Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today's biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
King of Ashes
King of Ashes
By S. A. Cosby
“Pick up the novel everyone will be talking about” (The Atlantic) — a smash-hit instant New York Times bestseller that’s already being adapted by Steven Spielberg for Netflix! In a close-knit Virginia town, a shocking car crash lands the patriarch of a family funeral home business in a coma. But his son quickly realizes this was no accident… “One of the biggest names in the crime/thriller world these days” (NPR) is “at his best” (Library Journal) in this unmissable thriller.
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All the Little Houses
All the Little Houses
By May Cobb
This juicy January release is “May Cobb’s most explosive book yet. And trust me, that’s saying a lot” (Jeneva Rose), since “nobody does explosive and twisted like May Cobb” (Lisa Jewell). When a self-made socialite in a small Texas town is threatened by the arrival of a wholesome new family, someone will wind up dead… “Wildly satisfying” (Karin Slaughter).
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Needle Lake
Needle Lake
By Justine Champine
Brace yourself for a “standout” new release (Kirkus Reviews) — a literary gem from an author recommended by Jodi Picoult and Paula Hawkins that “starts as a slow burn but quickly ignites into a bonfire” (Library Journal). One fateful night in a snow-covered logging town, a man dies in the woods — and two very different cousins become bound by a terrible secret.
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Julia Song Is Undateable
Julia Song Is Undateable
By Susan Lee
Ali Hazelwood (“spectacular”) and Christina Lauren (“absolutely perfect”) are gushing over this recent USA Today bestseller bursting with laugh-out-loud high jinks. CEO Julia sees only one way to fulfill her grandmother’s dying wish to see her get married: dating lessons from her childhood neighbor, Tae! “Swoon-worthy… With nuance and heart” (Kirkus Reviews)
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Medicine River
Medicine River
By Mary Annette Pember
Named a best book of 2025 by NPR, Time, and more, this “important work” (Los Angeles Times) is one “everyone, absolutely everyone, should read” (Javier Zamora, author of Solito). A journalist uncovers the shocking experiences of thousands of Native children — including her mother — sent to government boarding schools in a brutal attempt at forced assimilation. “A testament to the truth” (The New York Times) that “could not be more necessary” (The New Republic).
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A Murder in Paris
A Murder in Paris
By Matthew Blake
Following Anna O, which set the bar high as an “irresistible” thriller (Lee Child), Matthew Blake delivers “jaw-dropping twists” that are “nearly impossible to forget” (Publishers Weekly starred review)! Memory expert Olivia Finn races to Paris when she learns her grandmother, who has dementia, has confessed to a murder from 1945. Josephine claims to have been confused — but hotel records say otherwise…
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The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum
The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum
By Valerie Wilson Wesley
Travel back in time to the glittering Jazz Age with a “smart, appealing historical mystery” (Library Journal) that kicks off a brand-new series! Just as Harriet Stone, a liberated Black woman, and her orphaned biracial foster child are settling into her cousin’s sprawling boardinghouse for women, Harriet finds the proprietress dead at the bottom of the stairs…
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The Cowboy's Texas Sky
The Cowboy’s Texas Sky
By E. Elizabeth Watson
Years after hearing that her first love, Travis, had tragically died during deployment, Skylar Rivers takes her foster son to the ER — and is shocked to find herself face-to-face with Dr. Travis Dixon! They both have baggage, but can the cowboy convince Skylar to give them a second chance at forever?
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The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
By Allison Pataki
This “deliciously dishy” read “brings a towering legend to life with warmth [and] wit” (Kate Quinn). Follow Marjorie Post from humble heartland beginnings to her powerful influence as the wealthiest woman in the US. “This marvelous novel kept me up way past my bedtime” (Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls).
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A Wanted Man
A Wanted Man
By Lee Child
In this “feverishly thrilling” #1 New York Times bestseller (Miami Herald), Jack Reacher hitches a ride with three strangers — and inadvertently becomes entangled in a murderous conspiracy. “The indomitable Reacher burns up the pages” (USA Today).
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The Girl from the Grand Hotel
The Girl from the Grand Hotel
By Camille Aubray
In this “delicious novel inspired by true events” (Kristin Hannah), a young American checks into the Grand Hotel in the South of France — where the glamorous clientele must soon contend with the arrival of Nazi officials. “[I] was swept away by the fast-paced story and canny twists. An exhilarating ride” (Fiona Davis).
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Dreams of Falling
Dreams of Falling
By Karen White
From a New York Times bestselling author: Nine years ago, Larkin left her South Carolina hometown, vowing to never go back. But when her mother vanishes, Larkin has no choice but to return — and as she investigates the disappearance, she unearths long-buried secrets from half a century ago…
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Trail of Secrets
Trail of Secrets
By Eileen Goudge
From a New York Times bestselling author: The abduction of her daughter left single mother Ellie shattered. Years later, Skyler, the adopted child of affluent parents, becomes unintentionally pregnant — and is forced to confront her dark past… “Will keep all who love a secret riveted” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Natchez Burning Trilogy
The Natchez Burning Trilogy
By Greg Iles
“Extraordinarily entertaining and fiendishly suspenseful” (Stephen King on Natchez Burning): In Mississippi, Penn Cage makes dangerous enemies when he sets out to prove his white father’s innocence in the murder of a Black woman. A #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers a “superb” box set (The Washington Post).
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The Jack Reacher Cases: Books 1–3
The Jack Reacher Cases: Books 1–3
By Dan Ames
Join former FBI agent Lauren Pauling as she tackles dangerous cases — each with a mysterious connection to the legendary Jack Reacher. A USA Today bestselling series set in the Reacher universe!
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Holding the Reins
Holding the Reins
By Paisley Hope
After leaving a toxic relationship, CeCe returns home to her ranch in small-town Laurel Creek. She soon finds a job with her brother’s best friend, Nash, a hockey player turned cowboy — and one night of passion with him changes everything…
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California Love Songs
California Love Songs
By Bella Andre and Nicky Arden
After years of touring, rock star Damien returns to Carmel-by-the-Sea and reunites with his hometown best friend, Crystal. But it’s getting harder for both of them to hide their true feelings… Part of a series about the Davenport siblings!
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Silver Lining
Silver Lining
By Jill Sanders
From a USA Today bestselling author: Sarah is hoping to land her dream job when handsome Ben is brought in — and she’s afraid he’s there to replace her. As they work closely together, Ben falls for Sarah… but can he prove it while helping her achieve her dreams?
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