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The Astral Library
The Astral Library
By Kate Quinn
This February New York Times bestseller from “the reigning queen of historical fiction” (Fiona Davis) is “bound to be one of the biggest books of the year” (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary)! Lonely Alix takes a job at the Boston Public Library — where she stumbles through a hidden door and into the centuries-spanning worlds of her favorite books. “Give to fans of Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library” (Booklist).
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An Inside Job
An Inside Job
By Daniel Silva
Dive into a #1 New York Times bestselling entry in “one of the best series in modern literature” (HuffPost) and witness its fan-favorite lead “at the top of his game” (Bookreporter). After a hidden masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci vanishes from the Vatican Museums, Gabriel Allon is commissioned to retrieve it. But the stakes skyrocket when he discovers a faceless corpse floating in a canal… “Silva can really write” (James Patterson).
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Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief
By Benjamin Stevenson
The author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone “continues to impress” in this USA Today bestselling April release so “devilishly intricate… even the most seasoned mystery fans will struggle to beat him to the final reveal” (Publishers Weekly). Ten hostages are locked in a bank — then, a bloody murder occurs… “Nobody, from Agatha Christie to Anthony Horowitz, beats Stevenson for cleverness” (Kirkus Reviews).
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Where the Girls Were
Where the Girls Were
By Kate Schatz
“Excellent historical fiction” (Kirkus Reviews) that’s “thrilling, propulsive, [and] breathless” (Sandwich author Catherine Newman) is one click away! In 1968, an accidental pregnancy lands a promising valedictorian in a run-down Victorian home for unwed mothers. “One of the most heartfelt [novels] in years… A must-read” (USA Today bestselling author Natalie Jenner).
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Our Beautiful Mess
Our Beautiful Mess
By Adele Parks
“Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger,” gushes Lisa Jewell, before declaring this new release “might just be her best yet.” Connie is overjoyed to have her family under one roof for the holidays — until her daughter’s suspicious new boyfriend and a pregnancy announcement bring dark secrets to light. “This book has it all… Unforgettable” (Gillian McAllister).
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The Golden Boy
The Golden Boy
By Patricia Finn
Elin Hilderbrand has stamped this book club–perfect March release with her seal of approval: “I can’t recall ever reading such a satisfying ending… nor cheering for characters more enthusiastically.” Wealthy retiree Stafford receives a shocking letter that names him guardian to four orphaned children, sending him back to the hardscrabble farming town where he grew up! “Wildly entertaining” (Richard Russo).
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You & Me and You & Me and You & Me
You & Me and You & Me and You & Me
By Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees
We think this “showstopping” People Best Book of February (Publishers Weekly) is unmissable, and Sophie Cousens agrees: “If you read just one book this year, read this one.” Stuck in a rut, long-married Adam and Jules make an unbelievable discovery — but can they find their way back to each other? “A perfect five-star read” (Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script).
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Dark Renaissance
Dark Renaissance
By Stephen Greenblatt
This NPR, Washington Post, and New Yorker Best Book of 2025 from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author strikes the perfect balance between “essential” history (Maggie O’Farrell, author of Hamnet) and “thrilling, twisty” page-turner (The New York Times)! Meet Christopher Marlowe — William Shakespeare’s greatest rival, who changed the face of Elizabethan England’s repressive culture — in a “dazzling” biography (Associated Press).
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Starside
Starside
By Alex Aster
Instantly topping the New York Times bestseller list and racking up over 7,600 five-star Goodreads ratings, this blockbuster March release is from “one of today’s most popular bestselling authors” (Parade), who penned publishing sensation Lightlark. After 50 years, the gates between the mortal realm and the magic-filled immortal realm open again — and an orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice is thrown into a deadly competition.
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Intentional
Intentional
By Chris Bailey
Why is it so hard to finish what you start? This groundbreaking, “powerful guide to turning ambition into action” (Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit) lays out a counterintuitive road map to getting things done. “An important new contribution” (New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport) based on a decade of research.
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The Time Traveler’s Wife
The Time Traveler’s Wife
By Audrey Niffenegger
A “powerfully original” #1 New York Times bestseller (People) with over 740,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! Afflicted with a condition that makes him travel through time, librarian Henry forms a life-changing connection with artist Clare. “It took my breath away… The rare kind of book that I finish and jealously wish that I’d written” (Jodi Picoult).
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Done and Dusted
Done and Dusted
By Lyla Sage
A BookTok sensation with over 69,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Emmy has always had her future mapped out — until fate lands her back in her hometown. And crossing paths with her brother’s insufferable best friend, Luke, might lead her to break all the rules… From a New York Times bestselling author!
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Breaking His Boundaries
Breaking His Boundaries
By VH Nicolson
Upbeat event planner Sapphire clashes instantly with gorgeous lawyer Eli. But when they’re forced to work together, the two opposites soon attract… This new release kicks off a series starring sexy billionaire brothers!
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Daisy Does It All
Daisy Does It All
By Kylie Gilmore
Single mom Daisy Garner blogs about a fantasy life, complete with a charming spouse and a Victorian home. But when TV producers come knocking at her door, she needs a fake husband — and Travis O’Hare comes to the rescue. From a USA Today bestselling author!
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Long Hard Road
Long Hard Road
By Juliet Keane
Movie star Madison has everything she’s ever dreamed of — but still, she can’t wait to get away from her own life. She arranges for some time in the tiny town of Crestwood, hoping to lie low for a while. When she meets soldier turned rancher Nate, the sparks flying could change everything…
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Haven’t Killed in Years
Haven’t Killed in Years
By Amy K. Green
Gwen Tanner knows exactly why somebody is sending grisly packages to her front door — for decades, she’s tried to hide her identity as the daughter of a serial killer. Who out there knows the truth? This recent release is “recommended for fans of Riley Sager and Lisa Jewell” (Library Journal).
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The Moroccan Girl
The Moroccan Girl
By Charles Cumming
From an author who “has breathed new life into the spy novel” (Ben Macintyre): Writer Kit Carradine is drawn into a deadly web worthy of one of his espionage novels when MI6 pulls him into the search for a mysterious woman in Marrakesh. “Nobody writes more enjoyable spy thrillers than Charles Cumming” (Anthony Horowitz).
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The Last Garden in England
The Last Garden in England
By Julia Kelly
“Enchanting… Historical fiction at its very best” (Patti Callahan): Across three decades, five women’s lives intersect around the gardens of Highbury House estate, where secrets lie buried. “A dramatic setting depicted so vividly I could’ve sworn I was strolling through the gardens of Highbury House as I turned the pages” (Fiona Davis).
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The Godwulf Manuscript
The Godwulf Manuscript
By Robert B. Parker
Book one in a beloved and bestselling series featuring “the toughest, funniest, wisest private eye in the field” (Houston Chronicle): On the hunt for a rare, stolen manuscript, Boston private detective Spenser stumbles into a far bloodier case when one of the suspects is charged with murder.
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Now You See Me
Now You See Me
By Sharon Bolton
Young DC Lacey Flint confronts a chilling scene when she stumbles upon a murder that eerily resembles Jack the Ripper’s first slaying. This “multilayered and sophisticated” mystery (Lee Child) kicks off a gripping series. “Bolton is changing the face of crime fiction” (Tess Gerritsen).
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The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys
By Faye Kellerman
Part of a New York Times bestselling series: After a local man goes missing from his small town, detectives Decker and McAdams rush to find him — but the mystery deepens when they discover remains linked to another case in the woods nearby. “Absolutely absorbing… Kellerman is terrific” (Newsday).
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The Sweet Life Café
The Sweet Life Café
By Helen Rolfe
A sparkling recent release: Heartbroken sisters Addie and Susanna travel back to Anchor Island for their beloved aunt’s memorial — only to discover that Gayle is alive, and the event is a celebration of life! And a long-buried secret will upend their lives once again…
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One Mountain Away
One Mountain Away
By Emilie Richards
“I loved this book!” (Sherryl Woods): After she’s diagnosed with leukemia, Charlotte sets out to atone for the mistakes she’s made — and leave behind a lasting legacy. “A well-crafted tale” with “a heart-wrenching atmosphere that slowly builds to the final pages” (Publishers Weekly).
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An American Tragedy
An American Tragedy
By Theodore Dreiser
A classic “masterpiece” (Kirkus Reviews) based on a true story: In the early 20th century, charming Clyde Griffiths goes to horrifying lengths to achieve wealth and power. Named one of the great American novels of the past 100 years by The Atlantic.
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