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September 2026
General Fiction
Agrippa: A Novel of Ancient Rome's Descent Into Dictatorship
by Robert Harris

From the author of Conclave and Dictator, a gripping tale of ancient Rome’s descent into dictatorship.  
American Hagwon
by Min Jin Lee

Once comfortably middle class in Korea, John and Helen Koh and their three children find their lives upended. Desperately striving to regain their footing, they leave Seoul for Sydney and eventually settle in Southern California. The Kohs navigate new courses across the years, always nursing the almost all-consuming faith that education will lead the next generation to success and security.
The Birthing Tree
by Amanda Peters

From the author of The Berry Pickers, an unforgettable novel about a woman who must confront her family’s buried truths and memories of passionate young love when her grandmother’s death leaves her as the only guide to her community’s future. 
Dodge City
by Patrick DeWitt

From author Patrick deWitt comes Dodge City, a rollicking novel about a young man on an amphetamine-fueled cross-country road trip, fleeing the draft for the safe haven of Canada.
Dreamland
by Olivie Blake

From author Olivie Blake comes a tantalizing story of power, seduction, and the omens you’ll ignore when everything you’ve dreamed of feels just within reach.
Exit Party
by Emily St John Mandel

The author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility returns with a breathtaking novel of doubles, shadow worlds, and fractured timelines as a man disappears from a glittering Los Angeles party, and a woman—a gunrunner, an art collector, an operative of the State—searches for answers.
Hollow Bones
by Jodi Picoult

On September 11, 2001, when Molly Fitzgerald was only two months old, her mother went to an appointment at the World Trade Center and never came home. Now an adult, she runs the Rhode Island Department for Emergency Preparedness, mapping out ways to save lives during storms, epidemics, and airplane crashes. She and her husband, Jesse, have found a love that is a solace in a dangerous world. But then the unexpected upends their new marriage, leading them both to question everything they thought they knew. 
Hollywood, Ending
by John Green

Author John Green makes his return to fiction with a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story about finding someone to trust in an untrustworthy world.
I Never Knew You at All
by Jo Piazza

Bestselling authors Christine Pride and Jo Piazza return with a gripping and thought-provoking new novel about a Black woman whose interracial marriage is tested when a journalist investigates a decades-old murder tied to her wealthy husband’s family.
The King of Aloe Vera
by Tomas Moniz

An elderly man has just a month to leave his home. A young woman from his neighborhood is soon to be unhoused. Slowly but surely, the two form an unlikely yet transformational friendship in this warm and funny novel about love and community.
Mercy's Child
by Richard Paul Evans

From author Richard Paul Evans comes an emotionally rich work of historical fiction inspired by the true story of Etta Wheeler, a woman whose courage and compassion helped spark a movement that forever changed a country.
The Strangers
by Naomi Alderman

From the author of The Power comes a part memoir, part speculative novel, following a writer wrestling with grief even as a new species is discovered, forcing humans to reconsider what it means to share our planet.
Switzy
by Emma Cline

A mesmerizing portrait of an aging man’s last pilgrimage, from the author of The Girls and The Guest.
Taipei Story
by R. F. Kuang

From R.F. Kuang, author of Yellowface, comes a humorous, coming-of-age novel that grapples with grief and culture shock— set against the backdrop of an unforgettable summer in Taipei.
The Thoroughbreds
by Elin Hilderbrand

Class is back in session! Bestselling authors of The Academy Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham return with The Thoroughbreds: what has more high-stakes drama, tension, and intrigue than senior year at a New England boarding school?
Threshing Day 
by Rebecca Yarros

The next book in the blockbuster Empyrean series, Threshing Day contains thirteen stories starring your favorite characters and their dragons. 
The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
by Deesha Philyaw

The wife of a popular and powerful megachurch pastor upends her charmed “rags-to-Rolex” life when her secret past comes roaring into the spotlight. 
The Weight of Angels
by John Boyne

But what if he had simply ignored the insult? What direction might his life have taken? This is the premise of John Boyne’s extraordinary new novel, The Weight of Angels. Rather than dying in penury in Paris at age forty-six, what if Wilde had lived to bear witness to the momentous events and cataclysmic changes of the first part of the twentieth century, and even influence some of them?
The Witches of Cambridge
by Alice Hoffman

The brand-new series from the author of Practical Magic, following two brilliant young women in 1950s Cambridge, Massachusetts, as they become immersed in a mysterious secret group of witches at Radcliffe known as the Lilith Society.
Romance
The Cozy Nook Bookshop
by Jeannie Chin

A small-town bookseller finds that fate has taken to writing romance in this delightfully cozy love story about making your own happy ending—perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore and grumpy/sunshine love stories! 
Fair Are the Meadows
by Lauraine Snelling

Schoolteacher Helen Stenerson has planted her roots in the community of Green Creek, Iowa, and poured her heart into teaching. Seminary student Ødger Gunderson is interested in her, but Helen is determined to avoid romantic entanglement. When her aging aunt shares secrets with Helen about the past, can she open her heart to love and the path God has for her?
Grim Tidings
by B. K. Borison

From author B.K. Borison comes a new whimsical, haunting romance. When a runaway grim reaper tries to save a life, she clashes with a skeptical Guardian, forcing them to form an unlikely partnership beyond the grave.
Ruthless
by Danielle Steel

A journalist and the powerful man she is assigned to profile find themselves on a collision course in this powerful novel by author Danielle Steel.
Tempest
by Victoria Aveyard

From the author of Red Queen, comes a romantic fantasy epic like no other in which a fallen noblewoman faces off against her former love—the last great pirate captain—amid a brutal war for the high seas.
Amish Romance
The Forbidden Caller
by Shelley Shepard Gray

When widow Jenna Graber loses her husband in a tragic mill accident, she never expects his boss Nelson Harper to become her lifeline. She also finds belonging in the Amish Widows Club--but will she dare to love across an impossible divide?
Holiday
Jay to the World: A Meg Langslow Mystery
by Donna Andrews

The Christmas season is underway in Caerphilly as members of the Hollingsworth clan, Meg's mother's family, are beginning to arrive in force. But all is not going smoothly ... someone set a dangerous trap that injures and could have killed Mother and it's obvious that someone is targeting her. When one of Meg's suspects is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the family rejoices that Mother is out of danger. But Meg isn't quite sure they're out of the woods just yet.
Mistletoe and Rodeo
by Janet Dailey

By the time Nicole Vaughn pulls her RV into Noel, North Carolina she's at the final stop of a momentous road trip with her daughter, Kyle. But now Nicky's out of money and finds a job at the Frosted Firs Ranch. Bull rider and ranch co-owner, Tucker Reed, left the rodeo circuit to help his widowed brother, Nate, run the business. Seven years later, Tucker is raring to return to the circuit. . . . until an enigmatic brunette with a spine of steel enters the picture. As Christmas Eve approaches, can they find the courage to face risks together?
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
by Nancy Thayer

During their annual Christmas celebrations, a Nantucket family faces surprising news and unexpected decisions in this warm and inviting holiday novel by author Nancy Thayer.
A Season of Secrets
by Fern Michaels

In search of long-lost family and a little holiday magic, a young woman and her adopted mother go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London for Christmas in this humorous, heartwarming standalone novel from author Fern Michaels.
Mystery & Detective
The Dying Light: A Detective Matthew Venn Novel
by Ann Cleeves

Detective Inspector Matthew Venn peels back layer upon layer to discover the dark secrets one family is keeping in this searing new novel, brimming with energy and taut with claustrophobic tension.
I'll Be Watching You
by Allison Brennan

In author Allison Brennan’s latest Angelhart Investigations novel, Margo finally has a new lead in the case that tore her family apart.
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel: The New Miss Marple Mystery
by Lucy Foley

When a body is found high in the Swiss Alps at the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn't a question of who has a motive, but who's next...
Rules for Aging and Larceny
by Julia London

Ocean's Eleven meets the Golden Girls when an all-female group of chaotic, elderly thieves come out of retirement for one last heist against a young Crypto-loving DudeBro-type... while trying to repair their fractured friendship along the way.
We Chase Shadows: A We Solve Murders Mystery
by Richard Osman

At sunrise, high in the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a beautiful private villa. On the body is a threatening note, signed by a mystery man. Back at We Solve Murders HQ, Amy, Rosie, and Steve leap at the chance to take on their first proper case. Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve's village pub, can the team catch an elusive killer who knows exactly where to hide?
Thriller & Suspense
Die Famous
by Michael Koryta

The Four Winds meets Bonnie and Clyde in this exhilarating historical thriller in which an unforgettable mother races to find the gangster she once loved―before the law gets to him first.
The French Illusion
by John Grisham

Author John Grisham delivers a gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong—and the nightmare that follows.
Fury in Death
by J. D. Robb

In the new crime thriller from the bestselling author, Lt. Eve Dallas journeys into the darkness where murder is born…
It's Not What You Think
by Clare Mackintosh

An unsettling, groundbreaking novel that crackles with immediacy, It's Not What You Think masterfully delivers a thriller steeped in current tensions and thought-provoking characters. Long after the stunning ending, Clare Mackintosh will make you question not only what happened on the page but our world today. 
The Most Dangerous Games
by James Patterson

A thousand strangers receive the invitation. One hundred make the cut. An unprecedented competition from MrBeast and James Patterson where the stakes couldn’t be higher. An unputdownable survival thriller about what people will do to become The One who can save the world.
The Munich Affair
by James Patterson

A suspenseful thriller from the author, James Patterson, that spans a century―set in motion by the murder of Adolf Hitler's young lover by his own hand.
No Song for the Dead: A Department Q Novel
by Jussi Adler-Olsen

Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestselling Department Q series continues, introducing an intriguing new member to the Department Q team . . .
Our Noble Selves
by Kate Atkinson

When crime correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn returns to Britain from Singapore in 1945, he takes a quiet job with the Festival of Britain, a government-funded endeavor aimed at celebrating the nation’s creativity. When a Frenchwoman goes missing, Flynn becomes the central suspect in her disappearance. As evidence against him mounts, Flynn begins to wonder if he might actually be to blame. To make matters worse, he is surrounded by people who have their own secret agenda.
Those Who Are Gone
by Laurie R. King

Cold-case detective Raquel Laing faces new threats and long-buried secrets in this gripping novel from author of the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series.
The Shadow Friends: A Thriller
by Tess Gerritsen

From author Tess Gerritsen comes a harrowing and emotional thriller where ghosts of the Cold War return with a vengeance—and cannot be outrun.
Tom Clancy Pressure Depth
by Jack Stewart

Some secrets are best left at the bottom of the ocean. But since that’s not in Jack Ryan, Jr.’s nature, he’ll battle all of China to stop them from finding a weapon of immense destructive power in the latest entry in the bestselling series.
When the Silence Breaks
by Elizabeth Goddard

Discovering a connection between a deathbed confession and a World War II mountain crash, Sarah Ellison enlists ex-Navy SEAL Ryder Goodwin's help. Their search for answers turns into a survival mission as they uncover secrets that put their lives at risk. They only have one chance to trust each other and confront the truth no one wants them to find.
You Know Why
by J. T. Ellison

From author J.T. Ellison comes a suspenseful domestic thriller about identity, revenge, and the dangerous secrets kept hidden from the ones we love most.
Non-Fiction
Always Have Enough: How to Build Wealth When You Don't Come from Money--Featuring a 6-Week Kickstart Plan
by Maria Melchor

Master your finances in six weeks with a money system designed to reflect your values and ambitions―no matter what your starting point.
The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic
by Malcolm Gladwell

In a sweeping narrative, Gladwell travels from a shooting range in North Carolina, to the South Side of Chicago, to an old plantation house in Alabama, painting a picture of a country that does not understand its most pressing social problem - gun violence - and as result, does not understand how to fix it. 
Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit
by Sam Roberts

From celebrated New York Times obituarist Sam Roberts, the art of the obit: Who we remember, how we forget, and where we find the true meaning in a life.
Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines
by Sherry Turkle

From the author of prescient best seller and classic Reclaiming Conversation, Sherry Turkle, comes an urgent warning about how our ever-increasing reliance on human-like AI chatbots is eroding our capacity for empathy, caring, and the very qualities that make us human.
Confronting America: What Has to Change
by Bill O'Reilly

Confronting America: What Has to Change is a deeply personal book account of America’s recent history, informed by O’Reilly’s first-hand encounters and opinions about those people and their actions. O’Reilly reveals never-before-reported information about five presidential administrations, terrorism, crime, corruption, and famous people, including power media figures he has worked with and competed against.
How Bright the Path Grows: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington
by Marcia Chatelain

From the author of Franchise comes the little-known story of the pioneering Black women artists and activists who were seen, but barely heard, at the 1963 March on Washington.
It All Starts When You Do: How to Do the Real Work of Self-Healing
by Kier Gaines

What if the biggest obstacle to happiness isn't your environment, your past, or other people―but a blindness to some uncomfortable truths about yourself? It All Starts When You Do will arm you with the tools you need to stop sabotaging your life, and get down to the business of living it.
My Battlefield: A Life Broken and Made Whole
by Joyce Meyer

Beloved Bible teacher and ministry leader Joyce Meyer shares the unforgettable story of her troubled upbringing, her call to ministry, and God’s healing hand upon her life in this boldly honest and moving memoir.
Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing
by Harlan Coben

Author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.
Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter?
by Jared Diamond

From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning, multimillion-copy bestselling classic Guns, Germs and Steel, a landmark study of leadership across politics, religion, business, and sports—seeking to decode how and why leaders matter.
Story Telling: A Writing Life
by Isabel Allende

In this deeply personal and insightful book, Isabel Allende delves into her creative process, reflecting on nearly half a century of writing that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Think Like a Dog: How Positive Psychology Can Help Your Dog Thrive
by Jen Golbeck

The surprising science that explains how and why your dog thinks and acts from Jen Golbeck, the “internet’s dog mom” behind the popular Golden Ratio Squad online community and the author of the The Purest Bond.
An Unexpected Life: A Memoir
by Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem offers an inspiring and candid memoir of her early life and the journey that made her one of the world’s most influential activists and storytellers.
Your Glp-1 Game Plan: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You about How to Eat, Move, and Thrive on Weight Loss Medications--With 50 Easy, Nutritious Recipes
by Heidi Skolnik

Maximize results and minimize risks on GLP-1 medications with cutting-edge nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle guidance.
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