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15 Bestsellers You Shouldn’t Miss

  • FICTION

    THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT

    MAY 16, 2023

FICTION

THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT

by Christina Lauren

Another winning romance from Lauren, full of big laughs, a few tears, and some seriously steamy scenes. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE

    JAN. 17, 2023

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE

by Grady Hendrix

Warm up the VCR and fire up the air popper for a most bitchin’ horror story by a gifted practitioner of these dark arts. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    KING

    MAY 16, 2023

NONFICTION

KING

by Jonathan Eig

An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE WAGER

    APRIL 18, 2023

NONFICTION

THE WAGER

by David Grann

A brisk, absorbing history and a no-brainer for fans of the author’s suspenseful historical thrillers. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE STORY OF ART WITHOUT MEN

    MAY 2, 2023

  • TEEN

    STARS AND SMOKE

    MARCH 28, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

STARS AND SMOKE

by Marie Lu

An engrossing thriller that centers the characters at its heart. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE LITTLE MERMAID

    APRIL 11, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE WINDEBY PUZZLE

    FEB. 14, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    ONCE THERE WAS

    APRIL 4, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SISTER SWITCH

    APRIL 4, 2023

  • CHILDREN'S

    HOT DOG

    MAY 24, 2022

CHILDREN'S

HOT DOG

by Doug Salati ; illustrated by Doug Salati

You needn’t be a dog owner to identify with this expertly wrought tale of physical and emotional relief. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    WE DON'T LOSE OUR CLASS GOLDFISH

    MARCH 28, 2023

CHILDREN'S

WE DON'T LOSE OUR CLASS GOLDFISH

by Ryan T. Higgins ; illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

A resonant tale of gaining self-esteem by conquering what seems scary. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    BIG

    MAY 2, 2023

CHILDREN'S

BIG

by Vashti Harrison ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison

A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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