| 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. This week we've got everything from a #1 New York Times bestseller that'll change the way you see American history to a twisting new thriller from an author beloved by Stephen King — and much more! Happy reading. |
| | Selected as one of the best books of 2021 by the New York Public Library, this “searing” novel (The New York Times Book Review) has everyone talking — even Michael Connelly, who called it “a telling and touching story that echoes across the decades.” After Aki Ito, a Japanese American woman, is released from an internment camp at the close of World War II, she’s eager to reunite with her sister, Rose. But when Rose turns up dead, Aki is determined to uncover the truth… | Critics' Choice | $6.99 $14.99 4 days left to claim deal | |
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| | Struggling financially, new parents Rebecca and Mickey move from New York to sunny Palm Beach, where Mickey takes a job managing a billionaire investor’s household and Rebecca agrees to ghostwrite his wife’s memoirs. But as they’re pulled into the glamorous world of their employers, Rebecca unearths a secret… Booklist promises “fans of Jojo Moyes and Sally Rooney will appreciate” this book club–ready novel that “becomes increasingly difficult to put down” (Associated Press)! | Hot New Release | $5.99 $11.99 1 day left to claim deal | |
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| | Settle into your favorite chair for a cozy night of “comfort-food reading, and never more welcome” (Kirkus Reviews) — the latest release in a beloved series! In this delightful small-town mystery novel, Mma Ramotswe of Botswana’s No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency must investigate a series of troubling cases — from her husband’s suspicious business venture to a tricky inheritance struggle. | Hot New Release | $7.99 $13.99 3 days left to claim deal | |
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| | A must-read for Black History Month, this #1 New York Times bestselling new release — selected as a best book of 2021 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and more — expands on a groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalism project to uncover slavery’s legacy in American history. Take it from Library Journal: “This invaluable book sets itself apart by reframing readers’ understanding of US history, past and present.” | #1 NYT Bestseller | $7.99 $14.99 2 days left to claim deal | |
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| | Thriller fans are flocking to this brand new “nail-biter” (Publishers Weekly) from an author Stephen King calls “an absolute master.” When London police officer Philomena investigates a domestic violence case, she discovers the abuser is a decorated Scotland Yard detective. And the victim, Tempe, isn’t interested in cooperating… “Flawless” (Kirkus Reviews starred review). | Hot New Release | $5.99 $12.99 5 days left to claim deal | |
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| | “Stories that both dazzle and edify” take center stage in this PEN/E.O. Wilson finalist and major 2021 release that’s “not just about life, but about discovery itself” (The New York Times Book Review). An award-winning writer tackles the question of what it means to be alive — investigating everything from apples to viruses to lab creations. “Ingenious” (Kirkus Reviews). | Critics' Choice | $5.99 $15.99 5 days left to claim deal | |
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| | Discover the book “everyone is talking about” (Kirkus Reviews) before it hits the big screen as a film featuring The Handmaid’s Tale star Elisabeth Moss! When Mrs. March learns that her novelist husband’s abhorrent protagonist may be based on her, she finds herself questioning everything… “The final pages are shocking” (The New York Times Book Review). | Critics' Choice | $5.99 $9.32 7 days left to claim deal | |
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| | Readers will fall in love with this moving memoir called “easily one of the best things I’ve read this year” (Chicago Tribune). After giving birth to twins, successful playwright Sarah Ruhl discovered the left side of her face was paralyzed. Here, the two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist explores her decade-long quest for a cure and her inspiring journey toward healing. “I smiled, for sure, but I also swooned and ached and was left with goose-flesh more than once” (Mary-Louise Parker). | Critics' Choice | $5.99 $12.99 5 days left to claim deal | |
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| | From “the Stephen King of science fiction” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Margaret Stohl) comes a January release that’ll grip you from the first page! The same night that a meteor storm changes the world forever, biologist Jack and detective Nora’s daughter vanishes into the woods, driving them apart. Five years later, a scientific discovery and a murder investigation reunite them — and point to the truth about their daughter… | Hot New Release | $5.99 $9.99 1 day left to claim deal | |
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