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Perfect for fans of literary thrillers and gothic reimaginings of the vampire myth.
The Historian
Thriller · Horror
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With 4.3 out of 5 stars, Elizabeth Kostova’s The Historian is a mesmerizing blend of history, romance, and suspense. A young woman’s search for family secrets leads to Vlad the Impaler’s enduring evil, taking her through libraries, monasteries, and Eastern Europe’s capitals. Perfect for fans of literary thrillers and gothic reimaginings of the vampire myth.
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The record-breaking phenomenon from Elizabeth Kostova is a celebrated masterpiece that "refashioned the vampire myth into a compelling contemporary novel, a late-night page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle).
Breathtakingly suspenseful and beautifully written, The Historian is the story of a young woman plunged into a labyrinth where the secrets of her family’s past connect to an inconceivable evil: the dark fifteenth-century reign of Vlad the Impaler and a time-defying pact that may have kept his awful work alive through the ages. The search for the truth becomes an adventure of monumental proportions, taking us from monasteries and dusty libraries to the capitals of Eastern Europe—in a feat of storytelling so rich, so hypnotic, so exciting that it has enthralled readers around the world.
“Part thriller, part history, part romance...Kostova has a keen sense of storytelling and she has a marvelous tale to tell.” —Baltimore Sun
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Perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike, this occult-tinged thriller reveals the case that forged Pendergast into the master investigator we know today.
Pendergast
Occult Horror · Horror
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From #1 New York Times bestselling duo Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Pendergast: The Beginning unveils the origin story of the iconic FBI agent. Perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike, this occult-tinged thriller reveals the case that forged Pendergast into the master investigator we know today.
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Before he became the FBI’s most enigmatic agent, Aloysius Pendergast was already a man of intellect, mystery, and danger. Pendergast: The Beginning pulls back the curtain on the origins of the beloved character from Preston and Child’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.
For longtime fans, it is the missing chapter that deepens the legend. For new readers, it is the perfect entry point into a world of high-stakes investigations, occult mysteries, and razor-sharp suspense.
From the streets of New Orleans to the corridors of hidden power, Pendergast’s first case reveals the making of the man who would go on to outthink criminals, outmaneuver enemies, and uncover secrets best left buried.
Every legend has a first act. This is his.
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Perfect for fans of The Road and Lonesome Dove who crave dystopian grit with human heart.
The Witch of Hebron
Dystopian
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars, James Howard Kunstler’s The Witch of Hebron continues the World Made by Hand series with a gritty, haunting vision of post-oil America. In Union Grove, survival means facing bandits, illness, and a dangerous cult. Perfect for fans of The Road and Lonesome Dove who crave dystopian grit with human heart.
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In the world after oil, America has fractured into scattered towns, nuclear wastelands, and lawless stretches of land. In Union Grove, New York, the U.S. government is little more than a rumor, and survival depends on what you are willing to fight, kill, or die for.
Bandits roam the countryside, sickness lingers in every season, and a dangerous cult is tightening its grip on the region. Amid the chaos, small moments of humanity shine through friendship, loyalty, and even mystical wonder.
As Union Grove’s people struggle to defend their fragile stability, the lines between justice and vengeance blur. This is a world stripped bare, where every choice has a cost.
Some fight to protect what’s left. Others fight to claim it.
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With 4.0 out of 5 stars, The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco is a sultry, high-stakes tale of family intrigue, dangerous secrets, and simmering attraction.
The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco
Thriller
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With 4.0 out of 5 stars, The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco is a sultry, high-stakes tale of family intrigue, dangerous secrets, and simmering attraction. When a tennis rivalry ends in death, Julian Villareal enters a world of wealth, power, and a captivating heiress whose motives may be as lethal as her charm.
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When Julian Villareal arrives at the lavish Velasco estate after the sudden death of his friend and tennis rival Alejandro Velasco, he expects to pay his respects and leave. Instead, he’s drawn into the family’s glittering yet treacherous world, and into a magnetic game of wits with Alejandro’s sister, Sofia.
Sharp, alluring, and unpredictable, Sofia keeps Julian guessing both on and off the court. But Julian harbors a dangerous secret: Alejandro’s death was no accident.
As he delves deeper into the Velasco family’s power plays, rivalries, and whispered scandals, Julian uncovers enemies willing to destroy the dynasty through blackmail, revenge, or murder.
Every volley brings him closer to the truth, and to Sofia, whose own intentions may be the deadliest match of all.
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Perfect for fans of irreverent, high-octane urban fantasy.
The Unnoticeables
Horror
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With 4.2 out of 5 stars, Robert Brockway’s The Unnoticeables blends punk rock chaos, gruesome horror, and razor-sharp humor. In 1977 NYC and 2013 LA, two unlikely heroes face angels and demons—who are actually the same thing, before humanity gets “simplified” out of existence. Perfect for fans of irreverent, high-octane urban fantasy.
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In 1977 New York, punk rocker Carey has no patience for angels, especially the kind that simplify lives by “removing redundancies,” which is a nice way of saying they erase people. Strange kids with blank faces are abducting his friends, tar-monsters prowl the sewers, and psychopaths stalk the punk scene. Carey is ready to fight back, even if it kills him.
In 2013 Hollywood, stuntwoman hopeful Kaitlyn has bigger problems than a stalled career. Her best friend is missing, a washed-up actor tried to eat her, and an angel is waiting outside her apartment.
When Carey’s and Kaitlyn’s worlds collide, they uncover the truth: angels and demons are one and the same, and they are out to end humanity.
We are all well and truly screwed.
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Edited and translated by Ken Liu, Broken Stars (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) features sixteen must-read stories from China’s leading science fiction authors, plus essays on…
Broken Stars
Sci-Fi
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Edited and translated by Ken Liu, Broken Stars (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) features sixteen must-read stories from China’s leading science fiction authors, plus essays on the genre’s growth. From time-bending futures to mysterious space-bound trains, this collection is a vibrant showcase of imagination and innovation in global speculative fiction.
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Broken Stars, edited and translated by award-winning author Ken Liu, gathers sixteen groundbreaking short stories from China’s most visionary science fiction writers.
In Liu Cixin’s Moonlight, a man is contacted by three future versions of himself, each desperate to save their world. Hao Jingfang’s The New Year Train takes 1,500 passengers on a journey into space when their train mysteriously vanishes. Tang Fei’s title story reveals how the stars themselves can foretell the future.
Alongside these tales are three insightful essays on the history and rise of Chinese science fiction, the growth of fandom, and how global attention is transforming the genre.
Dazzling, thought-provoking, and richly imaginative, Broken Stars is an essential collection that celebrates the bold voices shaping the future of speculative fiction.
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Perfect for fans of billionaire second-chance love.
Ruthless Rebel
Romance · College Romance · New Adult · Romantic Suspense
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With 4.5 out of 5 stars, Ruthless Rebel by Faith Summers and Khardine Gray is a sizzling arranged marriage romance. An elite billionaire heir needs his ex to be his wife for one year. She needs the money. The chemistry is undeniable, the history explosive, and the secrets dangerous. Perfect for fans of billionaire second-chance love.
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Eight years ago, Jericho Grayson shattered my heart. To the world, he is an untouchable billionaire heir. To me, he was the rebel I loved and lost.
Now I am broke, in trouble, and running into him again is the last thing I expect. He makes me an offer I cannot refuse: marry him for one year so he can claim his grandfather’s empire, and in return, I walk away with two million dollars.
It is supposed to be a business arrangement. But every kiss feels real, every look burns with the past we never buried.
Falling in love again was never part of the deal. Neither was uncovering secrets that could destroy us both.
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A gritty, ambitious fantasy for fans of morally gray heroes.
A Blade of Black Steel
Fantasy · Dark Fantasy · Epic Fantasy
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Alex Marshall’s A Blade of Black Steel (4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon) continues the epic Cobalt Company saga. As the Sunken Kingdom returns and an inhuman army threatens the Star, five villains and a legendary general must decide between personal vengeance and saving the world. A gritty, ambitious fantasy for fans of morally gray heroes.
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The Sunken Kingdom has risen after five centuries, bringing with it a monstrous secret capable of destroying every nation on the Star. On its shores, an inhuman army gathers, ready to invade the Immaculate Isles.
The Cobalt Company—five villains bound by ambition—must decide whether to abandon their personal quests for glory and vengeance to face this otherworldly threat, or gamble that their ambitions will matter if the Star survives the coming storm.
At the center stands a legendary general, a figure whose decisions could mean salvation or ruin for all.
In A Blade of Black Steel, Alex Marshall delivers a brutal, high-stakes sequel where loyalty is tested, alliances are fragile, and survival may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
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With 4.4 out of 5 stars, Kristen Ashley’s Wildest Dreams launches the beloved Fantasyland series.
Wildest Dreams
Romantasy · Paranormal Romance
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With 4.4 out of 5 stars, Kristen Ashley’s Wildest Dreams launches the beloved Fantasyland series. A woman’s quest to reunite with her parents in a parallel world leads to an unexpected marriage to a fierce warrior in an icy kingdom. Adventure, romance, and danger await in this sweeping, magical escape for romantasy fans.
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Seoafin “Finnie” Wilde grew up believing life was meant for adventure. After losing her parents in a plane crash, she learns of a parallel universe where everyone has a twin. Determined to see her parents again, she finds a witch to send her there.
But her grand adventure takes a sharp turn. Instead of a reunion, she arrives in the icy kingdom of Lunwyn and is marched down the aisle to wed Frey Drakkar. With quick wit and a survivor’s spirit, Finnie faces her new life head-on.
Frey soon realizes his bride is not the woman he despised, but a free spirit who matches him in courage and passion. In a frozen world filled with danger and wonder, their unexpected marriage could become an everlasting love.
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Perfect for fans of The Queen’s Gambit and The Mercies.
The Instrumentalist
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Historical Literary Fiction
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Harriet Constable’s The Instrumentalist (4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon) tells the riveting story of Anna Maria della Pietà, an orphan turned violin prodigy under Antonio Vivaldi’s mentorship. Ambition, genius, and betrayal collide in this lush historical novel set in 18th-century Venice. Perfect for fans of The Queen’s Gambit and The Mercies.
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Anna Maria della Pietà was never meant to live, much less become the greatest violinist of her time. Born to a prostitute in 18th-century Venice, she was left at the Pietà orphanage, where most girls faced strict rules and bleak futures. But the Pietà offered one escape—music.
Under the tutelage of Antonio Vivaldi, Anna Maria’s talent becomes extraordinary. She is determined to rise above her station, mastering her craft and capturing audiences with her genius. But Vivaldi’s mentorship comes with a price, and ambition in a world ruled by men is dangerous.
From Venice’s opulent palaces to its shadowed canals, The Instrumentalist is a vivid tale of talent, betrayal, and the cost of greatness, inspired by the true story of Vivaldi’s most gifted and overlooked muse.
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Cleve Jones’s When We Rise (4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is a Lambda Literary Award–winning memoir spanning 1970s San Francisco, the AIDS crisis, and the marriage…
When We Rise
Biographies & Memoirs · LGBTQIA+
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Cleve Jones’s When We Rise (4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is a Lambda Literary Award–winning memoir spanning 1970s San Francisco, the AIDS crisis, and the marriage equality movement. From Harvey Milk’s mentorship to the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Jones’s story is an inspiring, intimate portrait of love, loss, and activism.
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Born in 1954, Cleve Jones grew up in a world where being gay meant isolation. Drawn to San Francisco in the 1970s, he found a community alive with political activism and sexual liberation. Guided by Harvey Milk, Jones embraced “the movement,” only to have his life forever changed by Milk’s assassination and the devastating arrival of AIDS.
In When We Rise, Jones shares his extraordinary journey—from co-founding the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to conceiving the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the largest community art project in history. He chronicles love, loss, and the relentless fight for LGBTQ rights, capturing the heartbreak and joy of a transformative era.
This Lambda Literary Award–winning memoir is both a deeply personal story and an inspiring account of a life devoted to change.
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James Brady’s The Coldest War (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is a vivid Korean War memoir from a Marine lieutenant on the frontlines.
The Coldest War
Biographies & Memoirs
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James Brady’s The Coldest War (4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon) is a vivid Korean War memoir from a Marine lieutenant on the frontlines. From trench warfare to bone-deep cold, Brady captures the fear, courage, and camaraderie of soldiers in America’s “Forgotten War.” A gripping, unforgettable account of survival and leadership under fire.
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In 1947, nineteen-year-old Jim Brady joined a Marine Corps program to avoid the draft, expecting nothing more than a reserve commission after college. Three years later, he was leading a rifle platoon in the frozen trenches of Korea.
In The Coldest War, Brady delivers a gripping, firsthand account of the “Forgotten War.” From the sudden violence of artillery barrages to the eerie stillness that could turn deadly in an instant, he captures the relentless demands of leadership and the constant fight to stay alive.
Through brutal cold, sleepless nights, and the unshakable bond between Marines, Brady paints a vivid portrait of courage under fire. This is war reporting at its most personal, a testament to the men who endured one of America’s least-remembered conflicts.
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