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THE STOLEN LIFE OF COLETTE MARCEAU is Kristin Harmel's Electrifying New Novel

The book is about two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder.

Megan Abbott Turns Her Keen Eye Toward Women and Money in EL DORADO DRIVE

This simmering, atmospheric novel of friendship and betrayal follows a women-led pyramid scheme in suburban Detroit.

Some Secrets Keep a Couple Together

BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES meets WAR OF THE ROSES in this latest thriller from the author of BEST DAY EVER and THE NEXT WIFE, in which an ill-fated road trip resurrects a married couple's darkest secrets.

In AMONG FRIENDS, What Begins as a Celebration Gives Way to Betrayal

An unforeseen curdling of envy and resentment will erupt in an unspeakable act in Hal Ebbott's debut novel.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS Meets "Succession" in Renée Ahdieh's Adult Debut Novel

This captivating story follows a young lawyer through a high-profile case filled with family drama, deception and thrilling romance.

THE LOST MASTERPIECE is a Riveting Thriller from the Author of THE ART FORGER

In a gripping novel full of plot twists, B.A. Shapiro embeds us in a circle of famous painters in late-19th-century Paris.

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Our Favorite Monthly Lists & Picks for July

Each month, we share top book picks from Indie Next and LibraryReads. We also feature a number of other prominent selections, including the Barnes & Noble Book Club, the "Good Morning America" Book Club, Oprah’s Book Club, the PBS Books Readers Club, the "Read with Jenna" Book Club, Reese's Book Club, and the Target Book Club.

SPECTACULAR THINGS by Beck Dorey-Stein is Reese's Book Club pick for July. In it, two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true.

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What begins as celebration gives way to betrayal, shattering the trust between two families, in Hal Ebbott's much-talked-about debut novel.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO and DAISY JONES & THE SIX comes an epic new novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.

Inspired by a true story of leaving small-town Georgia for the vast, unpredictable world beyond, CHASING AIR is a powerful tale of embracing adventure when life presents its toughest challenges. 

From the New York Times bestselling author of THE TURNOUT comes a simmering, atmospheric novel of friendship and betrayal, following a women-led pyramid scheme in suburban Detroit.

A young wife following her heart. A husband with the law on his side. Their daughter, caught in the middle. Forty years later, a family secret changes everything in this heartbreaking yet hopeful debut novel.

The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark - Psychological Thriller

A ghostwriter is hired to write the last book for her estranged father, a famous horror novelist --- and finds herself investigating the brutal murders of his two siblings in the summer of 1975.

Jill Is Not Happy by Kaira Rouda - Domestic Thriller

BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES meets WAR OF THE ROSES in this latest thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of BEST DAY EVER and THE NEXT WIFE, in which an ill-fated road trip resurrects a married couple's darkest secrets.

The Lost Masterpiece by B.A. Shapiro - Historical Thriller

An enigmatic painting. The mystery of who painted it. THE LOST MASTERPIECE is a riveting thriller from the bestselling author of THE ART FORGER.

This singular, extraordinary debut is about Zoe and Jack, Harvard students who find themselves propelled into the intoxicating biotech startup world when they announce they’ve discovered the cure for aging.

Crazy Rich Asians meets "Succession" in this highly anticipated adult debut novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh --- a captivating story of lies, luxury and subterfuge.

In this dazzling debut novel, a hidden and nearly forgotten magic --- of Reforging pencils, bringing the memories they contain back to life --- holds the power to transform a young woman’s relationship with her grandmother and to mend long-lost connections across time and space.

From Wally Lamb, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of SHE'S COME UNDONE and I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE, comes the propulsive story of a young father who, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable.

THE RIVER'S DAUGHTER is a vivid and propulsive memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors by a world-class whitewater rafting guide.

New York Times bestselling author Kristin Harmel returns with an electrifying novel about two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder.