Adult Bestseller List
           Spring 2026
 
 
 
The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny
The Last Mandarin
by Louise Penny

When a global security breach sparks worldwide panic and is traced to China, a Chinese dissident and her estranged daughter must race from Washington to Hong Kong to uncover the truth
and stop a global catastrophe.
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Michael Connelly
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
by Michael Connelly

Detective Sergeant Stilwell and Detective Ballard are on the trail
of a criminal who delights in taunting the authorities. As Stilwell pursues a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagined, he risks his already fragile standing in the department. 
The Final Target by Nora Roberts
The Final Target
by Nora Roberts

A debut author becomes the target of an obsessive fan whose admiration turns to violence. After a terrifying assault, she tries to rebuild her life in a quiet Oregon town, but her stalker’s fixation hasn’t ended.
The Midnight Train
by Matt Haig

When Wilbur boards the Midnight Train, he’s given the chance to revisit the defining moments of his life, especially those with Maggie, the love he lost. But changing the past may cost him everything.
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
It Could Have Been Her
by Lisa Jewell

When Jane Trevally finds a lost dog and returns it to a house in London, she’s forced to confront a place tied to her own dark past. As a teenage girl goes missing, long-buried secrets inside the house begin to surface.
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Whistler
by Ann Patchett

When Daphne unexpectedly reunites with her former stepfather
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, memories of a brief but life-changing connection resurface. Their meeting sparks a reflection on love, loss, and the moments that shape a life.
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Land
by Maggie O'Farrell

In post–Great Hunger Ireland, a father and son mapping the
rugged coastline become entangled in a mysterious event that changes their lives forever. A sweeping historical novel about memory, survival, and the enduring power of the land.
26 Beauties: A Women's Murder Club Thriller by James Patterson
26 Beauties: A Women's Murder Club Thriller
by James Patterson

When several young women go missing in San Francisco, the Women’s Murder Club investigates whether the disappearances and two mysterious deaths are connected.
The Divorce by Freida McFadden
The Divorce
by Freida McFadden

After her husband suddenly leaves her for a younger woman, Naomi becomes obsessed with his new girlfriend. But as she
digs into their lives, she uncovers secrets that put her own life
in danger. 
Death Times Seven: A Daniel Pitt Novel by Anne Perry
Death Times Seven: A Daniel Pitt Novel
by Anne Perry, Victoria Zackheim.
 
Young investigator Daniel Pitt and his wife, Miriam, tackle two
violent crimes in the last novel of Anne Perry’s series, completed posthumously by author Victoria Zackheim. 
The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett
The Calamity Club
by Kathryn Stockett

Set in Depression-era Mississippi, three determined women, including an orphaned girl join forces to challenge injustice and claim a better future, discovering the power of friendship and courage along the way. 
Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez
Last Night in Brooklyn
by Xochitl Gonzalez

A captivating novel about a young woman drawn into the
glamorous, risky world of her enigmatic neighbor in 2007 Brooklyn. As ambition, money, and identity collide on the brink of financial crisis, she must confront the true cost of the life she’s chasing. 
Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta
Ghost Town
by Tom Perrotta

In this darkly nostalgic novel, a middle-aged writer revisits a turbulent 1970s New Jersey summer that changed his life. As
a grieving teen, he’s drawn into risky friendships and eerie encounters that blur reality and the supernatural, events that continue to haunt him into adulthood.
Small Town Girls: A Writer's Memoir by Jayne Anne Phillips
Small Town Girls: A Writer's Memoir
by Jayne Anne Phillips

In this tender essay collection, a writer reflects on her Appalachian roots, weaving together memories of family, place, and creative life. Rich with history and heart, it’s a moving portrait of belonging, identity, and the landscapes that shape us.
The Anniversary: A Thriller by Alex Finlay
The Anniversary: A Thriller
by Alex Finlay

After a violent night in 1992 binds their lives together, Jules and Quinn are forced to relive the trauma every May 1st as two haunting mysteries slowly unravel. As their paths converge, the truth edges closer, and a relentless killer prepares to strike again.
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
The Things We Never Say
by Elizabeth Strout

Artie Dam, a quiet history teacher living a steady life, is secretly planning a world-changing act. But after a sudden accident shifts his perspective, he begins to question fate, freedom, and what
truly gives life meaning. 
The Shippers
by Katherine Center

At her sister’s destination wedding cruise, JoJo tries to win closure with her first crush with help from her childhood best friend, Cooper, who once broke her heart. But their fake flirting soon stirs up old feelings and a second chance at love.
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
Daughters of the Sun and Moon
by Lisa See

In post–Civil War Los Angeles, three Chinese women, each with different dreams of love, freedom, and justice, struggle against hardship and prejudice, finding strength in friendship and
resilience. 
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
by Laurie Gilmore

Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love, and with Mayor Kelly declaring her flower shop cursed, business has slowed. But when newcomer Elliot walks through the door of her shop, neither expects a chance encounter could bloom into the greatest love
they never saw coming.
Clive Cussler Cold Fire by Graham Brown
Clive Cussler Cold Fire
by Graham Brown

When a powerful NATO weapon disappears in the Arctic after a mysterious hijacking, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team race against Russian and Chinese forces to recover it before it sparks a global conflict.
Stuart Woods' Deep Water by Brett Battles
Stuart Woods' Deep Water
by Brett Battles

After surviving a mysterious yacht shipwreck, Stone Barrington must uncover who is behind the attack and protect the victims before the perpetrator strikes again. 
Rocket's Red Glare: A Thriller by James Patterson
Rocket's Red Glare: A Thriller
by James Patterson

Ex-Special Forces operatives, code-named Rocket’s Red Glare, must stop a deadly threat on American soil when a presidential campaign is rocked by murder. 
Choke Point: A Thriller by Brad Thor
Choke Point: A Thriller
by Brad Thor

Scot Harvath must stop a former teammate aiding China, whose covert operations threaten Thailand and could give Beijing the upper hand over the United States.
Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
Our Perfect Storm
by Carley Fortune

Best friends Frankie and George head to Tofino for a week to
mend their friendship, but old secrets and buried feelings make
this getaway a chance for love, heartbreak, and second chances. 
Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber
Chasing the Clouds Away
by Debbie Macomber

A chance encounter brings Maisy, a selfless woman who gave up her dreams, together with Chase, a guarded bank executive. As they clash, learn, and help others, they discover that love and selflessness can transform their lives.  
A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslow Mystery by Iona Whishaw
A False and Fatal Claim: A Lane Winslow Mystery
by Iona Whishaw

In King’s Cove, Lane Winslow stumbles on a mysterious abandoned hat and soon a stolen boat, a missing boy, and other disappearances spiral into a tangled mystery. With her husband and neighbors drawn in, Lane must untangle secrets from the town to keep everyone safe before the wedding arrives.
Last One Out by Jane Harper
Last One Out
by Jane Harper

Five years after her son vanished in Carralon Ridge, Ro returns and realizes something was overlooked and someone is making sure the town’s secrets stay buried.
A Deadly Episode by Anthony Horowitz
A Deadly Episode
by Anthony Horowitz

When the star of a film adaptation of Hawthorne’s first case is murdered, Daniel Hawthorne and Horowitz must unravel a tangled web of secrets, past wrongs, and deadly motives stretching from a troubled film set to Hawthorne’s Yorkshire hometown.
We Burned So Bright by Tj Klune
We Burned So Bright
by TJ Klune

In TJ Klune’s heart-wrenching standalone, aging husbands Don and Rodney embark on a final road trip across America as a rogue black hole nears, reflecting on love, life, and what it means to truly burn bright before the end.
Rites of the Starling
by Devney Perry

In the epic sequel to Shield of Sparrows, a princess journeys across a cursed realm, facing monsters, magic, and deadly
secrets. To protect those she loves and claim her destiny, she
must embrace her strength and the monster within.  
This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me
by Ilona Andrews

When a devoted fantasy reader wakes up inside her favourite unfinished novel, she must use her knowledge of the story to survive a dangerous world of magic, warlords, and intrigue. But
as she grows attached to its characters, changing their fate may come at a deadly cost. 
The Ballad of Falling Dragons (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Sarah A. Parker
The Ballad of Falling Dragons 
by Sarah A. Parker

In this epic fantasy sequel, Raeve’s quest for vengeance collides with a looming catastrophe that could destroy everything she loves. As secrets from her past awaken and war closes in, she and Kaan must choose between saving their world or losing it forever.
The Dorians by Nick Cutter
The Dorians
by Nick Cutter

On a remote Canadian island, fives senior volunteers are offered the chance to restore their youth, but an ancient, unstoppable biological force turns the experiment into a horrifying test of ambition, morality, and survival.
The Chambermaid's Key by Genevieve Graham
The Chambermaid's Key
by Genevieve Graham

In 1929 Toronto, chambermaid Rosie Ryan is drawn into love, ambition, and murder at the Dominion Hotel. Nearly a century
later, city inspector Bridget Kelly uncovers long-buried secrets
that someone will kill to keep hidden. 
The Girls Trip by Ally Condie
The Girls Trip
by Ally Condie

Three online friends meet for the first time at a national park getaway, hoping to escape their complicated lives, but the trip
takes a dark turn when one of them suddenly vanishes.
Hope Rises by David Baldacci
Hope Rises
by David Baldacci

Walter Nash goes undercover to infiltrate the criminal empire of the woman who destroyed his life, only to uncover truths that could change everything. 
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
Son of Nobody
by Yann Martel

A reimagining of the Trojan War through a newly discovered ancient poem, linking the story of a forgotten Greek soldier with the life of a modern scholar and the timeless power of myth and memory.
A Woman's Place by Danielle Steel
A Woman's Place
by Danielle Steel

After surviving the sinking of the RMS Titanic, a young aristocrat defies society’s expectations, forging a new life and stepping into leadership in a world dominated by men.
Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict
Daughter of Egypt
by Marie Benedict

In the 1920s, Lady Evelyn Herbert becomes determined to uncover the lost tomb of the pharaoh Hatshepsut, risking everything to reveal the legacy of a powerful woman nearly erased from history.
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
Mad Mabel
by Sally Hepworth
 
81-year-old Elsie finds her carefully hidden secrets threatened when a curious young girl befriends her, raising unsettling questions about the mysterious deaths that have followed Elsie throughout her life.
Go Gentle by Maria Semple
Go Gentle
by Maria Semple

A contented philosopher’s carefully ordered life is thrown into chaos after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger, forcing her to confront buried secrets and unexpected desires.
The Novice of Holloway Hall by Wayne Johnston
The Novice of Holloway Hall
by Wayne Johnston

Returning to Newfoundland after leaving the convent, Vivvy Holloway must care for a young orphan while facing family tensions and long-buried secrets that threaten the future of the Holloway family.
Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell
Cherry Baby
by Rainbow Rowell

A second-chance romance about a woman confronting body image and fatphobia in the Ozempic era, as she reconnects with a college crush after her soon-to-be-ex turns her into a caricature in his hit graphic novel.
Paradox by Douglas Preston
Paradox
by Douglas Preston

CBI Agent Frankie Cash and Sheriff Jim Colcord investigate a string of grisly murders, a secretive society, and mysterious Neanderthals in the Colorado wilderness.
London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe
London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth
by Patrick Radden Keefe
 
Journalist Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the mysterious death of a 19-year-old Londoner whose secret double life draws his grieving parents into the city’s hidden world of crime, wealth, and corruption.
The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again by MD Haver, Mary Claire
The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again
by MD Haver, Mary Claire

Women’s health expert Mary Claire Haver explains the often misunderstood symptoms of perimenopause and offers science-based guidance to help women understand hormonal changes, advocate for better care, and take control of their health.
Grill: Easy Grilling, Big Flavor by Jamie Oliver
Grill: Easy Grilling, Big Flavor
by Jamie Oliver

Chef Jamie Oliver shares simple, flavour-packed recipes for cooking over the grill. With simple techniques and bold ingredients, this cookbook makes it easy to create delicious grilled meals for any occasion.
 
The Land and Its People: Essays by David Sedaris
The Land and Its People: Essays
by David Sedaris

The author reflects on life as a foreigner, brother, and friend, finding humour and wonder in everyday human behaviour.
True Crime: A Memoir by Patricia Cornwell
True Crime: A Memoir
by Patricia Cornwell

Patricia Cornwell shares the powerful story of her own life, from a tough childhood and personal struggles to becoming the creator of the iconic forensic book series featuring Kay Scarpetta.
Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet: A Memoir in Pieces by Mary Walsh
Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet: A Memoir in Pieces
by Mary Walsh

In this witty and heartfelt essay collection, Mary Walsh reflects on family, fame, and finding herself, showing that with age comes acceptance, humour, and self-love.
The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness by Arthur C. Brooks
The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
by Arthur C. Brooks

Social scientist Arthur C. Brooks explores why modern life makes
it harder to find meaning and offers practical, research-based
steps to help readers rediscover purpose, fulfillment, and direction. 
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself by Jenny Lawson
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself
by Jenny Lawson

A funny and heartfelt guide to navigating anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, offering simple tools to find hope and joy even in
difficult times. 
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