Time after time
You'll need a good time-travel book in order to complete this year's Branch Out reading challenge. Whether you’re a fan of science fiction, literary fiction, or romance, here are some captivating time-travel novels that you won’t be able to put down. Read more.
Recently released
Check out these new books:
Zeal by Morgan Jerkins
Released April 22
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick
Released April 22
Every Sweet Thing Is Bitter by Samantha Crewson
Released April 22
The Keeper of Lost Art by Laura Morelli
Released April 22
Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang
Released April 29
The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner
Released April 29
The Fate of the Day by Rick Atkinson
Released April 29
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Released April 29
Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin
Released May 6
The Original Daughter by Jemimah Wei
Released May 6
Old School Indian by Aaron John Curtis
Released May 6
Spitfires by Becky Aikman
Released May 6
The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips
"A suspenseful and atmospheric read about the discovery of an astonishing mummy in Pakistan, and the local museum curator who gets drawn into a dangerous world of corruption and murder." —Laura
Memory Piece by Lisa Ko
"This novel moves from from the 1980s to late 90s to a dystopian 2040, following three friends from childhood to adulthood. Each character's job is archival/artistic in nature (an artist, a blogger, and an activist) and speaks to how important it is to preserve the truth in different ways." —Gina
Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh
"A fractured American family grapples with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident in Shanghai that leaves their estranged daughter, Lindsey, in a coma, unraveling long-buried secrets and testing the unbreakable bond between two sisters." —Lillian
The Lamb by Lucy Rose
"Celebrate the coming of spring with this coming-of-age tale set in a beautiful, lush forest. Follow Margot as she begins to rebel against her mother's cannibalistic ways." —Emily
Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
"Miller presents another perspective of The Iliad in this lyrical novel that explores the passionate relationship between Patroclus and Achilles." —Jessica
Audition by Katie Kitamura
"When an actress is having lunch with a younger man, she suddenly sees her husband entering the restuarant. What follows forces them all to examine the roles they play for each other." —Gina
Kate & Frida by Kim Fay
"Two friends who meet and form their connection only through their letters, Kate and Frida help each other navigate the 1990s and their new adulthood through career decisions, relationships, and books they recommend to each other." —Mary
Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill
"A charming adventure story narrated by a slightly surly lake monster." —Laura
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
"A college student, working on a writing assignment for an English class, becomes involved in the case of a dying man, who was convicted of a crime he might not have committed." —Lillian
Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
"A collection of stories exploring gender and genre from the author of Detransition, Baby." —Emily
Tripwire by Lee Child
"Jack Reacher continues the investigation into Hook Hobie that his mentor, General Garber, started before his death." —Jessica
The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen
"The second entry in the Martini Club series by Gerritsen, centered on retired CIA agents as they investigate happenings in the small town of Purity, Maine. A great follow-up to The Spy Coast." —Mary
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