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January 2026
General Fiction
The Gun Man Jackson Swagger
by Stephen Hunter

Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Hunter, “a true master at the pinnacle of his craft,” returns with a classic Western—gunfights, horses, saloons, and looming above, the ominous presence of the railroad—about a Civil War veteran investigating the dark reality of a prosperous ranch.
Half His Age 
by Jennette McCurdy

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I’m Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we’ll go to in order to get what we want.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
by Kiran Desai

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives: country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. 
Meet the Newmans
by Jennifer Niven

For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman have ruled television as America’s Favorite Family. When Del―the creative motor behind the show―is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to hire Juliet Dunne, an outspoken reporter, to help her write the final episode. But Dinah and Juliet have wildly different perspectives. Can the Newmans hold it together to change television history? Or will they be canceled before they ever have the chance?
Skylark
by Paula McLain

The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife weaves a mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below—where a woman’s quest for artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation in the 1940s, revealing a story of courage and resistance that transcends time.
Romance
Catch Her If You Can
by Tessa Bailey

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new marriage of convenience, friends-to-lovers sports romance about a baseball catcher and the burlesque club owner he can’t get out of his head.
Holiday Ever After
by Hannah Grace

Clara Davenport is tasked with charming the locals of the small town to solve a PR nightmare for  Davenport Innovation Creative, her family’s toy business. Jack Kelly would be happy to never hear the name Davenport ever again -  the company that once falsely claimed they wanted to sign him to their small business program has copied his design. So when Clara prances into town hoping to convince Fraser Falls that her company is not the enemy, Jack is determined not to be fooled.  But Clara has a plan to win over the community only to realize that beneath Jack’s frosty demeanor lies the key to the town’s heart—and maybe her own.
Remember That Day
by Mary Balogh

Winifred Cunningham, the adopted daughter of a portrait painter, hopes that her new close friend, Owen Ware, will soon ask for her hand in marriage. But when Owen introduces Winifred to his elder brother Nicholas, the late Earl of Stratton's second son, the slow burn of attraction between them begins ...
Mystery & Detective
Just Another Dead Author
by Katarina Bivald

When mystery author Berit Gardner agrees to attend a writer's conference in the idyllic French countryside, her vacation takes a dark turn when the keynote speaker drops dead at the end of her lecture. Berit quickly realizes she's stepped into a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and long-held grudges. With a colorful cast of authors, agents, and aspiring writers all hiding secrets, the stakes rise higher with every clue uncovered. Berit must navigate a maze of deceit and danger to unravel the truth before her own story ends in tragedy. 
Thriller & Suspense
The Birdwatcher
by Jacquelyn Mitchard

From New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard comes a page-turning drama that explores the beauty of female friendship; the relationship between money, power, and sex; and the very human desire to protect the ones we love most.
Code Blue
by Fern Michaels

When a letter arrives from one of her Aunt Dottie’s neighbors, telling Theresa that her aunt is now incapacitated and in a nursing home, Theresa decides to fly out to Arizona to see her. Teresa sees the first of several red flags that lead Theresa to start asking questions. Is it just coincidence that as soon as she does, her car is almost run off the road? Theresa begins uncovering evidence that at Sunnydale centers all over the country, seniors are mistreated, duped, and drained of their savings. But no one is beyond justice ... 
Escape!
by Stephen Fishbach

A propulsive debut novel following a has-been reality TV star and a disgraced producer who get one last shot at redemption on a show set on a remote island, only to discover that the plot twists are beyond what they ever imagined.
Fearless: The Powerless Trilogy
by  Lauren Roberts

Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya… And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate—and the fate of those around her—forever. In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?
The Final Score: Six Short Novels
by Don Winslow

Six crime novellas showcase a legendary prison-bound robber plotting an impossible casino heist, a teenage bootlegger ensnared by corruption, two wise guys trading barroom tall tales, a conflicted patrolman, a PI safeguarding a suicidal movie star and a desperate family man forced into violence. 
Five Found Dead
by Sulari Gentill

Crime fiction author Joe Penvale has won the most brutal battle of his life. He and his twin sister, Meredith, are boarding the glorious Orient Express in Paris, hoping for some much-needed rest and rejuvenation. Joe and Meredith are shocked to witness that the cabin next door has become a crime scene. But when the steward guarding the crime scene is murdered, it marks the beginning of a killing spree which leaves five found dead―and one still missing. Now Joe and Meredith must fight once again to preserve their newfound future and to catch a cunning killer before they reach the end of the line. 
Forget Me Not
by Stacy Willingham

Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist... until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew ...
The Shop on Hidden Lane
by Jayne Ann Krentz

New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dives into an enthralling new romantic suspense novel filled with deeply entrenched grudges, psychic dangers, and a conspiracy that threatens not only two families but also the entire paranormal community.
Spasm
by Robin Cook

From The New York Times "master of the medical thriller" Robin Cook, fan favorites Jack and Laurie return in another fast-paced spine chiller about a deadly bioweapon that could disrupt the world order as we know it.
The Storm
by Rachel Hawkins

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins is back with a thrilling new gothic suspense about a Gulf Coast beach motel that has survived a century of hurricanes-and has also been the site of multiple mysterious deaths.
White Wolf: An Evan Ryder Novel
by Eric Van Lustbader

Evan Ryder races against time in a landscape where secrets can no longer hide behind digital walls. Ilona Shokova, the elusive, deadly assassin White Wolf, holds the key to mastering this unhackable method. Two powerful, deadly women, one quest. Will either one of them survive? In this pulse-pounding thriller, the future isn't just written in code-- it's locked behind it ...
Non-Fiction
Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton
by Martha Ackmann

Ain't Nobody's Fool is a deep dive into the social, historical, and personal forces that made Dolly Parton one of the most beloved and unifying figures in public life and includes interviews with friends, family members, school mates, Nashville neighbors, members of her band, studio musicians, producers, and many others. 
The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists
by Richard P. Rumelt

What passes for strategy in too many businesses, government agencies, and military operations is a toxic mix of wishful thinking and incoherent policies. Richard P. Rumelt’s breakthrough concept is that leaders become effective strategists when they focus on challenges rather than goals. Rumelt defines the essence of the strategist’s skill with vivid storytelling and teaches that every person and every organization faces multiple challenges; the trick is to concentrate on those that can be solved. 
The Flower Bearers
by Rachel Eliza Griffiths

On September 24, 2021, Rachel Eliza Griffiths married her husband. On the same day, Griffiths’ closest friend died suddenly.  Eleven months later, a brutal attack nearly killed her husband. As trauma compounded trauma, Griffiths realized that in order to survive her grief, she would need to mourn not only her friend, but the woman she had been on her wedding day, a woman who had also died that day. In The Flower Bearers, Griffiths inscribes the trajectories of two transformational relationships with grace and honesty, chronicling the beauty and pain that comes with opening oneself fully to love.
I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power
by Lachi

With style and straight talk, musician and activist Lachi redefines disability as a cultural movement, an empowering identity, and a blueprint for innovation that you can’t afford to ignore.
The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love
by Justin R. Garcia

In an eye-opening exploration of the most powerful force that drives our species, Kinsey Institute Director Dr. Justin Garcia illuminates the mysteries of how we date, mate and navigate our love lives.
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