Spectacular Things: Reese's Book Club

A Novel

De: Beck Dorey-Stein

Narrado por: Emily Rankin

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • Two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true in this “epic story” (Reese Witherspoon) from New York Times bestselling author Beck Dorey-Stein.

What would you give up for the person you love most? What would you expect in return?

Mia and Cricket have always been close. The gifted daughters of a young single mother, the “Lowe girls” are well-known in the small Maine town they call home. Each sister has a role to fill: The responsible and academically minded Mia assumes the position of caregiver far too young, while Cricket, a bouncing ball of energy and talent, seems born for soccer stardom. But the cost of achieving athletic greatness comes at a steep price.

As Mia and Cricket grow up, they must grapple with the legacy of their mother’s secret past while navigating their own precarious future. Can Mia allow herself to fall in love at the risk of repeating a terrible history? Will Cricket’s relentless chase of a lifelong goal drive her sister away? When does loyalty become self-sabotage?

A sharply observed and tender portrait of sisters, love, and ambition, Spectacular Things is a sweeping story about the impossible choices we’re forced to make in pursuit of our dreams.

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Praise for Spectacular Things

“Kicking off July with our newest book pick! Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein follows sisters Mia and Cricket as they navigate an impossible choice that will change everything. Think sisterhood, sacrifice, and the golden age of women's soccer all wrapped into one epic story.”—Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club July ’25 Pick)


Praise for the work of Beck Dorey-Stein

“Witty [and] heartfelt . . . Dorey-Stein spins a diverting yarn about friendship and family.”—The New York Times Book Review

“Lively [and] intelligent.”—People

“Whip-smart and perfectly capturing that delicate balance between your younger and adult selves.”—EOnline

“Delightful, whip-smart . . . with an expansive heart.”—Claire Lombardo, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had

“Sharp, irreverent, and compulsively readable—about how the best stuff in life is always what you didn’t plan.”—Lauren Weisberger, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada

“Funny and effervescent, hope-and heart-filled . . . a breath of delicious and utterly fresh air.”—Paula McClain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife

“[A] warm, wonderful escape . . . with gorgeous sentences and complex, kind characters.”—Amanda Eyre Ward, author of The Jetsetters

Sister Relationships

A sweet story but pretty predictable but worth a read, it’s an easy listen that’s easy to follow.

strength, love, sacrifice.

I absolutely loved this book. From the beginning to the end, I didn't want to put it down. I truly recommend it to all book lovers. Thank you for opening my eyes and letting me see. Actually see.

Deep connections

Love love the sisterly bond. Entertaining story that kept one engaged. Could not wait to go back to listening everyday.

Great story

Love, sacrifice, inspiring book. It was so easy to read and makes me want to read it again.

Must Read! Fantastic story that I did not want to end.

The raw authenticity of the story and the power of love, family competitive sports & sisters.

Teammate on National Team

This was a fun read. I felt like I was trying to make the US Women’s National Team too! Loved the characters. I wanted the story to keep going!

Love, love, love it!!

Best story I’ve listened to in a minute!!! Loved all the characters, all the twists and turns, and all the love!!

Single Mothers, The Beautiful Game & Modern Romance Reigns

A story rich in the women’s soccer game. The hard work for an entire family to ensure one person succeeds and love and heartbreak along the way! Brilliant

From the moment it started...

I didn't want it to end! I loved this story, the characters, and the development.
I loved every minute of what seemed to be far fetched, and what seemed too hard to be true. It held my attention every minute, which is the biggest compliment that I can pay any book, and the narration made me very glad I was listening instead of reading.

relationships

this was a beautiful book about a mothers love for her daughters, sacrifices that sometimes have to be made and the undying love of sisters. as a woman with four sisters, this book was a joy to listen to