New in Paperback May 2024

Fans of Alice McDermott and Ann Patchett — we have a must-read for you. From the award-winning author of Hello Beautiful and Dear Edward, this is the debut novel that put her on the map.

California sunshine contrasts with a gothic mansion in this wildly subversive novel from the author of cult-classic Bunny. Rouge exposes the darkness beneath the glossy surface, and is sure to appeal to fans of Melissa Broder, Ottessa Moshfegh and Carmen Maria Machado.

Part desert survival story, part examination of grief — Melissa Broder mixes the absurd with the profoundly human in a feat of imagination. Weird, tender and wild, this is an unforgettable journey into the unknown.

A haunting thriller featuring two women, their collective rage, and a shared past that haunts them both.

90s Mexican cinema, the occult, and dangerous obsessions are just the start of this highly original thriller from horror favorite Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

A funny and thoughtful story of a lovable curmudgeon and her journey to make things right for her family.

Complicated families are fun to read; this is a story of science and art, power and money, sibling love and rivalry. (Think HBO’s Succession.)

Our previous Book Club pick is out in paperback and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Join a picture perfect Korean American family struck by tragedy and a tangle of secrets in this unique mystery.

This story about a legendary Chinese female pirate is one of grit, determination, and courage — an adventure story for the ages that you won’t soon forget.

An indelible story of sisterhood and magic, perfect for fans of Julia Alvarez, from a National Book Award-winning author.

Emma Cline’s first novel since The Girls is sly and sharp, and perfectly suited for fans of Otessa Moshfegh. (Prepare your fingers for paper cuts as you tear through this propulsive story.)

Part love story, part ghost story, a book about a book, Moore’s latest is a witty — and stunning — novel of love, grief and joy.

First in what promises to be an epic series, this is a dark romantasy that packs mystery, secrets and intrigue into one gorgeous package.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to experience a time loop in a high fantasy world, we have just the thing. With rhythmic writing and wit so quick you’ll have to read it twice, Django Wexler’s novel probes modern fantasy tropes and makes them all his own.

This is our favorite kind of prequel; a story that takes us back to an epic world — and can also be read as a stand-alone. A precursor to To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (Paolini’s first novel for adults) this a chilling thriller about first contact.

Before there was The Priory of the Orange Tree, there was The Bone Season. Set in 2059 England, this story of a young clairvoyant woman attempting to survive a mysterious and sinister world will have you on the edge of your seat — and kick off your next binge-read.

We’ve all dreamed of exacting revenge on our mortal enemies — whether it be your boss, neighbor, or that one guy who always cuts you in line at the deli — and this is a world where those dreams become reality. Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Anthony Horowitz.

If you’re a fan of novels by Lisa Wingate or Martha Hall Kelly, C.J. Box or Craig Johnson, let us introduce you to prize-winning novelist and crime writer William Kent Krueger, and his new stand-alone historical mystery set in Minnesota.

Riley Sager returns with another tantalizing mystery that straddles the line between horror and suspense, this time set against a backdrop of remote Maine coastline.

If you loved The Lost Apothecary as much as we did, you’ll devour Sarah Penner’s newest novel, where mystery and the supernatural collide under a layer of swirling London fog.

More Murdle! The ridiculously popular murder mystery puzzle series is back with its third volume. Featuring the usual varying difficulty, this is as it’s always been — the perfect puzzler for any mystery maniac out there.

Loads of folks were raving about Drew Gilpin Faust’s charming and wise memoir when it first landed in hardcover. Now in a perfectly portable paperback, Drew recounts her privileged Southern upbringing, political activism in the Sixties, and more.

You’ve known him on the screen, now get to know him on the page. A deeply personal narrative about living in the spotlight written with empathy and grace.

Who doesn’t love to eavesdrop? The Book of Charlie paints an extraordinary portrait of American life though the story of David Von Drehle’s seemingly unassuming but stoic, kind and resilient next door neighbor.

Cozy fantasy fans, gather your blankets, candles and tea: we have the perfect next read for you. This is a delightful new world from an author you’ll want to keep on your #TBR.

Anthony Bourdain’s incredible life is hard to sum up in one book, but this is a great place to start. From Argentina to Australia to Tokyo to Tangier, read about the culinary legend’s favorite places in his own words and inimitable voice.

Just in case you missed it the first time around, this genre-bending novel is back to invite you to question what it means to measure your own life and find out if you’d have the courage to go and make it count.