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Stay for a Spell
Stay for a Spell
by Amy Coombe
Reviewed: Jan 15, 2026
 
Published: Apr 14, 2026
 
A cursed princess must discover what her heart truly longs for in this charmingly cozy romantic fantasy for everyone who's ever lost – or found – themselves in a bookshop.
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(4.3/5)
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Son of Nobody
Son of Nobody : A Novel
by Yann Martel
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2025
 
Published: Mar 31, 2026
 
From the author of the international bestseller Life of Pi, a brilliant retelling of the Trojan War from two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar.
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(4.7/5)
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A Beautiful Loan
A Beautiful Loan : A Novel
by Mary Costello
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2025
 
Published: Mar 24, 2026
 
A young woman finds herself in and out of love in this intimate, intense novel from a "truly startling talent" (Kevin Barry).
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(4.1/5)
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The House of Hidden Letters
The House of Hidden Letters
by Izzy Broom
Reviewed: Jan 15, 2026
 
Published: Mar 17, 2026
 
A beautiful and escapist novel full of heart, for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and readers who love book club fiction.
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(4.5/5)
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Fatherland
Fatherland : A Novel
by Victoria Shorr
Reviewed: Jan 15, 2026
 
Published: Mar 10, 2026
 
A tale of the American dream on the rocks. A legacy of broken promises, deceit, and perseverance against the backdrop of family commitment.
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(4.0/5)
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The Pie & Mash Detective Agency
The Pie & Mash Detective Agency
by J.D. Brinkworth
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2025
 
Published: Mar 10, 2026
 
Adorable oddball couple Jane and Simon take a private detective class and must use their (admittedly limited) skills to solve a series of mysterious disappearances in this delightful debut mystery.
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(3.6/5)
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The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives
The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives
by Elizabeth Arnott
Reviewed: Nov 11, 2025
 
Published: Mar 3, 2026
 
A remarkable trio whose lives have been cracked wide open by their husbands' crimes unite to catch a serial killer in this dazzlingly captivating novel.
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(3.9/5)
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The Irish Goodbye
The Irish Goodbye : Micro-Memoirs
by Beth Ann Fennelly
Reviewed: Nov 11, 2025
 
Published: Feb 24, 2026
 
A new, genre–defying volume that explores family, marriage, motherhood, place, and coming of age with singular wit and emotional clarity.
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(4.5/5)
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