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April 22, 2026

New Romance Novels

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The Name Game by Beth O’Leary– Both looking for a fresh start, two individuals with the name Charlie Jones, have been hired to work a farm stand. Upon arrival, no one is sure who the correct Charlie is.

Second Chance Duet by Ana Holguin– In an attempt to live hear dream scoring films, Cecilia must work alongside her college enemy.

Toe to Toe by Falon Ballard– In hopes of becoming a ballerina, a young woman teams up with the lead of an all-male dance revue.

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April 17, 2026

New Fantasy Novels

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Rites of the Starling by Devney Penny– A princess must protect a child while surviving the after effects of war. 

The Geomagician by Jennifer Mandula– An aspiring geomagician must care for a baby pterodactyl alongside a scholar who happens to be her ex boyfriend.  

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale by CM Waggoner– A witch sets out to introduce democracy to the kingdom after her adopted sun proves to be unfit to be king. 

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April 14, 2026

New Horror Novels

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Trad Wife by Saratoga Schafer– Discovering a well behind her house, a young trade wife influencer wishes for a baby.

Afterbirth by Emma Cleary– A woman goes to take care of her sister who is recovering from a reproductive procedure, eventually resulting in the line of existence blurring between the two of them.

Crawlspace by Adam Christopher– A test flight set to explore new dimensions quickly becomes a survival mission.

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April 6, 2026

New Thrillers April 2026

Square graphic with blue background featuring the book covers for Last seen by Christopher Castellani, A Good Person by Kirsten King, and The New Neighbors by Claire Douglas.

A Good Person by Kirsten King– After being dumped, a young woman becomes the main suspect in her situationship’s murder case.

Last Seen by Christopher Castellani– In the afterlife, a group of men who have all been found dead in rivers tell their stories to each other, while their family and friends amongst the living try to figure out if these murders are connected.

The New Neighbors by Claire Douglas– A young woman overhears a conversation and suspects that her new retired neighbors are planning a crime.

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March 26, 2026

New Translated Fiction

White background with cherry blossom flowers dislay the book covers for new translated fiction novels, including "hooked" by asako yuzuki, hot chocolate on thursday by michiko aoyama, and sakura by kanaako nishi.

Hooked: A Novel of Obsession by Asako Yuzuki– A lonely young woman pushes her way into the life of a popular blogger, forming a friendship.

Hot Chocolate on Thursday by Michiko Aoyama– A collection of short stories about the customers who frequent the same cafe on Thursdays.

Sakura by Kanako Nishi– A broken family is brought back together by the patriarch’s visit to Osaka and the happy energy of the family dog.

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March 19, 2026

New Literary Fiction

Square graphic with pink background displays new literary fiction title covers. Including The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts by Kim Fu, Westward Women by Alice Martin, and Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami.

Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Yawakami– In 1990’s Tokyo, a teen girl opens a bar together and becomes involved in organized crime with a new friend.

The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts by Kim Fu– Relocating to a valley following the death of her mother, Eleanor begins to struggle with hallucinations that distort her view of reality.

Westward Women by Alice Martin– A young woman goes looking for her friend after realizing her friend has caught an infection that calls women to the west coast and leads to their eventual disappearance.

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