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11 Addictive Must-Reads

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

LADY IN THE LAKE

by Laura Lippman

The racism, classism, and sexism of 50 years ago wrapped up in a stylish, sexy, suspenseful period drama about a newsroom... Full review >

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FICTION

BAD AXE COUNTY

by John Galligan

Striking prose, engaging characters, and a searing story of crimes rooted in the heartland power a darkly irresistible... Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE TURN OF THE KEY

by Ruth Ware

Truly terrifying! Ware perfects her ability to craft atmosphere and sustain tension with each novel. Full review >

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HISTORY

CHAOS

by Tom O’Neill with Dan Piepenbring

Fans of conspiracy theories will find this a source of endless fascination. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

AMERICAN PREDATOR

by Maureen Callahan

Although the details of the book are by definition lurid, the author admirably avoids a descent into journalistic... Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE BEST LIES

by Sarah Lyu

A gripping story of love, obsession, and the space in between. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

SKYJACKED

by Paul Griffin

Readers who crave nonstop plot-driven adventure will not be disappointed. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THAT NIGHT

by Cyn Balog

A twisted, engrossing tale of relationships intermingling to disaster. Full review >

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