New Fiction
June 2026
General Fiction
Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum
Alan Opts Out
by Courtney Maum

In this timely and comedic take on ambition, consumerism, and the sticker price of privilege, an ad exec who bombs the biggest pitch of his career decides to forgo capitalism and live off the land of his suburban Connecticut home. Perfect for readers of Rufi Thorpe and Taffy Brodesser-Akner.
Arrivals and Departures by Amanda Eyre Ward
Arrivals and Departures
by Amanda Eyre Ward

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters comes a witty and wonderful new novel about one unforgettable family and the journeys we take--across oceans and through heartbreak--to find our way back to love.
The Children by Melissa Albert
The Children
by Melissa Albert

The haunting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Albert, in which the estranged adult children of a legendary author, written into their dead mother's beloved fantasy series, must contend with the vine-like creep of legacy, memory, and magic.
Children of the Wild by Kevin Powers
Children of the Wild
by Kevin Powers

From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Yellow Birds comes a gorgeous, haunting love story set in the Virginia mountains and on the battlefields of World War I France.
Contrapposto by Dave Eggers
Contrapposto
by Dave Eggers

A sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art from Dave Eggers, the award-winning, bestselling author of The Circle, A Hologram for the King, and The Eyes & the Impossible
Crescendo: A Gripping Love Triangle in Glamorous 1950s Paris by Jane Healey
Crescendo
by Jane Healey

A piano virtuoso and his twin sister become rivals for a new spotlight-the adoration of a mysterious French patron-during the hot Parisian summer of 1957.
Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
Daughters of the Sun and Moon
by Lisa See

From beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, the story of three Chinese women whose unexpected friendship helps them survive and, despite the odds, thrive, in the turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles.
Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore
Down with the Shipmans
by Meg Mitchell Moore

From the bestselling author of Mansion Beach, a summery drama following three sisters who return to their childhood home, each with their own secret, perfect for readers of Sandwich and Pineapple Street.
Girl's Girl by Sonia Feldman
Girl's Girl
by Sonia Feldman

A hypnotic debut about the pivotal summer that shatters the delicate balance between three best friends
Good Company by Kate Christensen
Good Company
by Kate Christensen

From the brilliant Kate Christensen, winner of the PEN/Faulkner award for The Great Man, comes a compelling, searing, funny novel about women, sex, power, and self-reckoning.
The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang
The Jellyfish Problem
by Tessa Yang

A marine biologist makes the discovery of a lifetime when called to rescue the inhabitants of a small Maine island being menaced by a giant, glowing jellyfish in this richly imagined, wholly original debut.
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Land
by Maggie O'Farrell

The award-winning, bestselling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait returns with a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger.
Long Island Girls by Gabrielle Korn
Long Island Girls
by Gabrielle Korn

A sharply observed, deeply nostalgic coming-of-age story set against the indie music scene of the early 2000s.
Lovers XXX by Allie Rowbottom
Lovers XXX
by Allie Rowbottom

Set against the neon-lit porn world of 1980s Los Angeles, a raw and evocative portrait of sex, friendship, and the perilous edge of liberation for two young women--from the author of Aesthetica.
Meeting New People by Daniel M. Lavery
Meeting New People
by Daniel M. Lavery

From the author of the national bestseller Women's Hotel, the irresistible and wildly entertaining story of one woman contending with age and friendship--a narrative that reads like an homage to Nora Ephron's Heartburn.
Names Have Been Changed by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow
Names Have Been Changed
by Yu-Mei Balasingamchow

Catch Me If You Can meets Counterfeit in this thrilling debut novel about Ophir--not her real name--who starts a confessional podcast about her years on the run around the globe, in an unforgettable story about the costs of freedom and the inescapable pull of home.
Nymph by Sofia Montrone
Nymph
by Sofia Montrone

Call Me By Your Name meets Elena Ferrante in this debut coming-of-age novel about a young girl who spends summers working at her family's timeworn Italian agriturismo, the tragedy that rends her life into "before" and "after," and her romance with an American girl, which has unexpected consequences
A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict
A Pair of Aces
by Marie Benedict

A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law--a prosecutor and a madam--who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.
Pool House by Mary H. K. Choi
Pool House
by Mary H. K. Choi

Bestselling young adult author Mary H.K. Choi debuts a brilliantly observed adult novel about mothers, daughters and the complexity of family set against the backdrop of Hollywood.
Rasputin Swims the Potomac by Ben Fountain
Rasputin Swims the Potomac
by Ben Fountain

From the award-winning, bestselling author of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk comes a biting satire of American politics and a searingly intelligent novel about the cruel absurdities of contemporary life, centering on a world champion professional wrestler with presidential ambitions
Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews
Road Trip
by Mary Kay Andrews

New from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint and Hello, Summer. Pack your bags for a summer journey shaped by family secrets, long-buried history, and charming men with Irish accents.
The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson
The Shampoo Effect
by Jenny Jackson

An ambitious young woman insinuates herself into a tight-knit social set, shaking up friendships and marriages in a small seaside town. A frothy novel of love, money, sex, and friendship, from the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street ("Laugh-out-loud-good." --Harper's Bazaar)
Skin Contact by Elisa Faison
Skin Contact
by Elisa Faison

A newly open marriage brings discovery, excitement, and upheaval to a young couple, and to the friends and lovers in their orbit.
Summerland Cove by Ellen Baker
Summerland Cove
by Ellen Baker

Apples Never Fall meets Maine in this captivating novel of family secrets, summer celebrations, and putting things back together again after they've all fallen apart-- from the acclaimed author of The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson.
The Typing Lady: And Other Fictions by Ruth Ozeki
The Typing Lady: And Other Fictions
by Ruth Ozeki

A spellbinding story collection from Booker Prize finalist Ruth Ozeki, about the lives we almost lived, the people we can't quite forget, and the stories that shape us long after the last page is turned.
Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer
Villa Coco
by Andrew Sean Greer

Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less, showcases his wit, sophistication, and deep knowledge of focaccia in this tale of a young man who takes an unspecified job with a charismatic elderly Baronessa at her crumbling villa in the Tuscan hills.
Weddings by Danielle Steel
Weddings
by Danielle Steel

When a wedding dress designer's daughter becomes engaged, it raises issues of love, safety, and second chances for all the women in her family in this powerful novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.
When You Loved Me by Beatriz Williams
When You Loved Me
by Beatriz Williams

A young widow returns to her late father's New England estate, only to be drawn into the hunt for the rumored pirate treasure that consumed his life, in this thrilling and moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers.
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Whistler
by Ann Patchett

The acclaimed, prize-winning #1 New York Times bestselling writer returns with a moving, luminous novel that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of life and the power of connection to defy time.
The Windsor Affair by Melanie Benjamin
The Windsor Affair
by Melanie Benjamin

A scandalous affair. A power struggle for the throne. A sensational rivalry between an English queen and an American social climber. In this electrifying novel, the New York Times bestselling author of The Swans of Fifth Avenue tells the story of the Abdication of Edward VIII--and the two women at the center of it all.
A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman
A Year of Marvelous Ways
by Sarah Winman

The remarkably life-affirming novel from the highly acclaimed author of Still Life, set in 1940s Cornwall following the unlikely friendship between an eighty-nine-year-old woman at the end of her story and a young soldier, reeling from World War II, at the start of his own.
Mystery / Suspense
The Au Pair by Teddy Wayne
The Au Pair
by Teddy Wayne

Award-winning author Teddy Wayne follows the tremendous critical success of his breakout sensation The Winner-a New York Times Top Ten Thriller of the Year-with another seductively twisty page-turner about the explosive impact of a beautiful Norwegian au pair on a celebrated novelist and his wife.
Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan
Based on a True Story
by Sarah Vaughan

A compelling novel about power, money and lies from the author of Anatomy of a Scandal.
Blunt Instrument by Amy Bloom
Blunt Instrument
by Amy Bloom

A failed professor solves a murder on campus in this new whodunit from bestselling author Amy Bloom.
The Break-Up Retreat by Camilla Sten
The Break-Up Retreat
by Camilla Sten

An undercover journalist goes to expose an exclusive psychological wellness clinic where women go to recover from heartbreak, with dire consequences, in this creepy thriller from The Bachelorette Party author Camilla Sten.
Choke Point: A Thriller by Brad Thor
Choke Point
by Brad Thor

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor thrills with his new summer blockbuster starring Scot Harvath.
Clive Cussler Cold Fire by Graham Brown
Clive Cussler Cold Fire
by Graham Brown

When a NATO weapon that could ensure peace or start World War Three vanishes in the Arctic, Kurt Austin and NUMA race to recover it before it falls into enemy hands in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the "grand master of adventure" Clive Cussler.
The Fire Agent by David Baerwald
The Fire Agent
by David Baerwald

An unforgettable, sweeping novel of espionage, love, and war that reframes our understanding of the first half of the twentieth century.
Heather by Caitlin Mullen
Heather
by Caitlin Mullen

A small-town detective reopens an unsolved case, sending shock waves across generations of women in this gripping new mystery from the Edgar Award-winning author of Please See Us.
It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell
It Could Have Been Her
by Lisa Jewell

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone Lisa Jewell brings her "thrilling, chilling" (Chris Whitaker) suspense to this shocking new thriller about a lost dog, a missing woman, and a house of long buried secrets.
Man of My Dreams by Olivia Worley
Man of My Dreams
by Olivia Worley

A romance author is shocked when one of her characters-in-progress seemingly comes to life... but is he too good to be true, in this dramatic and twisty thriller perfect for fans of Ashley Winstead and Kate Alice Marshall, where the truth really is stranger than fiction.
Marion by Leah Rowan
Marion
by Leah Rowan

A twist on Hitchcock's iconic classic Psycho--where the leading lady doesn't die, but instead turns the knife on Norm, kicking off a crime spree that turns the silver screen victim into a heroine for our times.
Murder by Design: A Thriller by Lee Goldberg
Murder by Design
by Lee Goldberg

In a world carefully constructed for murder, solving crimes takes a keen mind and eye in a witty, clever, and fresh reinvention of the whodunit by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.
Nasty Little Secrets by Gabbie Hanks
Nasty Little Secrets
by Gabbie Hanks

An infamous murder case is blown back open when a crime writer's sister goes missing--and her bestselling book might be the key to finding her.
Nine Lives by Catherine Steadman
Nine Lives
by Catherine Steadman

When she begins to peer into the lives of her glamorous neighbors, one woman discovers a terrifying secret in this riveting psychological thriller with nine lives worth of twists, from the New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water, a Reese's Book Club pick.
Not What It Seems by Lisa Jackson
Not What It Seems
by Lisa Jackson

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson brings her own brand of Southern Gothic back to the Spanish moss-draped shade of Savannah and the swampy marshes of Lowcountry Georgia, as crime writer Nikki Gillette and her husband, Detective Pierce Reed, race to expose an obsessive killer with an enigmatic M.O...
A River Red with Blood: A Thriller by John Connolly
A River Red with Blood
by John Connolly

Two intertwined disappearances leave a rural community in shock in the latest gripping Charlie Parker novel from New York Times bestselling author John Connolly.
Rocket's Red Glare: A Thriller by James Patterson
Rocket's Red Glare
by James Patterson

Nat Phillips leads an elite roster of special operators. They are ex-Special Forces, communications specialists, and intelligence officers. Phillips is a brilliant strategist and battle-tested leader who inspires total loyalty in his team. Now these decorated veterans of international warfare are at home and on stand-by--until a presidential campaign is interrupted by murder.
Self-Help for Serial Killers by Asia MacKay
Self-Help for Serial Killers
by Asia MacKay

In this rollicking sequel to A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage, two (mostly) reformed serial killers discover something more deadly than murder: a midlife crisis.
Someone Else's Husband by Kimberly McCreight
Someone Else's Husband
by Kimberly McCreight

New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight delivers a tour de force of character-driven suspense: the story of two women whose secrets and desires entrap them in a deadly love triangle.
Storm Tide by Paul Doiron
Storm Tide
by Paul Doiron

Game Warden Mike Bowditch investigates a series of brutal killings during a life-changing year in Storm Tide, the harrowing new thriller from Edgar Award-nominated author Paul Doiron.
Stuart Woods' Deep Water by Brett Battles
Stuart Woods' Deep Water
by Brett Battles

In the latest action-packed adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington must avenge attacks on two of his dear friends.
Valley of the Moms by Hannah Selinger
Valley of the Moms
by Hannah Selinger

Stepford Wives meets Big Little Lies in this twisty thriller that uncovers the untruths, petty grievances, and local school politics underneath a seemingly quaint small town.
Wait and See by Iris Johansen
Wait and See
by Iris Johansen

Investigator Kendra Michaels--formerly blind and now with uniquely insightful observational skills in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes--returns in this action-packed novel from the #1 New York Times and Edgar Award-winning writing duo Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen.
Whisper Creek: A Thriller by Allison Brennan
Whisper Creek
by Allison Brennan

New York Times bestseller Allison Brennan delivers a pulse-pounding thriller about one family fighting for their land against both human enemies and Mother Nature.
You First: A Joe Goldberg Prequel by Caroline Kepnes
You First
by Caroline Kepnes

How did Joe Goldberg become Joe Goldberg? What led to his first love . . . first obsession . . . first kill? Find out in the highly anticipated prequel to New York Times bestselling author Caroline Kepnes's hit You series, which inspired the blockbuster Netflix show.
Romance
D Is for Daisy by Shelley Shepard Gray
D Is for Daisy
by Shelley Shepard Gray

Newcomers are always welcome in the rural Amish community of Walden, Ohio, but in this heartwarming inspirational romance from beloved New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Shelley Shepard Gray, a 50-something couple planning for early retirement learn even the simple life can sometimes be complicated. For fans of Beverly Lewis, Amy Clipston, and Charlotte Hubbard--and anyone who enjoys wholesome, uplifting stories about faith, family, and love.
Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver
Harvest Season
by Brynne Weaver

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes the second book in the devilishly steamy Seasons of Carnage trilogy where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense--and where love is ripe for ruin.
The Missed Connection by Tia Williams
The Missed Connection
by Tia Williams

New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams returns with an intensely romantic, deliciously sexy tale about a woman searching for her handsome seatmate on a European flight--and the unexpected places her hunt for love leads her.
My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey
My Killer Vacation
by Tessa Bailey

A brash bounty hunter and an energetic elementary school teacher become the murder-solving team no one asked for--but they're stuck together, come hell or high tide, until a killer is found in this enemies-to-lovers spicy rom-com featuring a brand-new bonus novella from Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer.
The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston
The Someday Garden
by Ashley Poston

The new head gardener at the enchanting Lilymoor House stumbles upon a secret garden . . . with a mysterious man trapped inside, in the next magical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Sounds Like Love and The Seven Year Slip.
Speculative
Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep by Paul Tremblay
Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep
by Paul Tremblay

Philip K. Dick meets the Coen Brothers in this genre-bending near-future tech nightmare that is as bitingly funny as it is horrifically believable from the New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie.
Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth
Earth 7
by Deb Olin Unferth

An end-of-the-world love story, an epic full of pathos and humor, asking what can be saved of our planet.
Green City Wars by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Green City Wars
by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Philip Marlowe meets Redwall in this superior adult noir tale, where all the characters are animals, fighting for survival in the city underneath the humans.
Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller
Hunger and Thirst
by Claire Fuller

From the celebrated author of Bitter Orange and Swimming Lessons comes an "atmospheric, psychologically vivid, and unputdownable" new novel of complicated friendship and the desperate need to belong (Alice Winn).
Nobody's Quest by Alyssa Day
Nobody's Quest
by Alyssa Day

A high-stakes romantasy filled with slow-burn romance, found family, and a heroine who never expected to be anyone's first choice.
The Reimagining of Thornwood House by Jaleigh Johnson
The Reimagining of Thornwood House
by Jaleigh Johnson

A witch and her young ward discover a magical, walking house and learn the true meaning of home in this cozy, enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Jaleigh Johnson.
Retro by Jessica M. Goldstein
Retro
by Jessica M. Goldstein

An out-of-work actress gets a job as a tour guide for an ultra-luxury time travel company--only to discover her trips to the past could upend her present--in this rollicking, speculative debut novel.
The Sixth Nik by Daniel Kraus
The Sixth Nik
by Daniel Kraus

Deep into space, far past the triworld outposts, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting to every need of its human crew. Sisilla, a nine-year-old cultist with a brain enhanced by arcane tech known as "niks," has boarded to investigate the enigma of Fém--a plague-riddled planet that has abruptly gone rogue.
Songs of the Dead by Brandon Sanderson
Songs of the Dead
by Brandon Sanderson

A London rocker is faced with a life-or-death choice when he realizes that a powerful society of magic wielders are the only ones keeping London safe in this deft contemporary fantasy cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson with author and musician Peter Orullian.
Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim
Sublimation
by Isabel J. Kim

Doppelgängers, corporate intrigue, heartbreak, betrayal, and the harsh permanence of the border: Sublimation is a thrilling and provocative debut for fans of Severance that asks what you'd sacrifice for a different life from award-winning author Isabel J. Kim.
The Traveler by Joseph Eckert
The Traveler
by Joseph Eckert

The Traveler is the story of a reluctant time-traveler and his extraordinary son, and the bond between them that even millennia cannot break. An adventure full of heartbreak, hope, and futures beyond imagination.
The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden
The Unicorn Hunters
by Katherine Arden

In a desperate gamble to save her throne, a young monarch conceals a secret marriage in the shadows of an enchanted forest--and unknowingly alters the fate of her world--in this dazzling novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale.
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