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Must-Read Books April 2026 |
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| Daughter of Egypt by Marie BenedictIn 1919, Lady Evelyn Herbert defies expectations and accompanies her father, Lord Carnarvon, and archeologist Howard Carter on digs in Egypt, where she seeks the tomb of Hatshepsut. In 1400s B.C.E., Hatshepsut becomes pharaoh against the odds. Following the lives of two women whom history almost forgot, this evocative novel is the latest from acclaimed author Marie Benedict. Read-alikes: Gill Paul's The Collector's Daughter; Saara El-Arifi's Cleopatra. |
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| I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200 by Robert BrockwayDowntrodden Maksim "Ivan" Ivanov has the unique ability to see (and kill) other people's imaginary friends, a skill he utilizes to make a quick buck. But when he's pitted against violent prankster Eddie Video, the imaginary friend of 8-year-old Kay Washington, he discovers that Eddie is unlike any foe he's faced before. For fans of: Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman; Mister Magic by Kiersten White. |
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| The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn ClarkeSix struggling authors are invited to the private Scottish island of bestselling novelist Arthur Fletch, a recluse known for his fiendish plot twists. Upon arrival, they learn Fletch has died and left a manuscript unfinished. Now, it's up to one of them to write the best ending. Whoever wins gets money and publicity, but they only have 72 hours, and then there's a murder. For fans of: Knives Out; Ande Pliego's You Are Fatally Invited. |
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| This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany CrumBenny Abbott and Joy Moore, beloved hosts of a hit survival podcast, are used to sharing others’ near-death stories -- but when Joy and her husband vanish, their own lives become the mystery. With police suspecting Benny and only Joy’s unfinished memoir as a clue, he must unravel hidden secrets, unspoken love, and dangerous truths before it’s too late. |
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| A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by M.K. OliverLalla Rook, a suburban London mother, is determined to secure wealth, status, and a perfect family -- by any means necessary. When an intruder disrupts her plans, she kills him, then juggles body disposal, birthday parties, and social climbing. This twisted, darkly comic first-person thriller explores ambition, manipulation, and a disturbingly unflappable protagonist. |
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| 30seven by Jeremy RobinsonMarcus Lockwood is ready to forget the horrible murder that took away his wife Isabella. He decides to take his son Elias to Moose Hollow, a secluded campground, to try to forget and reset. But their vacation is cut short when a mysterious alien craft abducts the campgrounds' visitors...and Isabella's killer may be one of them. For fans of: science fiction on the gruesome and twisty side, such as Jonathan Janz's Veil and Nathan Ballingrud's Crypt of the Moon Spider. |
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| A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing by Alice Evelyn YangThough she's busy with her New York job and boyfriend, Qianze takes in her estranged father, who seems to have dementia. The story moves to the past when he begins talking about his family, leading to stories from the Japanese occupation of Manchuria and the Chinese Cultural Revolution. With elements of magical realism, this emotionally intense debut novel explores history, family relationships, and the effects of intergenerational trauma. Read-alikes: Wendy Chen's Their Divine Fires; Ali Araghi's The Immortals of Tehran. |
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I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
by Mychal Threets
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Dubbed the Internet's librarian-- and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow -- Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time. Welcome to the library It's a place just for you There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it's a place where you will always belong. Take a tour of the library with the internet's favorite librarian, Mychal Threets This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.
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How to Save a Library
by Colleen Nelson
A Junior Library Guild selection, How to Save a Library is now available in a quality paperback and is highly recommended by School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and Publishers Weekly.Every year Casey's life seems to be boxed up and shipped to a new city. His dad thinks moving is an adventure, but at this point, Casey is so over adventure. In Armstrong's Point, Casey's life finally feels stable. His talent on the soccer field has made him a natural fit with the popular kids and he loves the apartment he shares with his dad.But when Casey discovers the local library, where his dad works, is in need of extensive restorative repairs, his future once again feels uncertain. In order to save the one place in the world that feels like home, Casey joins the Kids Community Action Network (C.A.N) where his team will compete for community funding. Unfortunately, this means working with Addison--a former friend turned not-so-friend--who isn't going to make it easy on him.Award-winning author Colleen Nelson weaves together a story of heart and humor, highlighting the power of libraries to bring communities together.
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