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New Fiction | August 2026

Adult - What We're Reading | Published July 29, 2026

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    The Wild Beneath / Kelly Anderson
    A fierce, haunting story of one woman caught between her first love and a mysterious stranger who upends everything–and the two worlds that won’t let her go.

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    The Amateur / Chris Bohjalian
    When a young woman, a golf prodigy, kills a caddy with a stray ball at the country club, the investigation of this freak accident reveals a dark and shocking tale of secret affairs, predatory men, and a teenager on trial.

  • Book cover shows a winding road through green hills leading to a distant castle beneath a cloudy sky.

    The Castle in the Glen / Rhys Bowen
    A ghostwriter plunges into danger as she unravels the dark secrets of a powerful Scottish family in a thrilling novel of romance and mystery.

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    Heart of Glass / Jennifer Hillier
    A serial killer recants his long-ago confession regarding a small-town high school girl―and her then-best friends are forced to confront what really happened that night and what’s happening now.

  • Book cover illustration showing a man seated on a bench on a red winding path beneath lemon trees on a blue background.

    When Lemons Give You Life / Anna Johnston
    A heart-stirring novel about family, second chances, and the lengths we go for those we love, following a woman fighting to hold onto life and her older brother who’s rediscovering reasons to embrace it.

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    Meet Me in the Garden / Nina LaCour
    A gorgeous family story about self-discovery and love in all forms, inspired by the author’s Creole roots.

  • Illustrated book cover showing a person with short dark hair sitting on a swing, viewed from above.

    A Tender Age / Chang-Rae Lee
    A story of guilt, innocence, and a boy on the cusp of adolescence

  • Book cover showing a brightly lit swimming pool at dusk with bold yellow lettering.

    That Night / Gillian McAllister
    An electrifying thriller about three siblings torn apart by the cover-up of a death while on a family vacation in Italy.

  • Book cover with a close-up of an ear wearing a glowing moth-shaped earring, with another small moth nearby.

    Queen Mab / Emily McBride
    A new mother—a scholar steeped in fairy lore—wrestles with the legacies and madness of motherhood.

  • Book cover with colorful umbrellas scattered across a blue, starry background with bold gold lettering.

    Time Traveler for Beginners / Jaclyn Moriarty
    If you could revisit one moment in your life, what would it be?

  • Illustrated book cover showing a woman and man embracing in a turquoise pool with bold yellow text overlaid.

    Sunlight Finds You / Laura Moriarty
    A forbidden love blows open the world of a teenage girl, altering the trajectory of her life.

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    Big Little Truths / Liane Moriarty
    Examines the complexities of modern women’s lives, shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths with wit and compassion in this highly anticipated sequel.

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    Sunrise / Tea Obreht
    Three lives, one hundred years, one ghost town: an explosive novel about a mysterious place called Sunrise, where the secrets of the past refuse to stay buried.

  • Book cover with overlapping pink text over a corridor lit by yellow lighting.

    The Women in White / Sarah Pekkanen
    A decades-old mystery with spine-tingling paranormal elements in this twisty novel of the seen and unseen.

  • Book cover showing a person in swim trunks diving into green water from a rocky edge with several people watching from above.

    Under the Falls / Richard Russo
    A spellbinding page-turner about a crime in a small town that exposes long-held secrets and betrayals among a group of lifelong friends.

  • Book cover showing a large tree silhouette set against a red and black background with bold turquoise text.

    The Unknown / Riley Sager
    In 1926, five women disappeared from a remote island in Vermont. Now, one hundred years later, it’s happening again.

  • Book cover illustration showing a brownstone building with a fire in one window and a ball smashing another window and a woman and a dog standing on the sidewalk

    You’ll Love It Here / Natalie Sue
    A sharply funny, surprisingly tender novel about a woman stuck in place, her nosy neighbors, and the journey to find where she belongs.

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    Etna / Paul Yoon
    The unforgettable story of a working dog, Etna, who, after a devastating war, embarks on an odyssey in the hopes of returning home.

SHC: 7/2026

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