New Release Radar: May 26, 2026
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Romance & Feel-Good Fiction
We’ve got some sunny books for your summer reads this week: a debut romcom, a GMA Book Club pick, two hockey romance standouts, and a cozy small-town bookshop story. These books are all community-approved. As Fable reader Adi says of "Dolly All the Time," it was "probably the most believable fake dating, billionaire romance I've EVER read."
"Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It" by Brooke Averick
Meet Phoebe Berman: despite being a hopeless romantic, she's about to be a thirty-year-old virgin. With one month before her milestone birthday, she's determined to finally lose it . . . if her own anxiety doesn't slow her down. The can't-miss debut novel from podcaster and comedian Brooke Averick. Fable reader Lottie: "I went into this one thinking it would be fun & funny (which it is), but I did not expect to feel so SEEN by it! Phoebe felt like a real person to me. Her anxiety, especially around intimacy, was written in such an warm and relatable way. this is a book with therapy DONE RIGHT!”
"Dolly All the Time" by Annabel Monaghan
A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script. Fable reader Adi: "I LOVED THIS BOOK! I eat up everything Annabel Monaghan writes and this one was no different. First of all, the setting - incredible. Atmospheric, perfect summer vibes, idyllic. Nostalgic somehow even though I've never been there??? The writing style - so easy and enjoyable to read. THE ROMANCE!!!! This is probably the most believable fake dating, billionaire romance I've EVER read.”
"Bad Boy Era" by Amy Daws
Rule #1 on the Everly Fletcher Matchmaking Manifesto...Never fall for your best friend's grumpy brother. Everly is the matchmaking mastermind of her family, but her own love life is a bit of a flop. Back from four years in Dublin, she's ready for a quiet summer on Fletcher Mountain helping launch her aunt's animal rescue center—until Conri 'Wolf' Reilly shows up. Wolf is her college roommate's infuriating twin brother. He's brooding, Irish, and college rugby's resident bad boy with thighs that could crack a watermelon.Fable reader AmourRebelle: "I laughed. I cried. I loved every single minute of Conri & Everly."
"Evening the Score" by Lexi LaFleur Brown
Bestselling author, NHL insider, and TikTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown is back with another trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com! Don't get mad — get even. Fable reader BookishKB: “This was such a fun Hockey romance! I loved our FMC, and our MMC was such a sweetheart.”
"The Player's Promise" by Tierney Page
From TikTok sensation Tierney Page comes a spicy, forbidden romance about second chances, secrets, and lies. Anna's not looking for love. Fresh from a divorce, she needs an escape. One reckless night of fun—and the gorgeous Irishman who buys her a drink at the bar promises exactly that. No last names, no strings, just fireworks. Fable reader Grace: "I adored this book! I really enjoyed that Anna was a teacher and that her and the love interest had a bit in common, especially with the previous broken relationships. Oh and he's IRISH. His son was absolutely adorable, and I loved his relationship with his teacher, Miss Anna. The tension and romance between I was on the edge of my seat in the last few chapters.”
"The Dating Pact" by Lulu Morris
He's acting royalty. She's a nurse at The Royal hospital. What happens when their scripted romance starts to feel too real...? When Ellie bluffs her way into a high-end party with her best friend, the last thing she expects is to end up going home with infamous actor Alex King, because he's too drunk to remember what hotel he's staying in. But when the paparazzi catch them together the morning after, their new friendship suddenly becomes the tabloids' front page.
"The Cherry Blossom Boathouse" by Laura Bloom
A bookshop, a boathouse, and a budding new romance . . . When Sophie Bennett gets fired from her high-profile marketing job and dumped by her boyfriend for being "too boring," she decides to take a risk—fueled by wine—and launches a crowdfunding campaign called "Help a Boring Girl Buy a Bookshop." To her shock, what started as a joke goes viral, raising enough money for her to leave London and buy a rundown boathouse in the sleepy small town of Solace Springs, Washington, marking the start of her new chapter. Fable reader Trinity Gerke: "This book was like a Hallmark movie set in Stars Hollow. I got all the cozy small-town romance vibes, and I loved every minute of it. I loved meeting all the people of Solace Springs, and I can't wait to see what other adventures we will go on with them!"Fantasy & Romantasy
We always have a good collection of fantasy and romantasy releases, and this week is no different, with books that range from cozy and queer (Bromantasy) to lush medieval-Indian-inspired romantasy (A Kiss of Crimson Ash) to dark academia magic (Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies). If you prefer enemies-to-lovers dragon epics or lean more towards hopeful farm-life redemption arcs, we’ve got you covered!
"Bromantasy" by Máire Roche
Fellas, is it gay to kiss your bff while on a quest through the forest you're unqualified for? Move over, romantasy. It's time for bromantasy to have its moment. In a kingdom utterly unprepared for Juniper and Mo's single shared brain cell, Bromantasy is what would happen if David Rose starred in The Princess Bride.
"A Kiss of Crimson Ash" by Anuja Varghese
Inspired by medieval India's most epic love stories, this debut Romantasy blends rich storytelling, lush worldbuilding, and heat of every variety. Nandapore is a city of secrets and spellcasters where seduction reigns and a power-hungry king is never satisfied, plotting to unleash a weapon that has only lived in myth … until now. To stop him, an ancient goddess seeks out a newly crowned queen, a heartsick prince, a common thief, and a courtesan with magic in her blood.Fable reader Ange Nuñez: "EVERY FMC IN THIS STORY IS BAD AF! There's no damsel in distress. There's no power imbalance. She doesn't think she's useless until she meet 'him/her'. The bad guy was awful, actually evil & the good guys were real people I wanted to root for.. I was invested in every aspect of their stories. I think it's an incredible fantasy with a really strong political/magical conflict going on and the various romances didn't water that down at all. This is for the romantasy readers for real."
"A Queen Crowned in Flames" by Hazel McBride
The rightful queen and her fire-breathing dragon must fight against corruption and overcome the betrayal of the man she loved in the searing conclusion to the Celtic-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with A Fate Forged in Fire. Aemyra Daercathian is a queen on the run. Having failed to take Àird Lasair and been betrayed by her husband—whom she had grown to trust and was beginning to fall for during her time in captivity—Aemyra is forced to retreat with a raging desire for revenge.Fable reader Lucy: "This is how you conclude a duology!! Very much filled with politics in terms of worldbuilding, but so entertaining. The characters have grown so much in this one as well really showing their depth and vulnerability in times of war and crisis. The spice as well always delivers it was everything the yearning, the burnnn, the banter was amazing!!!"
"Field Guide for the Formerly Villainous" by Autumn K England
STARDEW VALLEY meets STUDIO GHIBLI in a charming cozy fantasy about healing, redemption, and the subtle magic of simple living. When Oaklin Nettlewood accidentally joined an evil world-ending cult, mind control magic forced them to do unspeakable things. Years later, the realm's heroes have finally saved the day, defeated the villain, and shattered the last remnants of the spell...leaving destruction in their wake. And so, with a spell-damaged memory and whole bushel of trauma, Oaklin escapes to a small farm on the edge of Mossley's Rest.Fable reader BookishKB: “This was equal parts cozy queer romance and a heartbreaking journey of healing. It explores redemption, forgiveness, and what it looks like for a community to rebuild after a reign of terror. I teared up toward the end, but I really loved how it all came together.”
"Wings of Life" by Meghan Le Fay
Fans of enemies-to-lovers romance and epic dragon-filled fantasy will be swept into Le Fay's Wings of Life, where duty, danger, and forbidden desire collide. Fable reader Jessika: "Y'all! This story had me HOOKED! I dove straight in and I'm so glad I did. Multi POV and slight time jumps. Strong-minded and stubborn FMC Delectable MMC Perfect banter Protective and hilarious found family Misconceptions Arranged Betrothal Dragons!"
"A Dark and Wild Wood" by Sarah Nicole Lemon
Inspired by the tale of Bluebeard, A Dark and Wild Wood is the lush and atmospheric story of a maiden with dark magic who becomes the apprentice to Lord Death—for a price. Ever since she was a child, Salomé has been plagued by visions of spirits and dangerous powers she can't control. After watching her foster mother burn as a witch, she and her beloved sister Rochelle are raised together in a convent, a grim and dreary existence. Until one day, Rochelle vanishes.Fable reader Alicia: "Overwhelmingly and horrifyingly (in the absolute best way possible) beautiful! Lemon's prose is lush and creates a world that is at once completely fantastical, gorgeously dark, mystical, and grounded in historical fact (set in the time of King Frederick II). This is a darkly atmospheric Bluebeard-inspired story of an extraordinary woman."
"Curses, Keys, and Secret Societies" by Breanne Randall
A witch hiding a dangerous secret is thrust into an elite magical academy, where survival means risking her life and her heart—in the standalone follow-up to Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things. Dark secrets. Deadly choices. A destiny that can't be outrun. Welcome to Shadowcraft Academy. Eléa Deniz dreads going home to the French countryside after leaving four years ago. Upon her return, she finds the estate has become host to the Shadowcraft Academy, an elite graduate school where a world of mysteries and power plays await.Fable reader Erin: "I have read all 3 books Breanna Randall has written and they all stand out with their unique magic systems and heartfelt characters. This story successfully combined some of my favorite themes, witchcraft, elite academia, slow burn romance, secret societies, giant plot twists, curses, and found family. The character development for all characters was done beautifully. I was laughing out loud and rooting for happy endings for all of them."
"The Executioner Prince" by Luden Gray
In the Kingdom of Netherhelm, a kingdom steeped in dark magic; two unyielding forces are about to collide. The Executioner Prince: Thorne Shadowfall, third-born to the throne of Netherhelm, is a silver-haired disgrace among his obsidian crowned kin. Cursed by his father to bear the weight of a sin he didn't commit and forced to murder citizens in secret. Thorne has made a home in agony, as the blood he spills tightens the King's grip on him. The Serpent of Netherhelm: Harrow Darkbloom is most comfortable in the shadows or wielding a blade. An assassin and a myth. His next target: the silver haired Prince of Netherhelm himself.Fable reader Nerea: “This was a 5⭐️ read, and here's why: From the beginning, Harrow's story is one that I quickly became attached to. His dark past defines every action he takes, making it more enthralling as the story develops. And you can tell from the beginning that, underneath his brooding mask, is someone who loves and longs to be loved. And the same can be said for Thorne. A prince with a crown too heavy, a secret that quickly becomes harder to hide, and a curse that seems to haunt his very existence. Their story is dark, intense, and everything you could possibly want. I couldn't put it down."
"Silvercloak" by L. K. Steven
In this addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fueled by pleasure and pain, an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages—knowing that one wrong move will get her killed. Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron Killoran's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hell-bent on revenge, she lies her way into Silvercloak Academy—the training ground for her city's elite order of detectives—with a single goal: to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.Fable reader dak: “THIS is one of my fav books I have read in so long. I was genuinely hooked from the prologue!! The world-building was so interesting. We have a magic system that's based on pleasure and pain. a detective fmc on a revenge path + a kingpin's son as the love interest? oh and enemies to lovers. This plot really had me saying 'just one more chapter.' This was high stakes from start to finish."
"The Last Best Quest Ever" by F.T. Lukens
A fraudulent teen quester must team up with a brooding rival prince on a perilous adventure to save her brother's life in this cozy young adult romance by the bestselling author of "Spell Bound" and "So This is Ever After."
"The Rainshadow Orphans" by Naomi Ishiguro
The first novel in a dazzling fantasy trilogy inspired by Japanese folklore and Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away, set within a mythical archipelago brimming with dragons and Sun Spirits, high-tech hackers and bubble tea. Life is hard for the inhabitants of Rainshadow City, a place where poverty and corruption are rife. Toshiko, Jun and Mei Kawakami are a family, bonded through loyalty if not blood, who are seeking revenge for the murder of their beloved 'aunt' Reiko by the Lucky Crows.Literary Fiction, Drama & Sci-Fi
This section is packed with amazing books, ranging from quietly devastating (Toshikazu Kawaguchi's sixth Before the Coffee Gets Cold installment) to sweeping generational epics (Babylon, South Dakota, which was highlighted as a most anticipated novel by TIME Magazine most-anticipated novel). We also have Walter Mosley's “Ghalen” and Bobuq Sayed's debut “No God but Us” for all the readers who love literary fiction.
"The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig
When your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop? No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there. The chance to re-live the moments that meant most. To see what kind of person you really were. For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice. Before he gave it all away. He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . . A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.Fable reader Ewout: "The Midnight Train hit me right in the feels 🥹 'The thing with love is that it can feel so eternal that it can be mistaken for something that will be around forever. Like a rock formation. Or the sky. But love is like every other human thing - it withers without attention.'"
"Before I Knew I Loved You" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Toshikazu Kawaguchi takes us back to the warm heart of the mysterious Funiculi Funicula Cafe, with another four guests whose luminous stories of love, lost and won again, will reaffirm your belief in its eternal potential. Yet the same rules always apply – you must return before the coffee gets cold. While it does, memories are revisited, people are changed forever, and the enduring power of love transcends the boundaries of time.Fable reader BookishKB: “This book was beautifully written, and I can see why this series resonates with so many readers. I appreciate the emotional depth and the way the stories explore love, family, forgiveness, regret, and connection."
"Ghalen" by Walter Mosley
A beautiful coming-of-age novel that explores love in all forms—romantic, familial, and platonic, centered on one Black family, including a neurodivergent man, and the found bonds that helps ground them. Ghalen, a brilliant young Black man, is the son of two seemingly mismatched parents. His parents' grand love story starts it all off, setting us up to follow Ghalen and his family so deeply, that each new twist and turn feels personal. Lush and cinematic, with the narrative drive and indelible power of Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead and Paul Murray's The Bee Sting.Fable reader MamaBearReads: "Oh Walter Mosley, how you have captured my whole heart. Ghalen was breathtaking. And will now and forever be one of my all-time favorite books. Ghalen's coming-of-age story is one that I did not expect to change the way I see so many things. Every character you meet along the way will stick with you. You will fall in love, you will feel pain, and you will cry with sadness, but also with hope. You will be made to feel deeply."
"Babylon, South Dakota" by Tom Lin
A tantalizing, American West saga about a Chinese American family trying to survive on their Dakota farm as a powerful, mysterious, and morally dubious military secret shapes their lives. Fable reader Marin: "Very little plot, mostly just vibes. Lovely commentary on family bonds. Perfect sci-fi element in the guise of military experiments. The writing is poetic and beautiful. Lin perfectly describes feelings I never knew how to explain before. All the characters are so perfectly human, they could step right out off the pages into our reality and I wouldn't know the difference."
"The Summer Boy" by Philippe Besson, Sam Taylor
On an island off the coast of France, six teenagers come together for a summer of desire and discovery until one of them vanishes forever, leaving the rest with an enduring mystery. In the summer of 1985, on a scruffy resort island off the coast of France, six teenagers band together for a final golden season before adulthood. Their days are drenched in sun and freedom, and their nights simmer with secrets, jealousy, and longing. The Summer Boy is a lush and unforgettable autobiographical tale, capturing the ineffable summers of youth in amber.Fable reader Harry: "This book perfectly conveys the tension of summertime. Every page oozes with both the longing and slight anxiety of craving and desire. Winding, beautifully written, with a potent story. Spectacular writing, intriguing and gripping plot, filled to the brim with atmospheric descriptions all about a memorable summer."
"No God but Us" by Bobuq Sayed
In this wry, provocative debut, two gay Afghan men—cast out of their respective countries of birth by circumstances beyond their control—collide in Istanbul, a city that will test their willingness to sacrifice everything for the ones they love. When Delbar—a hapless twenty-something with dreams of becoming a drag queen—is spectacularly outed, he flees to Istanbul to seek refuge with his sympathetic aunt. There, he discovers a vibrant community of dissidents, sex workers, activists, poets, and heretics.Fable reader lindseysliterarythings: "Two queer men escaping violent outings meet in Istanbul in what can only be called fate. Delbar dreams of being a drag queen, and Mansur just dreams of being loved - fighting between their own desires and societal expectations, the two collide in a glittering and astonishing desire. Beautiful prose, a great storyline, and two main characters I couldn't help but root for the entire story. This is a great work for gay literature, muslim literature, and human literature."
"Ode to the Half-Broken" by Suzanne Palmer
In the abandoned New York Botanical Gardens, forty years after the world nearly ended, a worn-out robot is attacked and realizes old evils are stirring. Wrestling with themes of loneliness, connection, and purpose, this hope-punk sci-fi is for fans of Becky Chambers's Monk & Robot duology—featuring a cyborg dog! Fable reader meesh: "wowww how wonderful was this I cry!! Not only was this indeed hopepunk, but it had great messaging and analysis of the modern day and age. So many important and prescient themes and motifs and philosophical ideations. I was immediately endeared to the characters. My heart!! Their resilience and adaptability and hope and love and joy stuck with me. There was also an amazing representation of mental illness, disability, and the themes of free will and bodily autonomy. What a lovely story about humanity and hope!! Please read this if you need a pick-me-up."
"How to Love You When You're Gone" by Gabriela Gonzales
For fans of Ann Liang and Lynn Painter, this humorous, relatable novel gives an honest look at what it's like to fall in love for the first time—while simultaneously healing from loss. High school senior Mayte has never been kissed, but it hardly matters. Her abuelita has cancer, her half-sister with special needs has moved in, and college is off the table—family comes first. After an awful blind date, Mayte and Auggie never want to see each other again. When forced together by their merging social circles, the pair must at least pretend to get along…but soon they develop actual feelings.Mystery, Thriller & Horror
This section is packed with different genres and styles, with a cozy Parisian murder mystery (Murder Most Delicious) and a stylish Korean slasher with a possessed teddy bear (Teddy Bears Never Die)Whether you prefer a bit of mystery or scary horror, we have a full spectrum to sample.
"Night Objects" by Eli Raphael
This suspenseful novel transports readers to the windswept coast of Washington State and a boarding school steeped in privilege and deadly secrets—a remarkable story of grief, power, and the dangerous price of belonging. Lenny Winter is fifteen years-old when she moves to an aging houseboat off the rugged coast of Washington. Instead, a sudden tragedy shatters her world and catapults her to Blanchard, a renowned boarding school for the Pacific Northwest's elite, where wealth and tradition rule.Fable reader Saundra: "First, the book is a compelling mystery that deals with a world of privilege, private school and secret societies. This author's voice is smart, fresh, and unique. So many books that deal in similar themes are very far-fetched. This book goes so far beyond that. It's extremely thought-provoking in the best and worst ways. Any book that can make me feel so much and examine situations from so many different perspectives flies above a good plotline into the stratosphere. I devoured this book and I think it will stay with me for a long time."
"Teddy Bears Never Die" by Yeeun Cho, Sung Ryu
When the fledgling coastal town of Yamu is rocked by a mass-poisoning attack, Hwayoung is one of many who lost family members. Except, she has never believed that her mother was poisoned. Fueled by grief and a desire for revenge, Hwayoung spends her time hustling to save every penny and bring those responsible to justice. Across town, Doha wakes up in a teddy bear and realizes something sinister has taken his body.Fable reader Amber: "This was what I wanted and more. The cover grabbed me immediately, and the subject matter of a killer teddy bear was too good to pass up. However, it was so much more than a killer teddy bear. It was a story of revenge and a young girl's tenacity to find her mother's true killer. I will pick up a copy of this for my library. It was just so good."
"A Fortune of Sand" by Ruta Sepetys
The daughter of a powerful tycoon escapes to a glamorous artists' retreat—where dark secrets and dangerous temptations await—in this gripping Prohibition-era novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea. Detroit, 1927. A city of smoke and ambition, where glittering wealth conceals a graveyard of secrets. Marjorie Lennox is the youngest daughter of a powerful Detroit dynasty. Creative, reckless, and never quite what they wanted, she grabs the chance to finally step out of her family's shadow—until she discovers the building's sinister truth.Fable reader Katelyn: "Okay, wow. wow. WOW. Set in 1927 Detroit, we follow Marjorie, the daughter of a powerful automobile dynasty. Marjorie sneaks off to a glamorous women-only artist retreat where she gets to collaborate and socialize with other artists. Yet something isn't right. This book is mysterious, elegant, gripping, and more! The mood of the book is perfect, going from gothic and thrilling to refined scandals. The different pov's will have you on the edge of your seat. I flew through this book trying to figure out everyone's secrets. i just absolutely loved this book."
"The Tuxedo Society" by Paul Rudnick
If Guy Ritchie directed a James Bond caper starring a queer 007, it might look something like this hilarious and action-packed spy thriller by Paul Rudnick, acclaimed screenwriter and author of Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style, that blends espionage and social commentary, with an elite, gay secret society. They are fierce patriots. They are licensed to kill. And they are really, really gay. Welcome to democracy's secret weapon, the Tuxedo Society.Fable reader Cody: "Good god, was this a fun read! 'The Tuxedo Society' has everything that you'd want out of a queer espionage novel; there are sophisticated men in suits, villains who are less James Bond and more real-world evil, steamy scenes, and, most importantly, the Tony's. Rudnick's point of view is so much fun, offering up a world that I would want to be a part of, but also found so very entertaining. It feels like a modern queer novel, which isn't a bad thing at all, since it's going to have longevity long after the publication, yet will still feel relevant. I found myself giggling any time I picked this novel up."
"In Case I Go Missing" by R. N. Swann
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets Fargo in this fast-paced YA mystery about a teen detective gone missing and her best friend who must finish her investigation. Seventeen-year-old Fenny Allen has been Sarah Vincenty's sidekick for as long as she can remember. Over the years, Sarah has built a reputation in their small town as an amateur detective. Now Sarah is missing. When she discovers a binder Sarah left behind, entitled In Case I Go Missing, Fenny realizes that Sarah disappeared while investigating her biggest case yet.Fable reader Jess: "From the time I opened the book to the very last page, I was fully engaged. I wasn't sure what to expect going into it, with it being a YA novel and it being R. N. Swann's first book, but let me tell you…it did not disappoint! Even though there were multiple characters throughout the book, it was written in a way that it wasn't confusing of who they were. I felt like I was right there with Fenny and Sam, trying to help them solve the mystery. Parts of the story even had me tearing up a little bit."
"Murder Most Delicious" by Danielle Postel-Vinay
Starting over in Paris was supposed to be the opportunity of a lifetime for American sommelier Olivia Beech—until her dream job ends in murder. Once a rising star in the wine world, Olivia was one of a handful of women in the world to hold the distinction of being a Master Sommelier before COVID stole her sense of taste—and her career. But as the interview begins, he collapses, poisoned, making Olivia the prime suspect. Warm, witty, and brimming with food, friendship, and intrigue, Murder Most Delicious transports you to a cozy Parisian neighborhood where the comforts of French daily life soothe the soul even in the darkest times.
"Dawn Before Darkness" by Liz Lazarus
Dawn Smith, a vet tech living in rural South Carolina, catches her boyfriend in a series of lies and abruptly ends the relationship. Rather than accepting the break-up, he begins to stalk and harass her, forcing Dawn to seek a restraining order. Undeterred, he launches a deeply personal attack—suing for guardianship and conservatorship of Dawn's infirm mother. And just when Dawn thinks things can't get any worse, she is faced with an impossible choice: rekindle the relationship or lose her mother forever.Fable reader bookgirlbrown: "I was prepared for this book being a fabulous read, but I wasn't prepared just how GREAT this book actually was. Oof. All the trigger warnings, but also shows the truth of being stalked. This book is about impossible decisions, how courts can be manipulated to hurt victims further, and the real consequences of stalking. It's not about a clean and easy process, but the slow and messy one - which is life. This story feels real, vulnerable, relatable, and the writing connects all of these emotions for us. Then you add in the suspense and it's the perfect mix. "
"The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen" by Ellen Datlow
From Ellen Datlow—"the venerable queen of horror anthologies" per the New York Times—comes a new entry in the series that has brought you thrilling stories from Stephen King and Mira Grant, the best horror stories available. For more than four decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror. Now, with the seventeenth volume of the series, Datlow is back again to bring you the stories that will keep you up at night.Nonfiction & Essays
But that’s not all! If you prefer reading nonfiction, we have a whole range of stories for you, including David Sedaris's new essay collection, a paradigm-shifting cultural history of flamboyance, and Eddie Glaude Jr.'s incisive look at American identity.
"The Land and Its People" by David Sedaris
In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend. Sedaris investigates what it means to be a traveler, a brother, a lifelong friend. Throughout these essays—at once acerbic and tender, playful and profound—Sedaris shows how much there is to marvel at when you keep your head up and your eyes open.Fable reader RavenReads: "I've been reading and loving David Sedaris for nearly twenty years, and The Land and Its People feels like another step in that shared journey. While his earlier work thrived on outrageous, laugh-out-loud situations, this collection leans more into the kind of sharp introspection that comes with age, and I found myself appreciating that shift just as much. There's a sense here that both Sedaris and his readers have grown up together. His observations feel a bit more jaded, a bit more cutting, and at times even quietly bittersweet, but they're still so deeply relatable. There were multiple moments where I caught myself legitimately LOLing at my desk, which is always the mark of his best work."
"Flamboyance" by Jack Parlett
For fans of Susan Cain and Jenny Odell, an indispensable, paradigm-shifting exploration of flamboyance—tracing its history and social significance through the lives of those who embody it and offering a roadmap for anyone looking to harness the power of their own inner flame. From Judy Garland to Lil Nas X, Parlett highlights the stories of flamboyant figures throughout history to show how, by harnessing our own inner flame, we break free from cultural expectations that don't serve us and live a brighter, happier, more audaciously fulfilling life.
"America U.S.A." by Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Celebrated public intellectual Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. presents a groundbreaking analysis of the vicious cycles of American history and the country’s enduring refusal to face its true nature—especially at the moments when national anniversaries steer us back toward the mythology meant to disguise the truth.
"Home Fires" by Julie Summers
The basis for the PBS Masterpiece series starring Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Cranford) Away from the frontlines of World War II, in towns and villages across Great Britain, ordinary women were playing a vital role in their country's war effort. As members of the Women's Institute, they ran canteens and knitted garments for troops, collected herbs to replace medicines that couldn't be imported, and advised the government on issues ranging from evacuee housing to children's health. They are best known for making jam: from produce they grew on every available scrap of land, they produced twelve million pounds of jam and preserves to feed a hungry nation.
"The Will of Missouri" by Alexander Doniphan Committee
A collection of writings and essays procured and compiled by the Alexander Doniphan Committee. Alexander William Doniphan is perhaps the least well-known yet simultaneously most influential Missourian. Doniphan was dedicated to the rule of law, even when standing for this principle was not the popular opinion. To celebrate the Missouri Bicentennial, the Alexander Doniphan Committee sponsored a community writing project to chronicle the life, the times, and the influence of this incredible yet little-known Missourian.Keep reading on Everand!
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