The Castaways
by Lucy Clarke
February 11, 2026
Reserve"A thrilling escape."--Marie Claire (UK)
"An elegant, sinister, beautiful nightmare."--Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colours of the Dark
Long Bright River meets Lost in this adrenaline-fueled thriller of a missing plane, a remote island, and two sisters torn apart when a vacation turns unthinkably deadly
Two years ago, a small plane disappeared over Fiji. For Erin, it's been two years of obsessing over every detail, refusing to move forward even as life does. Her sister Lori was on that plane, and Erin was meant to be, too, but after a bitter argument, she failed to show. Everyone thinks Lori...
A River Red With Blood
A Thriller
by John Connolly
March 03, 2026
ReserveTwo intertwined disappearances leave a rural community in shock in the latest gripping Charlie Parker novel from New York Times bestselling author John Connolly.
In a darkly brilliant thriller set in Maine’s rural Kennebec River Valley, the body of a young runaway from a “troubled teens” school has been found in the water, seemingly drowned, while a teenage girl has gone missing, believed dead. Now it is up to one man, private investigator Charlie Parker, to find the connection, and bring two evils—one new and one ancient—to an end…
The Tree of Light and Flowers
by Thomas Perry
January 05, 2026
ReserveJane Whitefield is used to protecting vulnerable people, but after she gives birth, the fugitives she must rescue are her own family.
A violent car crash brings on the premature birth of the baby that Jane Whitefield and her husband have hoped for, but it also shatters the period of calm in their lives like an earthquake triggering a tectonic shift.
Within weeks, Jane’s peaceful time as a new mother in a safe, harmonious home starts to revert to her harrowing previous life. She had spent over a decade rescuing and sheltering people from dangerous foes, taking them to new locations,...
Whidbey
A Novel
by T. Kira Madden
January 27, 2026
Reserve"Epic in its scope, intimate in its evocation, Whidbey reads like a thriller, compels like a mystery and regarding the human condition, converses with the classics. This is the book everyone will be talking about." -- Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author of The Orphan Master's Son and Fortune Smiles
A portrait of three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder--a stunning literary achievement and the explosive and highly anticipated debut novel from beloved award-winning memoirist T Kira Madden.
Birdie Chang didn't know anything about Whidbey Island when she chose...
Paper Cut
A Novel
by Rachel Taff
January 23, 2026
Reserve"Darkly addictive with a blistering pace and puzzle-box structure" --Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters
A page-turning suspense debut about a woman infamous for escaping a cult as a teenager, who finds her future threatened when dangerous secrets come back to haunt her--perfect for fans of Jessica Knoll and The Girls.
Everybody knows the story. Nobody knows the truth...
Lucy Golden is a true-crime icon, infamous for the murder she committed while escaping a California cult twenty years ago. But as everyone in Los Angeles knows, fame is fleeting, and Lucy and her story are always...
The Golem and the Jinni
A Novel
by Helene Wecker
June 25, 2020
ReserveA chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York.
Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic and dies at sea on the voyage from Poland. Chava is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York harbor in 1899.
Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an old copper flask, and released in New York City, though still not entirely free
Ahmad and Chava become...
The Passage
The Passage #1
by Justin Cronin
June 25, 2020
ReserveAn epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival.
Room
A Novel
by Emma Donoghue
June 25, 2020
ReserveShocking, riveting, exhilarating -- a story of unconquerable love in harrowing circumstances, and of the diamond-hard bond between a mother and her child.
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie
March 02, 2021
ReserveMurderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood.
Hunt the Stars
A Novel
by Jessie Mihalik
January 11, 2023
ReserveThe critically acclaimed author of Polaris Rising takes readers on an exciting journey with the start of her brand-new series about a female bounty hunter and the man who is her sworn enemy.
"Jessie Mihalik is an author to watch." -- Ilona Andrews, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Octavia Zarola would do anything to keep her tiny, close-knit bounty hunting crew together--even if it means accepting a job from Torran Fletcher, a ruthless former general and her sworn enemy. When Torran offers her enough credits to not only keep her crew afloat but also hire...
The Dragon and the Sun Lotus
by Amélie Wen Zhao
January 16, 2026
ReserveIn the breathtaking sequel to The Scorpion and the Night Blossom, the battle has just begun. With Àn’yīng’s kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction, and amidst a budding forbidden romance, she must now risk everything to protect her world.
The first edition hardcover of The Dragon and the Sun Lotus will feature stunning ombre stenciled edges and exclusive printed endpapers!
A decade ago, the Kingdom of Night began the war against the Kingdom of Rivers, ravaging the lands and releasing mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—to roam free, drinking the souls of mortals. Now the mó have made it beyond the magical wards of...
How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend
by Jordon Greene
January 16, 2026
Reserve"With equal parts heart and hilarity, Jordon Greene's latest triumph is a quirky, queer ride for anyone who loved While You Were Sleeping as much as I did." -Robbie Couch, New York Times bestselling author
The Feeling of Falling in Love meets While You Were Sleeping in this delightful rom-com about a nonbinary teen kitchen witch finding both family and romance in the least likely of circumstances.
Standing at the foot of my comatose crush's hospital bed is not how I envisioned becoming Hayden's partner. First I needed to find out if he's even into the theys, then hopefully some flirting, a...
Better the Devil
by Erik J. Brown
February 16, 2026
ReserveA harrowing, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller about a queer homeless teen who, in a bid for safety, assumes the identity of a boy who went missing ten years ago...only to find that his new home is anything but a safe haven--from All That's Left in the World author Erik J. Brown!
Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson, and Ryan La Sala.
When a runaway teen is arrested for shoplifting, he's desperate not to be sent back to the hyper-religious parents he knows will never accept him. While at the police station, he notices a resemblance to the aged-up photos...
Death Card
by Jasmine Smith
January 16, 2026
ReserveA dark contemporary fantasy featuring witchcraft, tarot, death, and a bit of romance that's perfect for fans of Immortal Dark and Cinderella Is Dead.
The paperback edition features stunning stenciled edges!
On an ordinary Monday morning, eighteen-year-old Mikaela Broussard receives the shock of her life. During a customer’s tarot reading at her family’s occult shop, she turns over the Death card and envisions the beautiful stranger stabbing her in the heart.
In order to determine why the girl, Joelle, wants to kill her, she’ll have to keep her close. But the more time Mikaela spends with her soon-to-be murderer, the more irresistible she...
Sky's End
by Marc J Gregson
January 16, 2026
ReserveAn instant New York Times bestseller with three starred reviews—now under development as a feature film franchise!
Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson.
Exiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad’s ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has...
Animal Actions: Buzz Like a Bee
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February 25, 2026
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A buzz-worthy new novelty book with lots of fun animals and sliders to push, pull, and jiggle.
With simple rhyming text, things to push, pull, and spin, and bright illustrations from Guilherme Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the garden fun. A fun way to develop a child's fine motor skills as well as encourage wider movement by exploring the way their bodies move as spin like a spider, hide like a snail, crawl like a caterpillar, and buzz like a bee.
Features a free...
Construction Site: Firefight!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
February 25, 2026
ReserveFirefighting vehicles and other heroic trucks join forces to battle a fire and make sure everyone is safe and sound in this exciting addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.
When powerful winds knock over electric lines and start a dangerous fire, there's a big job to do. Thankfully, help is on the way! Fire Engine, Foam Truck, Water Tender, and the rest of the mighty fire crew join forces with the classic Construction Site friends to save the day. Working through the night, they put out the flames, clean up the mess, and focus...
My Sister, Goose
by Alyssa Capucilli
February 04, 2026
ReserveBig sister Miranda wisely counsels her effervescent little sister Goose (who would happily wear her tutu in the snow and sparkly dress-up shoes to the playground) in this tender, playful picture book about two popular themes: siblings and the getting-dressed battle.
Perfect for fans of Charlie and Lola, readers will smile at the unique choices Goose makes, and smile at her big sister's creative problem solving.
Dress-up shoes for the playground? A tutu in the snow? A wizard hat in the bathtub? Goose loves to show her big sister, Miranda, the imaginative, sparkly, and often unexpected outfits she put on. “TA-DA!”...
Bartleby
by Matt Phelan
January 27, 2026
ReserveFrom New York Times-bestelling and award-winning creator Matt Phelan, Bartleby is a whimsical, yet powerful new modern classic picture book for fans of The Rabbit Listened that follows a dapper polar bear who learns the power of staying true to himself.
Everyone says NO sometimes.
Bartleby says, “I prefer not to.”
He says it a lot.
Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time.
And that's what makes him extraordinary.
Matt Phelan's Bartleby is an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebration of being yourself even when you stand out--sure to delight readers everywhere.
Jayden Noticed
by Carolyn Crimi
February 04, 2026
ReserveWith the help of a rock he's collected, a child moving to a new house learns to embrace change and make a like-minded friend in this story celebrating our most thoughtful little observers.
Jayden notices everything. He notices the way the moon looks different every night as it peeks through the oak tree. He notices spiderweb wheels and egg freckles, mouse paws and rose petals. But most of all, Jayden notices rocks. Jayden collects a rock to go with everything: a homework rock, a Saturday rock, even enough wishing rocks to fill up a jar. But now that he...