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A Drop of Corruption Book Cover

A Drop of Corruption

Robert Jackson Bennett

The latest installment in his fantasy series, known for its intricate world-building and magic systems.

The Briar Club Book Cover

The Briar Club

Kate Quinn

A new historical fiction novel from the best-selling author.

This Summer Will Be Different Book Cover

This Summer Will Be Different

Carley Fortune

A summer romance about a woman who finds love with her brother’s best friend.

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Just for the Summer

Abby Jimenez

A humorous and heartfelt romance about two people who swap places for the summer.

The Wide Wide Sea Book Cover

The Wide Wide Sea

Hampton Sides

A thrilling non-fiction book about a modern-day treasure hunt.

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The Memory of Animals

Claire Fuller

A quiet, post-apocalyptic novel about a woman who survives a pandemic.

All The Colors of the Dark Book Cover

All The Colors of the Dark

Chris Whitaker

A crime novel from the author of *We Begin at the End*.

We Solve Murders Book Cover

We Solve Murders

Richard Osman

The latest installment in the popular *Thursday Murder Club* series.

The Phoenix Crown Book Cover

The Phoenix Crown

Kate Quinn and Janie Chang

A historical fiction novel set during the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.

Come & Get It Book Cover

Come & Get It

Kiley Reid

A witty novel about a college student who works as a resident assistant for a professor.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Cover

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas

The ongoing popularity of the romantasy genre has kept this series at the top.

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The Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

The first book in The Empyrean series has maintained its best-selling status from the previous year.

Iron Flame Book Cover

Iron Flame

Rebecca Yarros

The sequel to *The Fourth Wing* also performed exceptionally well on the bestseller charts.

Happy Place Book Cover

Happy Place

Emily Henry

The author's previous romance novel continues to be a favorite among readers.

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The Land of Sweet Forever

Harper Lee

This is a newly discovered work by the iconic author, a profound literary release.

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The Golden Throne

Juilie Johnson

This is a highly anticipated historical novel that promises to be both a sprawling epic and an intimate look at the past.

Funny Story Book Cover

Funny Story

Emily Henry

A delightful romantic comedy about two people who become roommates after their exes fall in love with each other.

The Ministry of Time Book Cover

The Ministry of Time

Kaliane Bradley

A genre-bending novel about a time-traveling civil servant who falls in love with a man from the 19th century.

The Anxious Generation Book Cover

The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt

A non-fiction book that explores how social media and smartphones have impacted the mental health of adolescents.

Intermezzo Book Cover

Intermezzo

Sally Rooney

A subtle and intimate novel about two brothers and their love lives.

The Housemaid Is Watching Book Cover

The Housemaid Is Watching

Freida McFadden

A sequel that continues the thrilling story of the housemaid from the first book.

The God of the Woods Book Cover

The God of the Woods

Liz Moore

A suspenseful mystery about the disappearance of a young girl at her family's summer camp.

What We Can Know Book Cover

What We Can Know

Ian McEwan

A new novel from the Booker Prize-winning author, exploring what can be truly known through the lives of a literary detective and a historical story.

My Friends Book Cover

My Friends

Fredrik Backman

From the author of *A Man Called Ove*, this novel is expected to be another heartwarming and sentimental story about relationships.

The Ragpicker King Book Cover

The Ragpicker King

Cassandra Clare

The follow-up to her adult novel, *Sword Catcher*, this book continues the epic fantasy set in the criminal underworld of a city-state.

The longest ride Book Cover

The longest ride

Nicholas Sparks

A new novel from the master of tear-jerking romance, promising a story of love, loss, and the power of memory.

The Devils Book Cover

The Devils

Joe Abercrombie

A new grimdark fantasy from the celebrated author, known for his compelling and morally ambiguous characters.

The Familiar Book Cover

The Familiar

Leigh Bardugo

The third book in the *Ninth House* series, which dives deeper into the dark, magical world of Yale’s secret societies.

Sweet Chaos Book Cover

Sweet Chaos

Tracy Wolff

The second book in her *Sweet Nightmare* series, which continues the story of dragon and siren shifters navigating a supernatural world.

A Sorceress Comes to Call Book Cover

A Sorceress Comes to Call

T. Kingfisher

A new entry from the beloved fantasy writer, known for her witty, charming, and sometimes spooky stories.

The Widow Book Cover

The Widow

John Grisham

The latest legal thriller from the master of the genre, promising a fast-paced and suspenseful plot with plenty of twists.

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The Secret of Secrets

Dan Brown

Brown returns with a new thriller, continuing his tradition of blending ancient history, symbology, and high-stakes mysteries.

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls Book Cover

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls

Grady Hendrix

This horror novel follows a group of girls in a correctional facility who discover a dark secret, mixing supernatural horror with a human story.

The Impossible Fortune Book Cover

The Impossible Fortune

Richard Osman

Another charming and witty mystery in the *Thursday Murder Club* series, where the four friends are plunged into a new puzzle to solve a murder.

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The Crash

Freida McFadden

A new domestic thriller from the popular author, known for her twists and gripping, suspenseful plots.

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Never Flinch

Stephen King

The latest from the master of horror, this book is expected to deliver a terrifying and psychologically unsettling story.

All The Other Mothers Hate Me Book Cover

All The Other Mothers Hate Me

Sarah Harman

A snappy and witty novel that mixes humor and suspense, following a chaotic story about social dynamics.

The Killing Kind Book Cover

The Killing Kind

Jane Casey

A new thriller from a renowned mystery writer, known for her intricate plotting and compelling characters.

A Short History of Nearly Everything

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Bill Bryson

Science explained in a witty, accessible way.

The Lessons of History

The Lessons of History

Will & Ariel Durant

Insights from history’s broad patterns.

The History of the World

The History of the World

J. M. Roberts

A global survey of humanity’s story.

Cosmos

Cosmos

Carl Sagan

A poetic journey through science and space.

The Selfish Gene

The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins

Evolution explained from the perspective of genes.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Groundbreaking insights into human decision-making.

Meditations

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Stoic philosophy from a Roman emperor.

>Man’s Search for Meaning

Man’s Search for Meaning

Viktor Frankl

A Holocaust survivor’s reflections on purpose.

The Power of Habit

The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg

Why habits form and how to change them.

The New Couple in 5B Book Cover

The New Couple in 5B

Lisa Unger

A mystery about a couple who inherits a luxury New York apartment with a dark past.

First Lie Wins Book Cover

First Lie Wins

Ashley Elston

A thriller about a woman with a mysterious past who is sent on a final, dangerous job.

The Teacher Book Cover

The Teacher

Freida McFadden

A suspenseful new novel about a teacher with a dark secret.

My Friends Book Cover

My Friends

Hisham Matar

A critically acclaimed novel that explores friendship and exile.

All Fours Book Cover

All Fours

Miranda July

A satirical novel about a woman in a midlife crisis who goes on a surreal road trip.

The Book of Love Book Cover

The Book of Love

Kelly Link

A fantastical novel about three teenagers who come back to life to face new challenges.

The Backyard Bird Chronicles Book Cover

The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Amy Tan

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction book about the author's passion for bird watching.

Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder Book Cover

Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

Salman Rushdie

A powerful and unflinching memoir about the author's attack.

Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

James Clear

Tiny changes, remarkable results.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Stephen R. Covey

A classic on principles of success.

think and grow rich

think and grow rich

napoleon hill

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Onyx Storm

Onyx Storm

Rebecca Yarros

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Sunrise on the Reaping

Sunrise on the Reaping

Suzanne Collins

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Great Big Beautiful Life

Great Big Beautiful Life

Emily Henry

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

The Let Them Theory

The Let Them Theory

Mel Robbins

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

Taylor Jenkins Reid

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

The Emperor of Gladness

The Emperor of Gladness

Ocean Vuong

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

The Housemaid

The Housemaid

Freida McFadden

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Beautiful Ugly

Beautiful Ugly

Alice Feene

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

James

James

Percival Everett

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

The Tenant

The Tenant

Freida McFadden

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

The Perfect Divorce

The Perfect Divorce

Jeneva Rose

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

25 Alive

25 Alive

James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Deep End

Deep End

Ali Hazelwood

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

 Broken Country

Broken Country

Clare Leslie Hall

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

 The Secret of Secrets

The Secret of Secrets

Dan Brown

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Audition

Audition

Katie Kitamura

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Mask of the Deer Woman

Mask of the Deer Woman

Laurie L. Dove

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Water Moon

Water Moon

Samantha Sotto Yambao

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Memorial Days

Memorial Days

Geraldine Brooks

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Dead Money

Dead Money

Jakob Kerr

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Mark Twain

Mark Twain

Ron Chernow

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Isola: Reese’s Book Club

Isola: Reese’s Book Club

Allegra Goodman

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare

Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare

Edward Fishman

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Katabasis (deluxe edition)

Katabasis (deluxe edition)

R. F. Kuang

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Wild Reverence

Wild Reverence

Rebecca Ross

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

The Psychology of Money

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

It Ends With Us

It Ends With Us

Colleen Hoover

A powerful romance about love, resilience, and the cycle of abuse. It shows how difficult it is to walk away from someone you love, even when you know you must.

Shatter Me

Shatter Me

Tahereh Mafi

A dystopian fantasy where Juliette has a deadly touch. It explores isolation, identity, and the struggle for freedom, mixed with romance and rebellion.

Twisted Games

Twisted Games

Ana Huang

→ A forbidden royal bodyguard romance. Themes of duty vs. desire, protection, and a love that breaks rules.

A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime

A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime

Monica Murphy

A high-school enemies-to-lovers romance about privilege, vulnerability, and discovering true love behind facades.

Verity

Verity

Colleen Hoover

A dark, psychological thriller/romance about obsession, lies, and the blurred line between truth and fiction.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Lauren Asher

A billionaire workplace romance (Dreamland series). It explores ambition, fake marriage, and how love can grow unexpectedly.

The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides

A psychological thriller about a woman who stops speaking after a shocking crime. Themes of silence, trauma, obsession, and hidden truths.

Wrecked

Wrecked

Lauren Asher

A sports romance (Dirty Air series). Focuses on redemption, coping with loss, and finding healing through love.

Ugly Love

Ugly Love

Colleen Hoover

A heartbreaking romance about casual love, emotional walls, grief, and the risk of opening yourself to deep feelings again.

Twisted Love

Twisted Love

Ana Huang

A dark, protective romance. Themes of obsession, vulnerability, trust, and how love can transform even the most guarded hearts.

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen (1813)

Wit, romance, and social satire as Elizabeth Bennet navigates love and class with Mr. Darcy.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1925)

A dazzling, tragic portrait of the Jazz Age.

The Art of War

The Art of War

Sun Tzu

Ancient strategy lessons on leadership, planning, and adaptability.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley (1818)

A scientist’s creation turns into a haunting meditation on ambition.

Dracula

Dracula

Bram Stoker (1897)

A gripping epistolary horror that defined the vampire myth.

Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle (1892)

Twelve classic cases featuring the world’s most famous detective.

Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Oscar Wilde (1890)

A decadent fable about beauty, morality, and the cost of a life without conscience.

As a Man Thinketh

As a Man Thinketh

James Allen (1903)

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Yuval Noah Harari (1903)

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Guns, Germs, and Steel

Jared Diamond

A concise classic on mindset and self-mastery.

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Stephanie Garber

A fairytale fantasy about a girl who makes a dangerous bargain with the Prince of Hearts, exploring love, betrayal, and fate.

Relentless

Relentless

Karen Lynch

A YA fantasy romance about Sara Grey, who lives between the human and supernatural world while uncovering secrets about her past.

Powerless

Powerless

Lauren Roberts

A dystopian fantasy where only the gifted survive, but the heroine has no powers. It’s about survival, rebellion, and forbidden romance.

The Inheritance Games

The Inheritance Games

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

A puzzle-filled YA mystery series where a girl unexpectedly inherits a billionaire’s fortune and must play dangerous games to claim it.

Caraval

Caraval

Stephanie Garber

A magical fantasy about two sisters who enter a mysterious game where illusion and reality blur. It’s about love, sacrifice, and wonder.

Heartless

Heartless

Marissa Meyer

A villain origin story of the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. Themes of love, dreams, and how heartbreak shapes destiny.

The Selfish Gene

The Selfish Gene

Richard Dawkins

Evolution explained from the perspective of genes.

The Prison Healer

The Prison Healer

Lynette Noni

A YA fantasy about a girl trapped in a deadly prison who must complete dangerous trials to survive. It’s about resilience and hope.

The Women

The Women

Kristin Hannah

A historical fiction (2024) about female nurses in the Vietnam War, highlighting courage, trauma, and friendship.

Conversations on Love

Conversations on Love

Natasha Lunn

A reflective nonfiction exploring what love means in all forms: romantic, family, friendship, and self-love.

Books by Mitch Albom

Books by Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom

His works (The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Stranger in the Lifeboat) often explore mortality, love, and the meaning of life.