New Adult Releases
February 11
Fiction
The queens of crime : a novel
by Marie Benedict

In 1930 London, the Queens of Crime, a secret society of renowned women writers led by Dorothy L. Sayers investigates the murder of nurse May Daniels, found strangled in a park, and must navigate a web of intrigue and danger as they challenge societal norms.
The Medici return
by Steve Berry

The search for a 16th-century Vatican debt known as the Pledge of Christ leads Cotton Malone into a high-stakes quest involving the lost Medici lineage, while the future of Italy's prime minister and the papacy hang in the balance, all depending on the Medici's possible return.
First-time caller
by B. K. Borison

Secretly disillusioned with love, romance radio host Aiden Valentine goes viral after giving dating advice to a young girl's mom, Lucie Stone, forcing them both to confront their feelings as sparks fly behind the scenes. Original.
Smoke on the Water
by Loren D. Estleman

Amidst the haze of Canadian wildfires choking Detroit, private investigator Amos Walker is assigned to unravel the hit-and-run death of law associate Spencer Bennett, bearer of confidential documents that reveal a deadly conspiracy, leading Walker deeper into danger as more bodies surface in connection to the case.
Nemesis
by Gregg Hurwitz

Evan Smoak is dedicated to his assassin's 10 Commandments, but when Tommy Stojack, gifted gunsmith and possibly his best friend, crosses a line while helping a dead friend's son, Smoak is ambushed when trying to confront him, and the dispute explodes into open warfare.
Every Tom, Dick & Harry : a novel
by Elinor Lipman

Emma Lewis reluctantly takes over her parents' estate-sale business, facing her quirkiest job yet involving clearing a scandalous B&B, but as she navigates its colorful clients, she discovers unexpected paths to fulfillment and happiness. 50,000 first printing.
We all live here
by Jojo Moyes

Lila Kennedy juggles a broken marriage, rebellious daughters, a crumbling house, and an elderly stepfather when her estranged father unexpectedly shows up after thirty-five years, forcing her to confront unresolved feelings and discover unexpected lessons about love and family amidst her chaotic life.
Blood ties : a novel
by Jo Nesbø

Two brothers, Carl and Roy Opgard, face off against a highway bypass threat to their small town, but as they resort to dark measures, a sheriff's reopened investigation and rising body count pushes their loyalty to the edge.
Paranoia
by James Patterson

NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is on special assignment, chasing a killer who feeds on isolation and paranoia, and he will stop at nothing to protect family: his wife, his kids—and his fellow officers.
Waiting for the Long Night Moon : Stories
by Amanda Peters

Stories of Indigenous experiences across time, from early European contact to modern water-rights activism, depicting resilience through characters like a residential school survivor, a water protector, and a young dancer, all revealing strength and dignity amid systemic hardships.
Get lost with you : a novel
by Sophie Sullivan

Jillian Keller, a single mom rooted in routine, and Levi Bright, a chef returning to rebuild his life, reconnect at Get Lost Lodge, navigating past hurts and rekindled feelings, in the second novel of the series following Love, Naturally. Original.
Three days in June
by Anne Tyler

As Gail navigates the chaos of her daughter Debbie's wedding preparations—including a job loss, exclusion from family events, and the unexpected arrival of her ex-husband Max—she faces a crisis that threatens the wedding and forces both parents to confront unresolved issues from their past.
Mystery
SciFi Fantasy
Emily Wilde's compendium of lost tales : a novel
by Heather Fawcett

Renowned faerie scholar Emily Wilde must navigate the deadly intrigues of a faerie realm as they seize Wendell's throne and race to break a deadly curse, in the third novel of the series following Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands.
Biography
Presidents at war : how World War II shaped a generation of presidents, from Eisenhower and JFK through Reagan and Bush
by Steven M. Gillon

A New York Times bestselling author examines what John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush learned from World War II and how they applied it to Cold War policy that changed America, and the world, forever. Illustrations.
Non-Fiction
Fodor's Essential New Zealand
by Fodor's Travel Guides

Explore New Zealand from bungee-jumping in Queenstown or visiting The Lord of the Rings sights in Middle-earth with a travel guide that includes maps, suggested itineraries, excursions and recommendations from locals to fit every budget and see it all. Original. Illustrations. Maps.
Booster shots : measles, memory, and our shared future
by Adam J. Ratner

A professor of pediatrics examines the resurgence of measles and the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that distrust in vaccines and weakened public health systems have led to preventable tragedies and urges restoration in confidence in science to protect future generations.
Windows 11 : All-in-one for Dummies
by Ciprian Adrian Rusen

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Next Week's Releases
American poison : a deadly invention and the woman who battled for environmental justice by Daniel Stone
Becoming spectacular : the rhythm of resilience from the first African American Rockette by Jennifer Jones
Cold as hell : by Kelley Armstrong
Death of a Smuggler by M. C. Beaton
Disposable : America's Contempt for the Underclass by Sarah Jones
A Dragon of Black Glass by James Rollins
The Dressmakers of London by Julia Kelly
Midnight black by Mark Greaney
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
The witch of Whispervale by R. A. Salvatore
Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham
The World After the Fall 9 by Undead Gamja

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