A bingeable, twisty thriller with witches, ghosts, and a creepy old house Goodreads | The Witch Release date: October 6, 2026 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Some secrets don't die―they wait. When Julia Barlow loses her job and her apartment, she has nowhere left to go but Pemberton, her family's sprawling seventeenth-century estate … Continue reading The Witch by Freida McFadden
The Ghost and the Dead Librarian by Cleo Coyle
A bookshop mystery with a wisecracking ghost, two cases, and plenty of cozy charm Goodreads |The Ghost and the Dead Librarian Release date: September 29, 2026 Publisher: Kensington Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: A Library Journal "Mystery Pick of the Month" In an utterly charming new mystery from New York Timesbestselling author Cleo Coyle, a smalltown Rhode Island bookshop … Continue reading The Ghost and the Dead Librarian by Cleo Coyle
Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson
A smart, sharp slow burn romance about art, criticism, ambition, and the messy people behind the words. Goodreads | Bad Words Release date: October 6, 2026 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Katharine Chin and Major Curda Synopsis: A sharp and deeply felt debut about art, ambition, and the connections that both inspire and … Continue reading Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson
Call Off the Dark by Hallie Shepard
An atmospheric, grief soaked debut that didn’t quite come together for me Goodreads | Call Off the Dark Release date: September 22, 2026 Publisher: William Morrow Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: A haunting, atmospheric debut thriller with a love story at its heart, following a feisty young woman caught between her husband and a mysterious stranger who … Continue reading Call Off the Dark by Hallie Shepard
Bound by Kathy Lockheart
Enemies to lovers tension, a fake engagement, and an audiobook packed with heat and suspense Goodreads | Bound Release date: September 17, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: "Marry me or watch your company burn." That's how Axel Pierce—my biggest rival and brother's best friend—proposed our fake engagement. Some call him a corporate shark. I call … Continue reading Bound by Kathy Lockheart
Old Ham by Seraphina Nova Glass
A fast, strange psychological thriller about obsession, loneliness, and one unforgettable woman Goodreads | Old Ham Release date: October 13, 2026 Publisher: Podium Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Everyone knows Junie Oldham is more than a little strange—but is she actually dangerous? She’s unique, to say the least. Junie Oldham is a middle-aged hoarder who knits sweaters … Continue reading Old Ham by Seraphina Nova Glass
Cozy Mysteries for Apple Picking Season
12 Apple Orchard, Cider Festival & Harvest Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Fall Reading There are certain things I want from my fall reading: crisp small town settings, apple orchards, cider, baked goods, harvest festivals…and apparently a suspicious death or two. 😂 Apple themed cozy mysteries may be one of the most ridiculously specific corners of … Continue reading Cozy Mysteries for Apple Picking Season
Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
A sweet, steamy he falls first romance with a patient retired bull rider, small town charm, sister dynamics, and fantastic narration from Erin Mallon and Stephen Dexter. Goodreads | Trying Not to Need You Release date: September 22, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: om NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan comes a new … Continue reading Trying Not to Need You by Kaylee Ryan
Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
A fun and flirty fake-dating college hockey romance made even better by Kat Auden and Alex Kydd’s fantastic duet narration. Goodreads | Mac Myers Needs Me Release date: August 28, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Narrators: Kat Auden & Alex Kydd Synopsis: Mac Meyers.My secret crush.Most unattainable guy on campus.Relentless flirt (except with me). Being friends … Continue reading Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
A Killer for Christmas by Kim Harrington
Sleighing, Slaying, and Peak Christmas Cozy Vibes Goodreads | A Killer for Christmas Release date: September 22, 2026 Publisher: Crooked Lane Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Wrapped in red has a bloody new meaning in this contemporary holiday romance with a murderous twist, perfect for readers who enjoyed The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year. Christmasville, Maine, … Continue reading A Killer for Christmas by Kim Harrington
