Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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The Short List
Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today’s biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
The Widow
The Widow
By John Grisham
“One of the great storytellers of our time” is “at his irresistible, unforgettable best” (Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark) in this #1 New York Times bestseller. In rural Virginia, lawyer Simon is drafting a new will for an elderly widow when she’s murdered — forcing him to find the killer to prove his own innocence… An “impressive return to form” (Publishers Weekly) boasting over 46,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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Three Bags Full
Three Bags Full
By Leonie Swann
Audiences are flocking to The Sheep Detectives, the new hit film starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson — and you shouldn’t miss the “original and clever mystery” (Carl Hiaasen) that inspired it! When a beloved shepherd is murdered outside a cozy Irish village, his unusually clever sheep set out to solve a baa-ffling case. “One of my favorite reading experiences of years past” (The New York Times).
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It Girl
It Girl
By Allison Pataki
This March release from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post wowed Emily Giffin: “As stunning as the incomparable lady who inspired it… with a twist that will leave you breathless.” Evelyn is just another shopgirl in turn-of-the-century New York City — until she’s plucked from obscurity and becomes America’s sweetheart. “Pataki shines brighter than ever” (Pam Jenoff).
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One of Us
One of Us
By Elizabeth Day
Hailed as “the thinking person’s thriller” (Lucy Foley) and called “humorous and brilliantly written” by Stanley Tucci, this new release is truly unique. When the eccentric daughter of the influential Fitzmaurice family is found dead on a beach, what happens next will upend their lives. “One of those books you just want to inhale in one go” (Good Housekeeping).
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The Day I Lost You
The Day I Lost You
By Ruth Mancini
As this thriller “unspools in a pinwheeling narrative” (Publishers Weekly), it introduces “a twist at just the right moment, making readers question everything” (Booklist). When Hope’s precious newborn goes missing, Lauren has the birth certificate to prove he’s not Hope’s son at all… “I don’t think I’ve ever turned pages faster to find out what was going on!” (Andrea Mara).
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Where the Wildflowers Grow
Where the Wildflowers Grow
By Terah Shelton Harris
“Book clubs… won’t want to miss this” life-affirming novel (Booklist), and neither will fans of Alice Hoffman! The sole survivor of her family as well as a devastating bus accident, Leigh finds an unexpected second chance on an Alabama flower farm. “I don’t remember when I’ve loved a book this much, it is a masterpiece” (Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script).
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Fireflies in Winter
Fireflies in Winter
By Eleanor Shearer
Kate Quinn wholeheartedly endorses this recently released historical novel: “Simply luminous… A book to treasure.” As orphaned immigrant Cora wanders the icy, unforgiving forests of 18th-century Nova Scotia, her path crosses with runaway Agnes in a moment that will reshape both their lives. “Vividly drawn… Emotionally engrossing” (Library Journal).
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Red City
Red City
By Marie Lu
With this “immense achievement” (Kirkus Reviews) that’s “truly enthralling” (Publishers Weekly), a #1 New York Times bestselling author in the ranks of V. E. Schwab has wowed the book world, earning recommendations from The Washington Post and USA Today! As a powerful magical substance sweeps through their city, two childhood friends turned rival alchemists find themselves on opposite sides of a war to control it.
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The Traitors Circle
The Traitors Circle
By Jonathan Freedland
This “astonishing true story… told with the verve of a thriller” (Mick Herron) is “a must-read” (Booklist). In World War II–era Berlin, a group of high society Nazi dissenters met for afternoon tea — unaware that a spy at their table would betray them all. “I want to urge everyone to read this book… It’s got so much to teach us” (Tina Brown).
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The Fourth Wife
The Fourth Wife
By Linda Hamilton
Mexican Gothic meets The Handmaid’s Tale in a “remarkable debut” that has “everything you could want in a gothic novel” (New York Times bestselling author Paulette Kennedy). The Mormon church and its practice of polygamy dictate life in Utah territory. But Hazel knows something is very wrong when her new husband forces her into a crumbling manor with his other wives…
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The Maidens
The Maidens
By Alex Michaelides
From the author of The Silent Patient comes an instant New York Times bestseller and “page-turner of the first order” (David Baldacci)! Did a handsome Cambridge professor murder one of his adoring students? Therapist Mariana believes so — and she’ll risk everything to prove it. “Firmly establishes Michaelides as an unstoppable force” (Esquire).
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Wild Mountain Thyme
Wild Mountain Thyme
By Rosamunde Pilcher
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shell Seekers: Years after writer Oliver broke Victoria’s heart, he shows up on her doorstep with a two-year-old son — and convinces her to join them at a Scottish castle! “Pilcher [is] a Jane Austen for our time” (Cosmopolitan).
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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
By Laurie Gilmore
A #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Pumpkin Spice Café: World-renowned chef Archer’s life is turned upside down when he learns that he has a five-year-old daughter. After resettling in Dream Harbor, he’s in desperate need of a nanny, and local Iris could be a surprisingly perfect match…
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Rogue
Rogue
By Katy Evans
A “completely mind-blowing” New York Times bestseller (RT Book Reviews) with over 7,300 five-star Goodreads ratings: After a chance meeting in the rain with mysterious Greyson, Melanie can’t stop thinking about the gorgeous alpha. He’ll do anything to protect her, but can their love survive his life of danger?
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All’s Fair in Love and Rodeo
All’s Fair in Love and Rodeo
By Leah Vale
Sammie Abel is determined to prove herself in the rodeo world by building a successful roughstock company — even while facing an unexpected pregnancy. But when bull rider Alec Neisson returns to Texas to secure his family legacy, old sparks reignite and fierce competition turns deeply personal.
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Devoted in Death
Devoted in Death
By J. D. Robb
A #1 New York Times bestseller: A brutal murder sends NYPD lieutenant Eve Dallas on the hunt for killers Ella and Darryl — a dangerous modern-day Bonnie and Clyde. “Utterly unforgettable… Robb is a true master of storytelling” (RT Book Reviews).
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A Fire in the Night
A Fire in the Night
By Christopher Swann
Nick is grieving the death of his wife in the North Carolina mountains when he learns that his estranged brother and sister-in-law have died in a house fire — and that his niece, Annalise, is missing. After the girl shows up on Nick’s doorstep, he’s drawn into a desperate fight to protect her in this “relentless thriller” (Lee Goldberg).
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The Two Lives of Sara
The Two Lives of Sara
By Catherine Adel West
“Certain to tug at the reader’s heartstrings” (Booklist starred review): During the 20th century, pregnant Sara flees Chicago in hopes of a fresh start in Memphis — and finds a new kind of family at a beloved boardinghouse. “Utterly absorbing and dazzling” (New York Times bestselling author Nancy Jooyoun Kim).
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The D.A. Holds a Candle
The D.A. Holds a Candle
By Erle Stanley Gardner
From an Edgar Award–winning “master storyteller” (The New York Times): In a California city, ambitious DA Doug Selby’s investigation into young Ross Blaine’s gambling debts leads to an infamous roadhouse… and a dead body. “Gardner has a way of moving the story forward that is almost a lost art” (Booklist).
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Quiet Bones
Quiet Bones
By Sarah Ward
Archaeology professor Carla James is hired to consult on a case like no other when the body of an infant is found in a bizarre tableau. After a student disappears from her school, Carla’s investigation leads her to unsettling secrets — and a dark thread that runs through Jericho College and a small town.
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The Blackbirds of St. Giles
The Blackbirds of St. Giles
By Lila Cain
After Daniel saves a British Major’s life during the Revolutionary War, he and his sister, Pearl, set out to claim his reward — in London. “I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. This is one of the few books I plan to read again” (New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe).
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The Silent Sister
The Silent Sister
By Diane Chamberlain
In this New York Times bestseller with over 28,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, Riley MacPherson has spent her whole life believing her sister died by suicide — but decades after her death, Riley finds evidence that Lisa is still alive… “A page-turner to the very end” (Library Journal).
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Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay
Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay
By Jill Mansell
Three years ago, Clemency crossed paths with her dream man. Now, she finds herself face-to-face with him once again — but he’s dating her stepsister! A funny, heartfelt read from a beloved New York Times bestselling author whose novels are “filled with wit, warmth, and wonder” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Tutor
The Tutor
By Courtney Psak
“Will keep you turning the pages until the final, killer twist” (Lisa Unger): At first, the tutor Rose hires for her son, James, seems like the perfect fit for the job. But as Isabel becomes closer and closer to the family, Rose begins to wonder what type of person she’s allowed into her home… A 2025 release!
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If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk
By James Baldwin
“One of the best books Baldwin has ever written — perhaps the best of all” (The Philadelphia Inquirer): When a man is jailed for a crime he didn’t commit, can his fiancée, Tish, and his loving family help him get out? “Timeless” (Joyce Carol Oates), with over 38,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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