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Japanese Gothic

A gothic dual-timeline novel of ghosts, hauntings and redemption

by Kylie Lee Baker ...

USA TODAY BestsellerNew York Times Most Anticipated Book for 2026USA TODAY Most Anticipated Books of 2026Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2026Book Riot "Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026"From the critically acclaimed, USA TODAY bestselling, New York Times Top 100, Shirley Jackson Award–winning author of Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng and ... ... Read more

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USA TODAY BestsellerNew York Times Most Anticipated Book for 2026USA TODAY Most Anticipated Books of 2026Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2026Book Riot "Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026"From the critically acclaimed, USA TODAY bestselling, New York Times Top 100, Shirley Jackson Award–winning author of Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng and ...
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Five

A Novel

by Ilona Bannister ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “[A] sizzling summer thriller . . . a kind of morality tale, a Rorschach test for all of us.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)Five lives. Five stories. Four will live—one will die. Who it will be? In this slow-burn masterpiece of psychological fiction, the choice is all yours.**“Five is a gripping, chilling story that asks difficult questions about judgement ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “[A] sizzling summer thriller . . . a kind of morality tale, a Rorschach test for all of us.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)Five lives. Five stories. Four will live—one will die. Who it will be? In this slow-burn masterpiece of psychological fiction, the choice is all yours.**“Five is a gripping, chilling story that asks difficult questions about judgement
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The Staircase in the Woods

by Chuck Wendig ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A group of friends investigates the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents.“Chuck Wendig weaves his magic once more, turning a lonely staircase in the woods into a searing, propulsive, dread-filled exploration of the horrors of knowing and being known.”—Kiersten White, ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A group of friends investigates the mystery of a strange staircase in the woods in this mesmerizing horror novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Accidents.“Chuck Wendig weaves his magic once more, turning a lonely staircase in the woods into a searing, propulsive, dread-filled exploration of the horrors of knowing and being known.”—Kiersten White,
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The Shadow of the Wind

by Carlos Ruiz Zafon ...

Translated by Lucia Graves ...

Series series The Cemetery of Forgotten Books
"Anyone who enjoys novels that are scary, erotic, touching, tragic and thrilling should rush right out to the nearest bookstore and pick up The Shadow of the Wind**. Really, you should." —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post“Wondrous...masterful...The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —* ... Read more

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"Anyone who enjoys novels that are scary, erotic, touching, tragic and thrilling should rush right out to the nearest bookstore and pick up The Shadow of the Wind**. Really, you should." —Michael Dirda, The Washington Post“Wondrous...masterful...The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —*
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The Unmaking of June Farrow

A Novel

by Adrienne Young ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A woman risks everything to end her family’s centuries-old curse, solve her mother’s disappearance, and find love in this mesmerizing novel from the author of Spells for Forgetting.**“Come for the fresh twist on time travel; stay for the love story.”—Good HousekeepingA GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**In the small mountain town of Jasper, North ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A woman risks everything to end her family’s centuries-old curse, solve her mother’s disappearance, and find love in this mesmerizing novel from the author of Spells for Forgetting.**“Come for the fresh twist on time travel; stay for the love story.”—Good HousekeepingA GOOD HOUSEKEEPING AND SHE READS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**In the small mountain town of Jasper, North
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick

A Novel

by Caro Claire Burke ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A GMA BOOK CLUB PICK • A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (SO FAR) • A traditional American woman, a “tradwife” influencer, suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister in this sensational debut novel."A bold and biting satire, ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A GMA BOOK CLUB PICK • A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (SO FAR) • A traditional American woman, a “tradwife” influencer, suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister in this sensational debut novel."A bold and biting satire,
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Happy Wife: A Read with Jenna Pick

A Novel

by Meredith Lavender, Kendall Shores ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • A young woman must find her missing husband and prove her innocence in this twisty, unputdownable novel set in an ultrawealthy Florida community where looks can kill.“Happy Wife is one of those delicious, fun summer books that you’ll open on the beach and never put down.”—Jenna Bush Hager, Read With JennaNora Davies doesn ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • A young woman must find her missing husband and prove her innocence in this twisty, unputdownable novel set in an ultrawealthy Florida community where looks can kill.“Happy Wife is one of those delicious, fun summer books that you’ll open on the beach and never put down.”—Jenna Bush Hager, Read With JennaNora Davies doesn
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How to Survive a Horror Story

A Novel

by Mallory Arnold ...

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERSeven authors enter the manorCan they survive the story within?When legendary horror author Mortimer Queen passes, a group of writers find themselves invited to his last will and testament reading expecting a piece of his massive fortune. Each have their own unique connection to the literary icon, some known, some soon to be discovered, and they've been waiting for ... Read more

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THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERSeven authors enter the manorCan they survive the story within?When legendary horror author Mortimer Queen passes, a group of writers find themselves invited to his last will and testament reading expecting a piece of his massive fortune. Each have their own unique connection to the literary icon, some known, some soon to be discovered, and they've been waiting for
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Dead Beat

by Leigh Bardugo ...

Series Book 3 - Ninth House Series
**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF FALL 2026 BY GOODREADS & THE NEW YORK TIMESThe highly anticipated, explosive conclusion to the Ninth House trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.**Hell is empty and all the devils are here…Alex Stern made it to hell and back more than once, but this time she left the door open behind her. Demons are ... Read more

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**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF FALL 2026 BY GOODREADS & THE NEW YORK TIMESThe highly anticipated, explosive conclusion to the Ninth House trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.**Hell is empty and all the devils are here…Alex Stern made it to hell and back more than once, but this time she left the door open behind her. Demons are
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Dark Places

A Novel

by Gillian Flynn ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • NOW IN DEVELOPMENT AS AN HBO LIMITED SERIESFrom the acclaimed author of Gone Girl, “a riveting tale of true horror by a writer who has all the gifts to pull it off” (Chicago Tribune)“Sensuous and chilling . . . a propulsive and twisty mystery.”—Entertainment WeeklyLibby Day was seven when her mother and two ... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • NOW IN DEVELOPMENT AS AN HBO LIMITED SERIESFrom the acclaimed author of Gone Girl, “a riveting tale of true horror by a writer who has all the gifts to pull it off” (Chicago Tribune)“Sensuous and chilling . . . a propulsive and twisty mystery.”—Entertainment WeeklyLibby Day was seven when her mother and two ...
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Fruit Fly

A Novel

by Josh Silver ...

**“A seething, hilarious, and wildly shrewd takedown of modern identity culture.”—Caro Claire Burke, author of Yesteryear“Impeccable, courageous and true.”—Ocean Vuong, author of The Emperor of GladnessGo gay. Go sad. Go dark.A washed-up author will stop at nothing to claw her way back to relevancy—even if it means appropriating a young gay man’s tragic story.**Mallory Maddox is buried under seven ... Read more

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**“A seething, hilarious, and wildly shrewd takedown of modern identity culture.”—Caro Claire Burke, author of Yesteryear“Impeccable, courageous and true.”—Ocean Vuong, author of The Emperor of GladnessGo gay. Go sad. Go dark.A washed-up author will stop at nothing to claw her way back to relevancy—even if it means appropriating a young gay man’s tragic story.**Mallory Maddox is buried under seven
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We have always lived in the castle

by Shirley Jackson ...

*Mystery, Suspense, and Family Secrets* Discover the dark, atmospheric, and utterly enthralling novel by Shirley Jackson, the master of Gothic horror. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" tells the story of Merricat Blackwood, who lives with her sister Constance and their Uncle Julian in a secluded mansion, shrouded in mystery and terrorized by the local villagers. The family's dark past and the ... Read more

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*Mystery, Suspense, and Family Secrets* Discover the dark, atmospheric, and utterly enthralling novel by Shirley Jackson, the master of Gothic horror. "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" tells the story of Merricat Blackwood, who lives with her sister Constance and their Uncle Julian in a secluded mansion, shrouded in mystery and terrorized by the local villagers. The family's dark past and the
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The Mad Wife

A Novel

by Meagan Church ...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.They called it hysteria. She called it survival.Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife. ... Read more

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.They called it hysteria. She called it survival.Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife.
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Dark Paradise

A Novel

by Tami Hoag ...

“Without a doubt . . . one of the most intense suspense writers around.”—Chicago TribuneNew Eden, Montana, is a piece of heaven on earth where one woman died in her own private hell. Now it’s up to ex-court reporter Marilee Jennings to decipher the puzzle of her best friend’s death. But someone has a stake in silencing her suspicion. Someone with secrets worth killing for—and the power to turn ... Read more

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“Without a doubt . . . one of the most intense suspense writers around.”—Chicago TribuneNew Eden, Montana, is a piece of heaven on earth where one woman died in her own private hell. Now it’s up to ex-court reporter Marilee Jennings to decipher the puzzle of her best friend’s death. But someone has a stake in silencing her suspicion. Someone with secrets worth killing for—and the power to turn
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The Inheritance

A Novel

by Trisha Sakhlecha ...

**“I was hooked. . . A riveting tale of familial dysfunction with real depth, wry humor and shrewd commentary on the toxicity of greed.” —The New York Times“What do you get when you pair a wealthy Delhi business owner on the verge of retirement, his three troubled kids, and a remote island? A high-stakes game of greed, of course! . . . Like Succession meets Knives Out, or in other words, an ... Read more

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**“I was hooked. . . A riveting tale of familial dysfunction with real depth, wry humor and shrewd commentary on the toxicity of greed.” —The New York Times“What do you get when you pair a wealthy Delhi business owner on the verge of retirement, his three troubled kids, and a remote island? A high-stakes game of greed, of course! . . . Like Succession meets Knives Out, or in other words, an
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The Shining

by Stephen King ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this tour de force from the undisputed King of Horror, a young family confronts an unspeakable evil in the harsh isolation of winter in the Rocky Mountains.“An undisputed master of suspense and terror.” —The Washington PostJack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this tour de force from the undisputed King of Horror, a young family confronts an unspeakable evil in the harsh isolation of winter in the Rocky Mountains.“An undisputed master of suspense and terror.” —The Washington PostJack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel
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Incidents Around the House

A Novel: The Inspiration for the Movie "Other Mommy"

by Josh Malerman ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A young girl’s troubled family is haunted by an entity she calls “Other Mommy” in this chilling tale from the author of Bird Box.COMING SOON AS THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OTHER MOMMY, STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN**“Deeply discomfiting, imaginatively ripe, yet ruthlessly efficient [with] claustrophobic terror that almost transcends articulation . . . Simply put—and I do not say ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A young girl’s troubled family is haunted by an entity she calls “Other Mommy” in this chilling tale from the author of Bird Box.COMING SOON AS THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE OTHER MOMMY, STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN**“Deeply discomfiting, imaginatively ripe, yet ruthlessly efficient [with] claustrophobic terror that almost transcends articulation . . . Simply put—and I do not say
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One of Us Is Dead

by Jeneva Rose ...

“Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies…what’s not to love?”—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl GhostedThe Real Housewives meets murder in this deliciously savage and wildly entertaining thriller from Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, and Home Is Where the Bodies Are.Bu... ... Read more

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“Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies…what’s not to love?”—Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl GhostedThe Real Housewives meets murder in this deliciously savage and wildly entertaining thriller from Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage, You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, and Home Is Where the Bodies Are.Bu...
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Episode Thirteen

by Craig DiLouie ...

From the macabre mind of a Bram Stoker Award-nominated author, this heart-pounding novel of horror and psychological suspense takes a ghost hunting reality TV crew into a world they could never have imagined.Fade to Black is the newest hit ghost hunting reality TV show. Led by husband and wife team Matt and Claire Kirklin, it delivers weekly hauntings investigated by a dedicated team of ghost ... Read more

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From the macabre mind of a Bram Stoker Award-nominated author, this heart-pounding novel of horror and psychological suspense takes a ghost hunting reality TV crew into a world they could never have imagined.Fade to Black is the newest hit ghost hunting reality TV show. Led by husband and wife team Matt and Claire Kirklin, it delivers weekly hauntings investigated by a dedicated team of ghost
... Read more
Project Hail Mary

A Novel

by Andy Weir ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard**A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—from the author of The Martian.HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES READER ... Read more

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard**A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—from the author of The Martian.HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES READER
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The Haunting of Hill House

by Shirley Jackson ...

Dr Montague, a scientific investigator of ghostly phenomena, has chosen to live for several weeks at Hill House, by repute a place of horror that will brook no human habitation. To check and contribute to his observations, he selects three companions previously unknown to him; two girls, Theo and Eleanor, and Luke, a young man, who is heir to Hill House. What happens cannot, in fairness, be told. ... Read more

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Dr Montague, a scientific investigator of ghostly phenomena, has chosen to live for several weeks at Hill House, by repute a place of horror that will brook no human habitation. To check and contribute to his observations, he selects three companions previously unknown to him; two girls, Theo and Eleanor, and Luke, a young man, who is heir to Hill House. What happens cannot, in fairness, be told.
... Read more
Triptych

A Novel

by Karin Slaughter ...

Series Book 1 - Will Trent
**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The hunt for a vicious killer forces a tenuous alliance between a volatile detective, an abrasive cop, and an eccentric special agent in the first novel of the action-packed Will Trent series—the inspiration for ABC’s Will TrentThis edition features a new introduction on the origins of the Will Trent novels and Triptych’s place in the series“Crime ﬁction at its ﬁnest. ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The hunt for a vicious killer forces a tenuous alliance between a volatile detective, an abrasive cop, and an eccentric special agent in the first novel of the action-packed Will Trent series—the inspiration for ABC’s Will TrentThis edition features a new introduction on the origins of the Will Trent novels and Triptych’s place in the series“Crime ﬁction at its ﬁnest.
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One Got Away

A Novel

by S. A. Lelchuk ...

Series Book 2 - Nikki Griffin
" Nikki Griffin is one spectacular heroine… One Got Away is one seriously entertaining read." —USA TodayPrivate investigator Nikki Griffin is on a case.The reclusive matriarch of one of San Francisco's wealthiest and most private families has been defrauded by a con-man, and her furious son enlists Nikki to find the money. And find the con-man, Dr. Geoffrey Coombs.Nikki isn't a fan of men who ... Read more

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" Nikki Griffin is one spectacular heroine… One Got Away is one seriously entertaining read." —USA TodayPrivate investigator Nikki Griffin is on a case.The reclusive matriarch of one of San Francisco's wealthiest and most private families has been defrauded by a con-man, and her furious son enlists Nikki to find the money. And find the con-man, Dr. Geoffrey Coombs.Nikki isn't a fan of men who
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Big Little Truths: Reese's Book Club

A Novel: The Sequel to Big Little Lies

by Liane Moriarty ...

Series series Big Little Lies
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • FROM THE AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES, THE RUNAWAY PHENOMENON THAT INSPIRED THE MEGAHIT HBO SERIESIn this highly anticipated sequel, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women’s lives, shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths with wit and compassion. Whether you’ve read Big Little Lies or not, this is the ... Read more

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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • FROM THE AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES, THE RUNAWAY PHENOMENON THAT INSPIRED THE MEGAHIT HBO SERIESIn this highly anticipated sequel, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women’s lives, shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths with wit and compassion. Whether you’ve read Big Little Lies or not, this is the
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