Wednesday, April 01, 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!
One & Only
One & Only
By Maurene Goo
Meet your perfect reading match: February’s “wildly good” Read with Jenna pick (Rebecca Serle), crowned Katherine Center’s “new favorite book” and eagerly anticipated by Today, Oprah Daily, and more. Cassia comes from a long line of matchmakers whose 100% guaranteed services have spanned continents. So where is 40-year-old Cassia’s supposed soulmate? “Certain to steal readers’ hearts… A must-buy” (Library Journal).
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Trust No One
Trust No One
By James Rollins
Strap in: The New York Times bestselling latest from “a master of the genre” (Booklist) is a “high-energy thriller” that “fans of Dan Brown… will love” (Kirkus Reviews). A string of deaths linked to an ancient encrypted book sends two graduate students on a race for answers that will take them from a French château to the midst of an Italian blizzard… “Nobody — and I mean nobody — does this stuff better” (Lee Child).
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This Is Not About Us
This Is Not About Us
By Allegra Goodman
“I devoured this tasty novel in two large gulps,” gushes Judy Blume about this “deliciously readable” brand-new release (The New York Times Book Review) and “crowning glory” (The Boston Globe) from the author of Reese’s Book Club favorite Isola! A misunderstanding over an apple cake recipe echoes across generations of one New England family… “An entertaining ride — poignant and funny” (The Washington Post).
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Darkrooms
Darkrooms
By Rebecca Hannigan
This new release Karin Slaughter declares “unforgettable” will pull you into a “gripping and atmospheric” mystery (Flynn Berry) that’s “perfect for fans of Tana French” (Library Journal). Two decades after the summer night nine-year-old Roisin vanished from the forest in her tiny Irish town, the paths of the two women who were closest to her collide — exposing the truth…
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The Sea Child
The Sea Child
By Linda Wilgus
Prepare to be swept away by this historical novel The Washington Post calls “enchanting,” “richly detailed,” and a noteworthy January release! Soon after widow Isabel returns to the coastal Cornish village where she was found as a child, a band of smugglers approaches her cottage with their wounded captain in tow. And their visit will transform her life… “Stands out from the pack” (Publishers Weekly starred review).
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Make It Out Alive
Make It Out Alive
By Allison Brennan
The New York Times bestselling “queen of crime fiction” (J.T. Ellison) is back with a page-turning new thriller that “unfolds like clockwork” (Kirkus Reviews). After three pairs of newlyweds staying at a luxe Florida resort disappear then turn up dead, detective Kara Quinn and FBI agent Matt Costa head undercover as a couple to catch a serial killer — but then they vanish, too…
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Book of Lives
Book of Lives
By Margaret Atwood
“The most spectacular, hilarious, and generous autobiography of the last quarter century — or ever” (The Boston Globe) — has hit shelves! In this long-awaited New York Times bestseller, “one of the leading voices of modern literature” (The New Yorker) discusses everything from her nomadic childhood to the real-life stories behind her beloved work, including The Handmaid’s Tale. “Invaluable” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Happiness Collector
The Happiness Collector
By Crystal King
“Compulsively readable and totally satisfying” (Annie Hartnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts), this one-of-a-kind fantasy “entertains on every page” (Kate Quinn). Historian Aida realizes her dream job in Italy is far from perfect when every site she visits vanishes soon after…  “A must for V. E. Schwab fans” (Booklist).
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On Both Sides of the Wall
On Both Sides of the Wall
By Vladka Meed
This first-person account of remarkable courage during World War II wowed Night author Elie Wiesel: “Every sentence rings true, every scene burns itself into the reader’s memory.” The little-known story of a woman who worked as a courier for the Jewish underground, posing as a gentile to smuggle children out of the Warsaw Ghetto, unfolds in an enthralling new memoir.
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Murder at an Irish Session
Murder at an Irish Session
By Carlene O’Connor
In the Irish countryside, villagers are enjoying a musical matchmaking night — until the lights switch off, then turn back on to reveal the matchmaker has been impaled through the heart! Can pregnant investigator Siobhán make the killer pay the piper? A USA Today bestselling author entertains with a “good-humored” whodunit featuring “a quirky cast” (Kirkus Reviews).
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Marble Hall Murders
Marble Hall Murders
By Anthony Horowitz
A celebrated author “is at the top of his game” in this “brilliant” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly). When editor Susan Ryeland begins working on a manuscript penned by the grandson of a famous children’s author who died decades ago, she discovers it’s full of clues to a cold case! “Marvelous” (Library Journal).
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The Lotus Shoes
The Lotus Shoes
By Jane Yang
“This story will stay with me for a very, very long time” (Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz). In 19th-century China, talented embroiderer Little Flower must serve as spoiled Linjing’s maid — until both women are cast out to a celibate sisterhood. “I can’t wait to recommend this novel to everyone I know” (Alka Joshi, author of The Henna Artist).
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The Book Swap
The Book Swap
By Tessa Bickers
Erin is devastated when she accidentally donates her treasured annotated copy of To Kill a Mockingbird to a community library. But its sudden reappearance — with fresh notes scribbled in the margins — sparks a life-changing conversation… This “lovely and lively” USA Today bestseller is “highly recommended” (Booklist starred review).
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In Your Dreams
In Your Dreams
By Sarah Adams
The BookTok sensation behind The Cheat Sheet hits “a high note” with this “sweet” and “moving” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly). Fresh out of options, chef Madison returns to her Kentucky hometown… where the only job opening is at a farm-to-table restaurant owned by her brother’s best friend! With over 16,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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Chasing the Fire
Chasing the Fire
By Kathryn Shay
Hearts aren’t the only things on the line in this collection of firefighter romances! A New York Times bestselling author delivers second-chance, opposites-attract, and friends-to-lovers stories packed with heat, heart, and emotion.
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Tru Blue
Tru Blue
By Melissa Foster
A USA Today bestseller with over 6,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Can Gemma Wright pierce the hardened heart of Truman Gritt, a fiercely protective man caring for his younger siblings? “Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance” (New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely).
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Lost Lake
Lost Lake
By Phillip Margolin
“The surprises keep coming” (Publishers Weekly). After a Portland lawyer witnesses a shocking act of violence at a Little League game, she is pulled into a far-reaching conspiracy when she offers to represent the perpetrator. “Newcomers will immediately want to round up all his previous books” (Booklist).
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Just One Evil Act
Just One Evil Act
By Elizabeth George
A #1 New York Times bestseller! When a friend’s daughter is kidnapped, detectives Barbara Havers and Thomas Lynley are pulled into an investigation with jaw-dropping stakes. From an author who “can do it all, with style to spare” (The Wall Street Journal).
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Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel
By Sara Paretsky
From “one of the all-time greats” (Karin Slaughter): Private eye V.I. Warshawski becomes embroiled in a case involving a dead retiree, labor unions, and political corruption in this New York Times bestseller. “Among today’s PIs, nobody comes close to Warshawski” (Publishers Weekly).
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A Wolf in the Woods
A Wolf in the Woods
By Nancy Allen
“A gripping story with dramatic twists and a memorable heroine” (James Patterson): Someone is using an online modeling agency to lure McCown County’s teen girls into a deadly trap — but assistant prosecutor Elsie Arnold will risk everything to free them.
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Plainsong
Plainsong
By Kent Haruf
A National Book Award finalist hailed as “nothing short of a revelation” (Richard Russo): In a small Colorado town, high school teacher Tom, pregnant teen Victoria, and other unforgettable characters struggle to find happiness against the odds. “Resonant and meaningful” (The Washington Post), with over 28,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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The Crumbly Old Castle
The Crumbly Old Castle
By B. E. Baker
In this heartfelt novel, three women escape their crumbling daily lives for a much-needed vacation in Ireland. While staying in a beautiful, worn-down castle among the Emerald Isle’s rolling green hills, can they lean on one another for support and strength to face their uncertain futures?
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The Sparrow Sisters
The Sparrow Sisters
By Ellen Herrick
“A feast for the senses” (Sarah Addison Allen): The mysterious Sparrow sisters are fixtures of Granite Point — but when one of them is implicated in a local tragedy, the whole town faces unexpected consequences… “If you’re looking for a read a la Elin Hilderbrand with a touch of magic, look no further” (Sara Jio).
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Independent People
Independent People
By Halldór Laxness
“One of my top 10 favorite books of all time” (Annie Proulx): This sweeping Icelandic classic from a Nobel Prize–winning author follows one sheep farmer’s quest to build a new life for his family. “I can’t imagine any greater delight than coming to Independent People for the first time” (Jane Smiley).
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