Wednesday, December 8, 2021

The Short List: Deals on books everyone's talking about

 
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The Short List
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, we have Alice Hoffman's latest New York Times bestseller, festive fun from the beloved Fern Michaels, a twist-filled thriller, and more. Happy reading!
The Book of Magic
The Book of Magic
By Alice Hoffman
Just released in October, this recent New York Times bestseller from the author of Practical Magic “casts a spell” from the very first page (Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library). A curse has been on the Owens family for centuries, but three generations of women are determined to finally break it… The New York Times Book Review promises: “Hoffman certainly knows how to enchant.”
  NYT Bestseller
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Santa Cruise
Santa Cruise
By Fern Michaels
A beloved, #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers a delightful treat just in time for the holiday season! Four best friends reunite 15 years after graduation — and decide a yuletide singles cruise is just the thing they all need! “Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book… She never disappoints” (RT Book Reviews).
  Hot New Release
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China
China
By Edward Rutherfurd
One of the most significant historical writers of his generation turns his attention to nearly two centuries of Chinese history — from the rise of the Opium Wars to Mao’s Cultural Revolution and beyond — in this dazzling, unforgettable epic. Take it from The Times: “Bravo; this is a big, complex, and utterly involving portrait.”
  Critics' Choice
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Skye Falling
Skye Falling
By Mia McKenzie
Prepare to be wowed by a heartwarming Good Morning America Buzz Pick that BuzzFeed describes as “endearing and hilarious… An ode to chosen family, soft Philly pretzels, and the people who make us feel at home.” Years ago, Skye sold her eggs for quick money. Now, she’s close to 40 and still living a carefree, untethered life. But her world turns upside down when a 12-year-old girl tracks Skye down and claims that she’s her biological daughter…
  Critics' Choice
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The Metal Heart
The Metal Heart
By Caroline Lea
If you liked All the Light We Cannot See, you’ll be swept away by this moving historical novel! As World War II rages, 1,000 Italian soldiers are taken prisoner by the Allies and sent to a remote Scottish island. Their presence stirs up tensions amongst the locals — and orphaned sifters Dorothy and Constance find their bond tested as Dorothy is drawn to a young man named Cesare… “Powerful” (The Times).
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Cultish
Cultish
By Amanda Montell
Drawing from the real stories behind Jonestown, the Waco siege, and more, this “masterful” read (Booklist starred review) explores the science behind cult influence — and shows how language is the key to drawing people in. “A bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don’t realize you’re in one till it’s too late” (Refinery29).
  Critics' Choice
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The Holiday Swap
The Holiday Swap
By Maggie Knox
Fans of The Great British Bake Off will adore this festive new release that’s “every bit as warm and cozy as a Hallmark Christmas movie” (PopSugar)! Chef Charlie Goodwin works as a judge on a reality baking show. Her twin sister, Cass, runs the family bakery in their charming mountain hometown. And when Charlie loses her sense of taste right before the holidays, they decide to swap lives… Taylor Jenkins Reid raves: “Pure delight, I couldn’t stop from smiling.”
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Baggage
Baggage
By Alan Cumming
Tony Award–winning actor Alan Cumming has captivated audiences (including Neil Gaiman, who calls him an “international treasure”) for decades — and his unmissable new memoir is no exception! Take an intimate look into the actor’s life as he shines a candid light on his tumultuous past — from serious setbacks to rubbing elbows with legendary celebrities. “Revelatory” (Kirkus Reviews).
  Critics' Choice
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My Sweet Girl
My Sweet Girl
By Amanda Jayatissa
Hotly anticipated by Entertainment Weekly, The Boston Globe, and more, this fall release “pushes the boundaries of what a thriller can do” (The Washington Post). Paloma, who lived in a Sri Lankan orphanage before being adopted by a wealthy American family, has a dark secret — one her roommate knows. And when she comes home to find him dead in a pool of blood, she knows her secret isn’t safe anymore…
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