New out May 7, 2026
The Things We Never Say
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list
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About the book
The Things We Never Say is a 2026 novel by American author Elizabeth Strout. It marks a departure from the interconnected settings and recurring characters of her previous works, instead introducing a new protagonist in a standalone narrative. The novel was published on May 5, 2026, by Random House.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 46 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 24% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Rankings average of 7.8. That is how 8.1 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 46 | 100% |
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