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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | March 2

Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Danielle Steel, Lauren Willig, Sister Souljah, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!



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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | March 2

Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Spaulding Taylor, Alexander Freed, Kate Hope Day, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Kim Petersen, JMD Reid, John Reedburg, Angelina J. Steffort, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!


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New Young Adult Books to Read | March 2

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Cassandra Clare, Tracy Wolff, Holly Jackson, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | March 2

Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Hari Ziyad, Isabel Allende, Julia Cooke, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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The Buzziest Books of February | 2021

The Buzziest Books of February | 2021

The month of February was a great time for readers with a host of exciting releases from bestselling authors. There were so many page-turning novels that captivated us from cover to cover this month. If you want to catch up on the books everyone was talking about, here are our choices for the buzziest books of February. Happy reading!



The Four Winds

by Kristin Hannah

Release Date: February 2, 2021

Texas, 1921. A time of abundance. The Great War is over, the bounty of the land is plentiful, and America is on the brink of a new and optimistic era. But for Elsa Wolcott, deemed too old to marry in a time when marriage is a woman’s only option, the future seems bleak. Until the night she meets Rafe Martinelli and decides to change the direction of her life. With her reputation in ruin, there is only one respectable choice: marriage to a man she barely knows. By 1934, the world has changed; millions are out of work and drought has devastated the Great Plains.

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The Survivors

by Jane Harper

Release Date: February 2, 2021

Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away...

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A Court of Silver Flames

by Sarah J. Maas

Release Date: February 16, 2021

The fifth book in A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas... Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.

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The Paris Library

by Janet Skeslien Charles

Release Date: February 9, 2021

Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into Paris, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal.

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Good Neighbors

by Sarah Langan

Release Date: February 2, 2021

Welcome to Maple Street, a picture-perfect slice of suburban Long Island, its residents bound by their children, their work, and their illusion of safety in a rapidly changing world. But menace skulks beneath the surface of this exclusive enclave, making its residents prone to outrage. When the Wilde family moves in, they trigger their neighbors’ worst fears. Dad Arlo’s a gruff has-been rock star with track marks. Mom Gertie’s got a thick Brooklyn accent, with high heels and tube tops to match. Their weird kids cuss like sailors. They don’t fit with the way Maple Street sees itself.

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The Kindest Lie

by Nancy Johnson

Release Date: February 2, 2021

It’s 2008, and the inauguration of President Barack Obama ushers in a new kind of hope. In Chicago, Ruth Tuttle, an Ivy-League educated Black engineer, is married to a kind and successful man. He’s eager to start a family, but Ruth is uncertain. She has never gotten over the baby she gave birth to—and was forced to leave behind—when she was a teenager. She had promised her family she’d never look back, but Ruth knows that to move forward, she must make peace with the past.

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Winter's Orbit

by Everina Maxwell

Release Date: February 2, 2021

Prince Kiem, a famously disappointing minor royal and the Emperor's least favorite grandchild, has been called upon to be useful for once. He's commanded to fulfill an obligation of marriage to the representative of the Empire's newest and most rebellious vassal planet. His future husband, Count Jainan, is a widower and murder suspect.

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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

by Bill Gates

Release Date: February 16, 2021

Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to stop the planet's slide to certain environmental disaster. In this book, he not only explains why we need to work toward net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases, but also details what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.

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Bestsellers Now in Paperback | February 2021

Take a look at this month’s selection of bestsellers now in paperback! February had a great selection of bestselling books to check out from thrilling mysteries to enthralling literary reads, and insightful biographies. Pick up these latest paperback books by bestselling authors John Grisham, Michael Connelly, James Patterson, Elin Hilderbrand, A.G. Riddle, and many more!


Mystery, Thriller & Suspense


Literary Fiction


Fantasy & Science Fiction

Young Adult


Biography & Memoir

Must-Read Science Fiction Novels | February 2021

Must-Read Science Fiction Novels | February 2021

Need an escape to a new world? You've come to the right place because we've made a list of our latest must-read science fiction novel recommendations. Find your next favorite read from bestselling authors Ivan Ertlov, Duncan M. Hamilton, John Marrs, J.N. Chaney, James Maxwell, and Ehsan Ahmad. We hope you enjoy your new books!



Generation 23

by Ivan Ertlov

Release Date: December 29, 2020

The first book in the Goliath Chronicles Series by Ivan Ertlov... Earth is destroyed, our civilization lost. But humanity has survived! Resilient, on giant generation ships, venturing to distant planets, searching for a new home. Built by billionaires and visionaries, they carry mankind to the stars – and the weight of our last hope on their shoulders. 23 Generations into the journey of the colonial generation ship "Trappist", law and order onboard is upheld and executed by a handful of justices. With the powers of police officers, prosecutors and judges combined, they are among the IDs – Indispensables.

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The Alpha Protocol

by Duncan M. Hamilton

Release Date: February 23, 2021

The first book in the Alpha Protocol Series by Duncan M. Hamilton... Naval Officer Jack Samson thought a posting to the frontier of human-inhabited space was the death blow to his career. He couldn't have been more wrong. A routine inspection of a small merchant vessel leads to devastating loss and the discovery of strange, fascinating objects. As astonishing discoveries unfold, a mysterious and hostile ship proves that Samson has a competitor in unlocking the secrets of an ancient alien civilization, and that humanity might not be alone in the galaxy after all.

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The Minders

by John Marrs

Release Date: February 16, 2021

In the 21st century, information is king. But computers can be hacked and files can be broken into - so a unique government initiative has been born. Five ordinary people have been selected to become Minders - the latest weapon in thwarting cyberterrorism. Transformed by a revolutionary medical procedure, the country's most classified information has been taken offline and turned into genetic code implanted inside their heads.

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Orphan Wars

by J.N. Chaney

Release Date: February 21, 2021

What would you do if you woke up in another world? When leading archeologist Dr. Hank Murphy discovers an alien artifact on the Moon, corporate interests are quick to get involved. A discovery like this could change everything, but more importantly, someone stands to make a fortune. But Murphy just wants to understand what this thing is and how it works. After months of research, he finally manages to locate the power source. The gate is soon activated... And Murphy is pulled through.

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A Search for Starlight

by James Maxwell

Release Date: February 4, 2021

The third book in The Firewall Trilogy by James Maxwell... Taimin and Selena have destroyed the firewall that once trapped them in their dangerous wasteland. But with their hard-fought freedom now comes a greater threat. Outside the wasteland, under the same two scorching suns, live the bonded. This powerful ancient enemy will unleash a destructive war on the wasteland’s inhabitants, and Taimin knows it’s a fight they cannot win.

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Wild Sun: Unbound

by Ehsan Ahmad

Release Date: February 16, 2021

The second book in The Wild Sun Series by Ehsan Ahmed... Once kindled, the flames of hope are not easily extinguished. No longer bound to a life of forced labor in the enemy’s mines, Cerrin leads a small band of escaped slaves in search of a new home in the ancient forest where she was born. But freedom is not the same as victory. And death is never far behind.

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Books To Read For Fans of Literary Fiction | February 2021

Books To Read For Fans of Literary Fiction | February 2021

Can get enough literary fiction books for your reading list? Need some recommendations on what to read next? We're here to help with some of our latest literary fiction recommendations from bestselling authors Steve Physioc, S. J. Cunningham, Mary Lawson, Ruth Druart, Susan Mihalic, and Julia Fine. Happy reading!



Walks With The Wind

by Steve Physioc

Release Date: February 19, 2021

Sam Cloud-Carson has a good life. He’s a budding baseball phenom who can pack the stands with scouts. He’s surrounded by a loving family. And he’s well known in his Southern Ute tribe and beyond as the best wildlife tracker anyone has ever seen – anyone, including Drake Dixon. Drake doesn’t concern himself with anything or anyone that can’t give him what he craves: money and power. His position and prestige as owner of Diamond Bar Security bring him both, but he knows young Sam can bring him even more.

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All This Was Mission

by S. J. Cunningham

Release Date: January 31, 2021

Madeline has made a lot of mistakes-in her marriage and her life-and has paid dearly for them. Her teenaged children have disowned her, her parents are disappointed and embarrassed, and her sister thinks that she needs spiritual help. Worst of all, her soon-to-be ex-husband is hell-bent on destroying her life and her relationships. When she finds herself on a plane to a mysterious tropical resort called Ashrama with a group of strangers, all with their own problems, she isn't sure she'll ever make it back home again.

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A Town Called Solace

by Mary Lawson

Release Date: February 16, 2021

Enter thirtyish Liam Kane, newly divorced, newly unemployed, newly arrived in this small northern town, where he promptly moves into the house next door--watched suspiciously by astonished and dismayed Clara, whose elderly friend, Mrs. Orchard, owns that home. Around the time of Rose's disappearance, Mrs. Orchard was sent for a short stay in hospital, and Clara promised to keep an eye on the house and its remaining occupant, Mrs. Orchard's cat, Moses.

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While Paris Slept

by Ruth Druart

Release Date: February 23, 2021

Santa Cruz, 1953. Jean-Luc is a man on the run from his past. The scar on his face is a small price to pay for surviving the horrors of Nazi occupation in France. Now, he has a new life in California, a family. He never expected the past to come knocking on his door. Paris, 1944. A young Jewish woman's past is torn apart in a heartbeat. Herded onto a train bound for Auschwitz, in an act of desperation she entrusts her most precious possession to a stranger. All she has left now is hope.

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Dark Horses

by Susan Mihalic

Release Date: February 16, 2021

Fifteen-year-old equestrian prodigy Roan Montgomery has only ever known two worlds: inside the riding arena, and outside of it. Both, for as long as she can remember, have been ruled by her father, who demands strict obedience in all areas of her life. The warped power dynamic of coach and rider extends far beyond the stables, and Roan's relationship with her father has long been inappropriate. She has been able to compartmentalize that dark aspect of her life.

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The Upstairs House

by Julia Fine

Release Date: February 23, 2021

Ravaged and sore from giving birth to her first child, Megan is mostly raising her newborn alone while her husband travels for work. Physically exhausted and mentally drained, she’s also wracked with guilt over her unfinished dissertation—a thesis on mid-century children’s literature. Enter a new upstairs neighbor: the ghost of quixotic children’s book writer Margaret Wise Brown—author of the beloved classic Goodnight Moon—whose existence no one else will acknowledge.

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Must-Read Thriller & Suspense Novels | February 2021

Must-Read Thriller & Suspense Novels | February 2021

Have you been searching everywhere for some exciting new thriller and suspense novels? We've created a list of some of our favorite new releases and wanted to share it with you. Don't miss the latest from bestselling authors Nina Atwood, Edwin Dasso, Erik Therme, J.D. Robb, Jonathan Kellerman, Luanne Rice, and more. We hope you enjoy these new thriller & suspense novels!



Free Fall

by Nina Atwood

Release Date: February 23, 2021

Hannah Lee Winn has it all, or so it seems—dream home, fantasy husband, money—until she wakes up one day on the side of a mountain in California, severely injured. Was it an accident? Or was it something far worse? Did someone try to kill her, and if so, who? And why? As Hannah Lee struggles to recover from her injuries, including traumatic memory loss, her life unravels, revealing terrible mistakes and misplaced trust. Is her loving, new husband all he appears to be? Or did she marry a total stranger who now threatens her very life?

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Her Silent Shadow

by Edwin Dasso, Judith Lucci, Kevin Tumlinson, and more

Release Date: February 23, 2021

No one is safe. Obsession, abduction and murder are the order of the day. She senses the impending danger with nowhere to hide. Fear has frozen her, sapped her of her will. She hears something… Is there a killer on the loose? Someone savoring the moments in their mind... Planning, Scheming, Plotting to kill. Is there a serial killer lurking? Will she be his first victim? Don't miss this edge-of-your-seat thrill ride consisting of thirteen brand new, psychological suspense thrillers penned by Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Amazon best-selling authors.

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If She Dies

by Erik Therme

Release Date: February 21, 2021

Nine months ago, Tess’s five-year-old daughter was killed in a car accident. The driver, Brady Becker, was sentenced to two years in prison. It didn't make Tess’s pain go away. Brady also has a daughter: A twelve-year-old named Eve who walks to Chandler Middle School every day. Tess knows this because she's been watching Eve for the last three weeks. It isn’t fair that Brady’s daughter gets to live, while Tess’s daughter does not. When Eve goes missing, all eyes turn to Tess, who doesn’t have an alibi. But Tess isn’t guilty. Or so she believes.

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Faithless in Death

by J. D. Robb

Release Date: February 9, 2021

The 52nd book in the Eve Dalla Series by New York Times Bestselling Author J.D. Robb... The scene in the West Village studio appears to be classic crime-of-passion: two wineglasses by the bed, music playing, and a young sculptor named Ariel Byrd with the back of her head bashed in. But when Dallas tracks down the wealthy Upper East Side woman who called 911, the details don’t add up. Gwen Huffman is wealthy, elegant, comforted by her handsome fiancé as she sheds tears over the trauma of finding the body—but why did it take an hour to report it? And why is she lying about little things?

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Serpentine

by Jonathan Kellerman

Release Date: February 2, 2021

The 36th book in the Alex Delaware Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Jonathan Kellerman... LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis is a master detective. He has a near-perfect solve rate and he’s written his own rule book. Some of those successes—the toughest ones—have involved his best friend, the brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware. But Milo doesn’t call Alex in unless cases are “different.” This murder warrants an immediate call.

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The Shadow Box

by Luanne Rice

Release Date: February 1, 2021

After artist Claire Beaudry Chase is attacked and left for dead in her home on the Connecticut coast, she doesn’t know who she can trust. But her well-connected husband, Griffin—who is running for governor—is her prime suspect. Just before the attack, Claire was preparing for an exhibit of her shadow boxes, one of which clearly accuses Griffin of a violent crime committed twenty-five years ago. If the public were to find out who her husband is, his political career would be over.

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