Wednesday, June 10, 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!
Hope Rises
Hope Rises
By David Baldacci
Shooting to the top spot of the New York Times bestseller list, this new release from “one of the best authors alive” (Lisa Scottoline) has “more twists than a bag of pretzels” (Kirkus Reviews). Unassuming family man turned lethal FBI asset Walter sets out to take down the international criminal empire that stole everything from him… “In Baldacci’s long list of heroes, Walter Nash is among the most memorable” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives
The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives
By Elizabeth Arnott
Described as “Lessons in Chemistry with Californian serial killers” (New York Times bestselling author Ellery Lloyd), this Good Morning America Book Club pick is “brimming with sly humor and a twist you’ll never see coming” (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary). In 1960s Los Angeles, three very different women form a friendship founded on a shared secret: Unknowingly, they were all married to notorious serial murderers.
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A Woman’s Place
A Woman’s Place
By Danielle Steel
“The world’s most popular author” (Booklist), who’s sold over one billion books across the globe, delivers another brilliant New York Times bestseller! When the maiden voyage of the Titanic takes a tragic turn, Lady Victoria Oldbrooke loses her beloved father — but not before he makes a dying request that sets her on an unexpected path to becoming a pioneering businesswoman.
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Liar’s Dice
Liar’s Dice
By Juliet Faithfull
With Jodi Picoult calling it “pitch-perfect and full of heart,” this new release is a “magnificent” literary gem (Jamie Ford) you need on your summer reading list. Identical twin sisters Dolores and Mita are inseparable — until Mita develops a mysterious illness, is sent away, and is no longer talked about. Can Dolores uncover the truth? “Aims for the sky and… doesn’t miss” (Annie Hartnett, author of The Road to Tender Hearts).
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The House of Hidden Letters
The House of Hidden Letters
By Izzy Broom
Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, this “joy from start to finish” (Alex Michaelides) has All the Colors of the Dark author Chris Whitaker raving, “I loved every page.” In need of a fresh start, Skye jumps at the chance to buy a dilapidated Greek cottage — where she discovers a mysterious parcel of World War II–era letters…
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The Original
The Original
By Priya Parmar
Discover the brand-new must-read winning over Kristin Hannah as well as Adriana Trigiani, Christina Baker Kline, and Paula McLain, who gushes, “This is a novel you press into your best friend’s hands the moment you finish.” After losing her brother, strong-willed Katharine Hepburn feels the pull of Hollywood — where she will become one of the biggest stars of her generation all while refusing to conform.
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Fallen City
Fallen City
By Adrienne Young
“Reader, meet your new obsession” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Isabel Ibañez): A “lush and cinematic” series starter from the author of The Unmaking of June Farrow that “showcases Young’s talent for blending intimacy and grandeur” (Publishers Weekly). In a walled city, a novice to a priestess holding stolen magic encounters a stranger — setting off a chain reaction that will alter the fate of their world…
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Monsters in the Archives
Monsters in the Archives
By Caroline Bicks
“There is much to relish” (The Guardian) in this “treat for fans of Stephen King” (Paul Tremblay) that King himself calls “the best book about my process that I have ever read.” Discover the stories behind a legendary author’s most celebrated works in an “illuminating and original” tome (Amy Tan) that draws from never-before-seen manuscripts and in-depth interviews!
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It Happened One Murder
It Happened One Murder
By Liz Lawson
Only Murders in the Building meets Emily Henry in a delicious May release “you’re guaranteed to tear through” (USA Today bestselling author Ashley Winstead). After her birthday bash in a sleepy New Jersey beach town results in a dead body, journalist Harriet sets out to write a killer investigative article — but she’ll have to work with her long-ago fling, Nic…
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The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy
By Jamie Ford
A New York Times bestseller and “unmitigated pleasure” (Christina Baker Kline): When Dorothy’s young daughter exhibits the same health issues she has, Dorothy begins a treatment for inherited trauma — and connects with seven generations of women on a journey through the past. “Ford has outdone himself!” (Kate Quinn).
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Web of Evil
Web of Evil
By J.A. Jance
A New York Times bestseller: When anchorwoman Ali passes a shocking accident on a lonely desert road, she doesn’t realize the truth: the deceased is her own adulterous husband — and his death was meticulously planned… “Heart-stopping” (Publishers Weekly).
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Slightly South of Simple
Slightly South of Simple
By Kristy Woodson Harvey
From a New York Times bestselling author: When pregnant Caroline’s high-profile marriage falls apart, she leaves New York City behind for small-town Georgia — where she reunites with her estranged mother and two very different sisters… “Fans of Nancy Thayer and Patti Callahan Henry will devour this story” (Booklist).
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The Idea of Love
The Idea of Love
By Patti Callahan Henry
A New York Times bestselling author who “seamlessly combines mystery, family love, and personal journey” (Diane Chamberlain). Ella has the perfect life in South Carolina — until her husband dies in a tragic sailing accident, and a harmless lie grows beyond her control…
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The French Winemaker’s Daughter
The French Winemaker’s Daughter
By Loretta Ellsworth
A moving dual-timeline novel: In 1942, seven-year-old Martine hides from the Nazis, clutching a note and a bottle of wine — but in her desperation to escape, she loses the precious bottle. Decades later, Charlotte makes a shocking discovery after winning an old box of wine at a Paris auction house…
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Wolf
Wolf
By Mo Hayder
From an Edgar Award–winning author: A dog is found wandering on the street with a note begging for help pinned to its collar. Detective Jack Caffery faces endless questions, a family held hostage, and practically no clues in this “destined-to-be classic” (The New York Times Book Review).
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Darkrooms
Darkrooms
By Rebecca Hannigan
An “unforgettable” recent release (Karin Slaughter) that’s a “gripping and atmospheric” mystery (Flynn Berry): Two decades after the summer night nine-year-old Roisin vanished from the forest in her tiny Irish town, the paths of the two women who were closest to her collide — exposing the truth…
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The Only One Who Knows
The Only One Who Knows
By Lisa M. Matlin
When morning show cohost Minnow Greenwood suffers a public breakdown, she retreats to her hometown of Kangaroo Bay, Australia. But as mysterious disappearances and deadly shark attacks rock the coastal community, Minnow is drawn into a dark mystery lurking beneath the town’s surface…
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Dead Man’s Hand
Dead Man’s Hand
By Collected Authors
A renowned editor presents a collection of gripping mystery stories in this “Who’s Who of crime writers” (Publishers Weekly), some of which feature familiar faces such as Harry Bosch and Inspector Banks — and others that will delight with new characters from genre legends such as Walter Mosley and Laura Lippman!
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Songs for the Dead
Songs for the Dead
By Stephen Puleston
When two traffic officers are murdered on a quiet mountain pass, Inspector Drake races to decipher the messages of a meticulous killer. Can Drake confront his own fears in time to solve the case?
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Wild, Wild Cowboy
Wild, Wild Cowboy
By Elizabeth Bright
Former rodeo star Zack agrees to give inexperienced librarian Hannah some lessons in seduction. But then the gorgeous cowboy starts falling for her himself… Opposites attract in this sexy small-town romance from a USA Today bestselling author!
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