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Books to Read if You Like British Detectives

Whether the Victorian era resident of 221 B Baker Street or the old woman from St. Mary Mead, there has always been something alluring about British detectives. Maybe its the sass they bring to their crime solving, or maybe its their interaction to the bustle of city life around them, but they are with out a doubt thrilling to watch in action. You could read Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie until you've exhausted their collections, but if you're looking for more recent reads, here's a list of books to read if you like British detectives. Not particular on your crime solvers nationality? Check out our Whodunit Mysteries post!

Books to Read if You Like British Detectives

London's Glory

Christopher Fowler

Price: $7.99

Release Date: March 29, 2016

When it comes to curious cases, no one in London does better than Arthur Bryant and John May. In a number of cases, including a murderer in snow who leaves no footprints, an unfazed suspect, and suspicious passengers on a friend's boat, Bryant and May sniff out the truth in their pursuit of justice.

When Falcons Fall

C.S. Harris

Release Date: March 1, 2016

Hoping to learn more of his heritage, Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, visits a peaceful town. But when a dead body shakes the locals, the magistrate asks for help. Discovering that the victim did not kill herself is only the beginning of a mystery that traces back to the French Emperor himself...

Home by Nightfall

Charles Finch

Release Date: November 10, 2015

When a well known pianist goes missing, the whole city of London is shocked by the puzzling disappearance. Charles Lenox has his magnifying glass over the matter when his desperate brother asks him to return to his childhood home in the country. But there are strange happenings in this area as well, and Charles can't help but make connections and find clues to the identity of the culprit.

Rain Dogs

Adrian Mckinty

Release Date: March 8, 2016

Journalist Lily Bigelow's suicide seems much too convenient, especially in the second locked room mystery of Detective Inspector Sean Duffy's career. So what was she investigating that may have given motive to a murderer? Duffy's about to find out.

Treachery at Lancaster Gate

Anne Perry

Release Date: March 22, 2016

Anarchists are quickly blamed for the explosion that took the lives of several policemen, but Special Branch commander Thomas Pitt has other suspects in mind. His investigation may reveal truths he'd prefer not to know, truths that lead to the high branches the aristocracy.

Even Dogs in the Wild

Ian Rankin

Release Date: January 19, 2016

The pressure is on when Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke is tasked with investigating the death of government prosecutor David Minton. His colleagues want the culprit for a robbery gone wrong, but nothing is missing from Minton's home. So what was the motive behind the murder?

This book is the third installment of the Cormoran Strike series.

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James Patterson New Book List for 2016

Fans of books by James Patterson, you're in luck! He is making a valiant effort to keep up with the demands of his voracious readers. Check out the seven new books coming out by James Patterson in our James Patterson New Book List for 2016. Also, make sure you didn't miss any of last year's releases, listed on our James Patterson New Book List for 2015.

NYPD Red 4

James Patterson, Marshall Karp

NYPD Red 4 chases a ruthless murderer with an uncontrollable lust for money — and blood. It's just another glamorous night in the heart of Manhattan before a gorgeous movie starlet falls victim to a vicious crime with millions of witnesses and no suspect.

The fourth book in the NYPD Red series was released on January 25, 2016.

Private Paris

James Patterson, Mark Sullivan

Someone is targeting the most powerful people in Paris and only Jack Morgan can make it stop. Jack's Parisian vacation is interrupted when a client's granddaughter is forced to go on the run from a brutal drug dealer. Before Jack can locate her, several members of France's cultural elite are found dead in the same symbolic fashion. The only link between the crimes is a mysterious graffiti tag.

Private Paris was released on March 14, 2016.

15th Affair

James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Detective Lindsay Boxer chases down an elusive suspect — her husband. When an alluring woman with links to the CIA disappears from the scene of a brutal murder at a luxury hotel, Lindsay's seemingly picture-perfect life begins to unravel. Her husband vanishes, and the deeper she digs, the more Lindsay suspects he shares a secret past with the mysterious woman. All is fair in love, war, and espionage.

The fifteenth book in the Women's Murder Club series will be released on May 2, 2016.

Cross the Line

James Patterson

Gunfire disturbs a calm night in Rock Creek Park. A man is dead, but before Alex Cross can get to the bottom of it, he's called back to solve another murder: the death of his wife's mentor. Searching for a killer on the lam with a myriad of suspects to comb through, will Alex and Bree find the killer before they stirke again?

Cross the Line will be released on November 21, 2016.

Zoo 2

James Patterson, Max DiLallo

James Patterson's Zoo was just the beginning. The planet is still under violent siege by ferocious animals. Humans are their desperate prey — except some are evolving, turning into a savage species. They might save the world, or they might end it.

Zoo 2 will be released on June 7, 2016.

Private Rio

James Patterson

Don't let Rio's beautiful beaches fool you — these games are deadly. Head of the renowned worldwide investigation firm, Private, Jack Morgan is back in Rio to secure the Olympics. As the opening ceremonies near, Jack must race to the finish line to defuse a lethal plot that could decimate Rio and turn the Olympics into a deadly spectacle.

Private Rio will be released on June 27, 2016.

Humans, Bow Down

James Patterson, Emily Raymond

In a world run by machines, humans are endangered species. The Great War is over. The Robots have won. Humans can either submit and serve the vicious rulers they created, or they can be banished to a desolate, unforgiving landscape where it's a crime to be human. With nothing left to lose, a feisty young woman seeks to save humanity before the robots wipe humans off the face of the earth, once and for all.

Humans, Bow Down will be released on August 1, 2016.

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Nora Roberts Books List: 2016

If you've been holding your breath in anticipation for new Nora Roberts books, you can let it out. There will be new releases from the New York Times-bestseller, and plenty of them. While last year we saw a few Nora Roberts books between her real name and her pseudonym, J.D. Robb, (which you can check out here!) this year we have four to look forward to! Pen these publication dates in your planner and get ready to read more books by Nora Roberts. Interested in more Paranormal Romances? Check out our posts on Anne Rice, Christine Feehan, Gena Showalter, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Paranormal Romance Series.

Brotherhood in Death

J.D. Robb

Release Date: 2/2/2016

Eve Dallas is back in the 54th installment of the In Death series, helping a friend track down his deceitful cousin. But that cousin appears to be mixed up with some very powerful, and bad people...

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The Obsession

Nora Roberts

Release Date: 4/12/2016

Naomi Carson used to have a different name, a different life, a different perspective of the world. That changed the day she helped the girl locked in her father's cellar escape. A new resident in a new town, Naomi can't seem to escape the good intentions of the townsfolk, or her past...

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Bay of Sighs: The Guardians Trilogy (Book 2)

Nora Roberts

Release Date: 5/14/2016

Two beings, a man and a mermaid, must work together to restore the water star to its place in the sky. Sawyer King fears he will lose his heart to sea dwelling Annika, but that should be the least of their worries...

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Island of Glass: The Guardians Trilogy (Book 3)

Nora Roberts

Release Date: 12/6/2016

And, if you were eagerly awaiting the completion of The Guardians Trilogy, the final book comes out just seven months after the second one is released. The final chapter of their quest finds them in Ireland, searching for the final star and dealing with the regrets of their past lives.

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Interview with Katherine Catmull, Author of The Radiant Road

Tell us a little bit about your new release, The Radiant Road.

It’s about a girl who returns to the Irish house where she was born, a stone house under a green hill with a yew tree growing inside it. Inside the tree she finds a connection to a world she’d known as a child and forgotten all about: a world of art and dreams. She also finds a boy named Finn; and she also finds great danger, to both his world and our own. It’s about dreaming, love, and making—art, poetry, invention, music—and what you have to do to keep them alive, even when it’s frightening, even when it’s painful. It’s about how scary and glorious it is to forget about staying safe.

If you had an extra hour each day, how would you spend it?

Reading. That’s sounds so boring! But I miss those hours of my childhood, and in college and grad school, where I’d just spend a whole afternoon lost in a book. I hardly ever do that anymore. These days I have to guard my reading time and literally schedule it: ONE HOUR FOR READING AFTER DINNER. It’s ridiculous.

You’re hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?

Franz Kafka, Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Holy smokes this is going to be an amazing dinner party—if we can persuade Kafka to do anything besides stare at his plate morosely.

Who was your childhood hero?

I don’t know that I had one, actually. I was strangely suspicious of heroes, and maybe I still am. No one is perfect, and I’m glad for that—imperfection is about a million times more interesting than perfection. We’re all just trying, and some succeeding more than others. I always had to lie in those school essays on “My Hero”! Glad I don’t have to now.

What are you currently craving?

Peace. Holidays, fun as they are, followed by book launch busy-ness, plus a big festival at my husband’s small theatre, where I also sometimes work, means my life has been all-chaos, all the time, for months now. I just want to crawl into my room and turn off everything and write and read.

What books do you find yourself returning to again and again?

100 Years of Solitude—my copy of that is in tatters. The His Dark Materials trilogy—I’ve read or listened to that over and over. Franny and Zooey, the book that got me through high school and college. A Wrinkle in Time. Little Men. Pale Fire. All the Lucia books by E. F. Benson (which are HILARIOUS). And many specific poems and poets.

What's your favorite quote or scene from The Radiant Son?

My favorite scene probably changes all the time. But today it’s the scene in which she visits her father’s dream—she needs to find something out from him, and can’t reach him any other way, because SPOILERS. It has big feelings (he’s having a nightmare), and it shifts and changes and morphs in that way only a dream or a story can. It was a great pleasure to write, and when I re-read it I still like it—always a shock.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Not really? But I do have a little folder on my Mac desktop called “remember” with things that I want to . . well, remember. And one I come back to a lot is that Martha Graham quote, which probably most people have seen:

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and it will be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep yourself open and aware to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.”

It’s so hard to do, and I fail every day, but it’s worth trying. Especially for a writer (or any kind of artist, I presume), I think that’s where the juice is. “You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work”—that’s so comforting to me.

Katherine Catmull is the author of the new book The Radiant Road.

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Books to Read if You Like Linda Lael Miller

Do you like cowboys? How about romance novels? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, then you've probably heard of Linda Lael Miller. She's written over 100 books, and a lot of them feature swoon-worthy cowboys and their courageous love interests. If you're craving more love stories about small town life, check out this list of books to read if you like Linda Lael Miller.

Books to Read if You Like Linda Lael Miller

A Pain in the Tuchis

Baby I'm In

Ciana Stone

Release Date: March 24, 2016

After finding and losing love, Kyle Stader is ready to avoid romance all together. That is, until Liz shows up in the small town of Cotton Creek. She's mysterious and courageous, but she has a lot of secrets. She may be dangerous, but Kyle just can't stay away.

Midnight Heat

Cat Johnson

Release Date: February 23, 2016

Justin Skaggs needs to get as far away from home as he can. On his journey, he meets Phoenix, a girl who ends up joining him in his truck. Both aren't very interested in sharing their stories, so it's the perfect arrangement. Things don't get too personal, that is, until they decide to share a bed...

Max Caldwell: Texas Tycoon

Diana Palmer

Release Date: January 18, 2016

Max is probably the most closed-off man in all of Texas. He can't bring himself to open up to a woman, let alone trust her and risk getting hurt. All of this changes when Leslie enters his life. She's running away from her past, and Max just might be the protector that she needed.

One Texas Cowboy Too Many

Carolyn Brown

Release Date: March 1, 2016

Leah is the good girl of her family and someone they all look up to as a mother figure. So when Rhett, a tattooed bad-boy, enters her life, she knows that he's off-limits. Rhett fell for Leah the moment he first saw her, but he didn't realize that trying to win her affection would throw him into a tense, 100-year-old feud.

Ryan's Love

C.A. Harms

Release Date: August 11, 2015

Ryan is devastated by the sudden death of his wife and best friend, and he's at a loss for what to do. When Amber moves to town, he's surprised to find a deep connection emerging between the two of them. After years of grieving, will this be Ryan's second chance at love?

Lone Rider

B.J. Daniels

Release Date: July 28, 2015

When money goes missing from the family foundation that she runs, Bo rides off to the Crazy Mountains to do some thinking. All of a sudden, she is kidnapped by a savage killer hiding in the woods. Even though Jace thinks she's a little spoiled, he goes off to search for Bo and bring her home. Will Bo return safely?

Need more western romances? Check out our recommendation lists for Diana Palmer and Carolyn Brown.

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Books to Read if You Like Whodunit Mysteries

Was it Colonel Mustard in the kitchen with the knife, or Mrs. Peacock in the ballroom with the candlestick? "Whodunit" mystery novels are just like a great game of Clue— you'll be guessing who committed the crime up until the end. These mysteries and thrillers are perfect for readers who want to be taken on an exciting and unpredictable journey. If you're ready to don your thinking cap and search for some clues, check out this list of books to read if you like whodunit mysteries. Prefer your crime solving protagonists to be from the UK? Check out our British Detectives post!

Books to Read if You Like Whodunit Mysteries

A Pain in the Tuchis

Heavenfield

LJ Ross

Price: $2.99

Release Date: March 4, 2016

A man is found dead at a remote church called Heavenfield, and the police have no idea who could have done it. Since DCI Ryan was the only other person around during the murder, he has to fight to clear his name. Suddenly, members of the mysterious "Circle" begin to die, and Ryan's name is next on their hit list.

Mean Streak

Sandra Brown

Release Date: August 19, 2014

Dr. Emory Charbonneau has disappeared, and by the time her husband reported her missing, it became too cold to continue the search. Emory regains consciousness and finds herself being held captive by a violent man who won't tell her his name. As the FBI continues to look into her case, they discover that Emory's husband may not be telling the truth.

In a Dark, Dark Wood

Ruth Ware

Release Date: August 4, 2015

Leonora is a reclusive crime writer who rarely leaves her apartment. A friend she hasn't talked to in years convinces her to take a trip out to the English countryside, but the trip isn't as relaxing as it might seem. Nora unexpectedly wakes up in the hospital with injuries and the knowledge that someone has died, and she can't help wondering if she has something to do with it.

X

Sue Grafton

Release Date: August 25, 2015

X is the 24th book in Grafton's series about crime investigator Kinsey Millhone. This chilling addition takes place in 1989 and features a serial killer who leaves no trace of his crimes. Can Kinsey make a case against him before she becomes his next victim?

Black-Eyed Susans

Julia Heaberlin

Release Date: August 11, 2015

Nearly two decades ago, Tessa Cartwright was found in a field of wild flowers nearly dead. She was the last surviving "Black-Eyed Susan," which were the murder victims of a rabid serial killer. Years later, she was shocked to find a patch of these wild flowers outside her window, leading her to think that she helped convict the wrong man. Now Tessa is forced to confront the ghosts of her past and discover what really happened on that night.

Career of Evil

Robert Galbraith

Release Date: October 20, 2015

When Cormoran Strike's partner received a severed leg in the mail, he wasn't surprised. He knows of four people in his past who could have committed such a brutal crime. When the police start to focus on the wrong suspect, Cormoran and his partner must take matters into their own hands.

This book is the third installment of the Cormoran Strike series.

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New Releases Week of March 22

Spring has sprung! It's time to pull out those beach towels, dig out those deck chairs, and find a good new read. If you're looking for a suspenseful story, New York Times best selling author Harlan Coben's new book Fool Me Once could fill a few sunny afternoons. If your prefer the bloom of a good historical fiction, Helen Simonson's The Summer Before the War would be a great pick. If thrilling and unexpected brings a shine to your day, you might like James Anderson's debut novel, The Never-Open Desert Diner. More interested in growing characters? Try Wink Poppy Midnight, April Genevieve Tucholke's young adult book about an adolescent love triangle.

Mystery / Thriller

Literary Fiction

Romance

Fantasy

Young Adult

Biography / Memoir

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Interview with Shilpi Somaya Gowda, Author of The Golden Son

Tell us a little bit about your new release, The Golden Son.

It’s the story of two childhood friends from an Indian village: Anil Patel, the “golden son” of his family, and a girl named Leena. Their lives start in same place, but then diverge when Anil goes to America to pursue his ambition of becoming a doctor, and Leena moves to another village to have an arranged marriage. Their paths cross again later in life, when they are adults, the stakes are higher, and everything is more complicated.

If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?

Hawaii. Nothing beats the warm ocean, sand and sunshine for instant relaxation. I would spend all day paddle-boarding and reading.

What's on your writing desk?

I have a very simple desk because I find it helps me think more clearly. Usually, it’s just my laptop, a vintage desk lamp, a container of pens and pencils, and a coaster for my ever-present cup of tea.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be a foreign war correspondent. I thought it would be exciting to travel abroad and report from the front lines of dangerous places. I’m sure my parents loved that idea.

What fictional literary world would you most like to visit?

I would love to be a teacher at Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School. My kids might finally think I’m cool and I’d come back with all sorts of tricks to play on my family.

What will your next adventure be?

I have another novel simmering in my mind. I can’t say much about it, because I’m still shaping it and doing research on my subject matter, but I’m excited to sit down and start writing soon.

What's your favorite quote or scene from The Golden Son?

There’s a scene at the midpoint of the novel in which one of the characters is subject to a violent attack. It was difficult for me to write through that brutality, and I still have an emotional reaction every time I read it. I don’t enjoy it, per se, but I’m proud of it.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

My favorite advice for life is embodied in the poem Desiderata, by Max Ehrmann from 1927. A couple of my favorite lines: “Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself” and “Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”

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Shilpi Somaya Gowda is the author of the new book The Golden Son.

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Books to Read if You Like Bridget Jones's Diary

Being a working woman is today's world isn't a walk in the park, and sometimes, you just have to write about all of the crazy things that happen to you. Author Helen Fielding has captured the raw, inner dialogue of twenty to thirty-something career woman in her novel Bridget Jones's Diary, which was also made into a widely popular film adaptation. From secret vices to love life troubles, Bridget Jones addresses a lot of issues that women face in their day to day lives. If you're "jonesing" for more to read, check out this list of books to read if you like Bridget Jones's Diary.

Books to Read if You Like Bridget Jones's Diary

Java Frost

Unlucky Me

Carmen DeSousa

**Currently free to download on your Kindle!**

Release Date: March 3, 2016

Some women meet the love of their lives and live happily ever after. Some women choose to put their career first. But for Jana, the life she thought she was living came crashing down on her when her husband decided to end their marriage to be with another woman. After Jana considers smashing his car and draining their joint bank account, she needs to figure out what to do.

Love Me Sweet

Tracy Brogan

Release Date: January 20, 2015

Although she has famous parents, Delaney isn't looking for fame. Unfortunately, she's forced to run away to Bell Harbor when an old boyfriend shares a private video that she never intended anyone else to see. Adventure cameraman Grant is also returning to Bell Harbor for family reasons, and the two cross paths. They get thrown together on an unexpected road trip and start to fall for each other along the way.

Summer Secrets

Jane Green

Release Date: June 23, 2015

Twenty-something journalist Cat Coombs has gone a little wild, and her bad decisions are taking her life down a destructive path. After making one major mistake for which she can't forgive herself, she decides that it's finally time to grow up. Years go by and she attempts to make amends with the people she has hurt. While she may gain their forgiveness, she risks losing the people in life who are most important to her.

The Woman Who Stole My Life

Marian Keyes

Release Date: July 7, 2015

Stella Sweeney was just an ordinary woman leading an ordinary life until a serious illness changed her life forever. After she recovers, she finds out that her neurologist published a memoir about her illness that became extremely popular. As she moves to NYC to pursue a career as a self-help memoirist, Stella struggles to figure out her new constructed identity.

Counting Stars

Kathleen Long

Release Date: October 27, 2015

When Bernadette's brother dies unexpectedly, her entire world changes. His wife, Jenny, shows up on Bernie's doorstep one day with a journal that had all of her brother's dream travel destinations listed out. Inspired by this unique bucket list, Bernie sets out on an adventure across the country to fulfill her brother's dreams.

I've Got Your Number

Sophie Kinsella

Release Date: April 23, 2013

Poppy's life was going perfectly— she was about to marry the man of her dreams and be whisked away into her "happily-ever-after." But when she loses her engagement ring and phone at the same time, her plans start falling apart. She finds businessman Sam Paxton's phone abandoned in a trash can and takes it so she has a way to continue planning her wedding. Inevitably, her life becomes strangely intertwined with Sam's.

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Books to Read if You Like Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls is one of the most beloved shows that's ever been on television. It has anything you could ever want in a show— incredibly witty dialogue, lovable characters, and drama that will drive you insane. Much like any other fan of the show, I've always imagined what it would be like to set foot in Stars Hollow. The town itself is beautiful, but the best part would be meeting all of the eccentric people who live there. Luckily, we will all get the chance to return to our favorite small town when Netflix finishes the four episode revival. If you're like me and you're impatiently waiting for the new episodes to be released, you can pick up one (or more) of these books to read if you like Gilmore Girls. Pair that with a couple cups of coffee, and you'd definitely make Lorelai and Rory proud.

Books to Read if You Like Gilmore Girls

Java Frost

Java Frost

Courtney Hunt

Price: $0.99

Release Date: January 5, 2016

If you loved Stars Hollow in Gilmore Girls, you'll love the charm of Ashford Falls. Romance is in the air in this cozy town, and Amy is waiting patiently for the man of her dreams to appear. She meets Ben and his daughter Livvy as she works at the local Cupid's Coffeeshop, and Ben quickly sees that she's one of the few people who can make his quiet daughter laugh.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Maria Semple

Release Date: August 14, 2012

Just like Gilmore Girls, this book features smart and comical leading ladies. Bernadette Fox, a sharp-witted, opinionated woman who is loved by her family but loathed by other mothers in Seattle, goes missing. Her daughter, Bee, considers Bernadette to be her best friend, and in a comedic pursuit, she sets out to find her mess of a mother.

The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend

Katarina Bivald

Release Date: January 19, 2016

When Sara travels to Broken Wheel, Iowa to meet her long-time pen pal, she is bewildered to find that Amy has passed away. In an attempt to revive the destitute town that her book-loving friend once called home, Sara and the townspeople open a bookstore. This witty and heartwarming story is a great reminder of why we all love books so much.

At the Water's Edge

Sara Gruen

Release Date: February 22, 2016

Although this book takes place over 70 years ago in a Scottish village, the quaint and close-knit town will definitely bring to mind memories of Stars Hollow. After disgracing themselves at a high society party, Maddie and her husband Ellis travel across the ocean to Scotland to prove themselves to Ellis's father. Maddie is reluctant at first, but she soon falls in love with the beautiful village and develops close bonds with some of the women who live there.

The Bette Davis Club

Jane Lotter

Release Date: December 8, 2015

As Margo is sipping a cocktail the morning of her niece's wedding and pondering her life mistakes, her niece runs away from the ceremony with an old family heirloom in hand. The bride's mother sends Margo to find her spoiled brat of a daughter, which takes Margo and the disgruntled fiancé on a hilarious journey across the country.

My Name is Lucy Barton

Elizabeth Strout

Release Date: January 12, 2016

A huge part of Gilmore Girls was the close bond between Lorelai and Rory. Similarly, this book shows that mother-daughter relationships may not always be easy, but they are extremely powerful. After a Lucy endures a painful operation, her mother shows up out of the blue. They haven't spoken in a while, so her arrival evokes strong memories in Lucy.

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