Our September Picks Are Here

This atmospheric crime novel is an unsettling mystery set in the rugged Irish countryside. As Killarney detective Cormac O’Brien tries to dig up every secret in the small town during a murder investigation, prodigal daughter Dimpna returns home to protect her family and search for her own answers. “We dare you not to fall head over heels for the spirit and force of Dimpna. You’ll finish wanting to read more.” — Jules H, Mystery/Thriller Buyer   

Get ready to laugh in this genre-bending debut! Evie Sage accepts a job working for Rennedawn’s notorious Villain in order to support her ailing family — and she thinks that’s the end of it. But she’s crushing on her boss and trying to figure out who’s sabotaging his work. “This book ticks a great many boxes: humor, horror, fantasy, romance.” — Kat S, Speculative Fiction Buyer   

A moving debut about weighty secrets, The Old Place is a sharp and playful portrait of a small Southern town and the endearing (but flawed) women at the heart of it. Bobby Finger joined our Poured Over podcast to talk about his journey to writing this book, his literary influences and more, and you won’t want to miss this “big-hearted novel about small-town life, family secrets and how it’s never too late to change your ways will surprise and delight readers of all ages and backgrounds.” — Lexie S, Fiction Buyer  

Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Ed Yong wants to help you experience our world in new and exciting ways: do you know how sensitive a crocodile’s face is? Or what dogs smell on the street? Yong talks about even more of these delightful discoveries on our Poured Over podcast including the connection of Jane Austen and mice, his pandemic puppy and his literary inspirations. “Immense World shimmers with the weird and wonderful. Take a leap and “try on” a new way of walking through the world.” — Sallye L, Nonfiction Buyer 

Find yourself lost in a legendary, enchanted hotel that appears at a different location every morning. Jani must unearth the mystery of the hotel’s magic to save her sister and the other staff from a fate worse than never returning home. “Enthralling and full of adventure, this book is a must-read for everyone who wants a little magic and mystery in their lives.” —Steph P, Young Adult Buyer 

Travel across the 19^th-century American frontier alongside a young boy, a ghost and a mysterious pony as he tries to rescue his father from the three strangers who kidnapped him. “This richly imagined adventure story is undoubtedly worthy of a spot on every young reader’s bookshelf.” — Steph P, Young Reader Buyer