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The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate

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Lady Tan's Circle of Women

by Lisa See

The latest historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Lisa See, inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China - perfect for fans of See's classic Snowflower and ...

An Infinite Love Story

by Chanel Cleeton

“A tender, romantic drama that soars as high as it’s astronauts.” —Kate Quinn

Pool House

"A famous but broke actress and her 20-year-old daughter struggle to understand one another."

Moon was once a Hollywood ingénue. Now that she's nearing 50, the roles have dried up, and she lends out her lavish home via a short-term rental site in order to pay the mortgage. She and her 20-year-old daughter, Stevie, live in the ...

The Land and Its People

"Wonderful essays on a range of subjects that showcase the wit and cynicism of David Sedaris as he manages his life in the United States and abroad."

There is a passage in David Sedaris' new book of essays where he is trying to engage his fourteen-year-old godson Tommy in a conversation. He remembers his own godfather Nick, and not fondly. Nick was "a complete dud. A deadbeat. No birthday gifts ...

Saoirse

by Charleen Hurtubise

For readers of Colm Tóibín and Claire Keegan, Saoirse is a powerful novel set between the United States and Ireland about a woman who runs from her traumatic past and the secrets she carries...

So Many Stars

Award-winning novelist Caro De Robertis offers a first-of-its-kind, deeply personal, and moving oral history of a generation of queer and trans elders of color, from leading activists to artists to ...

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July 15, 2026

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Henry Tudor Must Die

by Jillian Laine

One exiled. One condemned. Two queens unite for revenge against Henry VIII.

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue

"Through art, friendship, memory, and a splash of magic, a grieving teen discovers strength and resilience as she journeys towards healing."

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue centers on Jihad, a Syrian-American Muslim teenager navigating everyday life at home and at her new school, where she experiences constant discrimination and harassment from her classmates due to her Muslim faith and ...

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The Cloak and Dagger Club

by Jackie McMahon

Inspired by Agatha Christie's Detection Club, a murder mystery and second-chance romance collide.

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It’s that time again. That time when we bring you a glimpse into the books we’re most excited about for the rest of the year, starting with the first ones publishing in July and looking ahead to December. 2026 has already been exciting ...

Villa Coco

by Andrew Sean Greer

"An Absolute Delight to Read! Charming, Entertaining, and Richly Imagined"

This book is everything—an original, clever story, quirky characters, and superior writing. It's also funny, as in laugh-out-loud funny and at the most unexpected times. I lost count of how many times...

How to Kill a Crime Writer

by Sarah Lotz

A young woman joins forces with her late mother's fictional heroine to solve her murder.

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Girls' Night In Book Club

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Tenderness

by Rowan Beaird

A 1970s island wedding is threatened when a bride's sinister former cult resurfaces.

The Top of the World

"Ethan Joella's fourth novel is a meditation on grief and recovery."

Ethan Joella's novel The Top of the World centers on Chip Bishop, an eighteen-year-old with terminal leukemia. After his high school graduation in 1974, he leaves home without telling his family where he's going, eager to have new experiences...

Merry-Go-Round Broke Down

by David Woo, Margalit Shinar

Nine linked stories reveal how globalization sparks life-changing consequences across continents.

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The Book of Birds

"Nonfiction, poetry, and art combine in this dynamic, singular ode to the wonder of birds and to the beauty we stand to lose if more species become extinct."

The Book of Birds is the latest collaboration between writer Robert Macfarlane and artist Jackie Morris, whose works have celebrated and taken inspiration from various aspects of nature. In their new book, the duo profile 49 different bird species, ...

Summer of Love

by Kerri Maher

Three women reshape their family's Napa Valley winery after the 1967 Summer of Love.

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The Tuxedo Society

"Actor and pop culture addict Andrew joins a secret gay paramilitary organization, the Tuxedo Society, and wrangles terrorists, thieves, and potential romance."

The Tuxedo Society, much like membership in the titular organization, isn't for just anybody. In the novel, membership prerequisites include being queer—the main character, Andrew, and most of his coterie are gay men; two top members are women ...

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