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Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each story. Your choice!   Read an excerpt from Life Out of Order, Audrey Niffenegger's sequel to The Time Traveler’s Wife, which is also getting a special colle...
Here are the bestselling indie books as of May 8, 2026, as compiled by IndieReader. 1. I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman 2. Good for Her (Special Edition) by Tylor Paige 3. Possessive Enemy by Michelle Heard 4. Dungeon Crawler Carl: Bo...
Here are April 2026's bestselling adult fiction books written by Black writers, according to the Black Book Accelerator. Bestsellers for adult nonfiction (hardcover and paperback), juvenile fiction and juvenile nonfiction, young adult, and poetry are...
Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each story. Your choice!   Take a look back at Virginia Woolf's writing process as we approach the publication anniversary of her now-classic novel Mrs. Dalloway...
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The publishing experts we follow have plenty of business and marketing advice and news to offer. Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: Don't be a snob when it comes to media: Media coach Paula Rizzo lists five publicity o...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: Coping mechanism thesaurus — living in the past: Becca Puglisi gives examples of how living in the past, as a w...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: How to cozy-fy your murder mystery: Author Uzma Jalaluddin identifies what features your whodunit needs in orde...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of advice to offer, spanning a variety of topics.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: How to nail omniscient point of view: Book coach Heather Garbo provides five guidelines...
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Thriller
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Grayduck
By Scott Welvaert
If you need a dark love story told against a mob backdrop, bone-chilling tension, and a trauma-filled childhood, then step across the line and venture into the gray!
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Romantic Suspense
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Traitor in the Scottish Isles
By Paige Edwards
An intercepted message. Missing MI6 agents. And a traitor hiding in plain sight. Reader’s Favorite Five-Star Review: "A modern-day spy thriller set amongst the windswept and remote Scottish Isles of Uist. Fun and exciting! A fast-paced, riveting story."
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Paranormal Romance
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Rapture at Midnight (Cynn Cruors Bloodline Series Book 1)
By Isobelle Cate

A hidden war rages between immortal predators. Sniper Finn hunts the monster who slaughtered his family until Eirene crosses his path. Saving her binds them together, and when she becomes the enemy’s target, protecting her may cost him everything.

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A Shield of Stolen Memories
By Elara Vance

The gods never left. They just went corporate. Desire turns tactical. Trust turns lethal. The first book in a lush, conspiratorial Modern Greek Goddess Romantasy.

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Literary Fiction
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When Robins Appear
By Densie Webb
A mother grapples with her daughter's romance with an older boy while confronting her own past secrets, leading to an unexpected tragedy that transforms her future.
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Christian Fiction/Nonfiction
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The Death of Death in the Death of Christ
By Robert Beasley
This modern English version of Puritan John Owen's classic work confirms unerringly that while Christ's death was sufficient for 10,000 worlds, His cross saved only those for whom He died; not one drop of Christ's precious blood was wasted.
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Science Fiction
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Pod Land
By Anthony Raymond

In 2429, humanity lives ageless and alone in pods, immersed in endless virtual worlds while machines run society. Aiden Phoenix accepts this perfect isolation until Cassiopeia—a woman from beyond the system—reveals its cracks. When she vanishes, Aiden must uncover the truth behind paradise before he’s lost forever.

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Fantasy
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The Secrets of Supervillainy
By C.T. Phipps

Gary is accused of killing the world's greatest superhero and must now flee heroes as well as villains. But is the real enemy...himself?

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Iron Phoenix: A Court of Strategy and Ash
By Weilong Fu

Iron Phoenix is a dark Asian-inspired fantasy of court intrigue, military strategy, and dangerous ambition. A brilliant strategist heroine navigates imperial power games, betrayal, war, and survival in a world where obedience is a weapon and mercy can destroy kingdoms.

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Children
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Mia and Loki
By Jane E Ruth
Mia likes to disagree with her older sister. She doesn't believe there are somersaulting ducks and travels to the Ngäbe Comarca to prove it. Does she prove it, or does she fall flat on her face?
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Jo-Jo Finds His Voice
By Jon Selzer
What if one song could change everything? This beautifully illustrated book uses the world of opera to explore something every child faces at some point: the fear of being seen and heard. Helps kids 4-8 build confidence and learn to try new things.
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Jasper the Brave
By Lisa Mueller
Jasper is a rooster with a big secret. He is afraid of the dark. His barnyard friends rally to help, but Jasper discovers that he had the courage all along.
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Nonfiction
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Skookumchoocher: An Inspiring Journey of a Life in Animal Welfare
By Sunny Weber

Animal lovers will be captivated by Sunny Weber’s story of Brillo—a feisty foster dog who became her partner in rescuing over 200 animals. Heartfelt, funny, and deeply moving, this is a tribute to second chances and the souls who save them.

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The Illusion War Within: You vs. Your Evil Twin
By Al Eldoweiny

What if your biggest enemy isn’t the world… but the version of you hiding inside?

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LGBTQ+
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Zenith's Peak: Journey of a Light Shaman Book 1
By Dale Rowse

A queer disabled orphan flees institutional abuse for Montreal, but lost years, haunting visions, and a murder trial unravel reality itself. A visionary literary novel about trauma, madness, and becoming whole.

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Erotic Romance
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Programmed to Please
By Jenna Ives

Police agent Jai Turner goes undercover as a Beautiful Dolls sexbot to bring down notorious arms dealer Marque Callex, but neither Jai nor Marque are what they seem, and their week together has consequences neither expect.

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