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New Fiction April 2025

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Fantasy & Science Fiction

The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence

The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence

As an infinite library teeters on destruction, Livira must mend fragile bonds with Evar and reunite scattered allies across time and space to confront an unresolvable conflict threatening the very fabric
of existence.


Don't Sleep With the Dead by Nghi Vo

Don't Sleep With the Dead by Nghi Vo

Years after the events of The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway, a disillusioned observer of New York society, finds his past haunting him when Jay Gatsby returns from the dead on the eve of World
War II.


A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett

A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett

After a Treasury officer vanishes from a locked room, investigator Ana Dolabra discovers a deadly plot targeting the Empire’s magical lifeblood, pitting her against an unstoppable adversary, in the second novel of the series following The Tainted Cup.


Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin

Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin

Down on her luck and seeking a fresh start, Shell finds solace in a local flower shop, where she meets the alluring florist Neve and unwittingly becomes entangled in a terrifying struggle against a sentient orchid with a deadly hunger.


A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner

A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner

Arleta Starstone, a human baker, manages prejudice and competition in the magical land of Adenashire, where she must prove her culinary skills in the prestigious Elven Baking Battle while forging unexpected friendships in the first novel of a new series. Adenashire no. 1


Firebird by Juliette Cross

Firebird by Juliette Cross

In a universe where dragons rule Rome, general Julianus Dakkia, captivated by the fierce Dacian dancer Malina, must choose between his duty to the Empire and his forbidden love for a woman prophesied to save them all. The Fire that Binds no. 1


Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake

Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake

Three telepathic and electrokinetically gifted children of a recently-deceased tech mogul: a biotech fraud, a struggling congressman and a former ballerina, each vie for control of his groundbreaking business empire in a ruthless inheritance war.


The Icarus Coda by Timothy Zahn

The Icarus Coda by Timothy Zahn

Fugitive Gregory Roarke and his Kadolian partner Selene, pursued for their connection to the Icari teleportation portals, uncover a confused alien with rare abilities, forcing them to protect him while unraveling ancient mysteries and evading deadly foes vying for control of the Spiral’s future. The Icarus Saga no. 7


Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis

Last Chance to Save the World by Beth Revis

Nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware, so enemies-to-lovers Ada and Rian must break into a high-security facility and infect them with a counter-virus before  they’re released. Chaotic Orbits no. 3


The Never List by Jade Presley

The Never List by Jade Presley

A why-choose romantasy where one woman’s quest to save her sister — and the realm — brings her to not one, but four power-hungry princes of chaos.


One Way Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

One Way Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

In post-apocalyptic West Africa, Najeeba has just lost her beloved daughter, Onyesonwu, who saved the world — now Najeeba asks Onyesonwu’s teacher, sorcerer Aro, to teach her the Mystic Points so she can kill something awful and prove she is her daughter’s mother. She Who Knows no. 2


The Tainted Khan by Taran Matharu

The Tainted Khan by Taran Matharu

Jai, a young dragon rider seeking to free his people from the Sabine Empire, must navigate political
tensions among the Great Steppe tribes, strengthen his bond with his growing dragon Winter, and
prepare for battle against a relentless enemy. The Soulbound Saga no. 2


When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory

When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory

Lifelong friends JP and Dulin embark on a surreal bus tour of North America’s “Impossibles,” accompanied by a diverse group of quirky passengers, exploring bizarre phenomena in a simulated world while facing mortality, faith, fame and the mysteries of existence.


Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler

Where the Axe Is Buried by Ray Nayler

As the authoritarian Federation’s immortal President faces an assassination plot and a malfunctioning
AI threatens the stability of the West, scientist Lilia and a network of global rebels fight insurmountable odds to reclaim humanity’s freedom and secure its future.


The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson

The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson

In a realm ravaged by war and fear of magic, halfling Rhya Fleetwood is rescued by the mercenary Commander Scythe, forcing her to confront her hidden powers as a Remnant and the dangerous attraction between them.


General Fiction

All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

All That Life Can Afford by Emily Everett

Anna’s dream of London’s elegance collides with harsh realities until the glamorous Wilders sweep her into their world of wealth, temptation and self-discovery, where she’s torn between her ambition, her identity and the allure of belonging.


Audition by Katie Kitamura

Audition by Katie Kitamura

An elegant actress meets a troubled young man at a Manhattan lunch, sparking a complex relationship that challenges their identities in their personal and professional lives, in the new novel from the author of A Separation of Intimacies.


Big Chief by Jon Hickey

Big Chief by Jon Hickey

Mitch Caddo, a young law graduate and aspiring political fixer, finds his loyalties tested during a fraught tribal election as personal rivalries, fractured relationships and escalating tensions threaten to ignite chaos in his Anishinaabe community.


The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sosuke Natsukawa  

The Cat Who Saved the Library by Sosuke Natsukawa  

Thirteen-year-old Nanami, aided by Tiger, a talking tabby cat, investigates disappearing books and a mysterious man in her school library, leading to a fantastical adventure to confront faceless soldiers destroying literature and uncover secrets of a previous book-saving hero.


Eleven Percent by Maren Uthaug

Eleven Percent by Maren Uthaug

In a dystopian future where men are confined for women’s pleasure, four women, a witch, a priestess, a doctor and a recluse, navigate a society built on female dominance, uncovering the hidden cracks and costs of their utopian order.


The Ephemera Collector by Stacy Nathaniel Jackson

The Ephemera Collector by Stacy Nathaniel Jackson

In near-future Los Angeles, archivist Xandria Brown, battling long COVID but aided by adaptive AI, must navigate a sudden lockdown and protect the Diwata Collection, a vital archive of African-American history and culture, from a violent plot.


The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh

The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh

When eccentric sandwich chain founder Duc Tran ties his children’s inheritance to revitalizing run-down Little Saigon shops — or, for his son Jude, getting married — his estranged daughters and son confront gentrification, tangled love lives, and long-buried family secrets that could redefine their father’s American dream.


The Fantasies of Future Things by Doug Jones

The Fantasies of Future Things by Doug Jones

Jacob, a recent Morehouse graduate grappling with his sexuality, and Daniel, an Atlanta native mourning his mother and seeking answers about his father, navigate a fraught relationship as they confront their fears, identities, and the risks of pursuing love and closure.


Favorite Daughter by Morgan Dick

Favorite Daughter by Morgan Dick

When estranged half-sisters, Mickey and Arlo, unknowingly connect as therapist and patient due to their late father’s manipulative will, secrets unravel, tensions ignite and they face a collision course that could either destroy or heal their fractured lives.


The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner

Cassie and Zoe Grossberg, former pop superstars as The Griffin Sisters, have been estranged for two decades since their band’s rise and tragic fall, when Zoe’s ambitious daughter Cherry sets out to uncover the hidden truths behind their breakup and heal their fractured family.


Hero: A Love Story by Katie Buckley

Hero: A Love Story by Katie Buckley

Hero, a waitress with various mythic identities including a selkie and a siren, writes a long letter about how she is grappling with her own desires and fears when her chef boyfriend proposes and gives her a week to respond.


I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney

I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney

In a coming-of-middle-age tale, obituary writer Bud Stanley gets a second chance to write his life’s story.


The Influencers by Anna-Marie McLemore

The Influencers by Anna-Marie McLemore

When influencer matriarch May Iverson’s husband is murdered and her mansion burned down, her five estranged daughters, each grappling with the fallout of their commodified childhoods, face mounting suspicions, public scrutiny and buried family secrets.


The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper

The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper

Tildy Barrows, a San Francisco library curator, uncovers hidden dollhouses tied to a century-old mystery, leading her on a journey through forgotten histories, inspiring women and unexpected revelations that could save her library and reshape her future.


Make Sure You Die Screaming by Zee Carlstrom

Make Sure You Die Screaming by Zee Carlstrom

When a newly nameless nonbinary corporate burnout hears that their MAGAfriendly, conspiracy-theorist father has gone missing, they are launched from Chicago to deep red Arkansas in a stolen car, picking up a new bestie — self-proclaimed “garbage goth” — along the way.


My Documents by Kevin Nguyen

My Documents by Kevin Nguyen

Attacks create a panic prompting the American government to force Vietnamese Americans into internment camps, and Jen and Duncan Nguyen are held with their mother at Camp Tacoma while cousins Ursula and Alvin are exempted — Ursula reports on detention’s horrors though messages from Jen.


The River Knows Your Name by Kelly Mustian

The River Knows Your Name by Kelly Mustian

In 1971, Nell unravels buried family secrets tied to her sister Evie’s mysterious origins, while in the
1930s, Becca’s journey as a young mother converges with a fateful event in 1934 that connects their lives across decades.


The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland

The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland

Four strangers — Freya, Callum, Mischa and Victoria — navigate an unconventional group therapy designed to heal their deep losses, but as they share their stories, they uncover a surprising connection that reshapes their understanding of each other and their grief.


Sleeping Children by Anthony Passeron

Sleeping Children by Anthony Passeron  

Anthony Passeron explores his family’s history, tracing his grandparents’ rise as butchers during France’s postwar boom and the impact of AIDS in 1980s rural Nice, while interweaving the scientific fight led by pioneering virologists against the emerging epidemic.


Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards

Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards

This may be the Tigers’ last season, and Indigenous student Tommy sees the uncertainty of life in the team’s loss; Clinton is trying to avoid gang violence; Floyd is talented yet insecure about being multiracial; and the adults in Tommy’s life — his mother; Pete, the Zamboni driver; and elders Maggie and Olga — offer well-intentioned but often misguided support.


The Wildelings by Lisa Harding

The Wildelings by Lisa Harding

In therapy after her marriage’s collapse, Jessica revisits her first year at Dublin’s Wilde College, where her intense friendship with Linda and their entanglement with charismatic thespians led to toxic relationships, forcing her to confront buried truths to understand her pain and reclaim her sense of self.

Historical Fiction

The Amalfi Curse: A Bewitching Tale of Sunken Treasure, Forbidden Love, and Ancient Magic on the Amalfi Coast by Sarah Penner

The Amalfi Curse: A Bewitching Tale of Sunken Treasure, Forbidden Love, and Ancient Magic on the Amalfi Coast by Sarah Penner

Nautical archaeologist Haven Ambrose investigates mysterious shipwrecks and a family secret along the Amalfi Coast, uncovering the 19th-century tale of Mari DeLuca, a witch torn between protecting her village and saving her lover, as ancient magic threatens the region’s future.


The Edge of Yesterday by Rita Woods

The Edge of Yesterday by Rita Woods

After a careerending disorder, dancer Greer Coffey stumbles through a portal to 1925 Detroit, forming
a deep bond with Dr. Montgomery Gray, a member of the Black aristocracy, as their visits disrupt timelines, forcing them to face love, loss, and irreversible choices.


The Eights by Joanna Miller

The Eights by Joanna Miller

In 1920, four women from different backgrounds — Dora, Beatrice, Otto, and Marianne — forge an enduring bond as the first female students at Oxford, navigating personal loss, societal expectations,
and the lingering trauma of World War I.


Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi

Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi

This sweeping novel follows young Anglo-Indian nurse Sona as she embarks on a journey from her home in Bombay, through Prague, Florence, Paris and London, to uncover a mystery and prove her innocence after famous painter Mira Novak dies in her care.


Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas

Tough Luck by Sandra Dallas

After escaping an orphanage, Haidie Richards and her brother Boots journey to Colorado Territory, encountering treacherous challenges, unlikely allies, and the truth about their father, while Haidie
devises a daring plan to claim their future.


Zeal by Morgan Jerkins

Zeal by Morgan Jerkins

Ardelia and Oliver’s engagement in 2019 Harlem sparks revelations of their intertwined ancestral histories, spanning from star-crossed lovers Harrison and Tirzah in post-Civil War Mississippi to
generations shaped by migration, loss and resilience, as they grapple with the enduring impact of their shared past.


Horror

Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan 

Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan

Lenore and Luna Evans, the last of their family line tasked with keeping the undead at bay, uncover a
deadly threat in their small Texas town, in the second novel of the series following Bless Your Heart.


   

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker

Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker

Haunted by her sister’s murder and the whispered words “bat eater,” Chinatown crime scene cleaner Cora Zeng confronts grief, paranoia and disturbing occurrences, including bat carcasses at crime scenes and bite marks that appear on her coffee table.


Cold Eternity by S. A. Barnes

Cold Eternity by S. A. Barnes

On the run from a political scandal, Halley seeks refuge on a derelict space barge filled with cryogenically frozen bodies, malfunctioning AI holograms and something even more terrifying lurking in
the shadows.


The Cut by C. J. Dotson

The Cut by C. J. Dotson

Sadie Miles, a pregnant mother escaping her abusive ex, uncovers eerie disappearances and unsettling secrets at the decaying L’Arpin Hotel on Lake Erie, where mysterious events force her to
confront lurking dangers to protect her children and her sanity.


Polybius by Collin Armstrong

Polybius by Collin Armstrong

In 1982, when Polybius, a bleeding-edge game of unknown origin, arrives at an arcade, players start fighting for time on the machine as a virus-like epidemic grips Tasker Bay — so high schoolers Andi and Ro must stop the spread before they are affected.


Their Monstrous Hearts by Yigit Turhan

Their Monstrous Hearts by Yigit Turhan

Struggling writer Riccardo inherits his late grandmother Perihan’s decrepit Milan villa and butterfly
collection, uncovering an unsettling diary, strange friends, and a sinister greenhouse, as he seeks inspiration while grappling with the mysteries surrounding her death.


Literary

Bad Nature by Ariel Courage

Bad Nature by Ariel Courage

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Hester abandons her life in New York to drive west and kill her estranged father, finding both unexpected revelations and redemption on a road trip with an environmental activist.


Bitter Texas Honey by Ashley Whitaker

Bitter Texas Honey by Ashley Whitaker

In 2011 Austin, an ambitious, young and politically conflicted aspiring writer grapples with addiction, family drama and self-discovery, forcing her to confront what it truly means to be an artist and a person in a chaotic world.


The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

Ryan and Lillian Bright’s marriage, strained by hidden secrets and addiction, shapes their daughter
Georgette’s tumultuous upbringing, and years later, as Lillian’s estranged son resurfaces, Georgette must confront her family’s past and decide if love and reconciliation are still possible.


The Californians by Brian Castleberry

The Californians by Brian Castleberry

Tobey Harlan’s theft of his father’s paintings by controversial artist Di Stiegl intersects with the century-spanning saga of Di’s rise in 1980s New York and her grandfather Klaus’s transformation
into a silent film director in early Hollywood.


The Fact Checker by Austin Kelley

The Fact Checker by Austin Kelley

When a cryptic quote leads a fact checker to uncover possible corruption at a trendy farm, his obsession deepens after the mysterious disappearance of volunteer farmhand Sylvia, taking him on
a whimsical and poignant journey through New York City’s hidden corners in search of the truth.


Flesh by David Szalay

Flesh by David Szalay

After a forbidden relationship with a married neighbor, teenage immigrant István sets off a chain of events that spans decades, from a violent accident in Hungary to a dangerous life in London shaped
by trauma and resilience.


The Float Test by Lynn Steger Strong

The Float Test by Lynn Steger Strong

The Kenner siblings — Jenn, Fred, Jude and George — reunite after a major loss, grappling with
family secrets, personal struggles, and long-held grudges, including the rift between Fred and Jude, as they navigate a sweltering Florida summer to rediscover what it means to be a family.


Friends of the Museum by Heather McGowan

Friends of the Museum by Heather McGowan

When a crisis erupts at the prestigious museum she directs, Diane Schwebe faces a chaotic 24 hours filled with intrigue, betrayal and unexpected deaths, while juggling the demands of her eccentric staff and the museum’s impending annual gala.


Heartwood by Amity Gaige

Heartwood by Amity Gaige

Follows the intertwined narratives of a missing hiker who vanished in the Maine woods, the warden searching for her and an armchair detective in a mystery that examines the profound connection
between humanity and the wilderness.


The Pretender by Jo Harkin

The Pretender by Jo Harkin

In 1480s England, peasant boy Lambert Simnel is thrust into royal intrigue as he is declared a hidden heir to the throne and must face court politics, rebellion and an alliance with the cunning Joan that could shape the fate of the monarchy.


The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett

Sixty-three-year-old lottery winner PJ Halliday sets out on a cross-country trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart, bringing along his estranged brother’s orphaned grandchildren, his drifting adult daughter and a death-predicting cat.


Ruth Run by Elizabeth Kaufman

Ruth Run by Elizabeth Kaufman

Twenty-six-year old cybercriminal Ruth exploited a hacked microchip to rob banks for five years until
she was discovered — now she and her dog must race through California and the West to avoid the slew of government agents on her tail.


Sky Daddy by Kate Folk

Sky Daddy by Kate Folk

Linda is sexually attracted to planes, and a round-trip flight from San Francisco makes her feel like no human lover could — but when coworker Karina invites her to brunch and Linda’s life becomes unbalanced, she must choose normalcy or her dream of “marrying” a suitor by dying in a plane crash.


These Days by Lucy Caldwell

These Days by Lucy Caldwell

In 1941 Belfast, sisters Emma and Audrey navigate love, cultural expectations, and personal secrets as relentless bombings devastate their city, forcing them and their community to confront survival
and the pursuit of meaning amidst the chaos of war.


To Have and Have More by Sanibel

To Have and Have More by Sanibel

Told through the eyes of a Korean girl adopted into a wealthy white family, this darkly funny debut explores casual racism, privilege, and the complexities of friendship.


The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes

The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes

Miranda navigates the eccentricities of her stubborn, long-married parents during visits to their chaotic French countryside home, juggling sibling rivalries, generational clashes, and hidden family secrets in this sharp, witty exploration of familial love and exasperation.


Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

In an alternate Japan where sex between married couples is taboo and procreation relies on artificial
insemination, Amane wrestles with her unconventional desires and joins her husband in a utopian
Experiment City, where communal parenting and artificial pregnancies redefine life.


Mystery & Detective

Bearer of Bad News by Elisabeth Dini

Bearer of Bad News by Elisabeth Dini

After her fiancé’s betrayal, Las Vegas hairdresser Lucy Rey takes a mysterious job delivering a cryptic threat in the Italian Dolomites where she uncovers World War II-era secrets, stolen jewels and a shocking connection to her own past.


Booked for Revenge by Karen Rose Smith

Booked for Revenge by Karen Rose Smith

When a local bake-off turns deadly and a photographer is found bludgeoned by his prize-winning cake, bookshop owner Jazzi must catch a killer before they strike again, in the second novel of the series following Murder Marks the Page. Tomes & Tea Mysteries No. 2


Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin by Sarah Graves

Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin by Sarah Graves

When a reality TV star plummets to his death during a Halloween party, two local bakers who witnessed the fall must help police Chief Snow investigate, in the eighth novel of the series following Death by Chocolate Raspberry Scone. Death by Chocolate Mysteries No. 8


Death in the Dressing Room by Simon Brett

Death in the Dressing Room by Simon Brett

When her neighbor discovers the leading actor of a new play dead in his dressing room, retiree Carole Seddon is drawn into a thrilling investigation, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Death and the Decorator. Fethering Mysteries No. 22


Easeful Death by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

Easeful Death by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

DCI Bill Slider investigates the murder of an 18-year-old in her suburban home, sifting through teenage
secrets, family tensions and a dangerous boyfriend, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Before I Sleep. Detective Inspector Slider Mysteries No. 25


Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

Fair Play by Louise Hegarty

At a jazz-age Murder Mystery party on New Year’s Eve, Benjamin’s friends wake to find him dead, leaving his sister Abigail and a determined detective to uncover the truth in a house of suspects.


A Fashionably French Murder by Colleen Cambridge

A Fashionably French Murder by Colleen Cambridge

An aspiring designer must navigate the glamorous world of haute couture when a renowned couturier is murdered in Paris during the vibrant post-war fashion resurgence, in the third novel of the series following A Murder Most French. An American in Paris No. 3


The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler

The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson Wheeler

Greta Gatsby, newly arrived at her brother Jay’s West Egg mansion, finds her idyllic summer shattered by scandal, betrayal, and murder, forcing her to navigate the secrets of a glittering yet dangerous world of wealth and deception.


How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin

How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin

Annie Adams investigates the murder of a local fortune teller, revealing dark secrets tied to a 1967 tragedy that haunted her late Aunt Frances, in the second novel of the series following How to Solve Your Own Murder. Castke Knoll Files No. 2


The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose

Annie Adams investigates the murder of a local fortune teller, revealing dark secrets tied to a 1967 tragedy that haunted her late Aunt Frances, in the second novel of the series following How to Solve Your Own Murder.

Head maid Molly Gray's discovery of a priceless artifact sparks a media frenzy, a daring heist, and revelations from her grandmother's hidden diary, intertwining a present-day mystery with a long-lost tale of forbidden love and family secrets. Molly the Maid No. 3


Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

1954: When her former novice Frieda’s letters stop, Nora Breen is released from her vows and, haunted by a line in Frieda’s letter, moves to Gulls Nest, a charming hotel in Gore-on-Sea in Kent — where a series of bizarre murders rattles the hotel’s occupants. Nora Breen Investigates No. 1


The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips

The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips

While grieving her missing niece, Karachi archaeologist Dr. Gul Delani discovers a mysterious mummy during a drug bust, leading her into a perilous conspiracy as she fights to protect the artifact while pursuing justice and closure.


No Roast for the Weary by Cleo Coyle

No Roast for the Weary by Cleo Coyle

Clare, manager of Village Blend coffee shop, starts the Writer’s Block Lounge despite owner Madame’s concerns — her own writer’s group had ended in darkness — and when the new writer’s group turns fatal, Clare must stop a desperate killer. Coffeehouse Mystery No. 21


The Railway Conspiracy by John Shen Yen Nee and S. J. Rozan

The Railway Conspiracy by John Shen Yen Nee and S. J. Rozan

In 1924 London, Judge Dee Ren Jie and his partner Lao She investigate a series of murders linked to a recovered artifact, a poisoned British official, and a communist’s death, uncovering a conspiracy tied to the Chinese Eastern Railway. Dee and Lao Mysteries No. 2


Sealed With a Hiss by Rita Mae Brown

Sealed With a Hiss by Rita Mae Brown

When a decades-forgotten car bobs to the surface of a creek in Virginia, with a body in the driver’s
seat, Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen and her animal companions — felines Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, Tee Tucker the Corgi and Irish Wolfhound Pirate — team up to solve the mystery.


Season of Death by Will Thomas

Season of Death by Will Thomas

In late Victorian England, a railway tunnel collapse in the East End of London kills dozens and shuts
down services throughout the city while mysterious beggar “Dutch” guides Barker and Llewelyn to an
attempt by a powerful aristocrat to take over London’s criminal underworld. Barker & Llewelyn No. 16


Shadow of the Solstice by Anne Hillerman

Shadow of the Solstice by Anne Hillerman

In Shiprock, New Mexico, Navajo Nation detectives Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee must sort out a save-the-planet meditation group connected to a mysterious death and a nefarious scheme, discovered by Bernie’s sister Darleen, targeting vulnerable indigenous people living with addiction. Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito No. 10


This Is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen

This Is Not a Game by Kelly Mullen

On stormy Mackinac Island, widower Mimi and her heartbroken granddaughter Addie attend a socialite’s charity auction, only to uncover blackmail, murder and a dangerous game that tests their wits as they race to outsmart a killer trapped with them.


An Unquiet Peace by Shaina Steinberg

An Unquiet Peace by Shaina Steinberg

Former OSS operative Evelyn Bishop and her fiancé, private investigator Nick Gallagher, face a perilous web of Cold War espionage and glamorous Hollywood intrigue, in the second novel of the series following Under the Paper Moon. Bishop & Gallagher Mysteries No. 2


Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto

When a young woman searching for a missing friend leads Vera to the mysterious murder of influencer
Xander Lin, she delves into his enigmatic life, uncovering secrets and identities to help her future daughter-in-law, Officer Selena Gray, solve the case. Vera Wong No. 2


Who Will Remember by C. S. Harris

Who Will Remember by C. S. Harris

In 1816 London, as riots loom amid economic and environmental crises, Sebastian St. Cyr investigates a nobleman’s ritualistic murder tied to tarot cards, uncovering dark secrets and racing to stop a killer before chaos engulfs the city. Sebastian St. Cyr No. 20


Written in Stone by Paige Shelton

Written in Stone by Paige Shelton

When Delaney attends an exclusive festival at artist Ryory Bennigan’s studio in Edinburgh, she becomes entangled in the murder of a paleontologist with a shady past and a mysterious Pictish artifact, uncovering dangerous secrets as she investigates his death. Scottish Bookshop Mysteries No. 10


Romance

Broken Souls and Bones by L. J. Andrews

Broken Souls and Bones by L. J. Andrews

To save her friend, Lyra reveals her magical abilities and is forced to become the King’s melder, forging an alliance and unexpected romance with the brooding guard Roark as they uncover a sinister truth and fight their dark destiny.


Enigma by Runyx

Enigma by Runyx

Salem Salazar, the black sheep of her scandalous family, risks everything to uncover the truth about her missing sister At Mortimer University, drawing the attention of the dangerous and enigmatic Cazimir van der Waal and an even darker force.


Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

When shy, newly single Avery enlists flirty heartbreaker Taylor for flirting lessons, their playful arrangement ignites undeniable chemistry, forcing both women to confront their feelings and risk everything for the chance at something real.


Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Avery, eager to break free from her uptight ways, turns to notorious flirt Taylor for lessons in confidence, but as their connection deepens, both must face their growing feelings and the risks
of falling for each other.


Insignificant Others by Sarah Jio

Insignificant Others by Sarah Jio

After a devastating breakup, perfectionist Lena Westbrook awakens each morning in a different life, with a new partner in an unexpected place, forcing her to confront the “what ifs” of love and the roads not taken.


The Keeper by Charles Martin

The Keeper by Charles Martin

Reeling from the loss of his mentor Bones, Murphy Shepherd must lead a desperate global mission to rescue the kidnapped daughters of his friend, the vice president, while battling a dark trafficking network tied to sinister political ambitions.


Story Collections

Atavists: Stories by Lydia Millet

Atavists: Stories by Lydia Millet

A collection of stories that follows a bewildered bartender, a grieving beautician, a jilted urban planner and others as their lives unravel in unexpected ways, revealing primal urges and raw emotions against the backdrop of a fractured, overwhelmed America.


THRILLER & Suspense

Cold Burn by A. J. Landau and Jeff Ayers

Cold Burn by A. J. Landau and Jeff Ayers

Agent Michael Walker investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to a prehistoric microbe thawed from the Arctic, racing against time to stop the deadly pathogen from being weaponized,
in the second novel of the series following Leave No Trace. National Parks Thrillers no. 2


Coram House by Bailey Seybolt

Coram House by Bailey Seybolt

Fifty years after a boy’s mysterious disappearance from a Lake Champlain orphanage, struggling true
crime writer Alex Kelley races to uncover the truth before becoming the next victim unraveling secrets that link past horrors to present day murders.


The Death of Us by Abigail Dean

The Death of Us by Abigail Dean

Years after a violent home invasion shattered their marriage, Edward and Isabel reunite for their attacker’s trial, confronting lingering trauma, their enduring connection, and the possibility of closure as they grapple with justice, revenge and the impact of their shared past.


The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Alone in her Paris honeymoon suite, awash with stolen cash and bitterness, Taylor Quinn becomes obsessed with seemingly perfect newlyweds Cassie and Olivier, but as she uncovers their secrets, she’s drawn into a dangerous web where no one emerges unscathed.


Hidden in Smoke by Lee Goldberg

Hidden in Smoke by Lee Goldberg

Homicide detectives Eve Ronin and Duncan Pavone team up with arson investigators after a series of crippling fires devastate Los Angeles, in the third novel of the series following Ashes Never Lie. Sharpe & Walker No. 3


The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer

The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer

In 1926, a neglected girl’s discovery of a rare bird egg changes her fate, while a century later, Patrick Fort and his friend Nick uncover the dark world of egg trafficking as they pursue a stolen treasure with ties to the past.


Into the Gray Zone by Brad Taylor

Into the Gray Zone by Brad Taylor

A taskforce operator discovers a terror plot to destabilize India and other global powers, sparking a race against time to rescue hostages and prevent catastrophic conflict, in the latest addition to the
series following Dead Man’s Hand. Pike Logan No. 19


Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang

Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang

A young woman steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade.


The Last Session by Julia Bartz

The Last Session by Julia Bartz

When a mysterious patient with ties to her past vanishes, social worker Thea follows a trail to a remote New Mexico retreat, uncovering dark secrets about the program’s methods and her own buried trauma as she races to find the missing woman before it’s too late.


The Murder Machine by Heather Graham

The Murder Machine by Heather Graham

FBI agents Jude Mackenzie and Victoria Tennant investigate a series of fatal “accidents” linked to smart home AI systems, racing to expose a hidden perpetrator while navigating the omnipresent digital threats targeting their every move.


No Precious Truth by Chris Nickson

No Precious Truth by Chris Nickson

The first in a brand-new WWII historical thriller series introduces Sergeant Cathy Marsden – a female police officer working for the Special Investigation Branch – who risks her life to protect the city of Leeds from an escaped German spy. Cathy Marsden Mo. 1


Overkill by J. A. Jance

Overkill by J. A. Jance

Chuck Brewster, former business partner of Ali Reynolds’s husband B. Simpson, once had an affair with Clarice, B.’s first wife — when Chuck is found murdered with Clarice nearby covered in blood, she swears she’s innocent and begs for Ali’s help. Ali Reynolds No. 18


The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose

The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose

Eleven years after defending her ex-husband Adam for murder, Sarah Morgan’s life spirals again when new evidence reopens the case and her current husband, Bob, becomes embroiled in a missing person investigation, sparking a dangerous battle of secrets and revenge.


The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig

The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig

Twenty years after a childhood friend vanished on a mysterious staircase in the woods, a group of
former high school friends reunites to uncover the truth, facing the dark secrets and horrors that await beyond the staircase.


Such a Good Mom by Julia Spiro

Such a Good Mom by Julia Spiro

In the heat of summer, a murder on Martha's Vineyard rocks one new mom to the core, leaving her to search for answers.


WOMENS

Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero

Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero

Núria, a Brooklyn barista and proud cat caretaker, discovers secret admirer notes near her favorite stray, sparking unexpected connections with four quirky neighbors as they unite to care for him and find meaning in their unlikely friendships.


Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas

Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas

Follows three ambitious secretaries navigating a cutthroat boys’ club of 1980s Hollywood where they face sexism, betrayal and the allure of power that puts them at risk of becoming as ruthless as the male monsters who trained them.


The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

At 73, retired lawyer and devoted letter writer Sybil Van Antwerp navigates her daily life and reflects on her past, but when unexpected letters open old wounds, she must confront a painful chapter that reshapes her understanding of herself and her world.


Didn't You Use to Be Queenie B? by Terri-Lynne Defino

Didn't You Use to Be Queenie B? by Terri-Lynne Defino

Hiding from her past in a soup kitchen, a fallen culinary star, Queenie B, mentors struggling, newly
sober line cook Gale Carmichael, finding redemption and purpose through their shared passion for food and healing.


Fortunate Harbor by Davis Bunn

Fortunate Harbor by Davis Bunn

Returning to the Outer Banks after years away, a resort manager and a local attorney navigate a land development dispute, a buried treasure hunt and a rekindled romance while confronting their shared past and fight to protect the island’s heritage. Outer Banks No. 1


Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith

Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith

Four formerly close but now estranged siblings reunite at their famous sister’s house and are forced to confront their shared past and hidden truths, in the new novel from the best-selling author of The Unsinkable Greta James.


Gabriële by Anne Berest, Claire Berest, and Tina Kover

Gabriële by Anne Berest, Claire Berest, and Tina Kover

A brilliant musician, Gabriële, and two revolutionary artists, Francis Picabia and Marcel Duchamp, ignite a transformative love triangle that reshapes their art, creativity and the avant-garde scene during the Belle Époque in 1908 Paris


Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

When Nikki visits her estranged grandmother in North Carolina, she uncovers a hidden legacy tied to a forgotten kingdom of freed people, unraveling her family’s secrets and her own identity while fighting to protect their endangered heritage.


A Mind of Her Own by Danielle Steel

A Mind of Her Own by Danielle Steel

Born in 1900s Paris, Alexandra’s life is shattered by World War I and the Spanish Flu, leading her to a journalism career where she meets a fellow reporter battling his own losses, sparking a cautious yet powerful connection.


The Page Turner by Viola Shipman

The Page Turner by Viola Shipman

A daughter of literary snobs, Emma Page discovers her late grandmother secretly wrote bestselling romance novels, inspiring Emma to write her own smash-hit rom-com, but the family’s disdain intensifies when she uncovers manuscripts that reveal a shocking family secret.


The Sirens by Emilia Hart

The Sirens by Emilia Hart

Lucy searches for her missing sister Jess in a modern-day coastal Australian town shrouded in eerie legends, uncovering connections to Jess’s adolescent past and twin sisters from 1800 whose haunting ties to the sea ripple across generations.


Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer

Summer Light on Nantucket by Nancy Thayer

Divorced mother of four Blythe Benedict takes her family to Nantucket, her island home-away-from-home, but she must contend with teenage angst, her ex-mother-in-law’s declining health, and a troubling secret involving her ex-husband?—?meanwhile, she reconnects with former high school sweetheart Aaden, but their romance becomes complicated when another man enters the picture.


Things Left Unsaid by Sara Jafari

Things Left Unsaid by Sara Jafari

When Shirin reconnects with her estranged best friend Kian after a decade, their bond offers a lifeline
amidst her personal and professional struggles, but as unresolved past tensions resurface, they must confront whether their renewed connection can withstand life’s challenges.


The World's Fair Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

The World's Fair Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

As financial struggles threaten Elm Creek Quilts, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson revisits a quilt she and her sister created for the 1933 World’s Fair, uncovering its divisive history and an unexpected revelation that may help preserve her family’s legacy and the future of the quilting retreat. Elm Creek Quilts No. 23