Subscribe to Staff Picks book recommendations at mcdl.info/Newsletters September The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown (thriller) Robert Langdon returns in his sixth adventure, racing the clock to find a missing scholar with bombshell information. The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman (mystery) The Thursday Murder Club again finds itself investigating kidnapping and murder even at a wedding celebration. A Killer Wedding by Joan O’Leary (mystery) An entertainment writer covering an ultra-lavish wedding in Ireland becomes a target when the family’s matriarch is killed. Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross (romantasy) Set in the world of Divine Rivals, Matilda, a young goddess, acts as a messenger between allies and enemies and finds love at her own peril. The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi (science fiction) A long-awaited new novel in the Old Man’s War series in which a fragile intergalactic peace is on the verge of erupting into war. November The Burning Library by Gilly MacMillan (thriller) A dark academia thriller set in Scotland where a mysterious manuscript is at the center of a murder investigation. The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf (suspense) A gender reveal party turns deadly in this riveting psychological suspense novel. Thrown for a Loop by Sarina Bowen (romance) Former first loves from skating camp find themselves on opposite sides of the rink when Zoe becomes Chase’s team coach. That’s Not How It Happened by Craig Thomas (fiction) A mother’s memoir catches the attention of Hollywood producers but upends her family’s life in this funny, feel-good novel. Last Call at the Savoy by Brisa Carleton (historical fiction) A wealthy but aimless young woman uncovers the secret history of The Savoy Hotel’s female bartender. October The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens (thriller) A road trip turns deadly when a couple picks up two hitchhikers in this chilling page-turner. King Sorrow by Joe Hill (horror) A genre-blending mix of horror and fantasy featuring a book thief and a dragon. The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow (fantasy) A daring and romantic fantasy novel about a young female knight and the historian who tries to save her. Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife by Martin Edwards (mystery) Six crime writers gather in a Yorkshire village to solve a holiday mystery and win a prize that will change their luck forever. I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomons (historical fiction) An enchanting novel depicting the legendary Queen Cleopatra and the lengths she went to fulfill her destiny. 8 Upcoming Books: Fiction
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