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It's Not Her
A Novel
by Mary Kubica
November 11, 2025
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"A gripping thrill ride with razor sharp tension and a whiplash ending I never saw coming. Kubica is a masterful storyteller!" --Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author



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Two families vacationing at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance in this twisty, unputdownable thriller



A stunning discovery...

Courtney Gray's tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There...

The Girls Trip
by Ally Condie
February 13, 2026
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From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and instant USA Today bestseller The Unwedding, a novel of suspense and friendship about three friends who decide to disappear from their lives for a few days while on a trip to a national park--only to have one of them vanish.



Hope, Ash, and Caro met at an online book club. Over the past two years, they've been there for each other in every way--except in person. When each of their lives reach a crossroads, they decide to meet in real life at the gorgeous Sonnet Resort at Eden...

Exit Strategy
A Reacher Novel
by Lee Child,Andrew Child
August 19, 2025
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Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. The page-turning new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

Don’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher!

First—a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing around. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can’t deal with swiftly. As he leaves, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway. Instinctively Reacher checks the pocket holding his cash and passport. There’s no problem. Nothing is missing.

Second—a store...

Caller Unknown
A Novel
by Gillian McAllister
February 11, 2026
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"An unputdownable adventure that was both heartwarming and thrilling! Everything I've come to expect from Gillian McAllister!" --Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Only a Gillian McAllister thriller can make your heart race and then your heart melt from one page to the next! I'm a devoted fan!" --Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author

How far would you go to rescue your child? A mother races against the clock--and finds herself on the wrong side of the law--in a desperate fight to save her teenage daughter in this pulse-pounding thriller from the author of Reese's...

Cold Zero
by Brad Thor
November 11, 2025
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor and USA TODAY bestselling author Ward Larsen, comes a heart-pounding thriller of survival, espionage, and global brinkmanship, where the frozen Arctic becomes the deadliest battlefield on Earth.

A vanished plane. An earth-shattering secret. A countdown to World War III.

Hemisphere Airlines Flight 777—the most advanced jetliner ever built—disappears without a trace over the North Pole. Crippled by sabotage, it crash-lands on the ice, stranding the surviving passengers in a wasteland of frigid cold and chaos.

The real storm, however, is still coming.

Hidden inside the wreckage is the prototype for a revolutionary...

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Outlander
Outlander #1
by Diana Gabaldon
June 25, 2020
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A spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
A Novel
by Susanna Clarke
June 25, 2020
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In London in 1806, a dangerous battle begins between two rival magicians - the scholarly Gilbert Norrell, intent on reviving a centuries old tradition of magic, and the young and reckless Jonathan Strange - and their dark arts are unleashed into the politics of the Napoleonic wars. 

The Passage
The Passage #1
by Justin Cronin
June 25, 2020
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An epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival.

The Queen of the Tearling
Tearling #1
by Erika Jones
June 25, 2020
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A young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her.

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July 23, 2020
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A charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz leads a mission to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.

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Sparking Fire Out of Fate
by Brigid Kemmerer
February 16, 2026
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Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance. . . The exhilarating finale in bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Forging Silver series will leave readers breathless!

Callyn has grown closer to Queen Lia Mara in Syhl Shallow, bonded by the secret magic they share. But their magic can stay hidden only so long, especially when a dangerous plot on the Queen's life forces Callyn to work with the man who betrayed her.

In Emberfall, Tycho and Jax are struggling to rebuild their connection after months apart, complicated when they learn of Truthbringers causing trouble at the borders. Sent to investigate...

Piper at the Gates of Dusk
by Patrick Ness
February 16, 2026
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"Ness expertly weaves discussions of environmentalism, xenophobia, disability, gender identity, misinformation and disinformation, and more around explorations of family, personal agency, and belonging, creating a creative science-fiction roller coaster." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Two-time Carnegie Medalist Patrick Ness makes a thrilling return to the world of Chaos Walking with this launch of the extraordinary New World trilogy, in a deluxe package with sprayed edges and endpapers illustrated by Jim Kay.


It's been twenty years since the monstrous war that almost tore New World apart, and there's a new generation on the planet. Todd and Viola's sons Ben and...

Young World
by Soman Chainani
March 23, 2026
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States, sparking a global revolution of young leaders—until one of them is murdered and he’s the prime suspect.

**The first edition of Young World is presented in brilliant neon color, with over 150 nuke-orange visuals, fizzy orange-and-blue stained edges, full-color designed endpapers, and a neon-orange cover case.**


"This book is a damn revolution." —Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin

America is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost...

The Spiral Key
by Kelsey Day
January 16, 2026
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For fans of Holly Jackson and Jessica Goodman, this high-stakes thriller is set in a virtual-reality paradise turned hellscape, from a celebrated writer making their YA debut.

" An edge-of-your-seat thriller about friendship and ex-friendship, love, loss, and longing, and the need to belong that is as honest and relatable as it is spine-tingling. Don’t miss this one."
—Jennifer Niven, #1 NY Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places


At the start of each school year, Madison Pembroke, the most popular girl at Lincoln Academy, sends out invitations to her epic birthday party in the form of custom forged spiral keys. For...

A War of Wyverns
by S. F. Williamson
February 16, 2026
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Rebellion happens in the shadows. In the sequel to the New York Times bestseller A Language of Dragons, language is the greatest weapon in a war between humans and dragons--and one translator has the power to change the world. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel.

Who is Vivien Featherswallow?

It's the question on the lips of every human and dragon in Britannia, and even she doesn't know the answer. Is she the Swallow, the face of the rebellion against the corrupt government and invading Bulgarian dragons? Is she a brasstongue, a translator on the cusp of discovering...

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Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer
A Tiny T. Rex Book--Includes Stickers Inside!
by Jonathan Stutzman
March 10, 2026
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Everyone's favorite pint-size dino is back and ready for new adventures--starting with soccer! From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, this playful continuation is perfectly sized for little hands and packed with big fun (including stickers!) and humor for growing imaginations.





Tiny T. Rex is ready to try lots of new things. First up is his favorite sport--soccer! He has his shin protectors, socks, cleats, special headband, and jersey (even though it's a little too big). He is ready! But it turns out that soccer is very tricky. With...

The Worried Book
by Howard Pearlstein
March 19, 2026
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A hilariously honest and heartwarming story about anxiety, self-doubt, and the power of positive thinking, The Worried Book shows young readers that it's OK to worry--what matters is how we respond



The Worried Book is having a bit of a meltdown. "Hi, I can't wait for you to read me... You are going to read me, right? Wait--what if you don't like me? What if nobody likes me?!" Meet the most anxious book on the shelf--a nervous narrator who worries about everything that could possibly go wrong. But as the pages turn, this worried book discovers something...

Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
February 25, 2026
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Celebrate Father's Day--or any day with dad--with this sweet tale of a giant wheel loader teaching his little skid steers how to work and play as a team. A heartwarming addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series!





As the sun rises on the construction site, a giant wheel loader rumbles awake. It's time for a busy day of work and play! This wise, patient dad teaches his little ones how to dig, lift, carry, and climb--and, most importantly, how love, teamwork, and plenty of fun make a family.

Sherri...

Get Ready for Kindergarten, Curious George
by H. A. Rey
March 19, 2026
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It's the first day of school and there is so much for Curious George to learn! Join George in preparing for kindergarten in this encouraging and entertaining lower-priced hardcover picture book.

Get ready for kindergarten alongside Curious George!

George is visiting his friend Rami's school. Does he have everything he needs? A healthy banana snack, check! Craft supplies, treat for teacher, and a backpack to carry everything--check, check, check!

  • Readers can experience all of the fun of a day of kindergarten alongside Curious George: Circle time, snack time, outdoor play, crafts and more!
  • The perfect book to familiarize...

Because of a Bee
by Lola M. Schaefer
March 10, 2026
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With engaging die-cut pages and simple text, this stunning picture book shows young readers how important bees are to our ecosystems and how these busy pollinators help us grow our food!





Because of a bee, a strawberry sprouts, a butterfly sips, celery grows, and we can all gather to share a feast around our table!

The interconnected networks between pollinators and plants can be quite complex, but this deceptively simple picture book showcases the spiraling circles of nature and the importance of even the tiniest creature in all our lives. Wander through the farm to...

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