Cozy Up with Fall Reads
Cozy up and fall into reading with these must-read, feel-good books of the season.
Pony Confidential: A Novel by Christina Lynch
In this one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.
“Warm-hearted and charmingly clever, I instantly fell in love with Pony Confidential. It has it all—a pony with an acerbic wit and surprisingly poignant views on life, a woman with a past she’s still trying to make sense of, and a compelling and unexpected mystery pulling everything together. This book was fun, funny, and unlike anything I’ve ever read before.”—Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of How to Solve Your Own Murder
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
What Time the Sexton’s Spade Doth Rust: A Novel by Alan Bradley
*A LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick*
Amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce, along with her pestilent younger cousin, investigates the murder of a former public hangman and uncovers a secret that brings the greatest shock of her life.
“To say I am overjoyed by the return of the magnificent Flavia is a massive understatement. It is a great day when we have her back in our lives with a new, and riveting, crime to solve. Brava, Flavia. Bravo, Alan!”—Louise Penny
“Cozy mystery fans will love this latest delightful installment featuring Flavia de Luce, Alan Bradley’s plucky and spirited protagonist.”—Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Teller of Small Fortunes: A Novel by Julie Leong
A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy.
“If you’re running a little low on serotonin, trust me: brew yourself a hot drink, curl up with this treasure of a tale, and thank me later! It’s the warmest, loveliest book I’ve read in ages.”—Sangu Mandanna, national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
“Warm, welcoming, and endlessly inventive, The Teller of Small Fortunes feels like being invited in for tea with a dear friend (and expert storyteller!). An utter and complete delight to read.”—Grace D. Li, New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief
Available November 5th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Great Hippopotamus Hotel: A Novel by Alexander McCall Smith
In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi take on an intriguing new case and uncover surprising truths.
“Smith’s breezy latest outing for Botswanan sleuths Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi finds the pair digging into the operations of a struggling hotel . . . [featuring] Mma Ramotswe and company’s dryly funny musings and Smith’s evocative descriptions of life in Gaborone. Series fans will get just what they came for.”—Publishers Weekly
Available October 15th in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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We’ll Prescribe You a Cat: A Novel by Syou Ishida; Translated by E. Madison Shimoda
A cat a day keeps the doctor away . . .
Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.
“Be prepared for six imaginative and whimsical stories about the animal-human bond. These stories need telling . . . Cat lovers must read this heart-warming book of the power of pets to heal and to achieve self-discovery and hope.”—New York Journal of Books
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands: A Novel by Heather Fawcett
When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late, in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series.
“Like all good fairy tales, this book is enchantingly charming, with hints of razor-sharp teeth. My only complaint is that it ends; I want to live in Emily’s Otherlands forever.”—Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mister Magic
Available in Hardcover, Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Full Moon Coffee Shop: A Novel by Mai Mochizuki; Translated by Jesse Kirkwood
Translated from the Japanese bestseller, a charming and magical novel that reminds us it’s never too late to follow our stars.
“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut . . . This gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Time Will Tell: A Novel by Rita Mae Brown
An eye-wateringly expensive watch is found discarded on the land days prior to a dead body turning up. “Sister” Jane Arnold sets out to find the connection between the two, with a little help from her friend—both two legged and four—in this transportive mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown.
“Cunning foxes, sensible hounds, and sweet-tempered horses are among the sparkling conversationalists in this charming series.”—The New York Times Book Review
Available November 12th in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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The Restaurant of Lost Recipes: A Novel by Hisashi Kashiwai; Translated by Jesse Kirkwood
We all hold lost recipes in our hearts. A very special restaurant in Kyoto helps find them . . .
Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner, run by Chef Nagare and his daughter, Koishi. The father-daughter duo have reinvented themselves as “food detectives,” offering a service that goes beyond cooking mouth-watering meals. Through their culinary sleuthing, they revive lost recipes and rekindle forgotten memories.
The Kamogawa Diner doesn’t just serve meals—it’s a door to the past through the miracle of delicious food. A beloved bestseller in Japan, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes is a tender and healing novel for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
Available October 8th in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Little Lost Library: A Novel by Ellery Adams
Big clues come in small packages as Miracle Books owner Nora Pennington and the Secret, Book, and Scone Society attempt to solve a series of murders connected to a bibliophile’s missing books in the latest cozy mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams.
When an elderly Miracle Springs resident, Lucille Wynter, arranges for Nora to deliver an order of books to her creepy, crumbling Southern Gothic mansion, Nora doesn’t expect to be invited in. But when Lucille doesn’t come to the door to collect her books, Nora begins to worry.
Forcing her way into Lucille’s home, Nora is shocked to find rooms bursting with books and a lifeless Lucille at the foot of her stairs. After reading a note left behind by Lucille, Nora wonders if her death was an accident. Did she fall or was she pushed by someone seeking a valuable item hidden within Wynter House?
Available October 22nd in Hardcover.
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