Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today's biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
The Black Wolf
The Black Wolf
By Louise Penny
Dive into “an absolute must-read” (Booklist) of a #1 New York Times bestseller — the highly anticipated latest from a crime legend who’s “simply the best of the best” (BookPage). After sustaining a serious injury, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is confined to the village of Three Pines — where the discovery of two notebooks and a tattered map points to a murderous plot. “It’s always a treat to spend a few days with Armand Gamache” (James Patterson).
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Twice
Twice
By Mitch Albom
In this recent Good Morning America Book Club pick and instant New York Times bestseller that already has a Netflix adaptation in the works, the “storytelling powers” of the author who captured hearts with Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven are “on full display” (Publishers Weekly). Alfie has the unique ability to live any moment twice. But one caveat will change his life forever… “Have tissues ready as you read” (Kirkus Reviews).
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Women of a Promiscuous Nature
Women of a Promiscuous Nature
By Donna Everhart
Discover an “unforgettable” read (Library Journal) featuring “all that we hope for in the best historical fiction” (Ron Rash). In 1940s North Carolina, Ruth is accused of promiscuity and sent to a women’s colony filled with shocking abuses. But Ruth is determined to fight back… Take it from Lisa Wingate: “Book clubs will find themselves discussing [this] late into the night, and readers will long remember the remarkable women.”
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Spasm
Spasm
By Robin Cook
A #1 New York Times bestselling author and “undisputed king of medical thrillers” (David Baldacci) is writing “at the top of his game” (Freida McFadden)! When a peaceful rural community reports a rash of strange, Alzheimer’s-like cases, medical examiner Laurie Montgomery and forensic pathologist Jack Stapleton investigate an outbreak with terrifying implications.
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The School of Night
The School of Night
By Karl Ove Knausgaard
Experience nothing less than “a damned masterpiece” (The Times) from “one of the 21st century’s greatest literary sensations” (The Wall Street Journal). As 1980s London teems with possibility, a photographer sacrifices everything for his ambitions — and decades later, the past comes to collect. “I put down this book only to eat and sleep” (The Spectator).
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Nothing Random
Nothing Random
By Gayle Feldman
This New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice lauded as “a stunning achievement” (Kai Bird, coauthor of American Prometheus) and “a superb work” (The Washington Post) tells the larger-than-life tale of Bennett Cerf — the founder of Random House, who turned Truman Capote, James Michener, Toni Morrison, and others into household names. “There’s a new Power Broker in town” (The New York Times).
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A Box Full of Darkness
A Box Full of Darkness
By Simone St. James
This brand-new page-turner from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel is “done to perfection” (Booklist)! In a small town marked by strange occurrences, a little boy named Ben vanishes during a game of hide-and-seek. Two decades later, his siblings return home to finally uncover the truth — because Ben has sent them a message.
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The Library of Fates
The Library of Fates
By Margot Harrison
The Midnight Library meets The Secret History in this “entertaining” recent release that captures “the power of a good book” (Kirkus Reviews) — and “readers will be riveted” (Publishers Weekly). Tucked among the shelves of a magical New England library is a mysterious book that predicts the future. And when the tome vanishes, it’s up to librarian’s apprentice Eleanor to retrieve it!
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We Were Never Friends
We Were Never Friends
By Kaira Rouda
Clear your schedule for this USA Today bestseller just released in February, “because you’ll only stop reading to catch your breath” (Heather Gudenkauf). Five former sorority sisters reunite in Palm Springs, where they’re invited to an opulent hotel eerily similar to one where tragedy struck five years ago… “A deliciously fun read” (Sarah Pekkanen).
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The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
By Rob Osler
This “top-notch” USA Today bestseller shows off its Edgar and Agatha Award–winning author’s “trademark blend of humanity and wry humor” (Publishers Weekly). With the help of a tenement’s women residents, independent, trouser-wearing Harriet Morrow — the sole woman at a Chicago detective agency — sets out to solve the murder of a notorious muckraker!
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All We Ever Wanted
All We Ever Wanted
By Emily Giffin
A “gripping, thought-provoking” New York Times bestseller (Jodi Picoult) that’s perfect for your next book club! When a scandalous photo goes viral, wealthy Nina, single dad Tom, his teenage daughter, and their entire Southern community all grapple with the aftermath. “Truly excellent” (The Washington Post), this is “Giffin’s best yet” (People).
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Six Days in Bombay
Six Days in Bombay
By Alka Joshi
A “sparkling” 2025 release (Kate Quinn) from the author of Reese’s Book Club pick The Henna Artist! At a Bombay hospital, nurse Sona bonds with her patient, artist Mira. But when Mira dies unexpectedly, Sona must draw the truth from the cryptic clues she left behind. “Riveting and richly detailed… A must-read” (Chanel Cleeton).
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The Stolen Marriage
The Stolen Marriage
By Diane Chamberlain
From a New York Times bestselling author: In 1944, pregnant Tess moves to a small North Carolina town to be with her new husband. As she struggles to find a place in the tight-knit community, she uncovers secrets that will change her life… With over 20,200 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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A Woman Betrayed
A Woman Betrayed
By Barbara Delinsky
From a New York Times bestselling author: When her husband mysteriously vanishes, Laura begins to unravel his secrets — and learns her 20-year marriage was nowhere near as perfect as it seemed… A captivating and thought-provoking family drama.
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Cure
Cure
By Robin Cook
A pulse-pounding New York Times bestseller from a “master of the medical thriller” (The New York Times): When New York medical examiner Laurie Montgomery investigates the death of CIA agent Kevin Markham, she uncovers a shocking conspiracy… “Cook can write up a storm and spin a taut tale” (Kirkus Reviews).
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The Alaska Thrillers: Volume One
The Alaska Thrillers: Volume One
By Andrew Cunningham
The savage beauty and ominous isolation of the deep Alaskan wilderness come to vivid life in this collection of thrillers. A woman on the run and a grieving father make an unlikely team when they stumble on a dangerous conspiracy, and a pilot barely survives a plane crash before armed men are hunting him…
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The Complete Detective Stephen Greco Box Set
The Complete Detective Stephen Greco Box Set
By Helen H. Durrant
A complete series packed with twists and turns! Detectives Stephen Greco and Grace Harper hunt ruthless killers lurking in the shadows of Manchester in these gripping crime novels. With over 1,200 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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Gideon's Day
Gideon’s Day
By John Creasey
Inspector George Gideon of Scotland Yard faces one of the most difficult days of his career in the first installment of a series hailed as “among the best police procedurals ever” (James Ellroy).
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The Serial Killer Support Group
The Serial Killer Support Group
By D B Stephens
After another encounter with her abusive boyfriend lands her in the hospital, Jess Pendle takes a chance on a support group. But what starts as therapy turns much darker when someone calling themselves the Caretaker begins targeting the members’ partners…
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Painted in Love
Painted in Love
By Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully
Billionaire Clay Harrington has dedicated his fortune to championing emerging artists. But while searching for a legendary street artist, he meets brilliant and enigmatic Saskia Oliver — a secretive woman who tempts him in ways he never expected… Part of a New York Times bestselling series!
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The Nurse's Second Chance
The Nurse’s Second Chance
By Alison Roberts
Nurse Alice leaves London for a fresh start in New Zealand — only to find her past waiting next door. Her new neighbor, charming Andrew, is now a devoted single father… and their unexpected reunion rekindles feelings neither of them saw coming.
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The Wife Situation
The Wife Situation
By Lyra Parish
From a USA Today bestselling author: Broke New York City actress Lexi can’t refuse the offer of a marriage of convenience with grumpy billionaire Easton. The agreement is simple: a year of pretending to be in love — with perks. But the facade gets complicated when they start to actually fall for each other…
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