Hot Books of Spring

Spring is a time for renewal and growth — and it’s bringing tons of buzzy new titles to add to your reading list! From thought-provoking literary fiction to page-turning historical novels to gripping suspense, here are some titles we’re looking forward to reading this spring.  Many may have already been published and some are forthcoming, so get on the waitlist today!

The Women by Kristin Hannah
Nursing student Frankie’s sheltered life is upended when her brother is sent to Vietnam, and she decides to follow him by joining the Army Nurse Corps. 

The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker
In 1924, four-year-old Cecily Larson is dropped off at an orphanage in Chicago, with her mother promising to come back. But she never returns, and the young girl is sold to a traveling circus. Now at 94 years old, an unexpected DNA test exposes secrets Cecily has kept hidden for decades, the revelation calls into question everything she thought she knew about her family — and everything her family thought they knew about her.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides
Every year, reclusive former movie star Lana Farrar invites her celebrity friends to vacation on her private Greek island. But even paradise can’t keep old resentments from bubbling to the surface… and soon, they result in murder. 

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore was an infamous heiress with a vast fortune and plenty of secrets. After her death 10 years ago, she left her entire estate to her adopted son, Cam — but Cam wanted nothing to do with the McTavish fortune or the rest of the family. Now his uncle has died and Cam, along with his wife, Jules, have come back to Ashby House… and this time, Jules intends for her husband to claim his rightful inheritance. 

The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn and Janie Chang
Two beloved authors return with a historical novel that will whisk you from California’s 1906 earthquake to the halls of Versailles. Singer Gemma and embroideress Suling both find themselves drawn to railroad magnate Henry Thornton, who possesses a famed relic. When Thornton vanishes, the women think the Phoenix Crown lost for good… until it reappears near Paris, five years later.

Random in Death by J. D. Robb
When a 16-year-old girl attends a crowded concert, she winds up dead from a needle’s jab. But who would want to kill a teenager? As Lieutenant Eve Dallas digs into the case, she starts to worry the killer might be set on taking people out with no rhyme or reason.

The American Queen by Vanessa Miller
It’s 1869, and Louella’s hate turns to hope when she marries Reverend William and they build a new life with the formerly enslaved people of the Montgomery Plantation. Building a community based on freedom and dignity for all, William and Louella become the king and queen of a kingdom that promises a better way of life. 

The Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes
When CIA agent Kane is sent to the borders between Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to extract a vital informant, his mission will bring him face-to-face with one of the deadliest foes he’s ever come across.

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
College senior and resident assistant Millie Cousins is focused on graduating and starting her future. So, when visiting professor Agatha Paul offers her an unorthodox opportunity, she willingly agrees. But as Millie is thrust deeper into the throes of Agatha’s invasive project, she realizes the danger of her involvement with the educator.

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams
Ricki Wilde, the black sheep of a prominent Atlanta family, seeks a new life away from her socialite sisters. When a fateful opportunity presents itself, Ricki moves to Harlem to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. As she immerses herself in the remnants of the Harlem Renaissance, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger sets her on a path of life-changing experiences.

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
When a survivor of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 is brought to Fort Marion Prison Castle, he’s forced to learn English and convert to Christianity. His son attends the brutal Carlisle Indian Industrial School. And in 2018, Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield strives to protect her family and her nephew while he tries to connect to his Cheyenne heritage.

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Cassie Andrews lives a quiet life in New York City, working in a bookshop and chatting with its customers. When one of her favorites, a sweet old man, dies in front of her, she takes possession of the last book he was reading as a memento. Soon, she’s accosted by a man named Drummond Fox who informs her that the strange book is actually The Book of Doors, a magical relic that can turn any door into a magical portal.

One Wrong Word by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Arden, a crisis management expert, has just been accused of sleeping with a client. To save her reputation, she stakes her entire career on helping a shattered family work through a drunk driving incident. But could she be protecting a killer in the process?

Familia by Lauren E. Rico
Gabby DiMarco’s unwavering belief in facts is shattered when a genealogy test reveals a sister, Isabella, whose existence defies everything Gabby knows. In San Juan, artist Isabella yearns for the sister she lost long ago. When they hesitantly meet, they embark on a quest for the truth, uncovering a past full of life’s surprises and uncertainties. 

The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott
When Lilah saves a witch from being hit by a car in a busy LA intersection, she’s given five predictions as an unexpected thank-you. But the excitement of winning the lottery and the promise of meeting her alleged soulmate are tempered with the news that apparently she only has one week left to live!

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
In 1908 China, the death of a courtesan sets off a chain of events that puts a cunning detective and a determined mother on the path for the truth — and justice. The author pens a story that weaves ancient folklore into a compelling story about second chances and maternal love. 

Wolves of Winter by Dan Jones
In 14th-century Normandy, the Essex Dogs have barely made it through the Battle of Crécy when they are sent to attack the fortress of Calais for King Edward.

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
An Ireland set in the near future is on the brink of unraveling. Eilish Stack is shocked to open her front door to secret police officers who are there to question her trade unionist husband. When he disappears, Eilish is left to navigate the fallout, determined to protect her family in this tyrannical new world… no matter the cost.

The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
In bringing to life the inimitable Hattie McDaniel, the first African American woman to win an Academy Award against the backdrop of her segregated times, The Queen of Sugar Hill introduces readers to the important, inspiring, heart-wrenching story of the legendary actress whose legacy deserves to be fully understood and celebrated,” says author Marie Benedict.

The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
The construction of the Panama Canal comes alive in this breathtaking novel that alternates perspectives between a local fisherman, a teenage girl, and a scientist hoping to cure malaria.

The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft
When famed author Irena Rey goes missing, eight of her translators converge on her house on the edge of a Polish forest. They’re looking for clues about her whereabouts, but the longer they spend together the more secrets they discover about the woman whose work they all admire.

Anita de MonteLaughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
In 1985, rising art star Anita de Monte was found dead in New York City, and in just a few decades, she’s been forgotten. When Raquel — a first-generation student at an Ivy League college — stumbles across Anita’s story, she’s fascinated. As a student of color, Raquel feels like an outsider at her school, and as a woman in a relationship with a well-connected, older student, she feels connected to Anita’s similar story. 

The New Couple in 5B by Lisa Unger
It seems like an answer to all of their financial problems when Rosie and Chad Lowan inherit a luxury apartment in New York City’s historic Windermere building. But the Windermere has a dark history — and when one of their neighbors turns up dead, Rosie sets out to uncover the truth about their new home.

The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul
The drag superstar delivers a poignant memoir about growing up as a queer, Black kid in San Diego, and how his relationships with family and loved ones over the years shaped the person he is today.

Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray
When Frances Perkins arrives in New York City, filled with ideas of changing the world and solving social injustice, she immediately finds herself at odds with confident young lawyer Franklin Delano Roosevelt. However, over the course of 20 years, their initial antagonism will turn into a rock-solid political partnership.

The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian
Crissy makes a living as a Princess Diana impersonator in Las Vegas, a glamorous one-woman act that masks the more unsavory aspects of her life. But when her boss at the Buckingham Palace Casino is murdered, Crissy finds herself in very real danger.

The Lost Book of Bonn by Brianna Labuskes
Following the war, librarian Emmy Clarke is sent by the Library of Congress to Germany to inventory books that were stolen by the Nazis. A handwritten dedication in a book of poetry sends Emmy on a journey that will reveal the horrors of war as well as the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle
Daphne Bell’s romantic encounters come with a mysterious twist: a slip of paper predicting each relationship’s duration. After years of fleeting connections, she meets Jake, except this time, there’s only a name and not a number.

In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati Alexander
After accepting a dream job at a video game company, Sloane somehow promises her employer she’ll stay single to focus on the job. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done — especially after her gorgeous neighbor, Charlie, asks her to pose as his girlfriend for a trip to an island resort.

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
For Ashok and Priya Shah, moving to an affluent suburb of southern California is all they’ve dreamt of. But their optimism and hope is crushed when their 12-year-old son is the target of police brutality. 

American Daughters by Piper Huguley
Portia Washington, daughter of Booker T. Washington, grows up loyal to her father’s principles and eager to achieve her own mark on the world. Spirited Alice Roosevelt both blooms in and is stifled by the role of First Daughter during her years living in the White House while her father, Theodore Roosevelt, serves as president. Though born from very different backgrounds, the two women develop a lifelong bond that will strengthen and challenge both of them through the years.

While We Were Burning by Sara Koffi
Reeling from the mysterious death of her best friend, Elizabeth hires a personal assistant to help get her life back on track. Brianna is everything Elizabeth could have asked for, and the two women soon come to rely on each other. But both of them are holding secrets close to their chests…

A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci
A Black lawyer from Chicago joins forces with a white lawyer from Virginia to save a Black man from wrongful conviction and death in this gripping legal thriller.

Funny Story by Emily Henry
Stranded in Waning Bay, Michigan, after her fiancé falls for his childhood friend Petra, Daphne starts anew as a children’s librarian living with Petra’s ex, Miles. Polar opposites, Daphne’s pragmatic ways clash with Miles’s penchant for listening to heartbreaking ballads. As a friendship forms, the pair decide to take part in a little ruse, posting misleading photos of their summer adventures.

Mind Games by Nora Roberts
Raised by her grandmother since her parents’ deaths, Thea is able to read minds — but her gift often feels like more of a curse, especially because it’s shared by her parents’ killer. And he’s not finished with Thea yet… 

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Five couples are stranded on an island when a storm strikes. Lyla’s there with her boyfriend — though their relationship is shaky — after they auditioned to join a reality show called One Perfect Couple. It was supposed to just be a game, but this show is turning deadly…

Camino Ghosts by John Grisham
Bookseller Bruce and novelist Mercer are thrown together to help save a deserted island from developers — an island that’s rumored to be cursed.

COMING SOON!

Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice 
Ten years ago, society completely collapsed after a blackout, leaving people to create new societies to replace the old. After settling a new community, Evan Whitesky now faces fresh trouble: The hunting and fishing are poor, and it’s becoming clear that his people must move to a better location if they are to survive.

Lucky by Jane Smiley
As a kid in St. Louis, Jodie Rattler won big at the racetrack — and the luck doesn’t seem to have run out since. Now a successful folk musician, Jodie travels all over the country and rubs elbows with fellow artists like Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell. But despite her fame, talent, and luck, Jodie can’t shake the feeling that there’s something missing.

The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
Tan’s sympathetic look at birds and what they can teach us about life is a poignant meditation on finding meaning during turbulent times.

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan
With his financial future in jeopardy thanks to reckless spending, Rufus Leung Gresham is cajoled by his mother into attending his sister’s wedding with the aim of seducing a wealthy woman to become his wife. But should he follow through with the scheme, or risk it all and profess his love to Eden, the girl next door?