Wednesday, April 02, 2025

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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 Life Impossible
The Life Impossible
By Matt Haig
It’s been five years since Matt Haig published worldwide literary sensation The Midnight Library, and he’s finally back with another wildly anticipated novel — a “magnificent” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly) singled out as a must-read by Time, People, and many others! When a retired math teacher inherits her long-lost friend’s ramshackle island home, what she discovers will change her life… “A hopeful, warm, very human journey that crackles with magic” (BookPage).
  NYT Bestseller
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Famous Last Words
Famous Last Words
By Gillian McAllister
This instant New York Times bestseller and February release from the author of Wrong Place Wrong Time is so “gasp-inducing” (People) that it stumped Jodi Picoult: “I always guess the ending of books — but this novel blindsided me with twists.” Cam is shocked when news of a developing hostage situation brings a chilling revelation: Her husband is the perpetrator. And he’s left her a cryptic note… “Fiendishly clever” (Library Journal).
  NYT Bestseller
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The Boxcar Librarian
The Boxcar Librarian
By Brianna Labuskes
Book clubbers, listen up: Based on a true story, this riveting saga from an author beloved by Kristin Harmel and Madeline Martin is the cream of the crop! After editor Millie is sent to work in Montana, she’s pulled into a mystery involving the Boxcar Library — a book-delivery service for isolated mining towns created by a reclusive local librarian.
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The Inheritance
The Inheritance
By Trisha Sakhlecha
Knives Out meets The White Lotus in an “absolute page-turner” (Marie Claire) of a locked-room mystery that Lisa Jewell calls “insanely readable, with a brilliant setting and characters that jump off the page.” On an isle off the Scottish coast, one filthy rich family gathers for a reunion that will end in murder…
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The Moonlight Healers
The Moonlight Healers
By Elizabeth Becker
Two timelines intertwine in an “enchanting” new novel (Publishers Weekly) perfect for Alice Hoffman fans! When Louise flees to her grandmother’s lush Appalachian orchard, she uncovers a dusty journal revealing her family’s lineage of women who used their special healing abilities under moonlight… “A profound tale of love, family legacy, secrets, and the extraordinary power within us all” (Patti Callahan Henry).
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Lorne
Lorne
By Susan Morrison
Lauded as “one of the best biographies I’ve ever read” (Star Tribune), this absolutely “indispensable,” brand-new New York Times bestseller (Los Angeles Times) reveals every juicy detail of a cornerstone of American culture! The enigmatic leader behind the curtain of SNL comes into the spotlight in a “top-shelf” read (Kirkus Reviews) with unprecedented access to Lorne Michaels and the iconic stars in his orbit.
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The King's Messenger
The King’s Messenger
By Susanna Kearsley
“I’ve loved every one of Susanna’s books,” raves Diana Gabaldon, who promises this March release “sucks you in and won’t let go.” In 17th-century Scotland, a king’s messenger executes a complex plot while matching wits with a scrivener’s daughter! “Will fit nicely on the shelf between Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory” (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary).
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Fight or Flight
Fight or Flight
By Fern Michaels
When Katherine Winston, the resident of a remote home perched atop a mountain, realizes a passionate fan of her popular book series is in danger, she must leave her familiar life behind to help them. Just released last week, this deliciously dramatic novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling heavyweight will make for great beach reading.
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Big Name Fan
Big Name Fan
By Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare
“Great fun” (The New York Times) awaits between the covers of this entertaining series starter called “half cozy mystery, half romance” and “full of heart” (Library Journal). When the stars of a former hit detective show are thrust together for a rewatch podcast, they must confront the past — and solve a murder! “Pitch-perfect” (BookPage).
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