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20 Series Starters That Will Hook You

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB

by Richard Osman

A top-class cozy infused with dry wit and charming characters who draw you in and leave you wanting more, please. Full review >

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FICTION

A STUDY IN SCARLET WOMEN

by Sherry Thomas

For fans of etiquette-flouting heroines who desire truth while being true to their desires—gastronomic, romantic, and... Full review >

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FICTION

KAGEN THE DAMNED

by Jonathan Maberry

A vibrant, textured, and exciting admixture of subgenres that do not often play together. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE LOST ONES

by Sheena Kamal

A gritty, violent read with a tough, idiosyncratic, dryly witty heroine readers will root for even if they wouldn’t want to... Full review >

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FICTION

BLUEBIRD, BLUEBIRD

by Attica Locke

Locke, having stockpiled an acclaimed array of crime novels (Pleasantville, 2015, etc.), deserves a career breakthrough for... Full review >

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ROMANCE

THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT

by Farrah Rochon

A richly layered conflict adds depth and complexity to this charming workplace romance. Full review >

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ROMANCE

FIX HER UP

by Tessa Bailey

Don’t let the cover fool you: This romance is as steamy as it is self-empowering. Full review >

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ROMANCE

GET A LIFE, CHLOE BROWN

by Talia Hibbert

A revelation. Hilarious, heartfelt, and hot. Hibbert is a major talent. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

LEGEND

by Marie Lu

This is no didactic near-future warning of present evils, but a cinematic adventure featuring endearing, compelling heroes Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

AURORA RISING

by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

This intergalactic space opera has it all: action, thrills, suspense, laughs, and all the feels. Full review >

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