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Reading News

June 10, 2026

New Thrillers June 2026

New Thrillers

Safari Murder Party by Rachel Moore– Sent on an office retreat to a private island, a young woman finds out that the company’s boss intends to leave the company to whoever can survive a week in the wilderness. 

The Girl Upstairs by Jessica Patch– Looking for a fresh start, a homicide detective relocates to Maine and suspects something suspicious happened in her new home. 

We Would Never Tell by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau– Three young women hoping to make it in Hollywood cause trouble at the Cannes film festival. 

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June 3, 2026

New Memoirs

New Memoirs

For the Love of the Grind by Sara Hall– A successful runner documents her journey of her career while trying to find balance as an adoptive mother. 

Rough Side of the Mountain by Keisha Lance Bottoms– The former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia chronicles her life’s journey that led her to politics. 

And So It Is by Jamie Lynn Sigler– Sigler recounts her time as a young actress on The Sopranos, the impact this had on her personal life, and a diagnosis with multiple sclerosis.

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May 30, 2026

New Fiction by AAPI Authors

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Boring Asian Female by Canwen Xu–  When a young Asian woman is denied admittance to Harvard Law School, she later discovers that her fellow Asian classmate was accepted. From there, she starts following her classmate to try to figure out what it is that is different between them. 

Honey in the Wound by Jiyoung Han– A young Korean woman with the gift of sharing joy with her family through food is separated from them under Japanese Imperialism.

The Young Will Remember by Eve J Chung– After a military flight is attacked, leaving the pilot dead, a young Chinese American journalist is taken in and hidden by a North Korean family during the Korean War.

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May 14, 2026

New Mystery Books

New Mystery Books

A Murder in Marylebone by Emily Sullivan– A widowed mother returns to her hometown in England when her sister discovers a body.

Confessions of an Amateur Sleuth by Lynn Cahoon– A young bookseller and sleuth is invited to dinner with a food critic, only for his body to be found dead before they meet. 

Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers by Sarah Graves– A former school bully body is found at a high school reunion.

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May 6, 2026

New Craft Books

New Craft Books

Weaving Wild Baskets by Katie Grove– Teaches weaving techniques and how to identify appropriate wild plants for baskets.

Kawaii Crochet by Melissa Bradley– A collection of crochet patterns that focus on crocheting cute food items. 

Hand-Painted Textiles by Sarah Campbell– Provides ideas for painting fabrics throughout your home to give pieces, such as furniture, a one of a kind touch.

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May 2, 2026

New Cookbooks

New Cookbooks

Star Wars Galactic Drinks by Marc Sumerak– Features over 60 recipes for non-alcoholic beverages.

Oh She Glows Salads by Angela Hiddon– Over 100 unique salad recipes with additional dressings and toppings.

I’ll Bring the Apps by Melissa Mullens– A collection 0f 75 different appetizer recipes including drinks. 

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