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Summer 2026

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Ironwood : a Catalina novel

Connelly, Michael, 1956-,

Originally published in standard print format: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2026. Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated--by twenty-two miles of ocean--from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagined.

Date Published:2026

Ghost-eye : a novel

Ghosh, Amitav, 1956-,

Traveling between late 1960s Calcutta and present-day Brooklyn, Amitav Ghosh's 'Ghost-Eye' follow Varsha Gupta, a girl who experiences memories from a past life. When Varsha's story catches the attention of Dinu, he finds himself caught up in the search for Varsha, and soon buried memoires of his own past begin to surface.

Date Published:2026

Rocket's red glare : a thriller

Patterson, James, 1947-,

Simultaneously published in standard print: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2026. From the world's #1 bestselling author: they're ex-Special Forces. They're on American soil. Their code name is "Rocket's Red Glare." Nat Phillips leads an elite roster of special operators. They are ex-Special Forces, communications specialists, and intelligence officers. Phillips is a brilliant strategist and battle-tested leader who inspires total loyalty in his team. Now these decorated veterans of international warfare are at home and on stand-by -- until a presidential campaign is interrupted by murder. Suddenly, the plan is no longer the stuff of Mission: Impossible. Emergency operations happening not overseas but in the centers of American power, from Nantucket to Washington, DC. This national crisis is real.

Date Published:2026

Stuart Woods' Deep water

Battles, Brett,

Originally published in standard print format: New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2026. "In the latest action-packed adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington must avenge attacks on two of his dear friends. When Stone Barrington meets one of his clients, Trenton Sidney, for a sunset drink on Trenton's new yacht, the last thing he expects is to be a victim of a shipwreck. As one of the four survivors of the incident but with little memory of the sinking, Stone finds himself diving straight back into work. His first task? To reach out to the beneficiaries in Trenton's will. But when new evidence that points to foul play comes to light, Stone must probe the tragedy in more ways than one in order to uncover the identity of the perpetrator ... before they find another lethal way to get themselves out of deep water."--

Date Published:2026

The last best quest ever

Lukens, F. T.,

"Seventeen-year-old Ellinore has the best questing record in the kingdom. Not even Aven -- the infuriatingly charming royal who's become her fiercest rival -- can compete. But every one of Ellinore's triumphs is a lie. The monsters she's slain? Staged. The treasures she's claimed? Planted. Tired of the charade, she shocks the realm by retiring during a royal feast. Her hopes for a quiet life vanish when her reckless twin brother, Zig, bets his life on her ability to retrieve the horn of the mythical Elder Beast -- a creature no one believes is real. To save him, Ellinore must return to the spotlight for one final quest. She's joined by Zig, eager to prove himself; Aven, determined to finally outshine her; and a ragtag crew of unlikely questers with big dreams, questionable skills, and a knack for trouble."--

Date Published:2026

Ruby's tools for fixing mistakes

Stott, Apryl,

"A little fox uses a hammer and other tools to overcome anxiety and anger during a group school project"--

Date Published:2026

The cozy town : three-and-a-half stories

Dyckman, Ame,

In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat enjoy a fun-filled day on the town.

Date Published:2026

Better pets

Bardugo, Leigh,

Yvette and Evan are petless in a town where everyone seems to have the perfect pet, but in their search they discover they don't need one better than the rest, just the one that suits them best.

Date Published:2026

Game, set, matched

Birchall, Katy,

Originally published: London : Simon and Schuster, 2025. "On the court, they're the perfect pair. Off the court, however ... Billie could win the junior doubles final at Wimbledon -- but she needs a new partner. Too bad her best option is Harley, her coach's nephew she's always hated. Billie hates Harley's lackadaisical attitude, but he's determined to teach her how to relax and (literally) take her eye off the ball. The more time they spend together, the more Billie wonders ... is there more to winning than just a trophy?"--

Date Published:2026

Clive Cussler Cold fire

Brown, Graham, 1969-,

Originally published in standard print format: New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2026. "When a NATO weapon that could ensure peace or start World War Three vanishes in the Arctic, Kurt Austin and NUMA race to recover it before it falls into enemy hands in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the "grand master of adventure" Clive Cussler. In the frigid air high above the Arctic Ocean American C-17 carrying a cutting-edge laser of immense power, successfully shoots down a ballistic missile nearly four hundred miles away. Before the celebration can even begin, the aircraft goes dark, vanishing off radar and disappearing into mist at the top of the world. As the details emerge it becomes obvious that the aircraft has been hijacked, the crew murdered at their stations. It's last known was an heading that would take it directly to Russia, but the CIA insisted it never arrived. An odd signal suggests it crashed into the Arctic Ocean halfway between Norway and the North Pole. In a tense meeting the President asks how deep the waters are in that area. Not deep enough, is the answer. Russian ships are seen putting out to sea in large numbers. Chinese vessels are spotted north of Norway. The only American asset in the area is a small research vessel operated by NUMA. The President orders NUMA to send it into the fray. Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala lead the search but soon find that all is not as it seems. The Chinese were waiting for the planes arrival, the Russians had expected it to land on their territory and now all three are closing in on a shooting war to keep the others from finding the missing plane. With the rules of engagement suspended and lives hanging in the balance, Kurt and the NUMA special projects team pull on the threads connecting the mystery only to discover the great nations of the world being manipulated by a single man with a deadly plan of revenge"--

Date Published:2026

True crime : a memoir

Cornwell, Patricia Daniels,

"Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalized twice, an abusive foster family, and developing a parental relationship with evangelist Billy Graham's wife Ruth. Cornwell depicts a harrowing hospitalization and near-death car accident. She unflinchingly shares overcoming obstacles that later gave her the ambition to become an award-winning police reporter. From there it was research in a medical examiner's office that would turn into a full-time job. She would become a forensic expert and worldwide publishing phenomenon. Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today"--

Date Published:2026

26 beauties

Patterson, James, 1947-,

Originally published in standard print: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2026. Beautiful young women are disappearing by the dozens. Have they run away? Have they been kidnapped? Or worst of all - murdered? It's up to SFPD's Sergeant Lindsay Boxer to uncover the truth.

Date Published:2026

A pair of aces

Benedict, Marie,

"A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law -- a prosecutor and a madam -- who team up to bring down notorious gangster Lucky Luciano, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian. Eunice Carter, assistant district attorney for the City of New York and Manhattan's first Black female prosecutor, has her sights set on the one and only Lucky Luciano, head of New York City's five largest organized crime families. Other prosecutors have tried to bring down Lucky, but they've all focused on the crime syndicate's traditional businesses -- bootlegging, gambling, loan sharking, and drug dealing -- or tax evasion. No one has thought to approach the mob through its hand in prostitution. Until Eunice. But she can't get Luciano alone. Polly Adler has worked long and hard to build up her high-class brothel business. Her client list is filled with well-known names, both the famous and the infamous, who all know her booze is top-notch, her music first-rate, her food exquisite, and her girls the best. But Lucky has gone too far, putting her girls in danger, and Polly finally sees the chance to end his reign once and for all. Together, Eunice and Polly fashion a case utilizing a network of women. Bridging the enormous divide between them and risking their own lives, they assemble evidence bit by bit, under the nose of the man they're trying to convict. It is this very alliance -- of two women from vastly different worlds -- that launches the most sensational trial New York City has ever seen"--

Date Published:2026

Land : a novel

O'Farrell, Maggie, 1972-,

Maggie O'Farrell returns with a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after The Great Hunger. GQs Books We Cant Wait to Read in 2026 and The Guardians Books to Look Out For in 2026. From the author of 'The Marriage Portrait'.

Date Published:2026

Breakout

"For Thurgood Marshall Academy's best and brightest -- five friends who've been thick as thieves since kindergarten -- this spring break is all about forgetting: they want nothing more than to wash away last year's tragedy, and the human-shaped hole it left in their friend group. It's a hole the new kid, Anthony Brooks, seems to fit right into. So when he invites the Five to join him on a private island for a week at his dad's luxury resort, they agree with zero hesitation. No one's counting on a freak tropical storm swooping in and killing the vibe. And speaking of killing, they're also ill-prepared for the mounting collection of dead bodies ... including (another) one of their own. As their dream trip unravels, everything they tried to leave behind -- secrets, lies, betrayals, dead best friends -- seems to be washing up on the shore of their lives for everyone to see. Will any of them make it out alive?"--

Date Published:2026

The missed connection : a novel

Williams, Tia, 1975-,

"Sasha Cruz knows types. As a booked-and-busy casting agent, she's always casting-at happy hour, the grocery store, everywhere. She's all about finding the perfect person to slot into the perfect role. What she doesn't do, however, is relationships. Too much energy, not enough time. On a flight to Paris for work, a chance encounter with her type changes everything. Sasha's seated next to a broodingly attractive mystery man, and sparks fly-but they never exchange contact information. Convinced she's lost out on her soulmate, Sasha emails her work friend for help, but accidentally writes to the entire company worldwide! The international manhunt to find Seat F begins. Meanwhile Sasha takes matters into her own hands. She hires a smoldering detective she knew in another lifetime-who complicates matters in unforeseen (and irresistible) ways. With a worldwide search underway, will love take flight for Sasha?"--

Date Published:2026

I will not walk to school

Hrab, Naseem,

"Good morning, Monster! It's eight o'clock! Time to walk to school! So begins this uproariously funny and relatable tale of a reluctant monster and his almost always-patient bird buddy ... It's not that Monster doesn't like school -- he loves school! He just hates the commute. Even on Pancake Breakfast Day. Though, maybe if those pancakes had pepperoni, pineapple and double cheese ... with maple syrup on the side ... Nope. Monster will simply NOT, under any circumstances, be walking to school today. So HOW are they supposed to get there? With an absurdity and nuttiness reminiscent of Mo Willems, and told entirely in speech balloons, Monster and Bird's story will have readers in stitches -- we've all had one of THOSE days, whether a kid or an adult!"--

Date Published:2026

The Windsor affair : a novel

Benjamin, Melanie, 1962-,

A scandalous affair. A power struggle for the throne. A sensational rivalry between an English queen and an American social climber. In 'The Windsor Affair', Melanie Benjamin tells the story of the Abdication of Edward VIII - and the two women at the center of it all. Book Club.

Date Published:2026

The island retreat

Kelly, Cathy,

"Six guests. One week to uncover their secrets."--Dust jacket. Five years after her TV career imploded, Rose Talisman is betting everything on a new beginning: a luxury retreat in Corfu's Villa Artemis. Six guests. One week. Time to face their secrets and move forward. But as hidden truths surface, Rose risks losing not just her dream, but the past she's tried so hard to keep buried.

Date Published:2026