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   March Releases:
Blood Moon
by Sandra Brown

March 4

Haunted by an unsolved case, a detective teams up with a determined true crime producer to solve the mysterious disappearances of local teenage girls, all who went missing during the night of a blood moon.  

Thriller / Suspense
Far From Home
by Danielle Steel

March 4

Fleeing Paris after her husband's execution for opposing Hitler, Arielle von Auspeck hides in Normandy, joins the Resistance and forges a bond with a grieving widower as they fight to reunite with their loved ones.

Historical Fiction
Wild Dark Shore
by Charlotte McConaghy

March 4

On a remote island near Antarctica, the Salt family's fragile existence is upended by the arrival of Rowan, a mysterious woman who washes ashore during a storm, forcing them to confront rising dangers and the hope of rebuilding trust amidst isolation and loss.

Fiction - Nature & Environment
Ambush
by Colleen Coble

March 4

Returning to her hometown to heal and unlock the mystery of her parents' murder, Paradise Alden uncovers deadly threats at a wildlife refuge and must also confront her past with Blake Lawson, the man who broke her heart.

Romantic Suspense 
Sucker Punch : Essays
by Scaachi Koul   

March 4

'Sucker Punch' is a new memoir in essays about what happens when the life you thought you’d be living radically changes course, everything you thought you knew about the world and yourself has tilted on its axis, and you have to start forging a new path forward.

Scaachi Koul is originally from Calgary, AB.

Memoir - Essays
The Writer
by James Patterson & J. D. Barker

March 17

When the husband of bestselling true-crime author Denise Morrow is found dead in their luxury apartment, NYPD Detective Declan Shaw must unravel whether she is a target, a victim, or the mastermind behind a chilling plot.

Crime Thriller 
The Jackal's Mistress: A novel
by Chris Bohjalian

March 11

Managing her gristmill amid the turmoil of war in 1864 Virginia, Libby Steadman must choose whether to risk treason and aid a gravely injured Union officer left to die, while her desperate hope for news of her imprisoned husband collides with the harsh realities of war.

Historical Fiction
The Paris Express
by Emma Donoghue  

March 18

Set on a fateful 1895 train journey to Paris, a diverse group of passengers — including politicians, a medical student, an inventor, and an anarchist — navigate personal ambitions and hidden motives, culminating in a disaster that forever changes their lives.

Historical Fiction
Beach Vibes
by Susan Mallery

March 18

Beth's idyllic life running her Malibu beach shop unravels when she discovers her brother's infidelity and must make a moral decision threatening her newfound happiness and forcing her to choose between love and loyalty. 

Fiction - Family
The Summer Guests
by Tess Gerritsen

March 18

In Purity, Maine, former spy Maggie Bird and her Martini Club of ex-CIA operatives are drawn into the search for a missing teen with ties to their past, as they confront an innocent friend's wrongful suspicion, a buried corpse, and dark secrets that threaten to unravel everything they've worked to protect.  Martini Club (2)

Thriller / Suspense
Nobody's Fool
by Harlan Coben

March 25

Backpacking in Spain, Sami Kierce wakes up covered in blood, his girlfriend Anna dead, and he runs — then years later he sees Anna in his night school classroom, she bolts, and he must find her to solve the mystery that has haunted him.   Detective Kierce (2)

Domestic Thriller
Lethal Prey
by John Sandford

March 25

Twenty years after her sister Doris's murder, when Lara Grandfelt offers $5 million for information leading to an arrest and a true-crime blogger finds the murder weapon, detectives Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers must discover the killer who's lurking in plain sight.   Prey (35)

Crime Thriller
I would die for you
by Sandie Jones

March 25

When Nicole Forbes opens her door to an interview in 2011 about British 80s band Secret Oktober on the same day her daughter goes missing, she suspects a connection and must revisit her past, which includes sister Cassie's teen obsession with Secret Oktober's frontman Ben Edwards and his eventual interest in Nicole.

Thriller / Suspense
From the Rez to the Runway: Forging My Path in Fashion
by Christian Allaire   

March 25

Christian Allaire writes about the struggle to find his place in the highly exclusive world of fashion and the difficulty of balancing his ambitions with the often-inaccurate perception of his culture's place in the realm of fashion.

Allaire is Ojibwe and grew up on the Nipissing First Nation reserve in Northern Ontario. He is currently a senior fashion and style writer for Vogue.

Memoir
Fight or Flight
by Fern Michaels

March 25

Haunted by a tragedy in her past, reclusive author Katherine Winston must leave her isolated mountain retreat to help a young fan whose life is threatened, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and courage.

Romantic Suspense
The Ageless Brain: How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime
by M.D. Bredesen, Dale E.

March 25

Presents cutting-edge research on preventing and reversing neurodegenerative diseases, offering a comprehensive program to optimize cognitive health, address misconceptions about Alzheimer's and dementia, and empower readers of all ages to sustain mental sharpness and independence throughout their lives.

Science: Health - Dementia
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   April Releases: 
Say You'll Remember Me
by Abby Jimenez

April 1

After one incredible date with Xavier, Samantha is forced to admit that any kind of relationship would be impossible and she begs Xavier to forget her. But no amount time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life worth remembering.

Contemporary Romance
 
Overkill
by J. A. Jance

April 1

Chuck Brewster, former business partner of Ali Reynolds's husband B. Simpson, once had an affair with Clarice, B.'s first wife?—?when Chuck is found murdered with Clarice nearby covered in blood, she swears she's innocent and begs for Ali's help.   Ali Reynolds (18)

Thriller & Suspense
The Sirens: A Novel
by Emilia Hart

April 1

Lucy searches for her missing sister Jess in a modern-day coastal Australian town shrouded in eerie legends, uncovering connections to Jess's adolescent past and twin sisters from 1800 whose haunting ties to the sea ripple across generations.

Women's Fiction
The Maid's Secret
by Nita Prose   

April 8
 
Head maid Molly Gray's discovery of a priceless artifact sparks a media frenzy, a daring heist, and revelations from her grandmother's hidden diary, intertwining a present-day mystery with a long-lost tale of forbidden love and family secrets.   Molly the Maid (3)
 
Mystery
The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits
by Jennifer Weiner

April 8

Cassie and Zoe Grossberg, former pop superstars as The Griffin Sisters, have been estranged for two decades since their band's rise and tragic fall, when Zoe's ambitious daughter Cherry sets out to uncover the hidden truths behind their breakup and heal their fractured family.

Fiction
Strangers in Time 
by David Baldacci

April 15

Set in London in 1944, David Baldacci's newest novel is about a bereaved book shop owner and two teenagers scarred by the second world war, and the healing and hope they find in one another.

Historical Fiction / Thriller & Suspense
Hitman: The Untold Story of Canada's Deadliest Assassin
by Julian Sher & Lisa Fitterman   

April 15

'Hitman' is the gripping true crime story about Yves Trudeau, an assassin for the Hell's Angels in 70's and 80's and how he escaped the police and the justice system for over a decade.

Julian Sher and Lisa Fitterman live in Montreal, QC.

True Crime
Great Big Beautiful Life
by Emily Henry

April 22

Avery, eager to break free from her uptight ways, turns to notorious flirt Taylor for lessons in confidence, but as their connection deepens, both must face their growing feelings and the risks of falling for each other.

Romance - Comedy
On Isabella Street
by Genevieve Graham   

April 22

'On Isabella Street' is a gripping novel set in Toronto and Vietnam during the turbulent 60s about two women caught up in powerful social movements and the tragedy that will bring them together. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah’s 'The Women'.

Genevieve Graham lives near Edmonton, AB.

Historical Fiction
2 Sisters Murder Investigations 
by James Patterson & Candice Fox

April 22

Rhonda and Barbara “Baby” Bird take the case of Troy Hansen, a loner who's been accused of murder after his popular wife goes missing. This sisters are willing to fight the system and fight for the truth, if they can stop fighting each other long enough to work together.   
2 Sisters Detective Agency Mystery (2)

Mystery
25 Alive : A Women's Murder Club Thriller
by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

April 28

In '25 Alive', Sergeant Lindsay Boxer’s friend and former partner is brutally murdered in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Following a trail of evidence along the west coast, the Women’s Murder Club pledges to avenge his death before the killer can take another one of their own.
Women's Murder Club (25)

Thriller & Suspense
A Mind of Her Own
by Danielle Steel

April 29

Born in 1900s Paris, Alexandra's life is shattered by World War I and the Spanish Flu, leading her to a journalism career where she meets a fellow reporter battling his own losses, sparking a cautious yet powerful connection.

Historical Fiction / Romance
The Amalfi Curse
by Sarah Penner

April 29

In 'The Amalfi Curse', a nautical archaeologist searching for sunken treasure unearths a centuries-old curse, powerful witchcraft, and perilous love on the high seas.

Historical Fiction
 
If Two Are Dead
by Rick Mofina   

April 29

In 'If Two Are Dead', a troubled police officer hits a woman with his car on a lonely Texas road - but he can’t find a body, and his investigation leads to long-buried secrets about an unsolved murder from decades earlier.  
Rick Mofina lives in Ottawa, ON.

Crime Thriller
How to Seal Your Own Fate: A novel
by Kristen Perrin

April 29

Annie Adams investigates the murder of a local fortune teller, revealing dark secrets tied to a 1967 tragedy that haunted her late Aunt Frances, in the second novel of the series following How to Solve Your Own Murder.

Mystery
Beyond the Rink, Behind the Image: Reclaiming the Story of a Residential School Hockey Team
by Alexandra Giancarlo, Janice Forsyth,  Braden Te Hiwi   

April 30

In 1951, after winning the Thunder Bay district championship, the Sioux Lookout Black Hawks hockey team from Pelican Lake Indian Residential School embarked on a whirlwind promotional tour through Ottawa and Toronto. They were accompanied by a professional photographer from the National Film Board’s Still Photography Division, who documented the experience. The tour was intended to demonstrate the success of the residential school system to the broader Canadian public and introduce the Black Hawks to “civilizing” activities that showed the ideals and benefits of assimilating into Canadian society.

In Beyond the Rink, Behind the Image, the authors collaborate with three surviving team members—Kelly Bull, Chris Cromarty, and David Wesley—to share their stories behind the 1951 tour photos.

Indigenous History 
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   May Releases:
One Golden Summer
by Carley Fortune   

May 6

As a photographer, Alice is most comfortable on the sidelines. But when she finds herself back home in Barry's Bay and reacquainted with childhood friend Charlie, she begins to worry for her heart. Because Alice sees people - that’s why she is so good at what she does - but she’s never met someone who sees her right back.

Carley Fortune lives in Toronto, ON.

Romance
South of Nowhere
by Jeffery Deaver

May 6

"A small town in Northern California is at risk of being destroyed by a failing levee, and Colter Shaw has been hired to locate a family swept away by the raging water, with mere hours to survive. But is the levee at risk of failing from natural causes or is someone sabotaging it? With the help of his sister, Dorion, the duo must save the citizens before the old town washes out at the hands of a secret conspirer"   Colter Shaw (5)

Thriller & Suspense
My Name Is Emilia Del Valle
by Isabel Allende

May 6

In this historical novel from Isabel Allende, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father - and herself.

Historical Fiction
 
We Can Do Hard Things:
Answers to Life's 20 Questions
by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle
May 6

'We Can Do Hard Things' is an exploration of the 20 questions we all wrestle with throughout our lives, featuring original writing by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle and the wisest, most life-changing answers shared with the beloved podcast hosts over hundreds of intimate conversations.

Self-Help - Personal Growth
Austen at Sea: A novel
by Natalie Jenner

May 6

Two pairs of siblings, devotees of Jane Austen, find their lives transformed by a visit to England and Sir Francis Austen, Jane's last surviving brother and keeper of a long-suppressed, secret legacy.

Natalie Jenner is the owner of an independent bookstore and lives in Oakville, ON.

Historical Fiction
My Friends : A novel
by Fredrik Backman

May 6

#1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman, who "captures the messy essence of being human" (The Washington Post), returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a stranger's life twenty-five years later.

Literary Fiction 
The Tenant
by Freida Mcfadden

May 6

With 'The Tenant', Freida McFadden delivers a dark thriller about a rental gone wrong. Because sometimes you don't need to look far to find danger. Sometimes, danger lives right at home.

Thriller & Suspense
52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk With Indigenous People on the Path to Healing
by David Alexander Robertson   

May 13
 
'52 Ways to Reconcile' is the essential guide for all Canadians to understand how small and attainable acts towards reconciliation can make an enormous difference in our collective efforts to build a reconciled country.
David Robertson is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg, MB.
 
Social Science - Indigenous Study
Nightshade
by Michael Connelly

May 20

In this standalone novel from Michael Connelly, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Stilwell has been "exiled" to a low-key post policing rustic Catalina Island. But when he gets a report about a dead body, he starts doggedly working the case. Soon, his investigation uncovers closely guarded secrets and a dark heart to the serene island that was meant to be his escape from the evils of the big city.

Mystery - Police Procedural
Whistle: A novel
by Linwood Barclay   

May 20

Linwood Barclay enters new territory with a supernatural thriller in which a woman and her young son move to a small town looking for a fresh start, only to be haunted by disturbing events and strange visions when they find a mysterious train set in a storage shed

Horror - Supernatural Thriller
Going Home in the Dark
by Dean Koontz

May 20

When hometown horrors come back to haunt, friendship is salvation in this thrilling novel about childhood fears and buried secrets.

Thriller & Suspense


 
Death at a Highland Wedding
by Kelley Armstrong

May 20

In 'Death at a Highland Wedding', Mallory Atkinson and Detective Hugh McCreader travel to the Scottish Highlands for a wedding. But there's something about the groom that has Mallory on edge, and when one of the guests is murdered, she must work fast to uncover the murderer before another life is lost.  Rip Through Time (4)
Kelley Armstrong is from Alymer, ON.

Mystery, Historical Fiction
The Love Haters
by Katherine Center

May 20

Producer Katie Vaughan takes a career-making gig profiling Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two. Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue - along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last.


Romance - Comedy
Never Flinch: A novel
by Stephen King

May 27

Stephen King returns with a new novel with intertwining storylines - one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker - featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.

Thriller & Suspense
Hidden Nature
by Nora Roberts

May 27

Nora Roberts returns with a new novel about an injured cop who must fight to bring down a pair of twisted killers - and she's willing to risk her life if that's what it takes to stop the horror.

Women's Fiction - Suspense
Written on the Dark
by Guy Gavriel Kay

May 27

'Written on the Dark' is a sweeping new novel from Guy Gavriel Kay about love and war that brilliantly evokes the drama and turbulence of a reimagined medieval France.

Kay lives in Toronto, ON.

Historical Fiction, Fantasy
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