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Truths are tested and secrets are revealed when the Blood Moon rises. Mira is desperate to leave her past behind when she begins college, but old werewolf legends, a stubborn new boy and unsolved mysteries pull her back into the unknown. Read on for an exclusive essay from Britney S. Lewis about writing The Blood Chronicles series.

Meet Nimbus the cat. Joined by a theater-loving rat and a kind witch, Nimbus is on a quest to find her beloved owner Fletcher after they get separated in this spellbinding adventure. Read on for an exclusive essay from Jan Eldredge on writing Nimbus.

This clever story of ambition, success and sincerity follows debut novelist Parker and literary critic Selina, whose feud goes viral after a scathing review. The two form an unexpected bond as their lives intersect in this will-they-won’t-they rom-com. Read on for an exclusive essay from Riognach Robinson on writing Bad Words.

Long-buried secrets. A ruinous affair. Espionage that led to the unthinkable. A dark truth is uncovered in Family of Spies, where one woman learns of the pivotal role her aunt played in WWII. Read on for an exclusive essay from Christine Kuehn on writing Family of Spies.

Things at the Hotel Artemis aren't quite what they seem. Countdown to midnight in this page-turning mystery where glitz, glamour and danger collide among the world's elite. Read on for an exclusive essay from Alex Hay on writing The Midnight Guests.

See The Beatles through the eyes of George Harrison. From worldly adventures to quiet, behind-the-spotlight moments, George’s camera captured his bandmates, and Olivia Harrison’s curated compilation of over 200 images offers an intimate glimpse into the early days of the iconic musicians. Read on for an exclusive essay from acclaimed novelist and lifelong Beatles fan, George Saunders.

How far would you go for more time with the people you love? In Under Story, Chloe Benjamin pairs scientific wonder with a sweeping exploration of life and loss after one woman's incredible discovery offers her a chance to turn back the clock. Read on for an exclusive essay from Chloe Benjamin on writing Under Story.

In a war-ravaged kingdom, a knight is destined to destroy the demons and restore peace, but when Aurelie forms a forbidden bond with one, everything changes. High-stakes intrigue and enemies-to-lovers tension collide in this sweeping tale of good versus evil. Read on for an exclusive essay from Adalyn Grace about writing The Wretched Divine.

Read on for an exclusive essay from Zoje Stage on writing Something of a Calling.

Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning and A Theory of Dreaming, returns with a thrilling new story, Winterveil. Four powerful teens armed with secrets embark on a mysterious mission in an alternate future where the Cold War rages on. Read on for an exclusive essay from Ava Reid on writing Winterveil.

From the beloved author of The Poet X comes a powerful novel of self-discovery and making difficult choices. Lil may be rebellious, but as her world shifts and tensions with her brother rise, she begins to question her future. Read on for an exclusive essay from Elizabeth Acevedo on writing Anger is Only a Shadow.

In The Black Shield, reporter Wilbert L. Cooper explores the complex lives of Black cops living and working in Cleveland as part of the Black Shield organization. Read on for an essay from Wilbert L. Cooper about writing The Black Shield.

This locked-room mystery from the father of Japanese classic crime is finally available in English for the first time. The author of Murder at the Black Cat Café delivers another puzzle of a story in The Honjin Murders. Read on for an exclusive essay from Louise Heal Kawai on translating Seishi Yokomizo’s The Honjin Murders.

Amanda Peters, author of The Berry Pickers, crafts a new tale of memory, tradition and loss that echoes over time. Follow one woman’s sweeping journey to protect the legacy of the past and carve out a brighter future. Read on for an exclusive essay from Amanda Peters on writing The Birthing Tree.

Virginia Woolf's Night and Day is the basis for the 2026 movie – out now – starring Haley Bennett, Timothy Spall, Jennifer Saunders, Jack Whitehall, Sally Phillips, Lily Allen, and Elyas M'Barek. Read on for an exclusive essay on adapting the novel for the screen from actor, producer and screenwriter, Justine Waddell.