Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The Short List: Deals on books everyone's talking about

 
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The Short List
Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today’s biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
The Things We Never Say
The Things We Never Say
By Elizabeth Strout
In this brand-new New York Times bestseller, the beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Olive Kitteridge introduces a character “you may never be able to forget” (Financial Times). Mild-mannered history teacher Artie Dam finds his quiet life in coastal New England upended by the shocking result of a DNA test. “So damn good… I was repeatedly awed” (The Washington Post).
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It’s Not Her
It’s Not Her
By Mary Kubica
This New York Times bestselling twister boasting over 36,000 five-star Goodreads ratings and a TV adaptation already in the works has All the Colors of the Dark author Chris Whitaker warning, “Cancel your plans, you won’t be able to put [it] down.” At a secluded lakeside cottage, Courtney discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead, their son safely asleep upstairs — and their daughter missing… With “a whiplash ending I never saw coming” (Jeneva Rose).
  NYT Bestseller
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The Bookstore Diaries
The Bookstore Diaries
By Susan Mallery
A #1 New York Times bestselling author “delivers her signature warmth and humor” in this recent release that “fans and new readers alike will relish” (Library Journal). When renovation work on the Victorian mansion bookshop Jax inherited reveals townspeople’s diaries tucked behind the walls, chaos ensues! “Susan Mallery never disappoints” (Debbie Macomber).
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Judy Blume: A Life
Judy Blume: A Life
By Mark Oppenheimer
The treasured American icon behind timeless novels like Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret gets her due in a “masterful” chronicle of her “remarkable life and extraordinary impact” (Tayari Jones). One of 2026’s most anticipated books according to The Washington Post, Literary Hub, and many others, this recent release is “revealing, satisfying… a fitting tribute” (Booklist).
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The Jilted Countess
The Jilted Countess
By Loretta Ellsworth
“Immersive” (Heather Webb) and “moving” (Meg Waite Clayton), this gem of a novel inspired by a true story is a sure hit for book clubs. In the wake of World War II, a penniless Hungarian countess moves to the US to marry an American GI — only to find herself jilted. So she has a newspaper editor post an ad for a new husband! “Readers will find it easy to root for Ellsworth’s strong-willed protagonist” (Publishers Weekly).
  Critics' Choice
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The Library After Dark
The Library After Dark
By Ande Pliego
“Stephen King meets Agatha Christie” in this brand-new release hailed as “one of the most… cleverly plotted novels I’ve read in a long time” (Hank Phillippi Ryan). An infamous library is hosting an exclusive after-dark event when the doors suddenly lock, trapping seven visitors — one of whom is a murderer… “A locked-room mystery perfect for booklovers” (Forbes).
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Antihero
Antihero
By Gregg Hurwitz
“Buckle up for a wildly entertaining ride,” because a New York Times bestselling powerhouse “combines nonstop twists and punchy action” (Kirkus Reviews) in this “must-read” (Booklist), especially “for fans of Lee Child” (Library Journal)! When a young woman is abducted, ex-assassin Evan Smoak jumps into action — but on this mission, he can’t use his usual tactics…
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Death Times Seven
Death Times Seven
By Anne Perry
From a New York Times bestselling author named among Time’s 100 Masters of Crime comes “one of her best” (Library Journal), with glowing praise from Jeffery Deaver: “A towering achievement from a towering talent.” Junior attorney Daniel Pitt is convinced his client is innocent of a heinous crime — and his pathologist wife soon uncovers a forensic detail that turns the case on its head!
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Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
By Kate Stewart
Snag this brand-new New York Times bestseller from “a master” (Publishers Weekly) and enjoy a series that’s taken BookTok by storm and sold more than three million books! In the small mountain town of Triple Falls, a grief-stricken Marine gets a second chance at happiness. “If you love suspense, mystery, and action, these books are the ones to read” (Cosmopolitan).
  NYT Bestseller
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House of Margins
House of Margins
By Tlotlo Tsamaase
“A writer to watch” proves her command of all things “thrilling and thought-provoking” (Publishers Weekly) with this May release recommended for fans of We Used to Live Here. Anaya never returned from a prestigious writing residency. Now, a true crime podcast claims to have her story — but it’s up to Anaya’s sister to piece together the much more disturbing truth.
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