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January 5, 2025 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Eclectic mix of new reads Dive into a grab bag of the hottest fiction hitting shelves this January. From Buckingham Palace in the 1850s to a post-apocalyptic landscape governed by AI, these newest titles will appeal to a wide range of readers.

December 6, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Action-packed mysteries & thrillers Escape with these five new tales of suspense and mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Bonus – each of these stories involves an author who is either on the run from danger or somehow the cause of it.

November 6, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction 5: Outstanding New Novels in November Discover the fiction treasures hitting the shelves this month that are truly worth their weight in gold! Historical fiction, heartwarming tales and magical adventures will captivate your imagination.

October 7, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Expeditions of discovery Check out new novels that are a blend of science fiction and fantasy, historical and modern, heart-warming and thought-provoking. They explore the journey within and without.

September 5, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Scary good reads Discover just released horror novels that will make your spine tingle even more than pumpkin spice.

August 5, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Captivating historical fiction From 1896 to the 1960s explore historical fiction books hitting shelves in August that offer a glimpse of another place and time.

July 8, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Journey to magical worlds Step through the wardrobe and into one of this month’s enchanting new releases filled with nostalgia, sweets & the occasional life lesson.

June 5, 2024 · Chris Blocker Fiction Five: Fantastic beach reads From romantic sparks in the dog park to spicy encounters on Mediterranean beaches, you’ll find plenty of heat in this month’s new fiction.

May 7, 2024 · Ginger Park Fiction Five: New novels featuring librarians You’ll want to check out these new novels featuring some of our favorite characters – librarians!

April 5, 2024 · Ginger Park Fiction Five: Hilarious new reads From pop culture satire to madcap adventures, find laughter, wit and fun in April's new books.

March 5, 2024 · Ginger Park Fiction Five: Courageous women Discover five new historical fiction novels featuring courageous, indomitable women.

February 6, 2024 · Julie Nelson Fiction Five: Fun new romance Discover the top five new contemporary romance books with robust characters and lots of humor.

December 5, 2023 · Ginger Park Fiction 5: Eclectic mix of new books There's a nice variety in our top picks of December's new fiction – adventure, humor, romance and mystery.

October 31, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction 5: Fascinating new reads You'll find thrills, humor, romance and drama in Jennifer's picks for November's best new fiction.

October 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction 5: New mysterious & chilling reads You'll find monsters, magic, mysteries and murder in October's top five new books.

September 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction 5: Explore an assortment of great reads Jennifer's top five new fiction is a variety pack of genres – historical fiction, magical realism, heartwarming and thriller.

August 4, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Five hot new books for August When it is too hot to be outside curl up with captivating new fiction.

July 6, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction Five: Intriguing new reads Best new books explore human connections. These top reads are insightful, charming, humorous and a little scary.

June 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction Five: Drama with a side of humor Jennifer recommends enthralling new reads for June. Four focus on drama and the fifth is full of sci-fi humor.

May 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction Five: Compelling relationships Jennifer recommends 5 new books with mystery, romance, thrills, wicked fun and secrets.

April 5, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Fiction 5: Engaging new historical fiction Explore riveting new fiction that ranges from the High Plains in early 1900s to France in 1951 to Boston in 1974.

March 6, 2023 · Jennifer Jones Riveting mysteries & realistic romances Jennifer's recommends March new fiction you'll want to add to your hold list right now.

February 6, 2023 · Jennifer Jones New fictional life-changing journeys Jennifer's top picks for Feb new books are powerful & consuming, full of life-changing journeys.