New York Times Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers April 28, 2024 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America. 2. The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Luzia Cotado encounters dangers when her magic draws the attention of the disgraced secretary to Spain's king. 3. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Violet Sorrengail is urged by the commanding general, who also is her mother, to become a candidate for the elite dragon riders. 4. Toxic Prey by John Sandford The 34th book in the Prey series. Letty and Lucas must find an expert on tropical and infections diseases before a virus becomes weaponized. 5. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail's next round of training might require her to betray the man she loves. 6. Table for Two by Amor Towles A collection of six short stories based in New York City around the year 2000 and a novella set during the Golden Age of Hollywood. 7. James by Percival Everett A reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn shines a different light on Mark Twain's classic, revealing new facets of the character of Jim. 8. A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen After the secret of her magic to repel attacks is revealed, Freya encounters dangerous tests by the gods. 9. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas The third book in the Crescent City series. Bryce wants to return home while Hunt is trapped in Asteri's dungeons. 10. The #1 Lawyer by James Patterson and Nancy Allen A criminal defense attorney in Biloxi becomes the prime suspect in his wife's murder. 11. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium is aided in solving a mystery by a giant Pacific octopus living there. 12. First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston A woman who works for a mysterious boss takes on a new identity to dig up information on someone. 13. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride Secrets held by the residents of a dilapidated neighborhood come to life when a skeleton is found at the bottom of a well. 14. The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten The second book in the Nightshade Crown series. As Bastian's coronation approaches, Lore fights against a dark power and machinations in the court. 15. Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda The daughter of a local detective inherits her family home as a drought comes upon the region. ©2024 All rights reserved by New York Times Syndication Sales Corp. This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner.   A version of this list appears in the April 28, 2024 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending April 13, 2024. Atlantic County Library System | 40 Farragut Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Phone: (609) 625-2776 | www.atlanticlibrary.org        Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson Atlantic County Board of Commissioners, Maureen Kern, Chairwoman