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Absolution by Jeff Vandermeer
Describes the first mission into the Forgotten Coast, before Area X was given its name, and reveals those who were complicit in creating the abandoned coastal area in the fourth novel of the series following Acceptance. Southern Reach no. 4
The Ancients by John Larison
The acclaimed author of Whiskey When We're Dry presents a novel set in the climate-changed world of our own descendants.
Batman Resurrection by John Jackson Miller
As Gotham City grapples with both arsonists inspired by the dead Joker and a health crisis from a chemical weapon, Batman fights to protect the innocent while Bruce Wayne partners with a scientist to solve the crisis.
Blood of the Old Kings by Sung-il Kim
In an Empire fueled by necromancy, Arienne, hearing a dead sorcerer's voice, and Loran, armed with a dragon-fang sword, must fight for a future beyond imperial chains, while Cain seeks vengeance for his mentor's murder.
Blood over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang
After achieving her dream of becoming the first female highmage, Sciona faces hostility from her colleagues and an unexpected alliance with her janitor, a former nomadic hunter, as they uncover a secret that could revolutionize magic.
The Bloodless Princes by Charlotte Bond
A fantasy tale featuring a winged cat examines a journey through the underworld.
The City in Glass by Nghi Vo
A Hugo Award-winning author introduces a beguiling fantasy city.
Demon's Bluff by Kim Harrison
To reverse a dangerous curse and avoid jail time, witch Rachel Morgan must travel back in time with a coven leader in the eighteenth book of the series following Demons of Good and Evil.
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook by Matt Dinniman
Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut must team up with other contestants to not just survive, but to solve a deadly puzzle.
Exiled by Iron by Ehigbor Okosun
Queen Dèmi must navigate social prejudice, corrupt council members and her own uncontrollable magic to save her kingdom and loved ones in the second novel of the duology following Forged by Blood. Tainted Blood Duology no. 2
The Great When by Alan Moore
The author of The League of Extraordinary Gentleman presents the first book in a new fantasy series about murder, magic and madness in post-WWII London. The Long London Quintet no. 1
The Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley August
Two siblings and their cat embark on an incredible journey through the ruins of an ancient alien civilization. A first novel.
Star Wars Mace Windu the Glass Abyss by Steven Barnes
Jedi Master Mace Windu travels to a dangerous, remote planet on a mission that challenges even his deadly prowess—all to fulfill Qui-Gon’s last request.
The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda
A seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea.
Swordcrossed by Freya Marske
Mattinesh Jay, dutiful heir to his struggling family business, needs to hire an experienced swordsman to serve as best man for his arranged marriage.
Throne of Secrets by Kerri Maniscalco
Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt—and in a twisted fairy tale—in a steamy standalone fantasy romance from a New York Times bestselling author.
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
A fast-paced fantasy romance features an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system and a love that blazes through the ages.
The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo
A lawyer and her elderly great-aunt use their supernatural gifts to find a lost child.
The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
From an internationally bestselling and prize-winning author comes a short story set in the world of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.
The Book of George by Kate Greathead
From the author of the critically acclaimed Laura & Emma comes a razor-sharp but big-hearted excavation of millennial masculinity.
Clean by Alia Trabucco Zerán
Estela, a maid interrogated after a young girl's death, recounts her seven years witnessing the unraveling of a wealthy family, revealing their secrets, betrayals and tensions in a gripping tale of power, domesticity and betrayal.
Curdle Creek by Yvonne Battle-Felton
Forced into a test of allegiance, Osira, a middle-aged widow, navigates a surreal journey through time and realms when she is exiled to space and where she confronts her community's dark secrets and oppressive traditions.
Dreaming of Autumn Skies by V. C. Andrews
Caroline, living with her domineering grandfather, embarks on a determined campaign to reclaim her power and independence, vowing to overcome her past suffering in the third novel of the series following Chasing Endless Summer.
Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta
In the sleepy, conservative mountain town of Cadenze, Angelina Sicco tries to be content with her mundane existence until an ancient evil infiltrates her life and only the touch from the handsome Jagvi can repel it.
Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth
Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, author Libby Weeks, known as F.T. Goldhero to the fans of her fantasy series, realizes she needs help finishing her long anticipated final book, and turns to an unlikely source for support.
Love After Midnight by Sister Souljah
In the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Life After Death, Winter Santiaga, after suffering a soul stirring death experience, faces a dilemma that every person faces: how to respond to the Fear of God and the awareness of heaven and hell while pursuing sex, fun, love, money, revenge and fame.
My Three Dogs by W. Bruce Cameron
A new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose looks features humankind's best, most loyal friends, and a wonderful adventure of love and finding home.
Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong
Set during the Great Depression, an atmospheric novel about a girl and a bear raised as sister and brother in a remote logging camp examines the lengths to which they’ll go to protect each other.
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
Inspired by the legend of Xishi, weaves a tale about a woman who uses her beauty as a weapon to infiltrate an enemy kingdom, seeking revenge while facing love and sacrifice amidst the politics of ancient China.
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
A young Black woman abandons her life in 1960s Chicago for a position with a mysterious family in New Orleans, only to discover the dark truth: they’re under a curse, and they think she can break it.
This Motherless Land by Nikki May
From the acclaimed author of Wahala, comes a retelling of Mansfield Park, exploring identity, culture, race and love.
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
A heartwarming story explores how love and healing can be found in unexpected places—and how a bit of magic in each can go a long way.
The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy by James Stavridis
From the New York Times bestselling former NATO commander comes a historical novel that charts the coming-of-age of a gifted but immature young naval officer as he is tested in the crucible of World War II in the Pacific.
The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche
Follows a young woman who harnesses the strange, ancient magic of gemstones to investigate a series of shocking crimes in plague-stricken Florence, all the while proving she is more physician than witch. A first novel.
I'll Be Waiting by Kelley Armstrong
Outliving the expectations of her Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis, Nicola Laughton marries Anton, but after his death in a car crash goes viral as a supernatural event, a group of spiritualists offering closure hold a séance that unleashes a terrifying force.
Memorials by Richard Chizmar
A group of students encounter a supernatural terror while on a road trip through Appalachia.
Blood Test by Charles Baxter
Brock Hobson, an insurance salesman and Sunday-school teacher, confronts life-altering revelations from a cutting-edge, predictive blood test that affect everyone in his life, from his girlfriend to his ex-wife and their two teenagers who are beginning to explore their sexuality.
Don't Be a Stranger by Susan Minot
Fifty-two-year-old Ivy Cooper’s life is transformed by Ansel Fleming, a charismatic musician half her age recently out of prison, whose magnetism ignites a passionate, clandestine affair that fractures her existence into warring sides of responsibility and forbidden desire.
How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund? by Anna Montague
Magda, a therapist grieving her best friend, embarks on a cross-country road trip with her friend's ashes, confronting her past and discovering new possibilities for her life and identity in her seventies.
Love Can't Feed You by Cherry Lou Sy
Queenie, her younger brother and their elderly Chinese father arrive in the U.S. to reunite with her mother who has been working as a nurse in this chronicle of a Filipino-American family's struggle to rebuild their lives in Brooklyn.
The Marigold Mind Laundry by Jungeun Yun
The enigmatic owner of a magical laundromat that erases people’s painful memories must learn to find her own peace before she can truly help others.
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
A Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award—winning author tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives.
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst
Peeks in on the orbit of Dave Win—the son of a British dressmaker and a Burmese man he’s never met—after he receives a scholarship to a prestigious English boarding school and how the relationships he made affect his struggles with class and race, art and sexuality, love and violence.
Shock Induction by Chuck Palahniuk
A dark, satirical parable looks at a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future.
Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner
Spanning two decades, an intimate and bittersweet story explores the fierce complexities of sisterhood, mental health, loss and love, showing that for all that threatens their sibling bond, Amy and Ollie Shred cannot escape or deny the inextricable sister knot that binds them. A first novel.
Betrayal at Blackthorn Park by Julia Kelly
Evelyne Redfern’s first spy assignment at Blackthorn Park turns perilous when she and her handler, David Poole, must solve the murder of the chief engineer to protect a critical wartime facility, in the follow-up to A Traitor in Whitehall. Parisian Orphan no. 2
Blue Christmas Bones by Carolyn Haines
Sarah's Christmas cheer gets rocked by a jewel heist at the Elvis Festival, forcing her to solve a mystery amongst suspicious minds in the latest addition to the long-running series following Lights, Camera, Bones. Sarah Booth Delaney no. 28
Death at a Scottish Christmas by Lucy Connelly
Dr. Emilia McRoy's idyllic Scottish holiday takes a murderous turn as she investigates the death of a rock star amidst suspicious locals and Christmas cheer in the third novel of the series following Death at a Scottish Wedding. A Scottish Isle Mystery no. 3
Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson
A fan of mystery novels investigates a real-life murder when the benefactor of a world-famous magician turns up dead in the days leading up to Christmas and all the suspects are masters of illusion and misdirection. Ernest Cunningham no. 3
Exposure by Ramona Emerson
Detectives in Gallup, New Mexico consider calling in Rita Todacheene, an Albuquerque PD forensic photographer who sees ghosts, after a serial killer targets indigent, local Native people in the second novel of the series following Shutter. Rita Todacheene no. 2
Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima
Deputy Mattie Wray and her K-9 partner Robo are called to Washington's Olympic Peninsula to find a celebrity's missing child days before her wedding in the ninth novel of the series following Standing Dead. Timber Creek K-9 Mystery no. 9
The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith
Precious Ramotswe takes on an interesting but sensitive case and learns valuable lessons along the way. No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency no. 25
The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
A missing coat, an intruder alarm, a note for Chief Inspector Gamache reading “this might interest you,” a puzzling scrap of paper with a mysterious list—and then a murder all propel Gamache and his team toward a terrible realization: something much more sinister than any one murder or any one case is fast approaching. Chief Inspector Gamache no. 19
Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell
Summoned to an eerie, deserted theme park to retrieve the body of a former lover, Dr. Kay Scarpetta faces a perplexing murder scene suggesting otherworldly origins, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Unnatural Death. Kay Scarpetta no. 28
A Killer Christmas by Jessica Fletcher and Terrie Farley Moran
Jessica Fletcher must uncover the truth after a real estate dispute in Cabot Cove results in the murder of the prospective buyer, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Murder Backstage. Murder, She Wrote no. 59
Killing Time by M. C. Beaton and R. W. Green
When a series of shop burglaries turn deadly, Agatha Raisin’s private detective agency is on the case, but Agatha begins receiving death threats and narrowly avoids being kidnapped, so she takes advantage of a previously arranged trip to Mallorca with former police officer John Glass to lie low for a while. Agatha Raisin Mysteries no. 35
The Knife Before Christmas by Kate Carlisle
Contractor Shannon Hammer hopes for a peaceful Christmas with her fiancé, Mac, until murder throws a wrench in her holiday plans. Fixer-Upper Mysteries no. 11
The Little Lost Library by Ellery Adams
Big clues come in small packages as Miracle Books owner Nora Pennington and the Secret, Book, and Scone Society attempt to solve a series of murders connected to a bibliophile’s missing books. Secret, Book, and Scone Society no. 7
A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay
Briar Creek library director Lindsey Norris tries to encourage a grumpy and reclusive writer in residence to join in the town’s Christmas festivities and discovers she has a stalker, in the 15th addition to the series following Fatal First Edition. Library Lover’s Mystery no. 15
Midnight and Blue by Ian Rankin
In another tense, gripping game of cat and mouse, Edinburgh’s Detective John Rebus may end up behind bars before he gets his criminal there. By the author of In a House of Lies.
The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novella by Nita Prose
A Secret Santa gift exchange raises questions about who Molly the Maid can and cannot trust, in a story about the true spirit of the season From a New York Times bestselling author comes a novel that explores Benjamin Franklin’s mysterious connection to Paul Revere and a cabal of powerful alchemists.
The More the Terrier by David Rosenfelt
Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is excited to be back in Paterson, New Jersey, after a week-long family vacation in the Adirondacks, until he finds out the 16-year-old son of a family whom he fostered a dog for was arrested for murder, and something about the arrest just doesn’t sit right with him. Andy Carpenter no. 30
Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
When the corpse of Mrs. Augusta Elton, the vicar’s wife, is found discarded on the altar steps, a chilling murder mystery blooms and chaos descends upon the tranquil village of Highbury. Emma Knightley Mysteries no. 1
Murder Takes the Stage by Colleen Cambridge
When three people connected to London’s Theatre District are found murdered, Phyllida Bright—amateur sleuth and Agatha Christie’s esteemed housekeeper—steps up to help with the investigation. Phyllida Bright Mysteries no. 4
A New Lease on Death by Olivia Blacke
A young woman, Ruby, and the ghost of her deceased neighbor, Cordelia, team up to solve the murder of another neighbor who was killed outside their Boston apartment building in a mugging that seemingly went wrong. Supernatural Mysteries no. 1
The Night Woods by Paula Munier
Mercy Carr and her loyal dog Elvis must prove the innocence of a new friend accused of murder.
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai
We all hold lost recipes in our hearts, and a very special restaurant in Kyoto helps find them. Kamogawa Food Detectives no. 2
Rockin Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews
After a body is found in Meg Lanslow and Michael's yard, can Meg still keep her pregnant sister-in-law, Delaney, calm in the middle of a murder investigation, all while trying to catch the killer? Meg Langslow Mysteries no. 36
Rough Pages by Lev A. C. Rosen
A new historical mystery that begs the question: how hard will you work to keep your own secrets buried? Evander Mills no. 3
The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan
A murder mystery is set in a seaside town filled with pirate lore, family secrets, unforgiveable grudges, secret societies and, of course, a treasure lost to time.
You Have Gone Too Far by Carlene O'Connor
In a remote village on Ireland’s southwest coast—where winding windswept roads open to spectacular views of rugged cliffs against immense, lonely beaches—some fear a mysterious cult could be connected to the disappearance of a young pregnant woman.
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
Aspeth Honori, a noble's daughter, must join the Royal Artifactual Guild and marry a surly minotaur to retrieve lost magical artifacts and save her family, all while concealing her identity and navigating increasingly complex challenges.
A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber
Hailey Morgan, a high school band teacher with dreams of songwriting, escapes to a cabin for a solo holiday retreat only to find herself entangled in small-town drama and a blossoming romance that reignites her passion for music.
A Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis Kinney
A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her has echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story.
The December Market by RaeAnne Thayne
The magic of Christmas—and a second shot at romance—is in the air in Shelter Springs this holiday season.
The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning
A #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with a new series in which a young woman moves to Divinity, Louisiana, to inherit a large fortune and a Gothic mansion full of mysteries and ominous secrets.
The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts
Inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, a joyful Christmas romp tells the story of a meddling widow—nearing 50—who can’t stop trying to help everyone in her small town of Carol, Washington, find their happily-ever-afters—even when all her help leads to disaster.
The Most Wonderful Time by Jayne Allen
A Christmastime novel about heartbreak, hope, love and the joy that comes from rediscovering oneself.
One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery
At first, Julie Parker is happy that her children do not plan to visit for Christmas, because she has been hiding her younger beau from them, but when they instead want to spend the holiday at the family cabin and the guest list grows beyond Julie’s expectations, she discovers that more really is merrier.
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
The New York Times best-selling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to—especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration more than 50 years in the past. The Ex Hex no. 3
Window Shopping by Tessa Bailey
Two weeks before Christmas and all through Manhattan, shop windows are decorated in red and green satin, and Stella is standing alone outside a famous department store when a charming man asks her opinion on the décor.
The Best American Short Stories 2024 by Lauren Groff, ed.
A collection of the year’s best short stories, selected by the bestselling author of Matrix and The Vaster Wilds.
Dogs and Monsters: Stories by Mark Haddon
A collection of short stories from the author of the award-winning The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time finds inspiration in tales based on Greek mythology to examine mortality, moral dilemmas and different types of love.
Januaries: Stories of Love, Magic & Betrayal by Olivie Blake
A collection of fourteen magical short stories exploring life, death and enduring love or revenge through modified fairy tales, contemporary heists and imaginative new worlds from the New York Times best-selling author of The Atlas Six.
The Man in Black: And Other Stories by Elly Griffiths
From the internationally best-selling author of the Ruth Galloway Mysteries comes a collection of short stories featuring many characters that readers have come to know and love.
Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Robert Dugoni
Seattle attorney Keera Duggan helps former childhood friend Jenna Bernstein, a disgraced biotech CEO accused of murdering her former partner, amidst rising doubts and circumstantial evidence in the second novel of the series following Her Deadly Game.
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
On an isolated Scottish island, a present-day discovery intimately connects three people and unveils a web of secrets and lies. By the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in NYC, has terrible luck with dating until she meets the utterly perfect, charming, handsome doctor Tom, but when a woman is brutally murdered and the suspect is a mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them, Sydney can’t shake her own horrifying suspicions.
The Drowned by John Banville
Called in from Dublin to investigate a missing person’s case, Detective Inspector Strafford soon turns to his old ally—the flawed but brilliant pathologist Quirke—but as the case unfolds, events from the past resurface that may have life-altering ramifications for all involved.
In Too Deep by Lee Child and Andrew Child
Waking up handcuffed in a dark hospital room with no memory, Reacher finds himself framed for a murder, setting the stage for an explosive reckoning, in the latest addition to the long-running series following The Secret.
It Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah S. Dawson
Heading for a new beginning at Tranquil Falls, a secluded artists’ colony, Sarah Carpenter hopes to rediscover her love for pottery and put the broken pieces of her life back together, but soon she unearths a chillingly horrific past that cannot remain buried.
Karla's Choice: A John Le Carré Novel by Nick Harkaway
George Smiley, John le Carré's most famous spy, is drawn out of retirement in 1963 to investigate a missing man tied to a Russian defector, leading him back into the perilous world of espionage and his most cunning adversary's secrets.
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
A father tries to save his daughter from a life-altering decision that will put everything he loves on the line.
Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown
When her sister Naomi, about to graduate from Princeton, is found dead on campus, Maya, believing it was no accident, discovers Naomi joined the same underground society she did years ago and now every clue is leading her back to the past — and to the secrets she’s kept all these years.
This Girl's a Killer by Emma C. Wells
Cordelia is a serial killer who kills unscrupulous men, and she never had a problem with it, until she starts to become not so sure about the new man her best friend, Diane, is dating.
The Mistress and the Key by Ben Mezrich
From a New York Times bestselling author comes a novel that explores Benjamin Franklin’s mysterious connection to Paul Revere and a cabal of powerful alchemists.
Model Home by Rivers Solomon
From a New York Times bestselling author comes a novel that explores Benjamin Franklin’s mysterious connection to Paul Revere and a cabal of powerful alchemists.
Murder Island by James Patterson and Brian Sitts
When professor turned crime-fighter Brandt “Doc” Savage and his girlfriend Kira Sunlight land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they’ve found a perfect utopia, but it turns out to be a living hell. Doc Savage no. 2
No One Will Know by Rose Carlyle
Follows a desperate young woman and the manipulative wealthy couple who will stop at nothing to ensure their worst nightmare becomes a dream come true.
Polostan by Neal Stephenson
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Termination Shock and Cryptonomicon, the first installment in a new series—an expansive historical epic of intrigue and international espionage, presaging the dawn of the Atomic Age.
The President's Lawyer by Lawrence Robbins
Follows a Washington, D.C. litigator who is hired to defend his best friend, the former President of the United States, against a murder charge.
The Puzzle Box by Danielle Trussoni
The world’s greatest puzzle master sets out to solve the most dangerous enigma of his life—or die trying. By the New York Times bestselling author of The Puzzle Master.
The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz
When Anna Williams-Bonner publishes her book and indulges in her own literary acclaim, she begins to receive excerpts of a novel she never expected to see again, a novel that should no longer exist. By the New York Times best-selling author of The Plot.
The Seventh Floor by David McCloskey
Six CIA officers, both dear friends and cherished enemies, have stolen other people’s secrets for a quarter century, but now they must steal each other’s.
The Waiting by Michael Connelly
LAPD Detective Renée Ballard tracks a serial rapist whose trail has gone cold, and enlists a new volunteer to the Open-Unsolved Unit: Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, Harry’s daughter. Renée Ballard #6
Fat Girls Dance by Cathleen Meredith
Determined to fight society’s body shaming, three friends, Liv, Reese and Faith join forces to launch FatGirlsDance, an online sensation challenging norms with weekly choreographed performances, risking their friendship and futures in pursuit of empowerment and acclaim.
Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger
Populated by unforgettable, complex characters, a novel about three generations of strong-willed women shaped by the secrets buried in their family’s past is a portrait of family, marriage, ambition, power, the stories we inherit and the lies we tell to become the people we believe we’re meant to be.
Triangle by Danielle Steel
A Paris art gallery owner finds herself in danger when a mysterious man begins leaving her messages. By a #1 New York Times bestselling author.
What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella
From a #1 bestselling author comes a story about a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew.
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