New Adult Fiction

The latest adult fiction books ordered in print. Place your holds now, and we'll contact you when the books are ready to pick up. (Please note that new local books and Indigenous books are covered in separate lists.)

Updated June 25, 2026
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Algarabia: The Song of Cenex, Natural Son of the Isle AlarabiyyaLa Cancion de Cenex, Hijo Natural de la Insula Alarabiyya
Salas Rivera, Roque Raquel
Paper Book
A Puerto Rican trans epic that blends poetic play and speculative fiction, by a Lambda Literary Award winner Algarabía follows Cenex, a trans being who narrates his life while navigating the stories told on his behalf. An inhabitant of a colony of Earth in a parallel universe,...
And I'll Take Out Your Eyes
Sosa, A M
Paper Book
Cría cuervos y te sacaran los ojos: Raise crows and they will take out your eyes. A boy wakes up with a knife in his hand. It's the early '90s in Stockton, CA, when Christian is caught sleepwalking in the kitchen by his family-the beginning of a curse unleashed by an aunt. To...
And the corpse wore tartan
MacBride, Stuart
Paper Book
A darkly funny and unexpectedly chilling Scottish detective novel from internationally bestselling crime writer Stuart MacBride. Move over Miss Marple... The great and the not-so-good are gathered at Skirivour Castle Hotel, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, for...
Babylon, South Dakota
Lin, Tom
Paper Book
From the author of the Carnegie Medal in Fiction winner The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu comes a tantalizing, American West saga about a Chinese American family trying to survive on their Dakota farm as a powerful, mysterious, and morally dubious military secret shapes their lives.
Based on a True Story
Vaughan, Sarah
Paper Book
"Vaughan is simply a genius at immersing you in simmering tensions and turning up the heat."--Ellery Lloyd "A stunning novel."--Gilly Macmillan "A flawlessly constructed thriller, perfectly paced and filled with smart reveals. This is a read-in-one-sitting delight of...
Bed and breakup
Dumond, Susie
Paper Book
"A small-town second-chance romance that celebrates the joy of art, food, and chosen family with a scorching hot love story impossible not to root for."-Amy Spalding, bestselling author of For Her Consideration Two exes reunite to fix up and sell the bed-and-breakfast...
Before I Knew I Loved You (Original)
Kawaguchi, Toshikazu
Paper Book
The sixth book in the multi-million-copy bestselling Before the Coffee Gets Cold series about a cozy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time. In a special seat in a fabled Tokyo cafe, you're offered something irresistible - not just a...
Beings : a novel
Masad, Ilana
Paper Book
Winner of the 2026 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction "The alien abduction meets lesbian yearning novel that will restore your faith in the universe. Ilana Masad excavates the juiciness of historical archives and the otherworldly mysteries of the...
Beyond all reasonable doubt, Jesus is alive! : stories
Lozada-Oliva, Melissa
Paper Book
"Powerful short fiction that lingers."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Lozada-Oliva shines in this scintillating collection . . . Readers will be enthralled."-Publishers Weekly "Melissa Lozada-Oliva writes with a perfect blend of intoxicating magic and...
Blood on her tongue : a novel
Veen, Johanna van
Paper Book
"Gothic horror for the ages...Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more that merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans."-- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Goodreads Most Anticipated Spring Horror Novels "I'm in your blood, and...
The Break-Up Retreat
Sten, Camilla
Paper Book
An undercover journalist goes to expose an exclusive psychological wellness clinic where women go to recover from heartbreak, with dire consequences, in this creepy thriller from The Bachelorette Party author Camilla Sten. Welcome to Himlafall Clinic, where we use...
Burn Down Master's House
Cane, Clay
Paper Book
As turmoil simmers within a divided nation, smoke from another blaze begins to rise. Sparked by individual acts of resistance among those enslaved across the American South, their seemingly disparate rebellions fuel a singular inferno of justice, connecting them in ways quiet at times, explosive at...
The case of the missing maid : a novel
Osler, Rob
Paper Book
Instant USA Today bestseller! The acclaimed author of the Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and Lefty Award-nominated Devil's Chew Toy delights with the first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-20th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and...
Clive Cussler Cold Fire
Brown, Graham
Paper Book
When a NATO weapon that could ensure peace or start World War Three vanishes in the Arctic, Kurt Austin and NUMA race to recover it before it falls into enemy hands in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times-bestselling series created by the "grand master of adventure"...
Cry, Voidbringer
Ho, Elaine
Paper Book
LAMBDA Literary Award Finalist Elle Magazine's Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy of the Year "Racks up a body count worthy of Game of Thrones."--Publishers Weekly In a broken system, do you save yourself or fight for...
Daughter of no worlds
Broadbent, Carissa
Paper Book
A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates....fans of romantic fantasy will devour this tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent. Ripped from a...
Dead Weight
Knutsdottir, Hildur
Paper Book
An Icelandic night may hide secrets and affairs - or even bodies - in this gruesomely cathartic horror thriller from the author of The Night Guest. Unnur was living a normal, if lonely, life until a black cat showed up at her door. When she tracks...
Death's daughter
Barnes, S. A.
Paper Book
DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover featuring sprayed edges, a foil case stamp and designed endpapers. "Action-packed and scorching, Death's Daughter is a rollicking good time from start to finish. Paranormal lovers rejoice, your new obsession has arrived!"--Hannah...
Direct descendant
Huff, Tanya
Paper Book
This cozy horror novel set in modern-day Toronto includes phenomenal characters, fantastic writing, and a queer romance--the perfect balance of dark and delightful This stand-alone novel from the bestselling author of the Peacekeeper novels mixes the creepy with the charming for...
Disco witches of Fire Island : a novel
Fell, Blair
Paper Book
It's 1989, and Joe Agabian and his best friend Ronnie set out to spend their first summer working in the hedonistic gay paradise of Fire Island Pines. Joe is desperate to let loose and finally move beyond the heartbreak of having lost his boyfriend to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The two friends are...
Dolly all the time
Monaghan, Annabel
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of...
Dominion : a novel
Citchens, Addie E.
Paper Book
Short-listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize A Best Book of the Year: Elle, Garden & Gun, Electric Literature, Debutiful ...
Evening the Score: A Fun and Flirty Romance for Fans of Heated Rivalry (Original)
LaFleur Brown, Lexi
Paper Book
"A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." --Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Shoot Your Shot "[Brown] rose to prominence on BookTok, specifically by dissecting hockey romances and what they...
Every sweet thing is bitter
Crewson, Samantha
Paper Book
Thirteen years ago, Providence Byrd threw the family car in reverse and ran over her mother. Even though her mother survived, that single instant of teenage madness made Providence a felon and irrevocably altered her life. When her mother disappears years later under suspicious circumstances,...
The factory
Oyamada, Hiroko
Paper Book
The English-language debut of one of Japan's most exciting new writers, The Factory follows three workers at a sprawling industrial factory. Each worker focuses intently on the specific task they've been assigned: one shreds paper, one proofreads documents, and another studies the moss growing...
Five-Star Summer: A Feel-Good Women's Fiction Story of Friendship, Romance, and Second Chances (Original)
Morgan, Sarah
Paper Book
A joyful, sun‑soaked story of friendship, love, and new beginnings, from USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan--perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Jill Shalvis, and seaside escapes. Running a five-star Cornish hotel should have been Evie Hamilton's dream job. But...
A Fortune of Sand
Sepetys, Ruta
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The daughter of a powerful tycoon escapes to a glamorous artists' retreat--where dark secrets and dangerous temptations await--in this gripping Prohibition-era novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea. ...
The Foursome
Kline, Christina Baker
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline comes a boldly original reimagining of the astonishing true story of two sisters in nineteenth-century North Carolina -- Kline's own distant relatives -- who married world-famous conjoined...
The Fourth Option
Carr, Jack
Paper Book
When law enforcement, the courts, and the prison system fail, there is a fourth and final option. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr launches a new thriller series. Disillusioned by the government and institutions he dedicated his life to serving, former Navy...
Girl falling : a novel
Scrivenor, Hayley
Paper Book
The USA Today bestselling, Lambda Award-winning author of Dirt Creek is back with a woman's story of the aftermath of the climbing incident that killed her girlfriend--and getting to the truth. Torn between her girlfriend, Magdu, and her best friend, Daphne, Finn...
The girl with a thousand faces
Dean, Sunyi
Paper Book
An instant USA Today bestseller! From the USA Today bestselling author of The Book Eaters comes The Girl with a Thousand Faces, a stunning Gothic tale set in a historical Hong Kong that meshes ancient myths and local legends into a haunting story...
Hart's Landing
Harlow, Melanie
Paper Book
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Four friends made a promise to live one night like it was...
Harvest Season
Weaver, Brynne
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes the second book in the devilishly steamy Seasons of Carnage trilogy where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense--and where love is ripe for ruin. It's time to reap what you sow. Cape...
He's to die for : a novel
Dunn, Erin (Fiction writer)
Paper Book
"Sweet and sexy and satisfying enough to make me almost forget there were actual lives at stake." - Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers Brooklyn 99 meets The Charm Offensive in this sparkling...
The hope keeper : a novel
Webb, Heather
Paper Book
1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she's left on her own to run the failing family business. Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont...
House of Beth
Cullen, Kerry
Paper Book
A haunting and seductive tale of a young career woman who slides quickly into the role of stepmother, in a life that may still belong to someone else. "Vivid, addictive, and crackling with life (yes, even the ghost), House of Beth asks us to consider how and why we make the lives we make"...
The House of Now and Then
Underhill, Edward
Paper Book
"A lovable cast of characters anchors this heartfelt novel about life transitions." -- People "The kind of book that feels like home. A brand-new all-time favorite." -- Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the...
House of Rayne
Laroux, Harley
Paper Book
Gothic sapphic romance meets supernatural suspense on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, as a night of forbidden passion opens a Pandora's box of dangerous secrets and dark magic in this sinfully spicy, standalone novel by New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation, Harley Laroux....
Hurricane Room: James Bond Is Alive
Sherwood, Kim
Paper Book
James Bond returns in the final installment of Kim Sherwood's thrilling Double O Trilogy, and he must team up with the rest of the Double O Section to stop a threat from inside the agency itself. Bond is alive But after mental and physical torture at the hands of Colonel Mora, the...
Inferno : a novel
Iggulden, Conn
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Conn Iggulden, the final novel in the Nero trilogy, as the Roman ruler faces the last challenges in his quest for ultimate dominion over his empire. AD 60. Rome stands at the height of its power--glittering with wealth, drowning in...
It happened one murder : a novel
Lawson, Liz
Paper Book
"A satisfying romance and a whodunnit that'll keep you guessing!" -- Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers Only Murders in the Building gets a rom-com twist in this laugh-out-loud mystery-romance following one...
A language of limbs
Hardcastle, Dylin
Paper Book
Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in Lesbian Fiction One of TIME's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025 "[A] gay, literary Sliding Doors." --Autostraddle "Heartbreaking and not to be forgotten." --USA Today, "Best...
The library of flowers
Chu, L. C.
Paper Book
Rooted in memory and steeped in magic, The Library of Flowers is a radiant exploration of family, identity, and the expectations we inherit, perfect for anyone who has ever carried the weight of a legacy--and dared to make it their own. For centuries, the Hua women have held sway over the...
Make sure you die screaming : a novel
Carlstrom, Zee
Paper Book
One of NPR's best books of 2025 Named one of the hottest debut novels of 2025 by Goodreads "It's Fear and Loathing for the generation devastated by the generation that brought us Fear and Loathing." --Torrey Peters, author of...
Mothers and sons : a novel
Haslett, Adam
Paper Book
A mother and son, estranged for years, must grapple with the shared secret that drove their lives apart in this enthralling story about family, forgiveness--and how a fleeting act of violence can change a life forever. At forty, Peter, an asylum lawyer in New York...
Precious rubbish
E., Kayla
Paper Book
A landmark graphic novel debut and groundbreaking work of trauma recollection told in the style of post-war children's comics. 2025 Ignatz Award WINNER Outstanding Graphic Novel 2025 International Latino Book Awards Honorable Mention A New York Public...
A queer case
Holtom, Robert
Paper Book
A gripping 1920s-set whodunnit, this debut features a queer sleuth who must solve a murder in a mansion on London's Hampstead Heath without revealing his sexuality, lest he be arrested as a criminal. The Selby Bigge mysteries series debut, it will leave readers eager for the next...
The salvage : a novel
Salam, Anbara
Paper Book
Goodreads Editor's Pick * Town & Country Best Book of Fall * Ms. Magazine Best Book * Most Anticipated: Autostraddle & Literary Hub * A Favorite Queer Book of 2025 from Book Riot "A favorite read of the year. The Salvage is a journey both eerie and inspiring to...
Single player : a novel
Tai, Tara
Paper Book
Cat Li cares about two things: video games and swoony romances. The former has meant there's not been much of the latter in her (real) life, but when she lands her dream job writing the love storylines for Compass Hollow - the next big thing in games - she knows it's all been worth it. Then she...
Smuggler's Cove
Michaels, Fern
Paper Book
Book 1 in the brand-new Twin Lights series from the beloved author of The Sisterhood! In a fresh, new series for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Melida Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels introduces siblings Madison and Lincoln Taylor, whose...
The sunflower boys : a novel
Wachman, Sam
Paper Book
FINALIST FOR THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE FOR FICTION FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR GAY FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE MASS BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION "That rarest phenomenon: a war novel that feels at once timeless and precisely of...
Two truths and a lie
O'Brien, Cory
Paper Book
From the beloved internet humorist, a debut novel that introduces an unforgettable investigator to the drowned streets of L.A. in a hugely imaginative and heartfelt blend of noir and cyberpunk. In a mostly underwater near-future Los Angeles, aging combat-drone veteran Orr...
Waiting for Something Else
Cloutier, Martin
Paper Book
The path to love doesn't always travel in a straight direction. Waiting for Something Else tells the story of James, a heterosexual man who unexpectedly falls in love-but not quite in lust-with his gay co-worker, Roger. "Martin Cloutier's prose is suffused with intelligence,...

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