New Fiction
March 2026
General Fiction
200 Monas by Jan Saenz
200 Monas
by Jan Saenz

For fans of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Miranda July comes a whip-smart, irresistible novel about a college senior who has 48 hours to sell her recently deceased mother's surprise stash of rare pills, or suffer the consequences.
The Adjunct by Maria Adelmann
The Adjunct
by Maria Adelmann

From the acclaimed author of How to Be Eaten, a fresh take on the campus novel that follows an adjunct professor gigging her way through academia's poor job market when she crosses paths with her old PhD adviser whose new novel might be about her.
All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun
All the World Can Hold
by Jung Yun

Let the Great World Spin meets My Name Is Lucy Barton in this novel set aboard an aging cruise ship bound for Bermuda, where growing tensions lead three strangers to confront their past regrets and imagine different futures.
Big Nobody by Alex Kadis
Big Nobody
by Alex Kadis

A wickedly funny coming-of-age novel about a misfit teenager in London determined to eliminate the one thing standing between her and a good life: her father
The Bookstore Diaries (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel of Secrets, Drama and Second Chance Love by Susan Mallery
The Bookstore Diaries
by Susan Mallery

This summer, the town's juiciest secrets are revealed in New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery's joyful and sparkling new novel.
Celestial Lights by Cecile Pin
Celestial Lights
by Cecile Pin

A beautiful, heartbreaking novel about ambition, love, and space from the award-winning author of Wandering Souls
The Complex by Karan Mahajan
The Complex
by Karan Mahajan

A brilliant, sweeping, tour de force moving between America and modern India, following the illicit liaisons, real estate dramas, political ambitions, and mortal betrayals of one prominent Delhi family.
Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict
Daughter of Egypt
by Marie Benedict

Known for her "delightful blend of historical fiction and suspense" (People), New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, returns with a sweeping tale of a young woman who unearths the truth about a forgotten Pharaoh--rewriting both of their legacies forever.
A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman
A Far-Flung Life
by M. L. Stedman

From the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Light Between Oceans comes a breathtaking and epic novel set in the vast outback of Australia--about tragedy, family secrets, and the enduring power of love.
Fatherland by Victoria Shorr
Fatherland
by Victoria Shorr

A tale of the American dream on the rocks. A legacy of broken promises, deceit, and perseverance against the backdrop of family commitment.
Felicia's Favorites by Danielle Steel
Felicia's Favorites
by Danielle Steel

A mother bestows a life-changing legacy on her five adult daughters in this profoundly moving novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.
The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
The Golden Boy
by Patricia Finn

An unexpected letter sends a man and his wife into their pasts -- and offers them both a shot at redemption. 
It Girl by Allison Pataki
It Girl
by Allison Pataki

A sweeping, sensational novel of America's first "It Girl," whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decades--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post.
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
Lady Tremaine
by Rachel Hochhauser

A breathtaking reimagining of Cinderella, as told through the eyes of its iconic evil stepmother, revealing a propulsive love story about the lengths a mother will go to for her children
Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg
Life: A Love Story
by Elizabeth Berg

A warm, intimate novel that reminds us of the richness that can be found all throughout our lives--by the New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv and Open House.
The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Toibin
The News from Dublin: Stories
by Colm Toibin

From Colm Tóibín, "one of the world's best living literary writers" (The Boston Globe), comes a brilliant collection of nine short stories, many never-before-published, set across Ireland, Spain, and America--about the complexities of family, longing, loss, and love.
No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes
No Friend to This House
by Natalie Haynes

No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the New York Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes.
Night Night Fawn by Jordy Rosenberg
Night Night Fawn
by Jordy Rosenberg

From the author of Confessions of the Fox comes a novel in which a yenta on her deathbed gives an unrepentant account of all her failures--including her child.
Now I Surrender by Álvaro Enrigue
Now I Surrender
by Álvaro Enrigue

A woman's desperate flight from an Apache raid unfolds into a sweeping tale of the Mexico-US border wars.
Once and Again by Rebecca Serle
Once and Again
by Rebecca Serle

New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle, the author behind "heartbreaking, redemptive, and authentic" (Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author) modern classic In Five Years, returns with an unforgettable tale of a family of women with an astonishing gift: the ability to redo one moment in their lives.
Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich
Python's Kiss: Stories
by Louise Erdrich

From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories.
Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Ruins
by Lily Brooks-Dalton

Professor Ember Agni is a rising star in archeology, trying to balance an unfulfilling career in academia and a crumbling marriage, all while pursuing her true passion: unearthing a lost empire that no one else believes existed.
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
Son of Nobody
by Yann Martel

From the author of the international bestseller Life of Pi, a brilliant retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar.
Under Water by Tara Menon
Under Water
by Tara Menon

An intense, atmospheric novel about the devastating power of friendship, set against the backdrop of two cataclysmic events.
Upward Bound by Woody Brown
Upward Bound
by Woody Brown

A wondrous, deeply affecting portrait of the interlocking lives at an adult day care center in Southern California, depicting an often overlooked community with extraordinary wit and grace.
Westward Women by Alice Martin
Westward Women
by Alice Martin

It starts with an itch. In homes across the country, women ages eighteen to thirty-five begin to slow down. Tired. Blank. Restless. Drawn to the Pacific Ocean like it's calling them home. They abandon their lives--jobs, families, their very selves. And once they reach the West, they vanish forever. At the center of the story are three young women caught in the pull of something unstoppable.
Whidbey by T. Kira Madden
Whidbey
by T. Kira Madden

A portrait of three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder--a stunning literary achievement and the explosive and highly anticipated debut novel from beloved award-winning memoirist T Kira Madden.
Mystery / Suspense
Bloodlust by Sandra Brown
Bloodlust
by Sandra Brown

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown delivers a new signature sexy suspense about a detective seeking justice for his murdered wife with the help of a psychotherapist ... while fighting an undeniable attraction to her.
Death at a Firefly Tea by Laura Childs
Death at a Firefly Tea
by Laura Childs

A brazen killer sparks Theodosia Browning's sense of justice in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson
Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief
by Benjamin Stevenson

Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson's bestselling series--perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.
The Final Storm by Fern Michaels
The Final Storm
by Fern Michaels

In an exciting and richly moving new standalone page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, an acclaimed photographer who has overcome her difficult past is suddenly faced with a test of all her courage and resilience.
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line
by Elle Cosimano

From New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano comes Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line--the highly anticipated next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series.
Judge Stone by James Patterson
Judge Stone
by James Patterson

Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone " delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant."
The Keeper by Tana French
The Keeper
by Tana French

From the iconic crime writer who "inspires cultic devotion in readers" (The New Yorker) and has been called "incandescent" by Stephen King, "absolutely mesmerizing" by Gillian Flynn, and "unputdownable" (People), comes the third and final book in the million-copy-bestselling Cal Hooper trilogy.
Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson
Missing Sister
by Joshilyn Jackson

Born three minutes apart, Penny and Nix Albright grew up doing everything together, close as only twins can be. But when Nix dies in a tragic accident soon after college, she leaves behind a cryptic voicemail that has Penny guilt-ridden and desperate for justice.
The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives by Elizabeth Arnott
The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives
by Elizabeth Arnott

A remarkable trio whose lives have been cracked wide open by their husbands' crimes unite to catch a serial killer in this dazzlingly captivating novel.
Served Him Right by Lisa Unger
Served Him Right
by Lisa Unger

A woman's brunch with friends quickly turns dark in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger.
This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
This Story Might Save Your Life
by Tiffany Crum

Best friends Benny and Joy like to say they've been saving each other's lives since the moment they met. Until the day Joy disappears and Benny is suspected of murder...
Want to Know a Secret? by Freida McFadden
Want to Know a Secret?
by Freida McFadden

#1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden peels back the layers of a seemingly flawless life to expose a picture of obsession, deception, and the quiet menace that waits just beyond the frame.
Romance
Faithful of Heart by Tracie Peterson
Faithful of Heart
by Tracie Peterson

Judith Stanford receives word from her estranged grandfather urging her to move to Minneapolis to earn his inheritance. Roman Turner, a local physician with a heart for the poor, harbors a grudge against Judith's grandfather. When Judith meets Roman in an attempt to right past wrongs, can they overcome a shadowed history and find grace and love for the future?
How Simi Got Her Groom Back by Sonali Dev
How Simi Got Her Groom Back
by Sonali Dev

Two sisters face the real consequences of a fake marriage scheme in an emotional yet hilarious novel about immigration, healing, and family from USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev.
The Night We Met (Standard Edition) by Abby Jimenez
The Night We Met
by Abby Jimenez

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Say You'll Remember Me comes a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way.
Speculative
Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
Between Two Fires
by Christopher Buehlman

The unmissable BookTok sensation, now at Nightfire! Enter a darker age with USA Today bestselling author Christopher Buehlman's Between Two Fires, a medieval horror adventure unlike anything on the shelf.
Children of Strife by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Children of Strife
by Adrian Tchaikovsky

A new entry in the wildly successful Children of Time series from award-winning master of science fiction Adrian Tchaikovsky.
The Debtor's Game by Isabelle Mongeau
The Debtor's Game
by Isabelle Mongeau

In a world where faeries are born with tattoos of debt to the High Fae, one servant must navigate a game of dangerous, sensual court politics between her mistress and the king--the first installment in a dark fantasy series.
The Fountain by Casey Scieszka
The Fountain
by Casey Scieszka

A propulsive and deeply moving novel about eternity and mortality that asks what it would mean to live forever.
The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White
The Fox and the Devil
by Kiersten White

An obsession with an immortal serial killer entangles a vampire hunter's daughter in a sapphic romance in this enthralling gothic fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lucy Undying.
Hell's Heart by Alexis Hall
Hell's Heart
by Alexis Hall

Gideon the Ninth meets Moby-Dick in USA Today bestselling author Alexis Hall's thrilling SF debut, Hell's Heart.
Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell
Honeysuckle
by Bar Fridman-Tell

The Bear and the Nightingale meets Weyward in this enchanting, deeply compelling debut about love and power, autonomy and consent.
Innamorata by Ava Reid
Innamorata
by Ava Reid

A decadently dark gothic fantasy for readers who love "haunting atmospheres, morally tangled characters, and stories where love becomes doom" (Booklist, starred review), the first in a duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth
Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams
Mayhem and the Mortal
by Shanora Williams

Zaira doesn't want a hero. She needs a weapon. To save her sister from a soul-devouring curse, she has to cross The Shallows--a nightmare landscape of ruined magic, shifting paths, and vicious creatures that eat people alive. Her guide? Thane Valkor: sorcerer, assassin, walking red flag. His name clears rooms. His magic kills quietly. And whatever he's really after, it's not salvation. He promises to help. He might even mean it. But Zaira knows better than to trust a liar with a blade and ice in his veins. She just doesn't have a choice.
No Man's Land by Richard K. Morgan
No Man's Land
by Richard K. Morgan

A compelling standalone dark fantasy set in a gritty post-WWI Britain which has been overrun by the fae, from the award-winning author of Altered Carbon.
Nonesuch by Francis Spufford
Nonesuch
by Francis Spufford

A spellbinding tale about an ambitious young woman who must thwart an occult plot by time-traveling fascists during the chaos of the London Blitz--from "one of our most powerful writers of wayward historical fiction" (The Washington Post).
The Object: A Hard Sci-Fi Novel by Joshua T. Calvert
The Object
by Joshua T. Calvert

In this pulse-pounding sci-fi mystery, one physicist will discover that everything humans thought they knew about space and time was wrong.
The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by C. M. Waggoner
The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale
by C. M. Waggoner

A practical witch must sabotage her beloved son's ascension to the throne in order to keep the kingdom from ruin, in this delightful cozy fantasy from the author of The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry.
Starside (Standard Edition) by Alex Aster
Starside
by Alex Aster

From Alex Aster, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark series, comes her first adult romantasy. Enter the world of Starside, where swords wield magic and power is not inherited...but claimed.
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
by Ilona Andrews

The page-turning politics of Game of Thrones meets the worlds-spanning romance of Outlander in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.
Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher
Wolf Worm
by T. Kingfisher

Something darker than the devil stalks the North Carolina woods in Wolf Worm, a new gothic masterpiece from New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher
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