| | | We're excited to bring you a new edition of The Short List, our weekly collection of big, buzzy books discounted (often for the first time!) to $5-$10. Today's highlights include Four Hundred Souls, an essential, groundbreaking history edited by author, professor, and activist Ibram X. Kendi, a new royal biography for fans of The Crown, and thriller superstar Lisa Gardner's first standalone novel in two decades. Happy reading! |
 | | | This #1 New York Times bestseller is a must-read for 2021: Coedited by the acclaimed author of How to Be an Antiracist, this comprehensive work spans 400 years of African American history, told through the combined contributions of 90 brilliant writers. “An impeccable, epic, essential vision of American history as a whole and a testament to the resilience of Black people” (Kirkus Reviews). |  #1 NYT Bestseller | | $7.99 $13.99 | |
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 | | | An instant New York Times bestseller! The wildly popular author of the Detective D.D. Warren series presents her first standalone in 20 years, introducing “one of the most original characters in recent crime fiction” (The Washington Post). Middle-aged Frankie Elkin searches Boston for a vanished teen in this “first-class crime novel by a master of the thriller genre. I highly recommend it” (David Baldacci). | | NYT Bestseller | | $8.99 $14.99 | |
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 | | | From Mark Bittman, trailblazing food journalist and bestselling author of How to Cook Everything, comes a sweeping look at how humanity’s drive for food has transformed our history and planet — from early agriculture to the catastrophic influence of corporate greed. This “clear and compelling” volume (The New York Times Book Review) is recommended for fans of Yuval Noah Harari. |  Hot New Release | | $6.99 $15.99 | |
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 | | | A beloved mystery author returns readers to the canals of Venice in the very latest installment of a New York Times bestselling series: Commissario Guido Brunetti investigates a worrying boating accident involving two American tourists in this “highly atmospheric” puzzle that will delight both new readers and longtime fans! | | Hot New Release | | $6.99 $12.99 | |
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 | | | The latest book from a National Book Award–nominated author, admired by sources ranging from USA Today (“lush, perceptive... a unique, surprising work”) to O, the Oprah Magazine (“casts an enduring spell”): Black American professor Shay must navigate culture clashes, local feuds, and her own identity and history after relocating to the tropical island of Madagascar. |  Critics' Choice | | $6.99 $12.99 | |
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 | | | A brand-new and “deliciously detailed” royal biography (Booklist) perfect for fans of The Crown! Take an exclusive look into the lives of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, Margaret — from their close childhood friendship to their diverging paths — in “the most comprehensive account of the complex relationship between the Queen and Princess Margaret to date. Fascinating and enjoyable” (New York Times bestselling author Sarah Bradford). | | Hot New Release | | $7.99 $14.99 | |
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 | | | A 2020 Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick and New York Times Notable Book, guaranteed to delight! Smart and capable seamstress Afi moves from her humble hometown to marry a wealthy man she does not know — but within the arrangement, she discovers an unlikely path to independence. “Bursting with warmth, humor, and richly drawn characters you can’t help but root for” (Cosmopolitan). |  Celebrity Book Club | | $5.99 $9.99 | |
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 | | | This “lilting, jazzy ballad” (Kate Quinn), just released in March, brings 1920s New York City and a little-known woman in history to life! Kay Swift hears the music of George Gershwin at a concert one night. As she embarks on a decade-long relationship with the magnetic composer himself, Kay’s life will be transformed. A “luminous tale [that] will linger in readers’ minds” (Publishers Weekly). | | Critics' Choice | | $5.99 $12.99 | |
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 | | | Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2021 by Literary Hub, The Wall Street Journal, and more: Personal assistant Florence is the only one who knows the true identity of brilliant, enigmatic author Maud Dixon. So when her famous boss goes missing, Florence seizes the opportunity to take her place… This taut psychological thriller contains “enough twists and turns (really good ones!) to make you dizzy for a week” (James Patterson). | | Hot New Release | | $5.99 $9.99 | |
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 | | | The inspiration for a 2021 film starring Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, and Benedict Cumberbatch! Despite never being charged, Mohamedou Ould Slahi spent 14 years imprisoned in Guantánamo Bay. This remarkable memoir, penned inside the notorious detention camp, follows his powerful fight for freedom. Hailed by The New Yorker as “a triumph of humanity” that “everyone should read.” |  Read & Watch | | $4.99 $9.99 | |
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