Summer 2025
The Secret of Secrets
by Dan Brown
 
Robert Langdon finds himself entangled in a deadly game of deception in Prague, a city steeped in history and mystery. When a renowned noetic scientist mysteriously disappears, Langdon must a hidden truth about the human mind, facing an ancient evil and a powerful organization determined to keep their secrets buried.  Sept. 2025
 
She didn't see it coming : A Novel
by Shari Lapena

When a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins.  July 2025
Kiss Her Goodbye
by Lisa Gardner
 
Recent Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi was last seen leaving her workplace three weeks ago. Local police have yet to open a case, and her older, controlling husband remains unconcerned.  
Aug. 2025
We are all guilty here : a novel
by Karin Slaughter
 
In the first North Falls mystery, two teens vanish on fireworks night, shaking a small town to its core. For Officer Emmy Clifton, it’s personal and as she digs deeper, she discovers the town’s darkest secrets.  Aug.2025
The Hallmarked Man
by Robert Galbraith

When a dismembered corpse is found in a silver shop vault, Decima Mullins hires private detective Cormoran Strike, convinced it’s her missing boyfriend. But as the case unfolds, the body could match several other missing men.  Sept. 2025
Jenny Cooper has a secret : a novel
by Joy Fielding

In this riveting psychological thriller, a dementia patient reveals a deadly secret and one woman must decide whether to believe her.  Aug. 2025
The Unraveling of Julia
by Lisa Scottoline

After a tragic loss and a chilling horoscope, Julia inherits a Tuscan villa from a stranger, uncovering a mysterious legacy, a possible royal bloodline, and a descent into madness.  July 2025
The Hamptons Lawyer
by James Patterson
 
Jane Smith, a tough Hamptons defense attorney, takes on a high-stakes case defending a powerful real estate mogul with no shortage of enemies. As threats escalate, Jane must rely on her legal prowess and her instincts to survive both inside the courtroom and out.  July 2025
The Dead Come to Stay
by Brandy Schillace

A delightful new cozy crime novel following Jo Jones and James MacAdams as a murder case thrusts them both into the wealthy, illicit world of the rare antiques trade.  Aug. 2025
 
The river is waiting : a novel
by Wally Lamb

Corby Ledbetter, grappling with addiction, and the tragedy that shattered his family, finds unexpected kindness and connection behind bars, as he seeks redemption and hopes for forgiveness from those he's hurt the most.  June 2025
A mother's love : a novel
by Danielle Steel

Bestselling author and recent empty-nester Halley Holbrook strikes up a friendship with the charming Bart Warner during a flight to Paris. But when a sly thief steals her handbag and begins to torment her, Halley must confront her past and defend herself, with Bart by her side.  July 2025
Katabasis
by R. F. Kuang
 
In this all-new dark academia fantasy, two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professors soul, perhaps at the cost of their own.  Aug 2025
Three Shattered Souls
by Mai Corland

The third book in The Broken Blades series follows the Blades on their final mission: to return to Yusan and finish what they started, despite a usurper now sitting on the Serpent Throne.  July 2025
The Bewitching
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Three women, each from a different era, face danger and witchcraft in this eerie, multi-generational gothic horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic.  July 2025
The Guest Children
by Patrick Tarr

In this debut novel, Canadian author Randall Sturgess is hired to find two children sent to live with relatives in Northern Ontario during WWII. As he probes the secretive household, haunted by nightmares and suspicion, his search leads deep into the surrounding woods and lake.  Aug. 2025
Rose in Chains
by Julie Soto

As her castle falls, Princess Briony Rosewood loses her magic and is sold to Toven Hearst, heir to a cruel legacy. Trapped in a brutal world, she must survive a fate she never chose, clinging to the hope that help may come from the unlikeliest of places. 
July 2025
Lore of the Tides
by Analeigh Sbrana

In the thrilling conclusion to the Lore of the Wilds duology, Lore Alemeyu faces deadly threats and tangled Fae magic—while struggling with her growing feelings for a mysterious Fae male.
July 2025
Killer on the First Page
by Ian Ferguson & Will Ferguson
 
The third Miranda Abbott Mystery by Canadians Ian and Will Ferguson follows Miranda as a murder at a quirky festival in Happy Rock draws her into a locked-room whodunit, joined by her ex, her assistant, and the local police chief.  July 2025
All the men I've loved again : a novel
by Christine Pride
 
A solo debut novel about a woman who finds herself in a love triangle with two men in her early 20s, and then again in her 40s. July 2025.
Writing Mr. Wrong
by Kelley Armstrong

Debut author Gemma Stanton bases her hero on Mason Moretti, her high school crush who once rejected her. After a viral TV reunion, Mason proposes fake dating to save their reputations, but soon, real feelings and a second chance emerge.  June 2025
Maid for each other
by Lynn Painter
 
When cleaner Abi Mariano “borrows” the penthouse she tidies, she never expects to be mistaken for the owner's girlfriend by his visiting parents. Declan Powell is stunned to learn his supposed girlfriend is actually his maid, but he proposes a deal: keep up the act, and he’ll take care of her needs.  July 2025
The love haters
by Katherine Center

Video producer Katie Vaughn travels to Key West to profile Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson. But with his
family drama, her mounting lies, and a simmering attraction between them, Katie must face her fears and discover courage in
paradise.  June 2025
The wayward girls : a novel
by Susan Wiggs

A wrenching but life-affirming novel based on a true story of survival, friendship, and redemption when six girls come together
in a Catholic reform school in 1960s Buffalo, NY.   July 2025
All the way to the river : love, loss, and liberation
by Elizabeth Gilbert

A powerful new memoir from the #1 bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert shares the story of her deep, transformative relationship with Rayya Elias, a journey through love, addiction, grief, and healing.  Sept. 2025
The Idaho Four : An American Tragedy
by James Patterson & Vicky Ward
 
This true crime story delves into the brutal November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow, Idaho.  July 2025
Are You Mad at Me? : How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You
by Meg Josephson

A self-help guide to breaking free from people-pleasing, this book draws on psychotherapist Josephson’s experience to explore “fawning” as a trauma response and offers practical tools for healing and living authentically.  Aug. 2025
The carpool detectives / : A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case
by Chuck Hogan

In 2020, four moms bond over true crime and reopen a cold case—a double homicide once deemed unsolvable. Their investigation uncovers new leads, drawing official attention and putting them at risk.  July 2025
21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-government : A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act
by Bob Joseph

The Indian Act has governed Indigenous lives in Canada for seven generations. 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government highlights what Canadians must understand to support reconciliation at every level.  Sept. 2025
 
Clint : The Man and the Movies
by Shawn Levy

From the acclaimed film critic and NYT bestselling biographer Shawn Levy comes the definitive biography of Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, the most prolific and versatile actor-director in the history of the medium, and an indelible fixture of American culture. July 2025
Hotshot
by River Selby

From 2000 to 2010, River Selby, then known as Anastasia, worked as a wildland firefighter. Hotshot is a memoir of that decade, exploring Ana’s struggles and what it meant to be female-bodied in a male-dominated profession.  Aug. 2025
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