Tuesday Tomorrow
The Gilded Blade by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Published by: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 384 Pages
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"In the stunning finale to the global phenomenon of the Inheritance Games Saga (over 6 million copies sold!), discover danger, riches, romance - and the staggering answers to long-brewing mysteries.
Everyone is a player.
In the grandest of games, there is everything to win - money, love, power, revenge - and even more to lose. From Texas to Prague to London and beyond, the Hawthorne family, the players from the Grandest Game, and allies old and new are drawn into a web of centuries-old secrets and mind-bending puzzles. Every clue pulls them deeper; every answer demands a price.
To survive, they must unravel the mysteries that bind them together...but some truths are deadly.
Discover danger, riches, romance - and the long-awaited revelations at the heart of Jennifer Lynn Barnes's most intricate and explosive puzzle yet.
All games must come to an end."
I mean, the series gets more and more absurd and unrealistic, but I can't stop reading!
Cross My Heart I Hope You Die by Mallory Arnold
Published by: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 352 Pages
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"From the USA Today bestselling author of How to Survive a Horror Story comes a biting slasher perfect for fans of John Tucker Must Die and The Final Girl Support Group, following three women who lure their cheating boyfriend to a remote mountain cabin, only to realize that darkness lurks within the very walls, waiting to pick them off one by one.
One isolated cabin. One cheating boyfriend. One plan to get even.
When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain.
Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin.
Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one."
It would be so unfair if it's something darker, I mean, their mutual boyfriend did deserve it...
Killer Vibes by Jack Friday
Published by: Minotaur Books
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 352 Pages
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"A wild and wickedly funny series debut, introducing readers to the irresistible and irrepressible private investigator, Peter Key.
Meet Peter Key: self-proclaimed "laziest private investigator in Texas" (it's harder than it looks), unapologetic bisexual, dedicated stoner, and the surprised recipient of a windfall inheritance from an uncle he barely knew. Peter's life was a mess before, but now - as the owner of a dilapidated house in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Austin - he has a mountain of debt to deal with and pressure to sell from every side.
But Peter doesn't like to be pushed around. And when he discovers a bag full of cash, he starts to suspect his uncle's death wasn't an accident. He soon finds himself pulled into a lethal game where not everybody plays by the rules.
Fortunately, Peter's never been good at following rules.
Sexy, suspenseful, and packed with Austin's quirks, Killer Vibes is a wild and wickedly funny romp that introduces us to the irresistible and irrepressible PI, Peter Key."
I just saying, could the author have chosen a name different than Peter Key, it's way too close to Peter Kay, and I don't think that's the vibe the author would want...
Lady X by Molly Fader
Published by: Ballantine Books
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 352 Pages
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"The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets among three generations of women, from contemporary L.A. to gritty 1970s New York, in this propulsive novel hailed as "an unputdownable paean to female rage and retribution" by #1 bestselling author Jodi Picoult.
Los Angeles, 2024. After learning that her A-list actor husband sent explicit photos to multiple girls on social media, Margot Cooper runs away from the world - and the paparazzi - by fleeing to her childhood home with her teenage daughter in tow.
But home isn't the sanctuary Margot was hoping for. In a cardboard box in the corner of the attic, she finds damning evidence of an infamous urban legend, the mysterious vigilante "Lady X" - including a blurry newspaper photo of a woman who looks an awful lot like Margot's mother.
New York City, 1977. In the midst of an infamous summer, Ginger Daughtry and her two beloved roommates are able to shield one another from the chaos - until one of them is assaulted. Astounded by the lack of response from police, the young women decide to engage in some light payback, signing their handiwork as "Lady X."
Soon copycats appear, and a movement inspired by acts of vandalism against terrible men spirals out of control, with criminals running amok under the guise of the enigmatic Lady X. When a body is found fallen - or pushed - from five stories high, the hunt reaches a boiling point."
I'm all for rightful vengeance.
The Intrigue by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Published by: Del Rey
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 336 Pages
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"From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night comes a sizzling noir about desire, danger, and greed, in which seduction is the ultimate con.
Handsome con artist Ulises has long charmed lonely women via letters in order to steal their money, but money is hard to come by in 1940s Mexico. Ulises knows his looks won't last forever, and he's desperate to get his hands on a real fortune.
He thinks he's found it when he captivates his newest correspondent, Perla, the owner of a small-town boardinghouse in picturesque Veracruz. But when he meets her, he finds something he didn't expect. The woman has a niece, Inés, who is as observant as she is desperate to escape her aunt's household.
When Inés discovers Ulises's true intentions, she wants in on the scheme. They'll convince her aunt that Ulises is a great catch, Perla will marry him, and her money will vanish. Easy, fast, and clean. But Perla is not the desperate, silly spinster Ulises imagines. She harbors secrets. And although Ulises does not believe in true romance, Inés is more alluring than he bargained for. Suddenly, a simple plan may become perilously complicated.
Venture into the streets of a small town where a patina of convention and good manners conceals a cauldron of avarice and lust."
I'm rooting for the aunt!
The Cherkely Court Conundrum by Benedict Brown
Published by: Storm Publishing
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 290 Pages
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"A maid found bludgeoned, a priceless treasure stolen, and the likely suspect gone without a trace...
When an old flame from Marius Quin's past turns up at his door with knowledge of a shocking crime, he is drawn into a new case. A devoted maid has been brutally attacked, a valuable jewellery box stolen, and the head gardener has fled from the grand estate where they work.
With his sleuthing partner, Lady Bella, alongside him, Marius descends on Cherkley Court, the home of the domineering business magnate Lord Sheridan. But conflicting accounts from the man, his glamorous wife, a trio of young artists, and the troubled staff only lead to more questions. Although plenty of evidence points to the missing gardener, Marius isn't convinced, and his hunch is proven right when the killer strikes again.
Faced with a conspiracy that reaches into the heart of the household itself, can Marius and Bella unravel a devious plot or will the killer get away with murder twice over?
A twisting, atmospheric 1920s country house mystery with a devastating final act. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss."
Always here for a country house mystery. Especially if it has artists!
The Cloak and Dagger Club by Jackie McMahon
Published by: Berkley
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 368 Pages
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"Inspired by Agatha Christie's real-life Detection Club, a murder among a group of golden age mystery writers meets a second chance romance in this debut novel from author Jackie McMahon.
London, 1930. Lucy Hubbard is on the cusp of achieving her dreams. With her first mystery novel debuting with strong sales and glowing reviews, she's been invited by Horace Hazelmoor, the king of crime fiction, to join his elite group of writers - the Cloak and Dagger Club.
Thrilled at the opportunity, Lucy finds herself swept up into Horace's glamorous world at the Ritz hotel. She's even willing to put up with the inconvenient presence of her former fiancé, Frank Murray, the club's rising star who is on track to eclipse Horace as Britain's most popular crime writer.
But when Horace is found with a knife in his back, Frank is the police's prime suspect. Despite their complicated history, Lucy knows he's not capable of murder. With suspects galore and the danger rising, these two mystery writers must race to solve the crime - and fight their lingering feelings for each other - before the murderer strikes again."
So many Agatha Christie vibes. People tend to forget she always loved to pair death with romance.
The Great Game by Arvind Ethan David
Published by: Thomas and Mercer
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 236 Pages
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"An outsider in London investigates a series of brutal murders targeting English aristocrats in a timely and provocative historical novel brimming with intrigue, wit, and rage.
London, 1905: Law student and military veteran Balvinder dev Singh has found an extralegal way to fund his studies. As friend and accomplice to the infamous gentleman thief AJ Raffles, he rubs shoulders with the upper crust - and steals their valuables. That is, until their next mark, an imperialist general, is grotesquely murdered in the library of his Mayfair mansion. Bal and Raffles find themselves implicated in a series of killings that soon attracts the attention of Scotland Yard - and the aging Sherlock Holmes himself.
As Bal works to clear his name, he must hide his checkered past from a new acquaintance, the beautiful Irish violinist Maud Adler. Her fiery views lead Bal to question his own place in the world. But when he comes face-to-face with a plot to strike at the very heart of the British government, he must decide how much he's willing to risk for his adopted city."
Raffles rides again!
The Knocking by Laura Lee Bahr
Published by: Little a
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 315 Pages
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"In a house this haunted, both the living and the dead pose dangers to a female journalist in nineteenth-century New York in a chilling historical gothic by the author of Who Is the Liar.
It's 1850 when intrepid journalist and women's-rights advocate Edith Ann, "E. A.," Howe arrives at the home of iconic newspaper founder Horace Greeley. Her assignment is to chronicle the uncanny gifts of Cathie Fox, an eleven-year-old medium in Horace's charge. Mysterious knocking sounds follow Cathie as she channels the restless spirit of the Greeleys' deceased son, Pickie - a ghostly consolation to Horace's profoundly unwell and grieving wife. As her condition worsens, E. A. suspects foul play.
Something is very wrong in this house. Sharp-tongued housekeepers warn her to steer clear of the attic. Pickie's alleged messages from beyond are more disturbing than comforting. And the seemingly guileless Cathie claims that the house is eating her alive. All the while Cathie's beautiful English governess is awakening something restless in E. A.
As she wrestles with her own childhood terrors, E. A. must investigate the story of the spirit-knockings and reveal whether the greatest threats are coming from the living or the dead."
A spooky story with a nice grounding in the time period.
The Sea Hides Its Dead by Megan Bontrager
Published by: Run for It
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 368 Pages
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"Trapped in an underwater cave, a group of academics must face a series of deadly, supernatural trials - each one demanding they confront their darkest sins - in this chilling aquatic cult horror debut from Megan Bontrager.
Grad student Caro has no idea what she wants to do with her life, but when the opportunity arises to act as a research assistant on an anthropological expedition for her professor and lover, Edward Beck, she doesn't hesitate.
Beck assembles a team of academics and professionals to study the ancient sea-based Cult of the Leviathan, and the expedition descends into the sea caves where the cult is said to have dwelt.
But when the cave entrance collapses, trapping them inside, the expedition will find they are not alone in the darkness. An ancient trial has been set in motion. One by one, the members of the expedition will be tested and forced to atone for their greatest sins...or die."
I love that this feels like the best Michael Crichton novel. Yes, I'm a huge fan of Sphere.
The House with Nobody in It by Jon Klassen
Published by: Candlewick
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 18 Pages
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"Peek through doors and windows to explore a mysterious house in this innovative shaped novelty book for young readers who relish the lightly spooky, from the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling Jon Klassen, creator of I Want My Hat Back and The Skull.
Here are the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool, a lamp. And more. What's missing from this house? Somebody. This is the house with nobody in it. Well, there might be something...
Designed as a sturdy keepsake to read, play with, and treasure, The House with Nobody in It takes readers through a recognizable, cozy house, while layered die-cut doors and windows throughout introduce a hint of intrigue. This is the house with nobody in it - or is it?
Pairing the familiar with a touch of mystery, Jon Klassen proves once again to be a master of breaking the mold, playing with expectations...and delighting even the youngest of readers."
I adore everything Jon Klassen. Throw in something extra, and I can't get enough.
To Crown a Witch by Lindsey Olsson
Published by: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 352 Pages
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"A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch - and an unexpected romance - in this YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy, the first in a duology. Perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter.
In Gadore, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn into each generation, she is the only person with magic running innately through her veins, able to wield that magic with a single thought.
So when guards across the city begin to drop dead, gruesomely murdered by violent and vicious magic, everyone knows the Witch has returned - and no one will be safe until she's killed.
Toran is the Prince's Crown, the most highly skilled fighter in the King's Guard. Tasked with the responsibility of leading the hunt for the Witch, Toran tries to focus on his assignment to forget the ghosts of his past. And after he learns of Nes, a thief with an uncanny ability to sniff out magic, he forcibly recruits her into joining his hunt.
As the two face deadly magic and otherworldly threats, their mutual dislike soon turns to something more electric, and they find themselves drawn to each other in ways they'd never imagined. But the Witch is always a step ahead of them, and with bodies piling up, secrets threaten to come to light - secrets that could destroy everything from the fragile trust between them to the very city of Gadore itself."
Please say the identity of the Witch is a big twist!
Airrelle of the Maroon Witches by Sumayyah Beck
Published by: Holiday House
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 304 Pages
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"Kiki's Delivery Service meets Black Panther in this middle grade fantasy set in a richly imagined world where once-enslaved people have built an enchanted network of hidden witch communities.
Anyone can become a witch in Missen Dessalin. If you can find the Missen, that is. Some say the whole reason it was called a "Missen" is because it was a gathering place for those who wanted to stay missin'.
Twelve-year-old Airrelle Bookman, born and raised in Missen Dessalin by two witch parents, has been waiting for magic to call to her for years now. She just has to secure her four patron animals, complete four rites, master four skills, and pass the initiation ceremony. Then she'll be a fully confirmed maroon witch, able to fly beyond the walls of the Missen as she pleases. Just like her parents, older siblings, and best friend Hosniya.
When the time for her trial finally seems to arrive, so do familial troubles and threats to the very safety and secrecy of Missen Dessalin itself. But an ordinary girl from beyond the protected walls of Missen, one who has grown up in our own tumultuous and unenchanted world, may just be the key to Airrelle's troubles.
Informed by the history of maroon societies and inspired by the fantasy worlds of Studio Ghibli, Airrelle of the Maroon Witches is a beautiful coming of age story about a shy but resourceful girl discovering her own power."
I love everything about this.
Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika: Open for Business by Steve Orlando and Emilio Pilliu
Published by: Image Comics
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 128 Pages
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"Love, ambition, and total workplace chaos collide when a rookie editor juggles a devilish boss, his confusing boyfriend, and one impossible author in this spicy romance comic!
At Infernum Press, Aubrey Jean tries to balance it all: winning the approval of his idol Miss Paprika, figuring out what his "boyfriend" Persica really means to him, and surviving the impossible demands of Durian - an infamously eccentric author no one else dares to handle. Between complicated romance and chaotic work life, Aubrey is about to learn just how messy chasing your dreams (and your heart) can get.
Sexy, emotional, and irresistibly stylish, this brand-new spin-off of the Harvey Award-winning series brings back the wicked charm of Sweet Paprika with a fresh, heartfelt queer perspective, starring the characters who debuted on the Eisner Award-nominated book Sweet Paprika: Black, White and Pink #1 but can be easily read by newcomers alike!
A queer love drama spin-off of the best-selling Sweet Paprika book, from acclaimed writer Steve Orlando (Scarlet Witch, Marauders, Commanders in Crisis) and rising Italian star Emilio Pilliu (X-Men: The Wedding Special, DC Pride 2025)."
Now that we have other people writing Sweet Paprika is Mirka Andolfo EVER going to get Merciless, the spin-off from Mercy finished? Or even started?
The Dragon Has Some Complaints by John Wiswell
Published by: DAW
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 400 Pages
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"In this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear rather…different...personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places.
Garrodigh was once a four-headed dragon, among the most powerful in Kardoša. After an unfortunate incident, he now has three heads, one stump, and a daily whirlwind of internal bickering. Centerhead wants to rain death upon all humanity, Bottomhead is like a feral cat, and Upperhead is under the delicate delusion that he is, in fact, human.
When a nearby battle goes awry, Garrodigh sneaks into an elite dragon rider academy, pretending to be tame to get free food and a warm bed. Lucky for him, rider Rania Charvátová is desperate enough for a dragon of her own that she overlooks his eccentricities.
As Garrodigh recovers under Rania's care, all three heads start to turn, for the first time, in the same direction. Each wants to protect her from the invaders who killed their fourth head - the same invaders who seek to conquer Kardoša. When the academy comes under attack, can this wild dragon and his wilder rider save their homeland together?
This cozy fantasy intertwines epic battles with loving friendships, sharing an utterly unique perspective on what it means to be a "monster.""
I've always thought of dragons of being very cat-like. A three-headed dragon is very much about herding cats.
Dominion by Jean Kwok
Published by: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Hardcover, 448 Pages
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"A woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the world - or burn it down.
Fourth Wing - by way of Chinese mythology - meets The Hunger Games in a perilous world where a young woman with no memory and little magic may hold the key to uniting the Dominions and saving the mortal realm, from the New York Times bestselling author of Read with Jenna pick Searching for Sylvie Lee and Girl in Translation.
In a world divided into four rival dominions, power is everything - and Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little bit of singing magic. When she wounds a massive battle tyger on her doorstep, she draws the notice of Blake Axefire - supreme metal mage, leader of the royal Tyger Warriors, and the last man an Azure should trust. His sentence? Cast her into the Bonding, a brutal trial where tygers choose their riders and slaughter the rest. Surviving is unthinkable.
But survive she does. Now she's stuck on Blake's elite team racing to reseal the Anchors to the Demon Realm. With rebels striking, demons rising, and the dominions at each other's throats, Rubi must unlock the truth of her magic and her past...while resisting her dangerous attraction to the ruthless warrior who could be her redemption - or her ruin."
And now I'll what a massive battle tyger!
The Eye of Leviathan by M.A. Carrick
Published by: Orbit
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 512 Pages
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"From the author of The Mask of Mirrors comes a sweeping adventure set in a world where fae secretly walk amongst those who seek to persecute them.
In an alternate Spanish Golden Age, the Council of the Sea Beyond has risen to unrivaled power, exploiting the Otherworld's most precious resources for their own gain. Estevan seeks to uncover their secrets, but he risks the exposure of his own: that he is a faerie, masquerading as a mortal.
The Hungry Girl is the human whose place he took. Lost among the fae and desperate to find some purpose for her existence, she leaps at the chance to help a group of Spanish explorers in the Sea Beyond...only to be horrified at the atrocities they commit.
A faerie pact has separated them - but only together can they bring down Spain's worlds-spanning empire and save the homes they have both come to love."
I adore the fact that the fae, notorious for cruelty, are appalled by the Spanish.
The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde
Published by: Tyndale Fiction
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 368 Pages
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"An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in glittering London ballrooms and Calcutta street markets.
When Kitty Grenville's grandfather announces her engagement to Sebastian Sinclair, she's appalled. She barely remembers the boy she met once as a child - and now he's a man tied to the East India Company, the very organization that tore Kitty and her brother from their mother and home in Hyderabad years ago. Unwilling to relinquish her dream of a love match or her passion for astronomy, Kitty is determined to refuse the marriage and find freedom in her own way.
Sebastian Sinclair carries the weight of duty and regret. To atone for past sins, he complies with his grandfather's orders to return to England, fulfill a long-standing betrothal, and defend the maligned East India Company before Parliament. Though Kitty makes her disinterest clear, Sebastian is drawn to her intellect and spirit.
As Kitty navigates her first London season, her opinion of Sebastian begins to shift, especially when he shields her from scandal. When he's abruptly called back to India, Kitty stuns everyone by marrying him and going with him, hoping to escape her grandfather's control - and to find her mother.
But the challenges that await in India are greater than imagined. Together, Kitty and Sebastian must confront the legacy of family and empire - and discover if a marriage born of obligation can grow into a love strong enough to endure."
They have like three months on the boat to bond. It will be great.
The Hexing Miss Helena by Darcy McGuire
Published by: Boldwood Books Ltd
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 242 Pages
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"Practical Magic meets Bridgerton! Discover the BRAND NEW romantic, witchy series from Darcy McGuire.
Every book in the Society of Scandalous Witches can be read as a standalone.
Secrets. Scandal. Hexes. And a desire that refuses to be tamed.
In gaslit Victorian England, reputation is everything - and Lady Cynthia Burrows has perfected hers. A flawless hostess. A dutiful wife. A paragon of the beau monde. Until her husband is found murdered and Cynthia becomes the most scandalous suspect of the Season. With society sharpening its knives, Cynthia turns to the formidable Blair family-rumoured witches who move through polite society with dangerous ease to help clear her name.
Among them is Helena Blair: sharp-witted, fiercely independent, and blessed with the power to read minds. Until she meets Cynthia. For the first time in her life, Helena hears nothing at all. Could it be that this captivating yet infuriating woman has untapped powers, or she's masking her guilt?
As the investigation unfolds, Cynthia's carefully controlled world begins to unravel. And it's not long before the heat between them threatens to ignite something far more dangerous than gossip. But giving into their desires could ruin everything. To survive, they must risk their hearts before the truth hexes them!"
Yeah, having an opaque mind would be useful if you're a killer.
The Moonsingers by Robyn J. Pritzker
Published by: Poisoned Pen Press
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 336 Pages
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"In a quiet glen beyond the reach of the railway lives a peculiar family who knows the best magic is the kind found in ordinary moments.
When Ismay Gebhardt is dismissed from yet another teaching post after an unfortunate accident (which everyone survived!), she accepts a last-chance job as a private tutor in sleepy Glenmaidens village. The town is brimming with natural beauty, uncanny traditions, and earnest locals, none more unusual than her three young pupils - the Underhill sisters - and their puzzling father.
Determined to make herself useful after several catastrophic lessons with the unbiddable girls, Ismay writes to the transport bureau suggesting an extension to the train line, hoping to bring Glenmaidens into modernity. As usual, Ismay's good intentions lead to chaos with the arrival of the bureau's frustratingly thorough officer, Hamish Breck, whose railway plans threaten not only the glen's tranquility, but also the ancient oak tree at its heart. Amidst a mess of her own making, Ismay unearths Glenmaidens' enchanted secret: the Underhills, like many villagers, are fairies who settled in the mortal world in search of a gentler life, and the oak is their only bridge back to the moonlit realm of the fantastic.
As summer heat rises, Ismay schemes with her magical neighbors to prevent the extension, each day finding herself more entangled with the charming, persistent bureaucrat. With her newfound family, the way between worlds, and her heart all at risk, Ismay must decide how much she would bargain to finally embrace the wonder and belonging she's always wished for."
Nope. No iron near the fairies.
The Missing Mother of Rose Cottage by Cathy Hayward
Published by: Lake Union Publishing
Publication Date: July 14th, 2026
Format: Paperback, 315 Pages
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"She thought she knew her family. One photograph proves she has been living a lie.
Joanne has always believed her mother died giving birth to her. It's a painful truth, but one she's accepted. Then, whilst sorting through old baby clothes, she finds a photograph tucked away in a box - her birth mother, smiling and very much alive, cradling a newborn in her arms.
As Joanne starts searching, the answers she gets only lead to more questions. Her journey takes her to Rose Cottage, where her mother once lived, and into a past filled with long-hidden secrets. Can she find out what really happened? What could be so terrible that her father has kept it from her for her whole life - and is she ready for the truth?
Revised edition: Previously released as The Secret of the Brighton House, this edition of The Missing Mother of Rose Cottage includes editorial revisions."
I don't know... If you've been watching Widow's Bay a lot could have gone wrong...
Making Masterpiece by Rebecca Eaton
Mr Selfridge is a series that really came into it's own over time. If it had kept on the self-indulgent and self-destructive trajectory of the first series it wouldn't have lasted beyond it's second series, and I wouldn't have watched another episode. Did anybody really want to watch the hallucinatory post car crash episode? NO! Well, probably Jeremy Piven, but no one else. Instead we were lucky enough to have four series, three of which understood that while Selfridge, the man and the establishment, were the glue that held the series together, it was really the supporting cast, the workers of said establishment, that made the show work. It was the romance of Henri and Agnes, Miss Mardle finding purpose in her life besides being Mr. Grove's mistress, Arthur Crabb just being Arthur Crabb, the unexpected alliance of Frank and Kitty, the machinations of Lord Loxley, the delights of Lady Mae, I could go on and on because there was so much to love in this show. But what really made the show click for me was that in series two, besides the tonal shift, I knew Rose Selfridge was on the way out. Here's the thing. Everyone has an actor or actress they just can't stand. Watching them is like having your eyes being slowly clawed out of their sockets or having really painful dental surgery. Well, for me, Frances O'Connor and that Jack Nicholson Joker-esque smile of hers is at the top of my hate list. The hate started for me with the horrific 1999 "adaptation" of Mansfield Park, of which the less said the better. My feelings were really solidified by the movie A.I., and well, the rest is history, as in, I historically and forevermore will hate her, no matter what, and I thank the stars above every day that the adaptation of the Locke and Key series with her as Nina wasn't picked up and want to hunt down whomever cast her on the second season of Wednesday, because how dare you pollute that gloriously dark show with her presence. Anyway, end rant. After the first series when the show was picked up for a second series I read a bit about Harry Gordon Selfridge to separate fact from fiction and see where this show might be headed and I saw that his beloved wife Rose, played by Frances O'Connor, died in the pandemic of 1918. Not good news for the real Rose, great news for me! All I had to do was get through her scenes in series two, which were minimized because of expanding the plotlines to include the supporting characters, and I'd be home free. Series three starts with a very welcome funeral. Sometimes the tragedies of life can make me happy and sometimes they can make me sad. Like the accusations against Jeremy Piven. While he's been tentatively welcomed back into film and television I will never watch him again. Which makes Mr Selfridge sadly something that will forever be in my past. I don't think I could ever bring myself to watch it again. So this is not only a salute to the show by a farewell. Listen to the victims and believe them. And never, ever, support abusers. Even if it means saying goodbye to something you once loved. 
The Great Wherever by Shannon Sanders
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Metamorphosis by Shelby Nicole
Corpse de Ballet by Megan Kearney
The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by Chiara Bullen
The Farewitch of Foxe Holler by Ellen Pauley Goff
Tsubaki Stationery Store by Ito Ogawa
Manor of Decay by Maxym M. Martineau
Ladies of the Knight by Fiona Marchbank
The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley
The Red Sacrament by Sara Hinkley
Be Not Afraid by Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Lisandro Estherren
False Prophet by Afsheen Farhadi
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Miss Bates by Catherine Cliff
Most Ardently Yours by Freya Sampson
Murder in the Wings by Amy Myers
The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts by Robert Thorogood
From Murder with Love by M.R.G. Davies
A Neighbor's Guide to Murder by Louise Candlish
The Wedding Week by Aisha Saeed
The Season of Sinking by Daphne Woolsoncroft
Nightjar by Emily Ruskovich
The Spy and the Snake by M.J. Robotham
