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March 16, 2026

New Mysteries

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I’m Not the Only Murderer in my Retirement Home by Fergus Craig– A former serial killer is accused of murdering someone in their retirement home, and sets out to find out who did it.

A Whiff of Murder by Angela M Sanders– When Lise hands in a resignation and her boss is found dead the following day, she must clear her name and find out who murdered her boss.

Everyone in this Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson– When someone is murdered during a bank robbery, everyone who was in the bank becomes a suspect.

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March 4, 2026

New Biographies

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Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker by Lauren Johnson– Johnson details Beaufort’s tumultuous journey from being a single 13 year old mother to her role in the creation of the Tudor dynasty.

Muv: the Story of the Mitford Girl’s Mother by Rachel Trethewey– Biography of Sydney Redesdale, the Hitler supporting extremist who raised the Mitford sisters, including the contrasting stories the girls had about their mother.

WEIRD: A Monster-Maker’s Journey from Small Town to Hollywood with OCD by Lynette Eklund– Eklund details her journey behind the scenes in Hollywood, creating the monsters in popular horror and science fiction movies.

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March 3, 2026

Pagan Non-Fiction

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Become an Exceptional Tarot Reader by Ethony Dawn– Explains how to use the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot card system.

The Morrigan, Ireland’s Goddess by Lora O’Brien– Explains Irish legend surrounding Morrigan, and includes exercises to gain a better understanding of her importance. 

The Cunning Folks Book of Cottage Witchcraft by Danu Forest– A magic book inspired by folk magic, focused on finding power from the land.

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February 19, 2026

LGBTQ+ Fiction

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Sheer by Vanessa Lawrence– Upon a potential career ending scandal, a woman recalls the life events that led to her work in the beauty industry.

The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder– A former athlete competes on a survival reality show after a failed football career, only to have to compete again 20 years later when his marriage falls apart.

Necessary Fiction by Eloghosa Osunde– A group of LGBTQ friends live out their lives in conservative Nigeria.

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February 13, 2026

New Graphic Novels

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He Lost His Keys in Space by Luke Milton and Lizzie Lang– Earth’s first ambassador to space finishes his residency and can finally return to earth, only to realize he lost his house keys.

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Anaïs Flogny– In 1930’s Chicago, a poor immigrant is groomed by one of the city’s top kingpins to be part of the city’s underworld, only to fall in love with him.

Ace of Hearts by Cooklin– Cook presents the journey she went on through adolescence into young adult that resulted in the realization she is asexual.

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February 11, 2026

New Historical Non-Fiction

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Island at the Edge of the World by Michael W. Pitts– Pitt’s research offers new insight to the disaster that led to the downfall of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

Neptune’s Fortune by Julian Sancton– Recounts the journey that led to Roger Dooley’s discovery of the San Jose ship in the 1980s. 

The Revolutionists by Jason Burke– Focuses on the increase of international terrorism that occurred throughout the 1970s.

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