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Judge a book by its cover

Next time you’re browsing the shelves for a new book, don’t overthink it! If there’s a cover that catches your eye, give it a try. Here are a few great recent releases that had cover art we couldn’t resist. Read more.

Covers of Amity by Nathan Harris; The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman; The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by J. R. DawsonCovers of Loved One by Aisha Muharrar; Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo; Dinner With King Tut by Sam Kean

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cover of Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson

"Amateur sleuth Ernest Cunningham investigates a murder at a Christmas magic show after his ex-wife is arrested for the crime. He must solve the case by unraveling the secrets and illusions of the magicians who are the main suspects before Christmas Day. The story is structured with 24 chapters, each revealing a clue, like an Advent calendar." —Lillian

cover of Flesh by David Szalay

Flesh by David Szalay

"This year's Booker Prize winner is like a reverse Bartleby the Scrivener; István passively agrees to pretty much anything ("yeah, ok") in this fascinating character study." —Gina

cover of A Fine Line Between Clever and Stupid by Rob Reiner

A Fine Line Between Clever and Stupid by Rob Reiner

"Right from the start, Rob Reiner's hilarious and surprising remembrance of the struggle to make a low budget "mockumentary" that would change comedy will have you laughing and smiling all along the way." —Zach

cover of Pick a Color by Souvankham Thammavongsa

Pick a Color by Souvankham Thammavongsa

"A short but powerful novel that follows Ning "Susan" throughout one day of work in the nail salon she owns." —Jessica

cover of The Uncool by Cameron Crowe

The Uncool by Cameron Crowe

"A fun audiobook listen about director Cameron Crowe's quirky coming of age as a music journalist and how it inspired Almost Famous." —Laura

cover of A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn

"A historical mystery set amid an adventure tale in Victorian England, complete with a traveling circus, rogues, and an orphaned heroine in pursuit of butterflies!" —Mary

cover of Heart the Lover by Lily King

Heart the Lover by Lily King

"A new campus novel by Lily King that focuses on how we grieve friendships over the years." —Gina

cover of The Dentist by Tim Sullivan

The Dentist by Tim Sullivan

"Detective Sergeant George Cross, a detective on the autism spectrum, who is known for his meticulous attention to detail and high conviction rate, investigates the suspicious death of a homeless man." —Lillian

cover of The Slip by Lucas Schaefer

The Slip Lucas Schaefer

"This dazzling debut interweaves a large cast of characters as they navigate sexual identity, unfulfilled potential, and the insidious notion that one's life just isn't turning out the way one had hoped. The book's sometimes agonizing twists of fate and tragic misunderstandings will keep you engrossed and wildly entertained." —Zach

Cover of Dinner With King Tut by Sam Kean

Dinner With King Tut by Sam Kean

"Immerse yourself in experimental archeology as scientists try to recreate daily life going back to prehistoric times." —Laura

cover of Mate by Ali Hazelwood

Mate by Ali Hazelwood

"Hazelwood's spicy romance follows an alpha werewolf as he tries to protect Serena, his half-human and half-werewolf mate; fans of forced-proximity romance tropes will love this book." —Jessica

cover of My Train Leaves at Three by Natalie Guerrero

My Train Leaves at Three by Natalie Guerrero

"While grieving her sister's death, Xiomara struggles to follow her dream to be in musical theater, while struggling to pay her bills with two jobs and an also grieving mother. Beautifully written coming-of-age novel set in current day New York City." —Mary

 

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