Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today’s biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
More Than Enough
More Than Enough
By Anna Quindlen
In this New York Times bestseller just released in February, a beloved, Pulitzer Prize–winning author is “as observant and as wonderfully readable as ever” (The New York Times Book Review). When Polly is gifted a DNA test by the women of her book club, a match with a stranger leads to a stunning discovery… “You don’t just read about [Quindlen’s] characters, you inhabit them” (People).
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Felicia’s Favorites
Felicia’s Favorites
By Danielle Steel
In March, “the world’s most popular author” (Booklist) added another New York Times bestseller to her already impressive catalog that’s sold over one billion books across the globe! The unexpected passing of their mother draws five sisters to her beautiful Connecticut farmhouse — where they each receive a life-changing gift and confront a startling revelation about the woman they thought they knew.
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Away to Me
Away to Me
By Patricia B. McConnell
All Creatures Great and Small meets Agatha Christie” in this brand-new series starter “I could not put down” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus). On a Wisconsin sheep farm, Maddie leads a quiet life with her beloved border collie — until an injured German shepherd sparks Maddie’s suspicions about her mentor’s sudden death. “A book you’ll stay up with all night” (New York Times bestselling author Susannah Charleson).
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When We Were Brilliant
When We Were Brilliant
By Lynn Cullen
Winning over Kate Quinn (“quite simply brilliant”) and Pam Jenoff (“one for the ages”), this new release is “a must-read” (Booklist)! When Norma Jeane Baker meets photographer Eve Arnold, she proposes a life-changing partnership — one that will turn her into American icon Marilyn Monroe. “An extraordinary feat… and one of my favorite books this year” (Colleen Oakley).
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Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter
Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter
By Heather Fawcett
A-meow-zing reviews are in for the brand-new New York Times bestseller from the author of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, calling it “a perfect book” (Kiersten White) that “you want to instantly reread” (Sarah Beth Durst) and declaring, “I loved every word” (Rebecca Ross). Agnes is desperate to save her meticulously run cat shelter — but her only hope is a chaotic magician!
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Junglekeeper
Junglekeeper
By Paul Rosolie
The late, great Jane Goodall herself was grateful for this awe-inspiring New York Times bestseller: “Thank you, Paul, for writing this book.” When 18-year-old New Yorker Paul Rosolie signed up for an expedition through one of the world’s last untouched ecosystems — the Amazonian rainforest — he ended up staying over two decades… This “rich, poetic” new release “collects the wonder of his experiences” (Kirkus Reviews).
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An Offer from a Gentleman
An Offer from a Gentleman
By Julia Quinn
Everyone’s falling for the latest season of Netflix phenomenon Bridgerton, so don’t miss the New York Times bestselling inspiration! When housemaid Sophie sneaks into an extravagant masquerade ball, she’s not expecting a spark to ignite with charming Benedict Bridgerton… With over 135,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, this “is certain to satisfy” (Publishers Weekly).
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Citizenship
Citizenship
By Daisy Hernandez
Never before has there been a more “fascinating, urgently needed new book” (Chicago Tribune) than this highly anticipated work that “everyone needs to read” (Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street). Reflecting on American history to explore the concept of citizenship itself, “this is an essential book for these contentious times” (Booklist).
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Scorched Earth
Scorched Earth
By John Gilstrap
A New York Times bestselling author whose books are always “a nonstop roller coaster of suspense” (Jeffery Deaver) is back and better than ever! When a disgraced president’s followers plan a terrible strike at the heart of the US, covert specialist Jonathan Grave is drawn into a deadly showdown… Take it from Harlan Coben: “Gilstrap will leave you breathless.”
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Dream Count
Dream Count
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In this highly anticipated 2025 New York Times bestseller, four disparate women — including a Nigerian writer and her housekeeper in the US — find their lives indelibly intertwined. “A rich, complicated book that spans continents… [An] extraordinary sympathy” (The Washington Post).
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New York to Dallas
New York to Dallas
By J. D. Robb
A #1 New York Times bestseller with over 20,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When a man she put in prison escapes, detective Eve Dallas is thrust into the chase — and her own troubled past… “J. D. Robb’s In Death novels are can’t-miss pleasures” (Harlan Coben).
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Tsarina
Tsarina
By Ellen Alpsten
“Extraordinary” (Booklist starred review): How did penniless Catherine Alexeyevna come to rule 18th-century Russia? Witness Catherine’s daring rise to power in this “astonishing” historical novel that “makes Game of Thrones look like a nursery rhyme” (New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin).
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How to Read a Book
How to Read a Book
By Monica Wood
“The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours” (The New York Times Book Review): Among the stacks of a small-town New England bookstore, three disparate lives intersect… “A beautiful, bighearted treasure” (Lily King) with over 37,100 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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We Are All Welcome Here
We Are All Welcome Here
By Elizabeth Berg
A New York Times bestseller from an author who “sits somewhere between Anne Tyler and Alice Hoffman” (Chicago Sun-Times): During one summer, three Southern women grapple with illness, loss, and prejudice as they each seek a path to freedom. “Put away your bookmarks. You won’t need them” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram).
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The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl
By Bart Yates
Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman: Ninety-six-year-old Isaac Dahl has lived a tumultuous life — and now, history unfolds through his eyes as he recalls 12 pivotal days over his nearly 100 years… This “charming and inspiring” saga from an award-winning author “will move readers” (Publishers Weekly).
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The Medusa Protocol
The Medusa Protocol
By Rob Hart
When former assassin Astrid stops showing up to her Assassins Anonymous meetings, her fellow members assume it can only mean bad news. Only her sponsor, Mark, holds out hope… especially when an unexpected pizza delivery suggests that Astrid may be sending a desperate message! A “thrilling, funny, and heartfelt” 2025 release (Mark Greaney).
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You Betrayed Me
You Betrayed Me
By Lisa Jackson
An unforgettable read from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: When James wakes up in the hospital, he’s greeted by the last person he expects — and discovers that his girlfriend is missing… “The constant twists will keep the readers hooked. This is a nonstop thrill-ride” (Publishers Weekly).
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Lambert & Hook Mysteries: Books 9–15
Lambert & Hook Mysteries: Books 9–15
By J.M. Gregson
Deep in the Cotswolds, Superintendent John Lambert’s unshakable instincts serve him well — especially when paired with the sharp wit and shrewd brain of DS Bert Hook. Together, they make a nearly unbeatable pair of investigators in this gripping set of British murder mysteries!
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Until Depths Do Us Part
Until Depths Do Us Part
By K.B. Jackson
Newly wealthy widow Charlotte McLaughlin’s nephew is about to get married aboard a cruise from Seattle to Alaska — but soon after the ship departs, the bride turns up dead. Charlotte and her sister, Jane, must unmask the killer among their fellow passengers in this compelling mystery from an Agatha Award–winning author.
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Sun, Sand, Murder
Sun, Sand, Murder
By John Keyse-Walker
Special Constable Teddy Creque — the lone policeman on the peaceful island of Anegada — comes up against more questions than answers when a mysterious biologist turns up dead on the beach. “Spectacular as a Caribbean sunset… A well-paced puzzler no one should miss” (Kirkus Reviews starred review).
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