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Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
A raw and emotional story of redemption, motherhood, and second chances, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover tugs at the heartstrings. After serving time in…
The Collective
A dark and thought-provoking psychological thriller, The Collective by Alison Gaylin explores the extremes of grief and revenge. Five years after losing her daughter to…
People We Meet on Vacation
A heartwarming and witty romance, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry is the perfect read for fans of the friends-to-lovers trope. Poppy and…
The Last Time I Lied
An atmospheric and twist-filled thriller, The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager is the perfect summer camp mystery. Fifteen years ago, Emma watched her…
Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City
A powerful and heartbreaking work of investigative journalism, Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga sheds light on systemic racism and injustice faced by Indigenous youth in…
The Song of Achilles
A beautifully written and deeply emotional retelling of The Iliad, The Song of Achilles reimagines the love story between Achilles and Patroclus. Told from Patroclus’…
Home Before Dark
A chilling mix of haunted house horror and psychological thriller, Home Before Dark by Riley Sager is an eerie, unputdownable read. Twenty-five years ago, Maggie…
Meant to Be
Meant to Be is a sweeping love story inspired by John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, offering a blend of glamour, heartbreak, and…
Tonight We Rule the World
A powerful and emotionally raw novel, Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley tackles trauma, identity, and resilience. Told in dual timelines, the book…
Twenty Years Later
A gripping investigative thriller, Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea keeps readers on edge with its intriguing premise and shocking twists. Twenty years ago, bestselling…
The Book of Cold Cases
A haunting and suspenseful mystery, The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James combines true crime, ghostly elements, and psychological intrigue. In 1977, Beth…
The House in the Cerulean Sea
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune is a heartwarming and whimsical tale about acceptance, found family, and embracing the extraordinary. Linus Baker…
Beach Read
A witty, emotional, and surprisingly deep romance, Beach Read by Emily Henry is the perfect mix of humor, heart, and slow-burn chemistry. January is a…
The Sun Down Motel
Simone St. James delivers another spine-chilling thriller with The Sun Down Motel, a dual-timeline mystery packed with eerie atmosphere and supernatural suspense. 1982: In upstate…
Seven Days in June
A beautifully written second-chance romance, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams delivers deep emotion, rich storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Eva Mercy is a single…
The Night Shift
A fast-paced and gripping thriller, The Night Shift by Alex Finlay is packed with suspense, multiple POVs, and shocking twists. On New Year’s Eve in 1999,…
Fresh Ink Shelf
The Last Nuclear War by HAZEM ABDELMOWLA
By Hazem Abdelmowla
In a fractured world reborn from viral ruins, energy is scarce and power is currency. Mousa, a gifted child adrift in a society ruled by influence and decay, questions everything
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
By Rebecca Yarros
Book 1 of 3: The Empyrean - Onyx Storm - Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author
Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
By Rebecca Yarros
Book 2 of 3: The Empyrean - Iron Flame - Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from #1 New York Times bestselling author
The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden
By Freida McFadden
Book 3 of 3: The Housemaid: A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker.
The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
By Freida McFadden
Book 2 of 3: The Housemaid: An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night.
Eastern Shadows by Peter Nordgren
By Peter Nordgren
Eastern Shadows is a gritty, haunting reflection on the duality of human nature, and the lengths one is willing to go to hide their darkest secrets, all while peeling back
Good Girl: A Novel
By Aria Aber
A story of love and family, raves and Kafka, staying up all night and surviving the mistakes of youth, Good Girl is the virtuosic debut novel by a celebrated young poet and,