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Strangers in the Villa
by Robyn Harding
December 08, 2025
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From the international bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, a psychological thriller about a couple rocked by infidelity who moves to a villa in Spain's Costa Brava to rebuild their relationship, only to welcome a pair of visitors who have no intention of leaving.



Sydney Lowe's life in New York is shattered when her husband, Curtis, admits to a meaningless affair with a client. Begging for forgiveness and vowing to prove his devotion, Curtis suggests the couple retreat to a remote hilltop house in Spain to repair their marriage.



High above the Mediterranean, Sydney...

Stolen in Death
by J. D. Robb
November 11, 2025
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A violent death and a vault of stolen treasures has Eve Dallas struggling to solve crimes old and new in the next thriller in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series.

A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead—while nearby, a vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures. Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband, Roarke—who misspent his youth in Ireland as a scrappy thief—recognizes at least two stolen pieces among the hoard. The crime scene suggests a burglar caught in the act. But only one item seems to be missing.

Then...

Private Rome
A Private Novel
by James Patterson,Adam Hamdy
December 08, 2025
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This thrilling addition to the bestselling Private series transports readers inside the halls of the Vatican itself when a priest is murdered--and the new lead agent at Private is the number one suspect.



Jack Morgan, ex-Marine helicopter pilot and CIA agent, is in Italy to open the latest outpost of his international private investigation firm. Its wealthy client base demands maximum force and maximum discretion.

But when a priest is murdered at the firm's opening party, Morgan and Matteo Ricci--a decorated former Rome police inspector, now Morgan's newly appointed deputy--come under intense scrutiny. As...

Pinky Swear
A Novel
by Danielle Girard
November 19, 2025
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From Danielle Girard, the USA TODAY bestselling author who “effortlessly ratchets up the tension” (J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author), comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a young woman whose surrogate disappears just days before the baby’s due date, leading to a frantic search that uncovers dark truths and the power of a mother’s love.

Lexi thought she knew everything about Mara Vannatta. Best friends since middle school, they drifted apart after a tragedy derailed their senior year. But when Mara shows up on Lexi’s doorstep sixteen years later fleeing an abusive husband, Lexi takes her in without question. Lexi’s...

Too Close to Home
A Novel
by Seraphina Nova Glass
March 17, 2026
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The two-time Edgar Award-nominated author of ON A QUIET STREET and THE VACANCY IN ROOM 10, Seraphina Nova Glass, is back with TOO CLOSE TO HOME



Nothing in this idyllic community is quite what it seems...



Those lucky enough to live in the elite lakefront community of Cloverhill Lakes are drawn to it for its safety and top-notch school district. The moms meet for coffee at the park while their kids play, they're heavily involved in the PTA, and the summers are filled with chardonnay, brunch, sundresses, and backyard bonfires.



But...

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The Nix
A Novel
by Nathan Hill
June 25, 2020
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Love, betrayal, politics, pop culture, and family

The Pillars of the Earth
Kingsbridge #1
by Ken Follett
June 25, 2020
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A spellbinding, historical epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England.

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
A novel
by Gabrielle Zevin
January 11, 2023
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Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow examines the multifarious nature of identity, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love.

Dune
Dune #1
by Frank Herbert
June 25, 2020
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On Arrakis Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for.

Legends & Lattes
A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes
by Travis Baldree
June 29, 2023
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An Instant New York Times Bestseller
A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2022
A Library Reads Pick
An Indie Next Pick

A Goodreads Best Fantasy Choice Award Nominee

The much-beloved BookTok sensation, Travis Baldree's novel of high fantasy and low stakes.

*This new edition includes a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'Pages to Fill.'*

After a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, Viv is hanging up her sword for the last time.

The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that...

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How (Not) to Conjure a Boyfriend
by Jordon Greene
January 16, 2026
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"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...

Red Star Rebels
by Amie Kaufman
January 16, 2026
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8 HOURS TO STOP AN EXPLOSION...8 HOURS TO FALL IN LOVE.
From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising comes a high-stakes, high-chemistry, sci-fi romp about a stowaway girl and the richest boy in the galaxy, racing the clock to outwit a gang of mercenaries.


It’s 2067, and the Graves family has transformed Mars from a lifeless rock into a chaotic patch of settlements. You can buy a one-way ticket to a new life--if you're rich.

Enter Hunter Graves, the handsome, ambitious grandson of the man who settled Mars. With spectacularly bad timing, Hunter arrives at the United Nations...

Hunting the Strange
A Mystery Royale Novel
by Kaitlyn Cavalancia
March 23, 2026
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Mullory Prudence was supposed to die. Not only that, she was never supposed to inherit Xavier Stoutmire's moody magic. But nothing about the Mystery Royale went according to plan. Now Mullory's left with more questions than answers, the most pressing one being how to use her mother's grave-defying shadow. And when her mother sends her on a dizzying scavenger hunt that spans everywhere from the Stoutmire estate (now all the more glamorous in its winter splendor) to a hidden magical corner of Coney Island, she'll have to team up with unlikely allies to find her way.

Family secrets...

The Heirs
by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
March 23, 2026
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From the award-winning New York Times and Indie bestselling author of Ace of Spades comes a mystery about five teen geniuses, their billionaire father, and the aftermath of his murder—perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games, Umbrella Academy, and Knives Out!

Five prodigies, one dead father, a mansion full of suspects...

Octavius the Maestro.
Fola the Brain.
Bilal the Olympian.
Perdita the Artist.
Romeo the Failure.

These are the five heirs of the illustrious billionaire Leontes Button. Adopted and viciously trained with their father’s infamous “Button Method” to prove his hypothesis for creating prodigies—child geniuses—the Button siblings have had no choice but to...

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...

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Kindergarten Gets Ready
by Naomi Danis
March 10, 2026
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The book every new kindergartner needs to get them excited for school, brought to vibrant life by Pete Oswald, the New York Times bestselling artist of The Good Egg.



Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as he transforms a cluttered classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place--art supplies, books, things for pretend, a chair for every child, a cubby marked with their name. Everything goes where it will be easy for the children to reach, and easy to put away when they are done....

Construction Site: Firefight!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
February 25, 2026
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Firefighting 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...

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...

My Sister, Goose
by Alyssa Capucilli
February 04, 2026
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Big 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!”...

Unicorns in Uniforms
by Beth Ferry
March 19, 2026
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No job is too big or too small for magical uniformed unicorns in this adorable and empowering picture book from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry!

We’re Unicorns in Uniforms!
We know just what to do.
We’re hoofed and horned and well-informed
And ready to help you!

Come join these caring unicorns as they work, play, and save the day—because when you’re a unicorn, U can do anything if you work together!

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