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| One of summer’s hottest thrillers is wowing everyone from Chris Whitaker to Alafair Burke |
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- Five seemingly random people are waiting for a train — but one of them is about to die…
- “Original. Urgent. Disturbing. Brilliant. Quite unlike anything I’ve ever read” (Shari Lapena)
- Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes, says, “Five is a tour de force of a novel. I read it in one sitting”
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| Lev Grossman says this ‘utterly irresistible’ novel is ‘an instant classic’ |
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- The day after her execution, Anne Boleyn wakes up — and embarks on a quest for justice
- “Brilliantly imagined, stylishly written, satisfyingly plotted, full of delicious surprises” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
- “A marvelously inventive and mythic reworking of the story of Anne Boleyn” (Kelly Link) that’s a must-read for fans of Tudor fiction
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| ‘The scale of storytelling is sweeping’ (Olivie Blake) in this dystopian epic |
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- The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series delivers “a standout genre-bending adventure” (Kirkus Reviews)
- Soldier Elegy’s quiet life is upended when she finds herself at the center of a mysterious prophecy that leaves the fate of her nation hanging in the balance…
- With praise from John Scalzi and Anton Hur, who says, “Veronica Roth has created yet another immersive world full of high stakes and fast-moving action”
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| Ann Patchett calls John of John ‘so immersive, so all-encompassing, that I felt like I was living in it’ |
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- Oprah’s latest book club pick is “one of 2026’s literary triumphs” (The Boston Globe)
- Returning to his home in the British Isles, John-Calum becomes caught between his desires and his religious father’s expectations
- Glowing reviews from Colm Tóibín, Min Jin Lee, and Abraham Verghese, who says it’s “the most satisfying novel I’ve read in a long time”
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| ‘Stephen King meets Agatha Christie in this brilliant thriller’ (Hank Phillippi Ryan) |
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- Take a trip to “a bibliophile’s haunted house, crawling with secrets” (A. J. Finn)
- When Aria Stokes is taken on a tour of the infamous, haunted Daedalus Library, she’s forced to confront her dark past — and a killer hiding in plain sight…
- “A locked-room mystery perfect for booklovers” (Forbes)
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| A dazzling historical novel recommended by Kate Quinn, Marie Benedict, and more |
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- From the American Revolution to her husband’s presidency, Abigail Adams boldly rises to the challenge to shape the future
- From the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton
- Allison Pataki says this work of biographical fiction “ought to be required reading as our nation marks its 250th birthday”
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| Take it from Lee Child: ‘Nobody does this stuff better’ |
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- After her professor’s ritualistic murder, student Sharyn races across Europe to uncover the secrets of the centuries-old diary he asked her to protect
- Kirkus Reviews promises, “Fans of Dan Brown and Clive Cussler will love this book”
- A globe-spanning adventure from a #1 New York Times bestselling author
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| Animal lovers will adore this ‘delightful’ book with Susan Orlean’s stamp of approval |
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- The host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday pens “a lovely testament to the ability of pets to stretch hearts and minds” (Publishers Weekly)
- Scott Simon reflects on the remarkable creatures who have changed his life — from a cat who escaped the British Embassy to an energetic hamster who could not be caged!
- Amy Tan says, “Scott Simon’s work, filled with irresistible, heartfelt encounters and journeys with animals, from family hearth to hot spots around the world, will bring you insights and joy”
- Features charming, beautiful illustrations
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| According to Talia Hibbert, ‘Adrienne Thurman is a master of character and connection’ |
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- When a broken-down car leads Kaia to handsome Ro, she’s thrilled to have a friend to rely on as her sister insists on being her matchmaker. But a summer of terrible dates might make Kaia see Ro in a new light…
- “There’s enough comfort and tenderness in this warm hug of a novel to soften the heart of even the staunchest cynic” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
- “A sharp, funny, feel-good love story” that comes highly recommended by Nikki Payne
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| Adam Grant declares: ‘Drop what you’re doing and read this book’ |
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- “Bowler’s richest and wisest book yet, and if possible, the most charming. Absolutely lovely. It changed me” (Anne Lamott)
- New York Times bestselling author and Duke University professor Kate Bowler offers a road map to finding joy amid life’s challenging moments
- Elizabeth Gilbert adored this “deeply moving everyday masterpiece”
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| This unforgettable chiller has high praise from Paul Tremblay |
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- Amid a hidden camera scandal in Seoul, Dahye finds her life spiraling out of control as she becomes the target of a dangerous man who’s always watching…
- “Brilliant… Monika Kim’s work has swiftly become a must-read for me” (#1 New York Times bestselling author CG Drews)
- From the Bram Stoker Award–winning author of The Eyes Are the Best Part
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