Adult Bestsellers Coming Soon

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Krentz, Jayne Ann

General

An unsettling investigation teaches two deeply suspicious people how to trust in the next thrilling novel of the Lost Night Files trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.
 

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Shalvis, Jill

General

Old flames reignite in Sunrise Cove in this charming enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, small-town, forced-proximity love story about family, friendships, and true love from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis.

 

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Okorafor, Nnedi

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In this exhilarating tale by New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, a disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi novel, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrative—a surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt drama about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human. This is a story unlike anything you’ve read before.

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Norton, Graham

General

From the internationally bestselling author and host of The Graham Norton Show, a dazzling and decades-sweeping story about love, bravery, and what it means to live a significant life.

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Wilkerson, Charmaine

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The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick
 

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Evison, Jonathan

General

The extraordinary new novel by Jonathan Evison, about a married couple in their golden years, from when they met across big ups, deep downs, and survive-it-all, opposites-attract love.
 

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Genova, Lisa

General

A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally “normal” life for a career in stand-up comedy.
 

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Steel, Danielle

General

#1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel’s deeply moving novel is the story of a woman who finds her life turned upside down while living temporarily in the French countryside.
 

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Desai, Anita

General

From “world-class writer” (The Washington Post) and three-time Booker finalist Anita Desai, an exquisitely written stunning exploration of love, place, memory, history, and the secrets between a mother and her daughter.
 

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Davis, Fiona

General

From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back
 

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Kang, Han

General

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang's new novel tells the story of a friendship between two women while powerfully reckoning with a hidden chapter in Korean history.
 

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Yarros, Rebecca

Fantasy

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty.
 

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Rollins, James

Fantasy

The third and penultimate book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, A Dragon of Black Glass is a tale of relentless adventure and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.
 

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Cast, Kristin

Fantasy

Scarlett St. Clair meets Outlander in the seductive and spellbinding world of Towerfall, a new tarot-inspired fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Cast. He's a ruthless, battle-scarred warrior with a dark past, and she's pretending to be his obedient wife to save a fantasy kingdom. This high heat, fake marriage romantasy has a morally gray love interest and a happily ever after.

 

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Cast, P. C.

Fantasy

From P. C. Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the landmark House of Night urban fantasy series, comes an epic, lusty, magic-filled romantasy about British warrior queen Boudicca. Perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Madeline Miller!

 

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Deveraux, Jude

Fantasy

In this epic romantasy a contemporary woman finds herself in a strange world where her knowledge of folklore and fairytales is tested as the stories she loves come to life and she has the power to change the outcomes. Perfect for fans of Ava Reid and Roshani Chokshi as well as the television show ONCE UPON A TIME.

 

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Casati, Costanza

Historical

When kings fall, queens rise.

 

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Goodman, Allegra

Historical

A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in this breathtaking saga from the bestselling author of Sam

An epic story of love, faith, and defiance

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Hurston, Zora Neale

Historical

A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision.

 

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Larocca, Eric

Horror

From Eric LaRocca—Bram Stoker Award–nominated and Splatterpunk Award–winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke—comes At Dark, I Become Loathsome, a grim yet gentle, horrifying yet hopeful, intense tale of death, trauma, and love.

 

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Chapman, Clay McLeod

Horror

From Vulture's "master of horror" Clay McLeod Chapman, a relentless and emotionally charged social horror novel about a family on the run from a demonic possession epidemic that spreads through media, for fans of The Last of Us and When Evil Lurks
 

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Hendrix, Grady

Horror

A brand-new horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House and The Final Girl Support Group.
 

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Stabenow, Dana

Mystery

The gripping new historical mystery in the Eye of Isis series set in Ancient Egypt during Cleopatra's reign.

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Bennett, Sj

Mystery

Two murders in Chelsea plague amateur detective Queen Elizabeth II in the fourth book in the charming series, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Jacqueline Winspear.
 

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Mosley, Walter

Mystery

In the latest from “mystery master” Walter Mosley, a family member’s terminal illness leads P.I. Joe King Oliver to the investigation of his life: tracking down his long-lost father, and meanwhile, a new case pits King’s professional responsibility against his own moral code. (TheWashington Post)
 

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Balogh, Mary

Romance

Discover the beauty of second chances at love and life in this heartfelt new novel from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh.
 

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Segura, Jo

Romance

Her mission: find the Lost City of the Moon in the Amazon rainforest. His mission: protect the holy temple...and his heart.
 

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McGuire, Seanan

Science Fiction

Giant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest in the bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire.
 

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Theroux, Paul

Short Stories

From the bestselling novelist, travel writer, and “master of the short story” (NPR) comes a brilliant new collection.

 

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Byrne, James

Thriller

Dez Limerick, a man of many skills and a murky past, faces the impossible-a skilled, deadly opponent who anticipates his every move.
 

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Crais, Robert

Thriller

Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, face a cryptic case and a terrifying, unpredictable killer in this twisty, satisfying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.
 

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Grippando, James

Thriller

Bestselling author James Grippando’s legendary criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is back to defend a single mother accused of kidnapping her own child in a perilous case involving politics and international diplomacy that will test his legal expertise and his marriage.

 

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Freeman, Brian

Thriller

The hunt for a trove of secret information forces Bourne to decide who lives – and who dies – in this latest installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
 

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Turow, Scott

Thriller

Read Scott Turow’s new “unputdownable” courtroom drama from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Presumed Innocent, the phenomenon that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever (Kristin Hannah, #1 NYT bestselling author). 
 

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Patterson, James

Thriller

In this thrilling novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, the great Texas Rangers go on a no-holds-barred pursuit of the most dangerous killer ever to terrorize Texas.  
 

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Feeney, Alice

Thriller

The bestselling Queen of Twists returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage . . . and revenge.
 

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McFadden, Freida

Thriller

A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden! The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.

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Patterson, James

Thriller

“Best-selling author James Patterson populates his murder-mystery novels with cold-blooded killers and smart detectives” (USA Today). In Holmes is Missing, PI Brendan Holmes has committed the perfect crime—he’s made himself disappear.
 

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Burke, Alafair

Thriller

A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history.
 

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Finder, Joseph

Thriller

From the New York Times bestselling author of House on Fire, a breakneck thriller that marries the dynastic opulence of Succession with the tense and disorienting spy craft of The Americans.

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Gaylin, Alison

Thriller

From USA Today bestselling and Edgar and Shamus Award–winning author Alison Gaylin comes a slick, riveting, and all-too-plausible tale of psychological suspense where a mother is desperate to protect her family as they become targets of a group of violent conspiracy theorists.

 

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