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Looking for Jane
A powerful and moving debut, Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall explores motherhood, choice, and resilience through the lens of history. Inspired by true events,…
Things We Do in the Dark
Things We Do in the Dark has all the elements of a great thriller (multiple timelines, a true-crime podcast connection, and dark secrets), but it…
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Brilliantly written and utterly engaging, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a novel that blends humor, feminism, and resilience into a powerful story. Set in…
Book Lovers
A witty and heartfelt romance, Book Lovers by Emily Henry is a love letter to bookish people and the enemies-to-lovers trope. Nora is a sharp,…
Kisscut
Kisscut is an unflinching and disturbing thriller that pulls no punches. Sara, Jeffrey, and Lena are still reeling from their last case when a shocking…
A Faint Cold Fear
Few authors hook readers as quickly as Karin Slaughter, and A Faint Cold Fear is no exception. Set several months after Kisscut, the story follows…
Indelible
Karin Slaughter delivers another intense thriller with Indelible, a gripping installment in the Grant County series. The novel opens with a shocking hostage situation…
The Strangers
A raw and emotionally powerful novel, The Strangers by Katherena Vermette is a poignant exploration of generational trauma, identity, and survival. Told from multiple perspectives,…
True Biz
A thought-provoking novel that explores Deaf culture, identity, and language, True Biz by Sara Novic is both educational and emotionally impactful. The story follows February,…
The Change
A fierce and empowering feminist thriller, The Change by Kirsten Miller is a genre-blending novel full of mystery, supernatural elements, and revenge. In the coastal…
Lease on Love
A charming, modern rom-com with grumpy x sunshine vibes, Lease on Love by Falon Ballard is a fun and flirty read. Sadie’s life takes an…
The Huntress
Kate Quinn delivers another thrilling historical novel with The Huntress, a slow-burning but gripping tale of revenge, survival, and justice. The story follows Ian,…
Lovelight Farms
A delightful and heartwarming small-town romance, Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison is the perfect holiday read. Stella Bloom has always dreamed of running a Christmas…
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Beautifully written and deeply moving, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a novel about love, ambition, and the power of creativity. The…
A History of Wild Places
A History of Wild Places is an eerie and atmospheric novel about isolation, cult-like communities, and the dangers of blind faith. Years ago, children’s author…
Little Secrets
A dark and emotional domestic thriller, Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier is a suspenseful story filled with secrets, betrayals, and heartbreak. Marin has everything, a…
Fresh Ink Shelf
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
By Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë’s only novel and a gothic classic - a gripping story of obsession, revenge, and tragedy.
Just Love Her
By Raz Mihal
"Just Love Her" by Raz Mihal is a spiritual exploration of divine love and soul connection. Through heartfelt meditations, Mihal shares his journey of experiencing an eternal bond with a
Back to Start: Love Changes the Heart by Sunshine Rodgers
By Sunshine Rodgers
Erin Melrose thought fulfilment lived at the top of the corporate ladder. Then laughter at Garrison Board Games, small acts of kindness, and Travis by her side nudged her into
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.