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Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala

Discover the flavors of Filipino culture and the chills of a cozy mystery in Mia P. Manansala’s debut novel, Arsenic and Adobo. A delectable mix of crime, culture, and cuisine awaits!

This Cursed House by Del Sandeen

Del Sandeen’s debut novel This Cursed House explores Southern Gothic horror themes, complex family secrets, racial identity, and supernatural elements set in 1960s New Orleans.

A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke

Explore the enchanting and philosophical journey in Douglas Westerbeke’s debut novel, A Short Walk Through a Wide World. Follow Aubry Tourvel on a whirlwind adventure across continents and through time in this magical realism tale that examines identity, belonging, and the human spirit.

Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Discover Hannah Nicole Maehrer's witty and heartwarming debut novel, Assistant to the Villain, where a spunky assistant navigates the treacherous halls of villainy and office politics.

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

Set in the Netherlands during the early 1960s, The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden, the Booker Prize longlisted debut explores hidden identities, wartime trauma, and queer desire.

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Just Friends by Haley Pham

Read our in-depth review of Just Friends by Haley Pham, a heartwarming second chance romance about childhood best friends Blair and Declan reconnecting in a charming coastal town. Discover what makes this BookTok creator's debut novel a must-read for romance fans.

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman is a sweeping multigenerational saga set on a million-acre sheep station in Western Australia. Discover the secrets, sacrifices, and shimmering prose that define Stedman's long-awaited second novel.

Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles

Across the Vanishing Sky by Catherine Cowles is the first book in the Starlight Grove series. A single mother's desperate search for her missing best friend collides with a reclusive mountain man haunted by his father's dark legacy in this compelling romantic suspense.

Ramin Abbas Has MAJOR Questions by Ahmad Saber

Ramin Abbas Has MAJOR Questions by Ahmad Saber is a debut YA novel about a gay Muslim teen navigating faith, identity, and first love at a Toronto Islamic school. Spoiler-free analysis of characters, themes, and writing style

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