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Dungeon Crawler Carl

Matt Dinniman · Fantasy

**The apocalypse will be televised!** A man.

quest · found family · survival · high stakes survival

Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros · Fantasy

Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.

enemies to lovers · slow burn · forbidden romance · chosen one · found family · dragons · magic academy

The Correspondent

Virginia Evans · Literary Fiction

Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about the transformative power of the written…

slow burn · second chance romance · workplace romance

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir · Sci-Fi

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission–and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.

quest · space opera · survival · high stakes survival

Yesteryear

Caro Claire Burke · Literary Fiction

***'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…'*** Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and has the social media…

dark academia · psychological thriller · twist ending · unreliable narrator · gothic atmosphere

The Last Contract of Isako

Fonda Lee · Sci-Fi

Get ready to be blown away by this searing standalone science fiction epic where corporate samurai fight beneath merciless stars, and death is always…

space opera · revenge plot · quest

A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas · Fantasy

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution.

enemies to lovers · slow burn · forbidden romance · dark romance · fae · magic academy

Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas · Fantasy

Lethal. Loyal. Legendary. Enter the world of Throne of Glass with the first book in the #1 bestselling series by Sarah J. Maas. In a land…

coming of age · chosen one · enemies to lovers · slow burn · found family · redemption arc

The Poet Empress

Shen Tao · Fantasy

Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The…

forbidden romance · political intrigue · slow burn

The Night We Met

Abby Jimenez · Romance

**A beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way.** In everyone’s life, there’s a…

slow burn · friends to lovers · romantic comedy · trauma recovery

Daggermouth

H. M. Wolfe · Fantasy

He Is Her Ruin. She Is His Rebellion. The first thing you’ll learn in New Found Haven is mercy no longer exists. Showing mercy is a weakness, and…

dark romance · enemies to lovers · grimdark · dystopian society · trauma recovery · forced proximity

The Caretaker

Marcus Kliewer · Mystery & Thriller

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Caregiver for elderly husband urgently needed.

psychological thriller · cat and mouse · morally grey character · twist ending

Shield of Sparrows

Devney Perry · general fiction

The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel.

The Martian

Andy Weir · Sci-Fi

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.

survival · space opera

The Lord of the Rings

J.R.R. Tolkien · Fantasy

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power…

quest · found family · chosen one · dragons

Wild Dark Shore

Charlotte McConaghy · Mystery & Thriller

A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon. Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers…

slow burn · twist ending · forbidden romance

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson · Mystery & Thriller

Everyone is talking about A Good Girl's Guide to Murder!

psychological thriller · twist ending · missing person · unreliable narrator · coming of age

Japanese Gothic

Kylie Lee Baker · Horror

New York Times Most Anticipated Book for 2026 USA TODAY Most Anticipated Books of 2026 Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2026 Book Riot…

gothic atmosphere · multiple timelines · paranormal romance · twist ending

Powerless

Lauren Roberts · Fantasy

Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya—the exceptional, the empowered, the Elites.

forbidden romance · dystopian society · chosen one · enemies to lovers · slow burn

Rites of the Starling

Devney Perry · Fantasy

Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction.

slow burn · quest · found family · forbidden romance

Shatter Me

Tahereh Mafi · Fantasy

Ostracized or incarcerated her whole life, seventeen-year-old Juliette is freed on the condition that she use her horrific abilities in support of…

slow burn · enemies to lovers · dystopian society · forbidden romance · trauma recovery · high stakes survival

Red Rising

Pierce Brown · Sci-Fi

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future.

chosen one · dystopian society · high stakes survival · enemies to lovers · found family · revenge plot

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 3

Beth Brower · Literary Fiction

historical fiction

The Hobbit

J.R.R. Tolkien · Fantasy

The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure, undertaken by a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold.

quest · coming of age · found family · dragons

Our Perfect Storm

Carley Fortune · Romance

Pre-order the breathtakingly romantic new novel from #1 New York Times and international bestseller Carley Fortune!

second chance romance · slow burn · road trip

Blood Over Bright Haven

M. L. Wang · Fantasy

**Magic has made the city of Tiran an industrial utopia, but magic has a cost—and the collectors have come calling.** An orphan since the age of…

grimdark · political intrigue · quest · morally grey character · chosen one

Fury Bound

Sable Sorensen · Fantasy

Revenge demands sacrifice. Don't miss this action-packed, jaw-dropping, dark and romantic sequel to Dire Bound. Death is in the air, and Meryn Cooper…

dark romance · revenge plot · slow burn · fated mates · possessive romance

Kin

Tayari Jones · Literary Fiction

A Most Anticipated Book for 2026 according to the New York Times, New Statesman, NPR, Guardian, Independent, Financial Times, Daily Express, Mirror,…

coming of age · found family

Haunting Adeline

H. D. Carlton · Romance

**The Manipulator** I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me.

dark romance · obsessive love · possessive romance · gothic atmosphere · psychological thriller · cat and mouse

Heated Rivalry

Rachel Reid · Romance

Pro hockey star Shane Hollander isn’t just crazy talented, he’s got a spotless reputation.

enemies to lovers · slow burn · sports romance · he falls first

Heart the Lover

Lily King · Literary Fiction

*You knew I’d write a book about you someday.* Our narrator understands good love stories—their secrets and subtext, their highs and their free…

historical fiction

The Everlasting

Alix E. Harrow · Fantasy

Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion’s greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, who died for queen and country.

slow burn · time travel · historical fiction · quest · he falls first

Fever Dream

Elsie Silver · Romance

slow burn

Alchemised

SenLinYu · Fantasy

« In English: What is it you think you're protecting in that brain of yours?

dark romance · grimdark · amnesia · possessive romance · trauma recovery

Dire Bound

Sable Sorensen · Fantasy

Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials.

enemies to lovers · slow burn · fated mates · high stakes survival · forced proximity · werewolves shifters

Piranesi

Susanna Clarke · Fantasy

**From the *New York Times* bestselling author of *Jonathan Strange & Mr.

magical realism · portal fantasy · twist ending

Score

Kennedy Ryan · Romance

​'A scorching second-chance romance between a talented screenwriter and a phenomenal musician from "a fantastic storyteller and superb writer' NPR…

second chance romance · slow burn · workplace romance · sports romance

Wolf Worm

T. Kingfisher · Horror

Something darker than the devil stalks the North Carolina woods in Wolf Worm, a new gothic masterpiece from New York Times bestselling author T.

gothic atmosphere · psychological thriller · survival · trauma recovery

Quicksilver

Callie Hart · Fantasy

Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets.

enemies to lovers · slow burn · forced proximity · chosen one · quest

Dominion

Tom Holland · nonfiction

Christianity is the most enduring and influential legacy of the ancient world, and its emergence the single most transformative development in…

Starside

Alex Aster · Fantasy

From Alex Aster, the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Lightlark series, comes her first adult romantasy. Enter the world of Starside,…

slow burn · enemies to lovers · quest · magic academy

The Secret History

Donna Tartt · Literary Fiction

Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of…

dark academia · psychological thriller · morally grey character · found family

The Poppy War

R. F. Kuang · Fantasy

A brilliantly imaginative talent makes her exciting debut with this epic historical military fantasy, inspired by the bloody history of China’s…

grimdark · chosen one · revenge plot · high stakes survival · dragons

Red City

Marie Lu · Fantasy

The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu.

dark romance · urban fantasy · enemies to lovers · political intrigue · morally grey character

This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

Ilona Andrews · Fantasy

Outlander meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster new epic fantasy series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo Ilona Andrews.

enemies to lovers · slow burn · forbidden romance · found family · quest

In Her Own League

Liz Tomforde · Romance

He's used to being the boss. But she's in her own league... As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her…

sports romance · workplace romance · grumpy sunshine · opposites attract

The Ending Writes Itself

Evelyn Clarke · Mystery & Thriller

A PROPULSIVE DEBUT MYSTERY FROM EVELYN CLARKE, THE BRILLIANT AND DIABOLICAL CREATION OF CAT CLARKE AND V.E.

psychological thriller · closed circle · twist ending

Trad Wife

Saratoga Schaefer · Horror

A "traditional wife" influencer allows a demonic creature to impregnate her in this unnerving horror novel, perfect for fans of Nightbitch and Mary,…

psychological thriller · gothic atmosphere · demons

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shelby Van Pelt · Literary Fiction

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium.

found family · coming of age · missing person · cozy vibes

Seek the Traitor's Son

Veronica Roth · Fantasy

quest · chosen one · found family