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September 24, 2025

New Paranormal Romance

New Paranormal romance

The Most Unusual Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy by Roan Parrish– Working on special effects in haunted houses, Jamie does not believe in ghosts until they meet Edgar, a man who has been haunted by ghosts his entire life.

Crazy Spooky Love by Josie Silver– Descending from a lineage of women who can sense ghosts, a young woman opens up a ghostbusting agency, the first case being a house haunted by three chaos causing brothers.

Hopelessly Teavoted by Audrey Goldberg Ruoff– Two witches (and former best friends) team up after spirits begin haunting them in order to save their town.

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September 17, 2025

New Memoirs

New Memoirs

Ring of Salt by Betsy Cornwell– Moving to Ireland for a fresh start, a woman attempts to build a home for herself and other artists while escaping an abusive ex.

Dark Squares by Danny Rensch–  Rensch details his journey from childhood cult escapist to world renown chess player.

She’s Under Here by Karen Palmer– A woman and her family go into hiding when her ex-husband threatens their safety.

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September 10, 2025

New Cookbooks

New Cookbooks

Parm to Table by Christian Petroni– A collection of comforting Italian dishes.

Fusao by Ixta Belfrage– A collection of essays and recipes that focus on the author’s roots in African, Brazilian, and Portuguese culture.

Cook Like A King by Melissa King– King showcases recipes that focus on her Cantonese roots.

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September 4, 2025

New Horror Novels

New Horror Novels

Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby– Set in 1763 London and modern day Seoul, two women must deal with their paths crossing with the Anatomical Venuses, a group of wax statues known for coming to life at nighttime and murdering the men who have wronged them.

Fiend by Alma Katsu– After a family blessing offered by a demon many years ago starts to fall apart, the Berisha family begins to plot against one another.

The Whistler by Nick Medina– A man starts having horrifying visions tied to Native American legend after being paralyzed in a ghost hunting accident.

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August 27, 2025

New Historical Non-Fiction

New Historical Non Fiction1

Launching Liberty by Doug Most– The history of the Liberty Ships and the efforts taken to build the boats that lead to eventual US victory during World War II. 

Born in Flames by Bench Ansfield– A history of a series of fires set throughout the Bronx in the 1970s.

Milena and Marguerite by Gwen Strauss– Two women meet and find love in a concentration camp in the 1940s.

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August 20, 2025

New Literary Fiction

Literary Fiction

Dogs by C Mallon– A group of high school wrestlers experience a life altering evening after witnessing a series of tragic events.

Ruins by Amy Taylor– In hopes of figuring out their lives and mending their relationship, a couple visits Greece, only to meet a young woman who alters their relationship entirely. 

Moderation by Elaine Castillo– A young woman works her way up in the Virtual Reality field, allowing her to take care of her family expenses while also falling in love with the boss of a competing company.

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