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15 Bestsellers You Shouldn’t Miss

FICTION

THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT

by Christina Lauren

Another winning romance from Lauren, full of big laughs, a few tears, and some seriously steamy scenes. Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE

by Grady Hendrix

Warm up the VCR and fire up the air popper for a most bitchin’ horror story by a gifted practitioner of these dark arts. Full review >

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NONFICTION

KING

by Jonathan Eig

An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE WAGER

by David Grann

A brisk, absorbing history and a no-brainer for fans of the author’s suspenseful historical thrillers. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

STARS AND SMOKE

by Marie Lu

An engrossing thriller that centers the characters at its heart. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

HOT DOG

by Doug Salati ; illustrated by Doug Salati

You needn’t be a dog owner to identify with this expertly wrought tale of physical and emotional relief. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

WE DON'T LOSE OUR CLASS GOLDFISH

by Ryan T. Higgins ; illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

A resonant tale of gaining self-esteem by conquering what seems scary. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BIG

by Vashti Harrison ; illustrated by Vashti Harrison

A healing balm with the power to make the world a bit kinder. Full review >

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