Read With Us: The Spring 2026 Announcement

The time has come for Bonny, Kym and I to let you all know the book we have chosen for you to Read With Us for this spring and it is :

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

It was just published last month and I read an ARC from NetGalley prior to the publication date. It’s a buzz-y book these days, and for good reason.

I shared my review last month and I know some of you added it to your TBR already but I’m sharing that review again for those of you who may have missed it.

Good People by Patmeena Sabit
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Told exclusively through interviews and statements from family, friends, and reporters, this is a riveting story of an Afghan family living in America in the aftermath of tragedy. The format is unique and compelling; we never hear directly from the people at the center of the story and are instead left to piece together what happened from the outside looking in. The novel asks,but does not always answer, questions about the cost of the American dream, the difficulty of enduring intense public scrutiny and judgment, who gets to claim the moral high ground, and what constitutes the truth. The pacing is mostly strong, though it slows somewhat around the halfway point, and at times the many voices begin to feel repetitive. Still, it’s provocative and thought-provoking, and would make an excellent book club selection.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

It’s a unique format and a compelling story and I think it will be a lively discussion via Zoom on Tuesday, June 9th at 7pm EST.