New Fiction
July 2026
General Fiction
Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead
Cool Machine
by Colson Whitehead

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, an exuberantly entertaining novel that brings to life 1980s New York in the magnificent final volume of his Harlem Trilogy.
Country People by Daniel Mason
Country People
by Daniel Mason

A year in the life of a family as they strike out into the unknown (aka Vermont), leaving all the comforts of home behind--a rollicking, lyrical novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason, the bestselling author of North Woods and one of America's greatest living writers.
Crash Into Me by Robinne Lee
Crash Into Me
by Robinne Lee

In a keenly observed departure from her blockbuster debut, The Idea of You , Robinne Lee delivers a completely new, fearlessly intimate novel of messy, complicated relationships--one that delves into desire, race, power, and the shifting terrain of identity and selfhood.
Few and Far Between by Jan Carson
Few and Far Between
by Jan Carson

From a "deeply talented" (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning writer comes an alternate history of Northern Ireland's recent past where the last remaining residents of a haunted archipelago face imminent eviction from their home.
The Good Parts by Evann Normandin
The Good Parts
by Evann Normandin

An epic, unforgettable love story about a woman who takes a memory-erasing pill and the man she once loved who returns as a stranger, hoping to make her fall for him all over again--for fans of One Day and In Five Years.
An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton
An Infinite Love Story
by Chanel Cleeton

When an astronaut is lost in space, his wife relives their epic love as she attempts to unravel what truly happened to him, in this sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes.
In Wonderland by Joyce Maynard
In Wonderland
by Joyce Maynard

In one golden summer, Frances trades her working-class world for an elite Maine lakeside estate--where privilege and betrayal turn into a deadly game.
It Will Come Back to You: Collected Stories by Sigrid Nunez
It Will Come Back to You: Collected Stories
by Sigrid Nunez

The first ever collection of short stories from the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend
Lady X by Molly Fader
Lady X
by Molly Fader

The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets among three generations of women, from contemporary L.A. to gritty 1970s New York, in this propulsive novel.
Love You More by Emily Giffin
Love You More
by Emily Giffin

A woman is newly engaged to a man she adores when she receives a call from her first love with news that shatters her carefully ordered world, in this emotionally powerful novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact.
Meet Me in Paris by Kristin Harmel
Meet Me in Paris
by Kristin Harmel

Kristin Harmel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names and The Winemaker's Wife, returns with a captivating new novel about several intertwined stories of love, loss, courage, and redemption set over the course of one magical week in Paris.
Men in Love by Irvine Welsh
Men in Love
by Irvine Welsh

In this sequel to the iconic Trainspotting, Renton, Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie are back, as they search for love, self, and meaning in this brilliantly comic new novel by Irvine Welsh.
People Watching in the Desert by Cali Adeline
People Watching in the Desert
by Cali Adeline

A funny and big-hearted novel for readers of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Remarkably Bright Creatures, about a lonely young woman who prefers to observe the world rather than participate in it, and the seismic repercussions that follow when she steps out of her own bubble.
The Spy Keeper of Marseille by Roseanna M. White
The Spy Keeper of Marseille
by Roseanna M. White

In occupied France, a woman becomes a spy for the Resistance and rises to lead the largest intelligence operation in the country in this propulsive new World War II historical novel by bestselling author Roseanna M. White.
Summer of Love by Kerri Maher
Summer of Love
by Kerri Maher

In this moving novel about the transformative power of storytelling, three women make life-changing decisions set in motion by the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller.
Mystery / Suspense
Backtrack by Marc Cameron
Backtrack
by Marc Cameron

On the deceptively calm waters of Alaska's Inside Passage, a generations-old vendetta catches up to Deputy U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter in New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Marshal Marc Cameron's chilling new wilderness thriller for fans of Paul Doiron, CJ Box, Taylor Moore, and William Kent Krueger.
The Cloak and Dagger Club by Jackie McMahon
The Cloak and Dagger Club
by Jackie McMahon

Inspired by Agatha Christie's real-life Detection Club, a murder among a group of golden age mystery writers meets a second chance romance in this debut novel from author Jackie McMahon.
The Country Road Murders: A Thriller by James Patterson
The Country Road Murders
by James Patterson

After a shocking accident, Silas Tucker's legendary football career is suddenly over in this action-packed sports thriller powered by loyalty, competition, and family.
Furious Violet by Sarai Walker
Furious Violet
by Sarai Walker

From the author of the bestselling phenomenon Dietland comes a razor-sharp, subversive thriller about motherhood, obsession, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.
Get Lost by Justin Halpern
Get Lost
by Justin Halpern

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sh*t My Dad Says, a fast-paced and hilarious thriller about a young woman who reluctantly teams up with her deadbeat dad to find her missing mom--perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard.
Getting Away with Murder by Shari Lapena
Getting Away with Murder
by Shari Lapena

Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. It is their sanctuary. So when Ted's inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle? The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member--from whom they stand to inherit millions--could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder. As long as they trust each other. As long as neither makes a mistake. As long as there are no surprises...
Helpless by Jessica Knoll
Helpless
by Jessica Knoll

From the New York Times bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive and Bright Young Women comes a smoldering erotic thriller with a singular, mind-bending ending.
Hide and Seek by Soren Sveistrup
Hide and Seek
by Soren Sveistrup

The author of The Chestnut Man and creator of the hit television series The Killing returns with a twisty, breakneck psychological thriller that takes an innocent children's game to its most terrifying and diabolical extreme.
Hot Girl Murder Club by Ashley Winstead
Hot Girl Murder Club
by Ashley Winstead

From national bestselling author Ashley Winstead comes a buzzy, bloody new thriller about success, sisterhood, and demanding justice...by any means necessary.
Indie Darling by Lauren Nossett
Indie Darling
by Lauren Nossett

A brilliant, breakout novel from ITW THRILLER AWARD-WINNING author Lauren Nossett--a mystery set in Nashville, where a Dolly Parton-loving private detective is drawn into the disappearance of an enigmatic pop star.
The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Intrigue
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a sizzling noir about desire, danger, and greed, in which seduction is the ultimate con.
Killer Vibes: The First Peter Key Mystery by Jack Friday
Killer Vibes
by Jack Friday

Sexy, suspenseful, and quirky; Killer Vibes is a wild and wickedly funny romp that introduces us to the irresistible and irrepressible PI, Peter Key.
The Man by Laura Sims
The Man
by Laura Sims

From the highly acclaimed author of How Can I Help You, a New York Times Best Thriller of the Year: a singular take on the psychological suspense novel that follows a 1960s housewife turned amateur photographer who begins to fear for her life when she notices the dark silhouette of a man in the background of her self-portraits.
The Night Hunter by Natalie Moss
The Night Hunter
by Natalie Moss

In a remote corner of the South African bush, two sisters reunite to bury a family secret once and for all, but when they're stranded among the wild animals, they find a predator far more dangerous waiting for them in the shadows...
The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza
The Parisian Heist
by Jo Piazza

From the bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance and Everyone Is Lying to You comes a propulsive dual-timeline mystery drenched in art-world intrigue and brimming with family secrets, betrayal, and the intoxicating lure of power.
Ransom by Daniel Silva
Ransom
by Daniel Silva

Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire in the electrifying new tale of greed, corruption, and betrayal from #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist Daniel Silva.
Savvy Summers and the Po'boy Perils: A Mystery by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
Savvy Summers and the Po'boy Perils
by Sandra Jackson-Opoku

The next delectable mystery featuring quick-witted, unforgettable Savvy Summers, owner of a soul food café in Chicago.
The Story Keeper: A New Novel from the Author of the Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
The Story Keeper
by Kelly Rimmer

In the aftermath of a tumultuous year, Fiona Winslow finds solace in the decaying grandeur of Wurimbirra, the rambling family estate she once called home. Intent on restoring it, she discovers the keys to more than just the dilapidated mansion--beneath the crumbling plaster and dust are secrets that have been buried for a generation.
This Changes Everything by Lisa Scottoline
This Changes Everything
by Lisa Scottoline

In this "riveting, deeply felt and empowering thriller" (Laura Dave) from #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, who "always delivers the fastest, twistiest reads" (Lisa Jewell), a woman risks her life to help her best friend find justice for a tragic crime--and realizes she has more power than she ever knew.
Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Wisdom Corner
by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

From the award-winning author of Winter Counts comes a new thriller about life--and death--on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
With Friends Like You by Amy Chozick
With Friends Like You
by Amy Chozick

A feverish search for a long-lost friend threatens to upend a young woman's life in this darkly funny, gripping thrill ride of a novel that defies all expectations, from New York Times bestselling author Amy Chozick.
Romance
Every Version of You by Natalie Messier
Every Version of You
by Natalie Messier

For fans of The Love of My Afterlife and The Seven Year Slip, Natalie Messier's heartfelt contemporary romance debut follows a woman who gets a second chance at a formative time in her adult life--this time to win the "one that got away."
Most Ardently Yours by Freya Sampson
Most Ardently Yours
by Freya Sampson

From USA Today Bestselling author Freya Sampson comes a swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romance inspired by Jane Austen's beloved Pride and Prejudice that begs the question: what if your book boyfriend jumped from the pages of their story and into your life?
The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren
The Romance Revival
by Christina Lauren

New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren returns with an unforgettable romance in which a fateful accident erases a troubled marriage from memory--and a scientific breakthrough gives love one extraordinary do-over.
Speculative
Carry Me to My Grave by Christopher Golden
Carry Me to My Grave
by Christopher Golden

From New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden comes a high concept horror novel about a man trying to protect his dead mother's body from the evil that is hunting them.
Daggermouth by H. M. Wolfe
Daggermouth
by H. M. Wolfe

Set in a corrupt surveillance state ruled by the masked elite, this true enemies-to-lovers dystopian romance that's Conform meets V for Vendetta follows a mercenary who botches the assassination of the president's son and ends up forced to marry him.
Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle
Fabulous Bodies
by Chuck Tingle

From Chuck Tingle, USA Today bestselling author of Bury Your Gays, comes Fabulous Bodies, a supernatural joyride where Drive meets Beetlejuice.
Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim
Fishbone Cinderella
by Elizabeth Lim

A mother and daughter must break their family's curse through trials of war and immigration, love, loss, and redemption in this riveting multi-generational saga with a shimmer of magic, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Forgery of Fate.
Ravenous (Deluxe Edition) by Kresley Cole
Ravenous
by Kresley Cole

From #1 New York Times bestseller Kresley Cole comes a darkly seductive new series where immortal passion collides with ruthless power.
Sea of Charms: A Spellshop Novel by Sarah Beth Durst
Sea of Charms: A Spellshop Novel
by Sarah Beth Durst

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst brings cozy fantasy romance to the high seas in Sea of Charms, the third magical adventure in the Spellshop series!
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