New Adult Fiction

Updated December 1, 2025
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The fourth consort :
Ashton, Edward
Paper Book
A new standalone sci-fi novel from Edward Ashton, author of Mickey7 (the inspiration for the major motion picture Mickey 17). Dalton Greaves is a hero. He's one of humankind's first representatives to Unity, a pan-species confederation working to bring all sentient life...

2

Another fine mess :
Ryan, Lindy.
Paper Book
From Lindy Ryan, "one of the most electrifying voices in the horror genre" (Gwendolyn Kiste), Another Fine Mess brings the Evans women back around in this unputdownable, crackling, rollicking mystery of humor, heart, and horror. Making sure dead things stay...

3

The unlucky ones /
Morrissey, Hannah.
Paper Book
NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A police transcriber-turned-novelist returns to Black Harbor to help solve the case of her ex-husband's murder in the next riveting Black Harbor, featuring the return of characters from Hannah Morrissey's breakout debut, Hello, Transcriber.<...

4

We pretty pieces of flesh :
Brown, Colwill,
Paper Book
Shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize "This lacerating, exhilarating debut novel . . . manages to be both boisterous and bleak, life-enhancing and life-denying, familiar and yet wholly original. It feels essential. You will probably read nothing else like...

5

Automatic noodle /
Newitz, Annalee,
Paper Book
A cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz. An instant USA Today and indie bestseller! Indie Next pick | Library Reads pick | Most Anticipated at...

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Harmattan season :
Onyebuchi, Tochi.
Paper Book
"This is a brilliant blending of worlds and traditions--West African lore meets Easy Rawlins--which makes for something absolutely devourable. And that's exactly what I did. Without a doubt, this is Onyebuchi at his best!" --Jason Reynolds Fortune always left whatever room I...

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Alchemy and a cup of tea :
Thorne, Rebecca,
Paper Book
DELUXE EDITION--this gorgeous paperback release features romantic lavender sprayed edges, a beautiful color illustration, and a bonus short story! USA Today, Sunday Times, and Indie bestselling author Rebecca Thorne brings the Tomes & Tea series to a...

8

Hatchet Girls
Lansdale, Joe R..
Paper Book
Your next dose of pitch-black comedy, mystery, and mayhem has arrived as Hap and Leonard find themselves in a vicious and ridiculous situation--just as the best friends may finally be calling it quits. When Hap and Leonard are called in on a strange request...

9

Dark Horse
Francis, Felix.
Sid Halley is brought in to investigate a stalking turned murder case in this thrilling addition to the Dick Francis novels, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben. Imogen Duffy is an up-and-coming Irish jump jockey making her mark in steeplechase racing. But not all is well in Imogen...

10

In the Time of Five Pumpkins
McCall Smith, Alexander
Paper Book
In this newest installment of Alexander McCall Smith's beloved No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe takes on a number of perplexing situations, and while she tries to maintain her usual impartiality, it's difficult when one of the cases involves someone so close to her heart. ...

11

It's me they follow :
Cook, Jeannine A.
Paper Book
An allegorical love story -- a modern day Alchemist meets The Never Ending Story --set in a world where a book shopkeeper becomes a reluctant matchmaker, bringing soulmates together through books. It's Me They Follow is an allegorical...

12

The wilderness :
Flournoy, Angela.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION LONGLISTED FOR THE ASPEN WORDS LITERARY PRIZE Named one of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year ...

13

Calder Strong
Dailey, Janet
1929, Blue Moon, Montana. A rugged new generation is taking the helm of the cattle town's most infamous and powerful families. But even as the future burns bright, old rivalries, heartbreaks, buried secrets, and ranching feuds still loom as large as the western sky in a tale perfect for...

14

A Tangle of Time
Bancroft, Josiah,
Paper Book
From one of the most exciting and original voices in fantasy comes the second book following the adventures of the Hexologists, Iz and Warren Wilby, as they tackle a case that could redefine the nature of magic itself. As the nation's foremost investigators of...

15

The Color of Death
Gowdy, Trey/ Greyson, Christopher
From the number-one New York Times bestselling author and FOX News host Trey Gowdy comes a dark mystery debut about a murder in a small South Carolina town. Assistant DA Colm Truesdale must pick up the pieces of his own life in order to solve the case. Following the death of...

16

Red city /
Lu, Marie,
Paper Book
DELUXE EDITION--a stunning hardcover edition featuring dark crimson sprayed edges The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab,...

17

After That, the Dark
Klavan, Andrew.
Cameron Winter is falling in love. After finally working up the courage to contact the attractive therapist Gwendolyn Lord, he finds himself immersed in a passion that feels heaven-sent. When Gwendolyn tells him about a true-life "locked room mystery," Winter feels compelled to investigate. ...

18

The Bone Thief
Lillie, Vanessa.
"The Bone Thief is a riveting mystery with a plot that seamlessly blends history with fiction. And Syd Walker is an unforgettable protagonist." --Liz Moore, New York Times bestselling author of The God of the Woods Washington Post 'Best Mystery Novel...

19

C Is for Courting
Gray, Shelley Shepard.
Surprises abound in Shelley Shepard Gray's latest heartwarming inspirational tale for fans of Beverly Lewis, Beth Wiseman, and Charlotte Hubbard, as four English-raised siblings return to their grandparents' Ohio community with plans to become Amish--but discover, one by one, that even the...

20

The Devil Is a Southpaw
Hobson, Brandon.
Paper Book
A haunting, unforgettable novel of obsession, pride, and forgiveness, exploring the friendship and rivalry between two gifted boys in harrowing circumstances, from the acclaimed writer of The Removed Milton Muleborn has envied Matthew Echota, a talented Cherokee artist, ever since they...

21

Evensong
O'Nan, Stewart
"Stewart O'Nan has been one of the best chroniclers of the lives of American women." - Susan Straight An intimate, moving novel that follows The Humpty Dumpty Club, a group of women of a certain age who band together to help one another and their circle of friends in Pittsburgh...

22

Simultaneous
Heisserer, Eric.
"A twisty, mind-bending thriller that will keep you guessing until the final gut punch." --Leigh Bardugo "Past lives and parallel lives, crime and potential punishment--but the most thrilling thread here is facing belief in a wild theory, a worldview changing, as the theory...

23

The Women of Wild Hill
Miller, Kirsten
A witty, spectacular, and timely tale of modern-day witches waging war on the patriarchy, from fan favorite Kirsten Miller, the author of The Change and Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books. There are places on earth where nature's powers gather. Girls raised there are...

24

A murder for Miss Hortense /
Pennant, Mel,
Paper Book
"A beautiful novel, suffused with fondness and wit. . . . A real triumph!" --Alexander McCall Smith Retired nurse, avid gardener, and renowned cake maker Miss Hortense has lived in Bigglesweigh, a quiet suburb of Birmingham, England, since she emigrated from Jamaica in 1960...

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