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Here's a collection of literary posts that we didn't share on our reader blog this past week but thought were worth highlighting. Why are so many contemporary novelists not naming the narrator? (Literary Hub) Why everyone is reading the same books ri...
Catch up quick with the bookish news of the past few days ... or take a deeper dive into each story. Your choice!  Year-end awards are in; see Amazon's Best Books of 2026, Barnes & Noble's 2026 Book of the Year, and the 2026 New York Times/New York P...
The New York Times has released its bestseller list for combined print and ebook fiction for November 13, 2026. 1. A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas 2. Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 3. The Hollow by Michael Connelly 4. The Calamity Club b...
Here are the ten bestselling fiction and nonfiction books from independent presses as sold by independent bookstores for the week ending November 8, 2026. You can see the full Independent Publishers Caucus top forty list for both fiction and nonficti...
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For Authors

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: Before you include a dog in your novel: Author Jacqueline Sheehan explains how to treat your fictional canine w...
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: When writing discipline becomes self-punishment: Marni Freedman, a writer and a therapi...
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft and mindset advice to offer.  Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors: Eight tips for revealing secrets in a thriller: Author Monica Arya shares her strategies for ensuri...
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Mystery
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Unwelcome Matt
By David Dobson

Amy Galanis thinks her worst problem is a freeloading housemate, Matt. That's until she finds a dead stranger in the living room and Matt vanished. The police don't help, and shadowy figures threaten as Amy's quiet life descends into chaos.

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Cozy Mystery
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The Espresso Hex
By KJ Rose

Sage Hawthorne inherits a coffee shop, a spellbook, and a talking cat. When her truth-telling Espresso Hex exposes a crooked developer, he turns up dead by morning. Now Sage is the prime suspect.

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Thriller
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Aztec Odyssey
By Jay LaBarge
A treasure lost to time, a string of stolen artifacts, and one archaeologist determined to expose the truth. Faced with unravelling mysteries of the past and present, archaeologist Nick LaBounty attempts to solve a family mystery and recover purloined Aztec artifacts.
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The Cairo Betrayal
By Julie Hamstead

One decision. Thousands of lives. Twenty years later the consequences. She makes her choice then disappears, until a threat emerges, reaching deep into the corridors of power, and back to a secret buried in Cairo. Now she's back....

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Romance
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Broken Hearts
By Claire Raye

When an unexpected phone call pulls Sage back home to Hawaii, she must confront the people and place she’s avoided for a decade. As she collides with handsome surfer Nate in loss and grief, can the two brokenhearted souls find just what they need in each other?

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A Month in Paradise
By J.G. Sable

Chef Gabi Rossi signs on for one month cooking on a billionaire's yacht in the Bahamas. Then grumpy Nathaniel Hale fires the crew overnight. Steamy grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, no cheating, no cliffhanger, guaranteed HEA.

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Romantic Suspense
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The Trail to Us (Rugged Ridge Book 1)
By Ashley Warner

“Don’t shoot her! She’s my assistant.” It's a reckless lie to save the only girl who never bought his act. These drug dealers need a doctor, not a witness. Too bad she faints at the sight of blood. A closed-door romance full of danger and one very small cave.

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Episteme
By Suzy Bernard

A true villain x villain love story where privacy is currency, love is suffocating, and surveillance is the law.

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Paranormal Romance
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Ignition (Zaldrys of the Ithilon, Book 1)
By Juno Ridlowe

Mechanic Roxy Calder dreams of a dying stranger. In 1995 he walks out of the woods, claiming she is a lost princess. A slow-burn romantasy with fated dreams, dragon eggs, 90s grunge, and fire.

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Literary Fiction
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How Hot It Be in Hell
By Aubrey Drummond

How Hot It Be in Hell descends into the hidden impulses people try to outrun—jealousy, obsession, violence, desire, and the quiet urges that twist a life off course. Each poem opens a door into a different human fracture. this book is for readers drawn to poetry that stares directly into darkness and refuses to look away.    

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The Glass Inheritance
By James Arkin

Her mother left her everything—including the one secret seventeen governments swore no one would ever inherit. Twenty-nine unsent birthday letters, each hiding a lie. A place no map will show. A psychological novel of nature, nurture, and secrets.

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Christian Fiction/Nonfiction
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Facing Desert Seasons of the Heart
By Erica Rose Jacobs

Beth Hansel leaves Minnesota for sunny Arizona to start anew after the death of her husband. What she doesn't expect is to be charmed by her widower neighbor, Rob Newman. Can love bloom again after what their hearts have endured?

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Science Fiction
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Furies Unleashed: Reviving Ganymede - book one
By Andre Fuzfa
Ganymede. Slaughtered. My mother. Dead to me. Now our law is my bridle: a daughter gives a family, a family gives a daughter. Stay alive, my child. I, Aspera, will be their reckoning. — Feminist hard space opera by a physicist.
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Her Quiet Designs
By A. Lawrence Deering

In a dystopian world where robots outnumber humans, roboticist Dev McFarland discovers Ivy, a machine with secrets. As Dev seeks to shut her down, his girlfriend enlists Ivy to find a missing child. But Ivy has plans of her own.

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Fantasy
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The Ring of Worlds Box Set Volume I: Books 1 - 3
By C.S. Harris

Three forbidden lovers reunite after fifty years, unleashing ancient magic, interdimensional danger, and a war spanning worlds. Discover the first three books of this LGBTQ+ science-fantasy saga, where found family, lost love, and cosmic forces collide. Free for a limited time!

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The Boy with the Iron Key (The Iron-Root Chronicles Book 1)
By C Xavier

He woke up with no memory, no name, and a rusted iron key fused permanently to his flesh. The Boy with the Iron Key is a dark fantasy built around a premise that earns its darkness across forty chapters of descent.

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Horror
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An Invasive Culling
By Russell Rivenbark
The vampire resurgence of the late 1800s began in a small town out West, surrounded by miles of untamed wilderness, where a handful of war veterans would have to band together in an attempt to restore extinction.
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Children
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Bella and Lucy's Christmas Eve (The Peekapoo Sisters Holiday Series Book 9)
By Robert Kusserow

Bella has never seen snow. On Christmas Eve, she and Lucy discover snowy adventures, unexpected kindness, family traditions, and the magic of giving. A cozy, heartwarming read-aloud from the award-winning author of Bella’s Light, a Mom’s Choice Gold winner and Kirkus “GET IT” selection.

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Santa Jangle: The Moment Our Jubilee Took Flight
By Santa Jangle

A flying Toy Box, a loon named Tumble, and a celebration full of wonder! Join Santa Jangle and friends at the North Pole Spring Jubilee in a colorful adventure about friendship, kindness, and big dreams. For ages 4–10.

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Fun With a Monster
By Ann Fleming

A young boy confronts his fear of the dark by transforming an imagined monster into a playful companion. Through humor and creativity, he learns to use his imagination, empowering him to face fears and discover the strength within himself.

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Let's Go Dreaming: The Magic Wand
By Shanita Allen
Join Little Ari and her talking dog, Pepper, as they go on another adventure into dreamland. This time they are transported to a desert and discover a magic wand. Find out what awaits them when they become magicians in “Let's Go Dreaming: The Magic Wand”.
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Young Adult
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Dragons of Deep Space (The Kindlefire Chronicles, Book 1) by Caspian Wolfe
By Caspian Wolfe

A wounded six-winged dragon crash-lands behind 14-year-old Maren's house, and the dragons hunting her want her inner fire put out for good. A warm, funny first-contact adventure for Wings of Fire fans ready for something a little older.

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Fire Angels
By Eric H. Heisner

Soaring through smoke-filled skies to douse the flames... Former stunt pilot, Flynn Russell, has found his calling - flying low and slow over wildfires. Diving into battle, the burn is just his speed.

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Nonfiction
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The Momentum Code
By JD Henning
In The Momentum Code. J.D. Henning, Ph.D., reveals how the Momentum Gauges identify stock breakouts and anticipate market declines. Grounded in doctoral research and 500 weeks of live testing, this practical guide turns market science into live actionable signals.
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Journey Back to Self: Reclaiming the Woman Within
By Sara Jodoin

Journey Back to Self is for the woman who has lost herself in relationships, expectations, heartbreak, or the belief that she must earn love by abandoning her own needs.

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The Wisdom of Belonging: Remembering Our Place in the Greater Whole
By Michael Stone

In a world fractured by loneliness and division, The Wisdom of Belonging offers a profound, heart-opening journey toward connection. Blending personal stories, science, and ancient wisdom, Michael Stone invites readers to rediscover themselves, embrace one another, and remember our shared humanity.

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Dry-Mix Pantry Cookbook for Beginners
By Virago Publishing

Skip the store-bought boxes full of stuff you can’t pronounce. This book shows you how to make your own dry mixes at home: Pancakes, muffins, soups, seasonings, and more. Mix once, store in a jar, and you’re halfway to dinner on your busiest nights. Real ingredients. Less mess. And yes, they make the cutest gifts. Your pantry just got smarter.

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African American
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Crazy Love
By Erica Storm

Vanessa: “He walked into my life, made one statement that shook me to my core. He said, ‘You are just like me. The only way you can enjoy sex is not to fall in love with anyone, because if you do, you will never be able to enjoy it.’” “Was he right? I had to find out.”

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LGBTQ+
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We're Just Friends Obviously (Beautiful Problems, Book 1): An MM Romance
By Nia Laurent
Milo Deveraux keeps men at a distance. Jon Sharpe is a golden boy, a flirt, a friend, a bad idea. Wanting him is a problem in this steamy MM romance about friendship, restraint, and very messy feelings.
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Needing A Little Christmas
By Silvia Violet

When Eli meets a big mountain man, he wonders if Mac can provide the Christmas cheer he longs for.

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