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September 2026
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The Munich Affair by James Patterson
The Munich Affair
by James Patterson

The Munich Affair by James Patterson is a gripping historical thriller that follows a detective, a journalist, and a modern-day professor as they uncover the deadly secrets surrounding Adolf Hitler’s 1931 murder of Geli Raubal and the dangerous legacy of the Nazi regime.
The French Illusion by John Grisham
The French Illusion
by John Grisham

#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers a suspenseful page-turner about a newlywed couple whose honeymoon in France becomes a terrifying international kidnapping case, drawing U.S. and French intelligence agencies into a high-stakes conspiracy that hinges on a young lawyer risking everything to uncover the truth.
Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
Hollow Bones
by Jodi Picoult

Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult is a gripping novel about a woman shaped by the loss of her mother on 9/11 whose carefully planned life unravels, forcing her to confront love, family, and the fragile stories we tell ourselves to survive.
Hollywood, Ending by John Green
Hollywood, Ending
by John Green

#1 bestselling author John Green makes his much-anticipated return to fiction with Hollywood, Ending, a poignant novel in which two rising actors fall in love while filming a career-defining Andy Warhol biopic and must navigate fame, identity, and the relentless scrutiny of celebrity culture to discover whether genuine love can survive in a world where everything is public.
Ruthless by Danielle Steel
Ruthless
by Danielle Steel
 
In Ruthless, bestselling author Danielle Steel follows a determined Vanity Fair journalist whose pursuit of a story about a notoriously ruthless billionaire exposes the hidden vulnerabilities, ambitions, and secrets of the ultra-wealthy.
The Thoroughbreds by Elin Hilderbrand
The Thoroughbreds
by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham 

The Thoroughbreds by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham follows the students and faculty of an elite New England boarding school through a tumultuous senior year filled with friendships, rivalries, romance, ambition, and long-buried secrets that threaten to change everything.
Murder on the Sacred River: A Lady Emily Mystery by Tasha Alexander
Murder on the Sacred River
by Tasha Alexander

In this next enthralling mystery in Tasha Alexander's bestselling series, Lady Emily investigates a deadly shooting along India’s Narmada River, uncovering secrets that connect a 1908 murder mystery with the legacy of 18th-century ruler Ahilyabai Holkar.
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee
American Hagwon
by Min Jin Lee
 
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee is an expansive multigenerational novel that follows a Korean immigrant family as they rebuild their lives across continents, exploring the sacrifices, ambitions, and enduring bonds that shape the pursuit of education, identity, and the American dream.
The Dying Light: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel by Ann Cleeves
The Dying Light
by Ann Cleeves

When DI Matthew Venn investigates the mysterious death of a young woman in a Devon holiday home, he uncovers a web of family secrets, political rivalries, and buried tensions that threaten to tear a close-knit community apart.
The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw
The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
by Deesha Philyaw

The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw follows a charismatic megachurch first lady whose carefully constructed image begins to unravel when a scandal exposes her hidden past, forcing her to confront shame, power, faith, and the freedom of embracing her authentic self.
Nantucket Christmas Stroll by Nancy Thayer
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
by Nancy Thayer
 
Nantucket Christmas Stroll is a heartwarming holiday tale about the Parsons family’s festive reunion on Nantucket, where Christmas traditions, unexpected revelations, and life-changing choices remind them that love and family are the greatest gifts.
We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery by Richard Osman
We Chase Shadows
by Richard Osman

#1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman’s second We Solve Murders mystery follows Amy, Rosie, and Steve as they pursue a cunning killer across Europe and California, unraveling a deadly conspiracy filled with secrets, rivalries, and unexpected twists.
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin
Under Story
by Chloe Benjamin

Under Story by Chloe Benjamin is a sweeping, thought-provoking love story about a brilliant scientist in Antarctica who discovers a mysterious phenomenon that may hold the key to reversing loss, forcing her to confront the limits of science, the power of love, and humanity’s responsibility to the natural world.
Fury in Death by J. D. Robb
Fury in Death
by J. D. Robb

In the new crime thriller from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates a brutal series of murders driven by rage and revenge, uncovering a deadly web of corporate corruption, hidden motives, and personal trauma while confronting the darkness behind the killer’s fury.
Taipei Story (Deluxe Limited Edition) by R. F. Kuang
Taipei Story
by R. F. Kuang

Taipei Story by R. F. Kuang follows a Chinese American college student’s turbulent summer in Taiwan as she confronts grief, cultural displacement, and family secrets while searching for a deeper understanding of identity, belonging, and what it truly means to find home.
Whiskey Chaser by Lucy Score
Whiskey Chaser
by Lucy Score

Whiskey Chaser is a steamy small-town romance about a wild-hearted mechanic and a disgraced politician who find unexpected love as they unravel a decades-old mystery in the quirky, moonshine-fueled town of Bootleg Springs.
Frost and Venom by Christine Feehan
Frost and Venom
by Christine Feehan

Trauma nurse Harlow Frye teams up with wounded CIA operative Hawkin Wilder and her fiercely loyal friends to uncover the deadly secrets behind a series of toxin-related attacks threatening their secluded California mountain community.
Double Tap: A Mitch Rapp Novel by Don Bentley by Vince Flynn
Double Tap
by Vince Flynn
 
Double Tap by Vince Flynn (written by Don Bentley) follows a young Mitch Rapp on his first deep-cover mission as he infiltrates a deadly jihadi network to recover a kidnapped chemical weapons expert and prevent a catastrophic global threat.
Those Who Are Gone by Laurie R. King
Those Who Are Gone
by Laurie R. King

San Francisco cold-case detective Raquel Laing and her adoptive sister Dee uncover shocking secrets from their pasts as a routine murder investigation exposes dangerous connections to family, identity, and a powerful criminal network.
The Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters
The Birthing Tree
by Amanda Peters
 
In The Birthing Tree tells the sweeping story of Aliet Paul, a Mi’kmaq woman who returns to her Nova Scotia home after her grandmother’s death and uncovers long-buried family secrets, generational wounds, and the enduring wisdom of the women and traditions that shaped her.
The Big Cats Dance Party: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (27) by Alexander McCall Smith
The Big Cats Dance Party
by Alexander McCall Smith

In this latest and completely delightful installment of Alexander McCall Smith's bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, beloved detectives Precious Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi investigate a delicate mystery in Botswana, discovering that kindness, wisdom, and compassion are often the keys to uncovering the truth.
Grim Tidings by B. K. Borison
Grim Tidings
by B. K. Borison

A rebellious Grim Reaper determined to defy her fate teams up with a skeptical Guardian Angel in a spooky enemies-to-lovers romance where magic, danger, and unexpected feelings collide beyond the grave.
The Pumpkin Vice Cafe: A Bakeshop Mystery by Ellie Alexander
The Pumpkin Vice Cafe
by Ellie Alexander

Pastry chef Jules and the Torte team prepare for autumn celebrations and a royal-style wedding in Ashland, Oregon, but when a wedding planner’s suspicious death reveals a killer in their midst, Jules must uncover the truth before another victim falls.
Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo
Dead Beat
by Leigh Bardugo

Dead Beat by Leigh Bardugo is a dark, thrilling conclusion to the Ninth House trilogy in which Alex Stern and her allies battle demons, corrupt secret societies, and supernatural forces at Yale while confronting the mysteries of her own past and fighting to save both the living and the dead.
Countdown to Christmas Murder by Leslie Meier
Countdown to Christmas Murder
by Leslie Meier

Reporter and amateur sleuth Lucy Stone investigates the suspicious death of a beloved bank manager during Tinker’s Cove’s Dickens-themed holiday festivities, uncovering buried secrets, family tensions, and a killer determined to silence her.
It's Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
It's Not What You Think
by Clare Mackintosh

When Nadeeka discovers her husband, Jamie, dead after suspecting him of infidelity, she is drawn into a gripping psychological thriller that challenges everything she believes about love, trust, and the secrets people keep.
No Song for the Dead: A Department Q Novel by Jussi Adler-Olsen
No Song for the Dead
by Jussi Adler-Olsen

No Song for the Dead by Jussi Adler-Olsen follows the Department Q team as they investigate a disturbing audio recording that reopens an old murder-suicide case while uncovering a decades-old web of violence, secrets, and revenge tied to a sinister forgotten crime.
Tom Clancy Pressure Depth by Jack Stewart
Tom Clancy Pressure Depth
by Jack Stewart

In Tom Clancy Pressure Depth, Jack Ryan Jr. uncovers a deadly Cold War-era weapon hidden beneath the ocean and must battle a Chinese special operations team to prevent a devastating threat to global security.
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel: The New Miss Marple Mystery by Lucy Foley
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel
by Lucy Foley

The brand-new Miss Marple mystery from bestselling author Lucy Foley of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel follows Miss Marple as she investigates a deadly crime at a secluded Swiss Alps hotel where a glamorous group of guests harbor dark secrets and a killer strikes during a snowbound winter retreat.
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