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This Is Where the Serpent Lives
by Daniyal Mueenuddin
From Daniyal Mueenuddin, whose debut collection was a finalist for major awards, This Is Where the Serpent Lives explores contemporary feudal Pakistan through the lives of unforgettable characters. From the bustling cities to the lawless countryside, the novel follows Yazid, an orphan who rises in power only to face betrayal, and Saqib, a poor gardener’s son who overreaches and becomes an outlaw. The story weaves tales of love, tragedy, and the moral struggles within a system of caste, capital, and social power. Elegiac and profound, this sweeping work is a masterful exploration of survival, loyalty, and human complexity.
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Dear Debbie
by Freida McFadden
Sometimes, enough is enough...Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. Or at least, she did. These days, Debbie's life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie's done being the bigger person. She's done being reasonable and practical. It's time to take her own advice. And now it's time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.
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Common Goal
by Rachel Reid
Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett is used to facing tough opponents on the ice, but life after hockey is a whole new challenge. Deciding to embrace change, he starts dating men for the first time. Kyle Swift, a graduate student nursing a broken heart, moves to New York, determined to find someone his own age to crush on. But when he meets Eric, a silver fox hockey player, their intense attraction leads to a no-strings, friends-with-benefits arrangement. However, Kyle never expects their casual fling to leave him craving more. As the relationship deepens, both men must confront their feelings before they miss out on their happily-ever-after. Book 4 in the Game Changers series, as seen on HBO.
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Town & Country
by Brian Schaefer
Town & Country is a big-hearted debut novel set in a trendy rural town caught up in a heated congressional race. As the campaign between local pub owner Chip Riley and wealthy newcomer Paul Banks intensifies, it forces families and residents to confront lies, betrayals, and shifting loyalties. Diane Riley, conflicted about selling homes to second homeowners like Paul, navigates her family's struggles—her son Joe’s grief and drug use, and her son Will's immersion in Paul's decadent lifestyle. Meanwhile, Paul’s husband, Stan, grapples with the race’s emotional weight, while others, like Eric and Leon, find unexpected connections in this divided town. Spanning six months, this novel examines the complexities of community, home, and the bonds we share with neighbors.
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Call of the Camino
by Suzanne Redfearn
Reina Watkins lost her father when she was eight. Seventeen years later, she still carries that grief. When her budding journalism career takes an unexpected turn, it leads her to the ancient five-hundred-mile Camino de Santiago in Spain. Now she finds herself embarking on the same pilgrimage that her father made at her age, unaware of how profoundly it will change her. Back in 1997, Isabelle Vidal is a teenager on the run. Fleeing from her boarding school, she heads straight for the Way of Saint James. She's heard the Camino will provide. And so it does, in the form of a handsome young American and the promise of a new life. But it could all fall apart if her troubles catch up with her. One woman is coming to grips with her past; the other is grasping for her future. But as each treads the same hallowed trail, it will knot their destinies together in a most miraculous way.
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Best Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop
by Mai Mochizuki
From the author of The Full Moon Coffee Shop, this heartwarming novel follows three women whose lives are transformed by a magical café run by cats. Satomi, torn between her career in Tokyo and a quieter life with her boyfriend, seeks guidance from the enchanted café. Koyuki, struggling with her mother's new marriage and the anniversary of her father's death, wonders what the cats can reveal about her true desires. Junko, returning home with her daughter after her estranged father falls ill, uncovers a life-changing truth. This holiday season, with the help of feline magic, each woman must find the courage to embrace her deepest wishes.
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The Seven Daughters of Dupree
by Nikesha Elise Williams
From the two-time Emmy-winning producer and host of the Black and Published podcast comes a multi-generational epic following seven generations of Dupree women. In 1995, fourteen-year-old Tati seeks the identity of her father, but her mother, Nadia, and grandmother, Gladys, remain tight-lipped about their past. As Tati digs into the family's history, she uncovers a legacy of secrets, spanning from Jubi’s attempt to pass for white in 1917 to Nadia’s life-changing moment in 1980. Bound by a curse that ensures only daughters are born, the Dupree women confront a legacy of pain, survival, and resilience, rooted in their enslaved ancestor's fight for freedom. This novel weaves together themes of generational trauma, Black women's strength, and family ties, exploring the far-reaching impact of secrets and love.
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Fire Sword and Sea
by Vanessa Riley
Vanessa Riley’s novel reimagines pirate life in the Caribbean, telling the story of 17th-century pirate Jacquotte Delahaye, a mixed-race woman who defies societal expectations to embrace a life of adventure. Disguised as Jacques, she earns respect in the seafaring world while keeping her true identity hidden. Alongside allies like Bahati, a former slave, and Dirkje De Wulf, a fellow pirate, Jacquotte becomes entangled in love, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. Over two decades, she amasses a fortune before rejecting the slave trade and leading a fight for liberation.
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The Haunting of Paynes Hollow
by Kelley Armstrong
From New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong comes a chilling supernatural horror about a haunted lakeside property and family secrets. When Samantha Payne's grandfather dies, she’s shocked to inherit the family’s lakefront cottage—despite not having seen him in years. To claim the property, she must stay for a month and face the truth about her father’s alleged crime. As she returns to Paynes Hollow, Sam confronts dark memories and disturbing signs, including her aunt’s sudden disappearance. Haunted by nightmares and eerie visions, Sam begins to question everything as the lake’s secrets threaten to consume her.
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The Burning Library
by Gilly MacMillan
From the bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes a dark academic thriller set in St. Andrews, Scotland. When Eleanor Bruton’s body is found on the shore, a hidden secret surfaces—a centuries-old rivalry between two women’s organizations, each vying for a medieval manuscript fragment. Dr. Anya Brown, recruited to translate an ancient text, unknowingly steps into a dangerous web tied to this secret. As Detective Constable Clio Spicer investigates Eleanor’s death, the women’s lives become entangled, and they must confront a deadly truth. The Burning Library is a gripping tale of obsession, ambition, and deadly secrets.
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The Gun Man Jackson Swagger: A Western
by Stephen Hunter
Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Hunter returns with a classic Western set in the drought-stricken 1890s Southwest. Jack, a tough Civil War veteran, arrives at the Callahan ranch seeking work. With his sharpshooting skills and knowledge of Mr. Winchester’s latest model, he earns a spot on the ranch, where he quickly discovers a mysterious death among the cowboys. As Jack investigates, he uncovers dark secrets about the ranch's wealth and the dangerous forces at play. Soon, it becomes clear that the ranch’s survival will depend on the fastest draw in the West.
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The Grave Artist
by Jeffery Deaver
A wedding reception is coming to a close in the Hollywood Hills when the blissful day is shattered by the death of one of the newlyweds. Though the incident appears to be an accident, Homeland Security Investigations agent Carmen Sanchez and her partner, security expert Jake Heron, discover that the tragedy is the third in a series of similar deaths and conclude something far more sinister is at play. The two uncover chilling evidence pointing to a serial killer who has taken evil to the next level. Dubbed the Honeymoon Killer, this man isn't interested in his victims but in creating his own macabre masterpiece from their graves focused on the survivors and reveling in their grief. And now his dark obsession has turned to Carmen and Jake.
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