Fall Back Into Light Reads
The days are getting shorter, so brighten up your TBR pile with these light reads for cozy, darker nights. And as the Monty Python song famously goes . . . “Always look on the bright side of life.”
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The Mistletoe Mystery: A Novel by Nita Prose
Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.
A magical story about the true spirit of the season, The Mistletoe Mystery reminds us that love is the greatest mystery of all.
“[Molly is] the most interesting (and endearing) main character in a long time.”—Stephen King, on The Maid
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Toto: A Novel by A. J. Hackwith
The true hero of The Wizard of Oz takes center stage in this brilliant, delightfully snarky reimagining from the author of The Library of the Unwritten.
“As heartfelt and thoughtful as it is snarky. Hackwith deconstructs, reconstructs, and adds new and vibrant life to the Oz stories with her signature deft prose and heartbreakingly real characters. Toto is a Good Dog, and Toto is a Great Book.”—Tyler Hayes, author of The Imaginary Corpse
Available November 12th 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 in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Lost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel by Lyla Sage
She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other.
From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled, the highly anticipated next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small-town romance in which enemies turn to lovers when they’re forced to work together during one hot summer.
“Another deliciously addictive romance . . . as sizzling as it is emotional and vulnerable.”—Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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The Spamalot Diaries by Eric Idle
From comedy legend Eric Idle, the fascinating inside story of bringing Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot.
“A rollicking account of the making of [the] Broadway musical Spamalot [and] an irresistible and unfiltered ode to the art of live theater. Fans will love this tantalizing glimpse behind the curtain.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Pickleballers: A Novel by Ilana Long
A pickleball newbie looking to recover from life’s swings and misses crosses paddles with love in this debut romantic comedy.
“Pickleballers delivers the ultimate serve . . . a fun new rom-com that will definitely have you hitting the court ASAP as you follow along with Meg’s new journey in the sport that comes with some unexpected game (and life) changing experience.”—Cosmopolitan
Available November 12th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Showmance: A Novel by Chad Beguelin
A down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com.
“Showmance is the most fun you’ll have off-off-off Broadway! The zingers fly, the romance sizzles, and the dialogue sparkles like the best Dom Perignon. A novel so charming it somehow bursts into song. What more could you want? Patti Lupone? She’s in here too!”—Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less and Less Is Lost
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Giving the Bird: Bird Stories by Ashley Longshore
A collection of whimsical birds accompanied by hilarious and imaginative descriptions of the bird’s unique personalities from the over-the-top mind of the famed artist.
Inspired by a fan-favorite series of posts on Ashley Longshore’s popular Instagram account, the artist’s own colorful (and sometimes inappropriate!) bird descriptions and maximalist paintings give each bird a hysterical personality and backstory.
Available in Hardcover.
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Castle Swimmer: Volume 1 by Wendy Martin
In the gorgeous first installment of the hit Webtoon series Castle Swimmer, two young mermen reject their destinies and embark on an epic adventure full of romance and danger, featuring exclusive bonus material.
“Castle Swimmer hooks you from the start and doesn’t let go. It’s devastatingly charming with a hint of sweetly heartbreaking.”—Katie Cook, author of Nothing Special
Available in Hardcover and Trade Paperback editions.