Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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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 Crossroads
The Crossroads
By C. J. Box
“The terrific C. J. Box shifts into overdrive” (Lisa Scottoline) in this jaw-dropping #1 New York Times bestseller, the latest in a series beloved by Stephen King, John Sandford, and many more! After game warden Joe Pickett is shot in his pickup truck at a crossroads connecting three dangerous ranching families, his daughters won’t rest until they learn the truth. “Every page cuts deeper than the last” (Jack Carr).
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Cherry Baby
Cherry Baby
By Rainbow Rowell
This instant New York Times bestseller just released in May is a “must-read” (Library Journal), but we don’t want to give too much away: “I loved this book and the colder you go into the reading experience, the better” (John Green)! Meet Cherry, a struggling woman who’s just lost everything she thought she cared about, in a book that’s “funny and smart and real… What a gift” (Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich).
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Chasing the Clouds Away
Chasing the Clouds Away
By Debbie Macomber
Romance legend Debbie Macomber once again proves “no one tugs at readers’ heartstrings quite as effectively” (Chicago Tribune) in this brand-new New York Times bestseller that “hits all the right notes” (Booklist). Maisy has devoted her life to others, even at the expense of her own dreams. But after Maisy requests a stranger pay her act of kindness forward, everything begins to change…
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Everything Lost Returns
Everything Lost Returns
By Sarah Domet
Book clubs and Lessons in Chemistry lovers will delight in this “beautiful, engrossing, and revelatory” dual-timeline novel that’s “its own celestial event” (New York Times bestselling author Nina de Gramont). In 1910, the pregnant wife of a rural doctor takes a job at the Earthshine Soap factory — and 76 years later, a class action lawsuit against the company pushes Nona to uncover Opal’s story. “Lingers long after its conclusion” (New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott).
  Critics' Choice
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Five
Five
By Ilona Bannister
“You haven’t read a thriller like this” totally unique new release (Katie Couric Media) wowing Chris Whitaker, Shari Lapena, and Alafair Burke, who raves, “Five is one of the most original novels I’ve read in years.” Five seemingly ordinary people wait for the train. In five minutes, it will arrive — and one of them will die… “Sure to top this year’s best-of lists” (Bookreporter).
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The Shock of the Light
The Shock of the Light
By Lori Inglis Hall
Prepare to be dazzled by “an absolute stunner” (Kate Quinn) that’s “already a firm favorite for one of my books of the year” (Good Housekeeping). During World War II, twins Tessa and Theo leave Cambridge to support the Allied effort — but only Theo comes home. Years later, he must face the one secret Tessa kept from him… Perfect for “fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale” (Pam Jenoff).
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The Murder at World’s End
The Murder at World’s End
By Ross Montgomery
Downton Abbey meets Knives Out in “a wonderfully clever take on the classic locked-room mystery” (Kristen Perrin) from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. On a Cornish island, a viscount is found dead in an estate that’s been sealed top to bottom. And when butler Stephen is accused, he teams up with the foulmouthed octogenarian matriarch to find the real killer! “A joy from start to finish” (Janice Hallett).
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Dog Person
Dog Person
By Camille Pagán
Meet “the best animal voice since Remarkably Bright Creatures” (USA Today bestselling author Ali Brady): elderly canine Harold, who’s determined to help his owner, a struggling bookseller, find happiness! “This beautiful book will break your heart open and mend it all at once” (Colleen Oakley).
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Molka
Molka
By Monika Kim
The “must-read” author of The Eyes Are the Best Part, a Time best book of 2024, is back with a “brilliant” new release (#1 New York Times bestselling author C.G. Drews) endorsed by Paul Tremblay. An IT technician who spies on the women in his workplace and a woman who’s lost everything to a hidden camera scandal find themselves on a twisted collision course…
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Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Vendetta
Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Vendetta
By Brian Freeman
“Classic Jason Bourne, loaded with action” (Kirkus Reviews)! When a hacked database sparks a wave of killings across the globe, the race for files teeming with secrets pits agent Jason Bourne against powerful international forces… “Brings the heat” (Publishers Weekly).
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Blood Meridian
Blood Meridian
By Cormac McCarthy
In this epic masterpiece from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Road, the Kid, a 14-year-old boy from Tennessee, witnesses the shocking brutality of westward expansion. “An extraordinary, breathtaking achievement” (John Banville) with over 114,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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Yellowface
Yellowface
By R. F. Kuang
An unmissable instant New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick with over 216,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: Struggling author June finally finds success by stealing her late friend’s unpublished manuscript — but what will it take to maintain the lie? “Hard to put down, harder to forget” (Stephen King).
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The Story of Marceau Miller
The Story of Marceau Miller
By Marceau Miller
When renowned writer Marceau Miller is found dead, his wife, Sarah, wonders if the tragedy was truly an accident. After discovering his last manuscript, she resolves to uncover the truth — but the secrets she unravels create more questions than they answer…
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The Sea Child
The Sea Child
By Linda Wilgus
Soon after widow Isabel returns to the coastal Cornish village where she was found as a child, a band of smugglers approaches her cottage with their wounded captain in tow — and their visit will transform her life. A stunning recent release with a “richly detailed setting… and blend of folklore, history, and adventure” (The Washington Post).
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The Paris Gown
The Paris Gown
By Christine Wells
“Touching” (Booklist): When three old friends — aspiring chef Claire, brokenhearted socialite Gina, and mysterious Margot — reunite in Paris, they’re drawn into a glamorous mystery with a couture gown at its heart. “A glorious showstopper of a novel!” (New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester).
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For Kicks
For Kicks
By Dick Francis
Horse breeder Daniel Roke turns down the opportunity to investigate a scandal involving drugged racehorses — but when his replacement dies under mysterious circumstances, Daniel has no choice but to search for the truth himself. From the New York Times bestselling “master of crime fiction and equine thrills” (Newsday).
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Silver Wedding
Silver Wedding
By Maeve Binchy
A New York Times bestseller and “rousing good story” (San Francisco Chronicle): Anna is tasked with planning a celebration for her parents’ silver anniversary — but family secrets and grudges may rise to the surface on the big day… With over 2,900 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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The Lonely Life
The Lonely Life
By Bette Davis
With 11 Academy Award nominations and two Best Actress wins, Bette Davis is considered one of the greatest actors in Hollywood history. In this unflinching autobiography, the legendary icon tells her life story — from her remarkable rise to stardom to the heartbreaks she suffered along the way.
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An Offer from a Gentleman
An Offer from a Gentleman
By Julia Quinn
A New York Times bestseller and the inspiration for the latest season of the hit Netflix show Bridgerton: When housemaid Sophie sneaks into an extravagant masquerade ball, her life changes forever. “With its storybook ending and lovable characters, this… is certain to satisfy” (Publishers Weekly).
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Recalled to Life
Recalled to Life
By Reginald Hill
When new evidence revives a notorious murder case, can Yorkshire detectives Dalziel and Pascoe untangle the truth behind a 30-year-old unsolved mystery? This engaging British whodunit is “quite simply a near-perfect crime novel… A delight on every level” (Booklist).
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