Sunday, December 14, 2025

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The Plot
The Plot
By Jean Hanff Korelitz
A “remarkable” New York Times bestseller (Stephen King) hailed as “my favorite book of 2021” (Malcolm Gladwell): When Jake steals the plot of his late student’s unfinished first novel, the book is a runaway bestseller — but someone knows what he did. “So clever, so taut, so dazzling, I read it in about five hours flat” (Lisa Jewell).
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Olga Dies Dreaming
Olga Dies Dreaming
By Xochitl Gonzalez
A New York Times bestseller chosen as one of the best books of 2022 by NPR, Time, The Washington Post, and many more! When wedding planner Olga and her politician brother are reunited with the mother who abandoned them years ago, their lives turn upside down. “A beautiful force” (Associated Press).
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The Serpent and the Pearl
The Serpent and the Pearl
By Kate Quinn
From the “masterful” New York Times bestselling author (Margaret George) of The Alice Network: In 15th-century Rome, innocent Giulia is drawn into a treacherous world when she is forced to become a concubine for the ruthless Cardinal Borgia. An “epic” historical saga (Publishers Weekly).
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Drop Dead Beautiful
Drop Dead Beautiful
By Jackie Collins
From a New York Times bestselling author whose books “are always fun to read” (RT Book Reviews): As Lucky Santangelo reckons with a rival from her past, her teenage daughter sets out to follow in her infamous mother’s footsteps… A page-turning romp with over 2,300 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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The Cottage at Whisper Lake
The Cottage at Whisper Lake
By Phillipa Nefri Clark
After her estranged father’s death, journalist Sadie returns to her small hometown to address her unexpected inheritance. But when a local cottage owner pleads for help, Sadie and her handsome neighbor, Dan, must unravel the woman’s haunting mystery…
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Grace
Grace
By Paul Lynch
From the author of the international bestseller and 2023 Booker Prize winner Prophet Song: As a harsh winter closes in on 19th-century Ireland, young Grace is suddenly disguised as a boy and cast out of her home… “A moving work of lyrical and at times hallucinatory beauty” (The Washington Post).
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The Atomic Weight of Love
The Atomic Weight of Love
By Elizabeth J. Church
“Thoughtful and elegant” (Library Journal): When Meridian enters university to study ornithology in 1914, she begins a dazzling journey through a changing United States. “So engrossing, I couldn’t wait to read another page, and so alive, I never wanted the story to end” (New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt).
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You Are Fatally Invited
You Are Fatally Invited
By Ande Pliego
“RSVP immediately” (A.J. Finn) to this thrilling take on a locked-room mystery! On a gloomy Maine island, an oncoming storm traps Mila and six authors on a writing retreat. When a body turns up, Mila is shocked — because it’s not the person she was planning to kill… “Wickedly delightful mayhem” (Tess Gerritsen).
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Peter Miles Has to Die
Peter Miles Has to Die
By Katie Collom
“Dark, twisty, clever” (J.T. Ellison): Three women vow to avenge the murder of their best friend. But putting their plan into motion will have unforeseen consequences… “You won’t see the clever ending coming” (Julia Heaberlin) in this propulsive recent release.
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A Firehouse Christmas Baby
A Firehouse Christmas Baby
By Teri Wilson
From a USA Today bestselling author: As newcomer Felicity Hart and firefighter Wade Ericson work together to plan their town’s Christmas festivities, an abandoned baby is discovered at the firehouse. When Felicity moves in with Wade to help care for the child, could their makeshift family lead to love?
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Holiday Bridal Wave
Holiday Bridal Wave
By Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson
An irresistible holiday romance from a USA Today bestselling author! There’s just one thing Archimedes has to do to inherit the family company and fortune: get married before the first of the year. His assistant, Blaire, has agreed to help him find a bride. But could the perfect choice be closer than he ever expected?
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Saturday, December 13, 2025

This month’s best new historical fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Historical Fiction
 
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Book cover for Canticle by Janet Rich Edwards
You'll be transported to medieval Belgium in the pages of this stunning tale
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • To avoid an unwanted marriage, spirited Aleys finds refuge among a community of independent religious women — one under siege by mystical and political forces
  • One of People's best books of December
  • "A suspenseful page-turner that is also rigorously researched and utterly convincing — a true gem of historical fiction" (Bruce Holsinger, author of Culpability)
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Media mentions for Canticle by Janet Rich EdwardsMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Real Simple, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for The Italian Secret by Tara Moss
Take it from Fiona Davis: This 'rip-roaring novel' is 'unforgettable'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • After returning from a stint as a wartime investigative journalist, PI Billie Walker finds a dusty box in her father's office — sparking a globe-spanning journey to unravel a decades-old family mystery
  • Devotees of Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series will love this fierce, glamorous protagonist
  • Will take readers on the first postwar luxury passenger ship to sail across the ocean to Italy!
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Media mentions for The Italian Secret by Tara MossMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Cape Fever by Nadia Davids
Uncover the secrets of a crumbling 1920s manor in this gothic masterpiece
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Soraya takes a job as the personal maid to eccentric Mrs. Hattingh. But she soon learns spirits live in her boss's decaying home — and finds herself swept up in a strange weekly ritual
  • An atmospheric blend of historical intrigue, social critique, and psychological suspense
  • "Striking… A chilling fable that's at once familiar and singular. It's a stunner" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
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Media mentions for Cape Fever by Nadia DavidsMEDIA MENTIONS:NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Literary Hub
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Book cover for I, Medusa by Ayana Gray
A notorious figure from Greek mythology takes center stage
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Meddy has always felt out of place among her beautiful sisters and powerful parents. When she's taken under Athena's wing, her life transforms — until she's punished for a crime she didn't commit…
  • A New York Times bestselling author delivers a "bold feminist retelling" (Booklist starred review) that's a must-read for lovers of Circe
  • "Both empowering and infuriating, it's a strong take on the classic character" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for I, Medusa by Ayana GrayMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Locus, People, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Hope and Destiny by Niklas Natt och Dag
This 'grand piece of historical fiction' has Fredrik Backman's seal of approval
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 15th-century Sweden, Magnus is sent by his family into a burgeoning peasant rebellion. He must gain the trust of its charismatic leader, Engelbrekt — but his mission leads to bloodshed
  • Inspired by the true story of one of Sweden's most notorious murders
  • "Immersive… This swashbuckling slice of historical fiction has its charms" (Publishers Weekly)
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Media mentions for Hope and Destiny by Niklas Natt och DagMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for From Cradle to Grave by Rhys Bowen
A beloved New York Times bestselling author delivers a charming whodunit
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • London has been plagued by a string of murders — and new mother Lady Georgie's husband could be next to meet an untimely end. Can she catch a serial killer and save her family?
  • Set in the 1930s and starring a heroine who happens to be 34th in line for the throne
  • "The pre–World War II ambiance provides an apt setting for some ingenious murders in a case worthy of the clever sleuth" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Book cover for Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen
A sweeping, internationally bestselling sensation translated into 28 languages
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly, who says, "This tour de force is… not to be missed"
  • From an ill-fated 18th-century expedition to a 19th-century Alaskan colony on the verge of collapse, lives are transformed by the lost creature known as the Steller's sea cow
  • "Intensely readable" (The Guardian)
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Media mentions for Beasts of the Sea by Iida TurpeinenMEDIA MENTIONS:New Scientist, Foreign Policy, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Huguette by Cara Black
A thrilling postwar tale with an 'extraordinary character' at its heart (Booklist)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In 1945 France, Huguette is pregnant and on the run from her father's enemies, unable to return to her childhood home in Paris. When she lands a job with a legendary film director, she sees a chance to shed her past once and for all
  • From a New York Times bestselling author who "excels at setting vivid scenes, creating lively characters, and maintaining pulse-elevating suspense" (The Wall Street Journal).
  • This "fast-paced, enthralling novel" features "a twisty plot" (Library Journal starred review)
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Media mentions for Huguette by Cara BlackMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly
A beloved Jane Austen heroine trades matchmaking for sleuthing
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When her maid is found dead during a grand ball, sharp-witted Emma Knightley is determined to uncover what sinister dealings are afoot…
  • "Plenty of interesting Austen-inspired characters make for a charming read" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Fans of Regency-era stories will be riveted
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Media mentions for Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa KellyMEDIA MENTION:Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Lost Heiress by Elizabeth Klehfoth
At a foreboding cliffside mansion, three women's lives are intertwined by a tragic secret…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Forty years ago, heiress Saoirse disappeared during her 18th birthday gala — and her remains have finally been discovered under her family's mansion. But what really happened all those years ago?
  • Sure to captivate fans of Kate Morton
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