s Book Club pick, this novel follows a group of young women whose lives are shaped by the sport they love, the ambitions that drive them, and the loyalty that ties them together through triumph and heartbreak alike. It’s a coming-of-age story with real teeth—tender, honest, and impossible to put down once you’ve settled in.

We’re especially fond of this one around here. Written by a Maine author, it feels right at home on our shelves, just a few steps from the salt air and the creak of the footbridge.

What makes it shine:

• Reese’s Book Club selection—a stamp of quality readers trust
• A deeply felt exploration of ambition, identity, and the women who see us clearly
• Literary fiction that reads with the pull of a page-turner
• A local connection, penned by one of Maine’s own

Curl up with it on a rainy afternoon. Bring it to the beach. Pass it along to the friend who shaped you.

This trade paperback is perfect for book clubs, thoughtful readers, and anyone who loves a story about growing up and holding on. Come linger a while and let this one find its way into your hands.

We’d love to help you discover your next favorite read—and we have a feeling this might be it.

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