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A love letter to Syria and its people, As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow is a speculative novel set amid the Syrian Revolution, burning with the fires of hope, love, and possibility. Perfect for fans of The Book Thief and Salt to the Sea. Salama Kassab was a pharmacy student when the cries for...

In 1967, not long after the Six-Day War, three young Arab men ventured into the town of Ramle, in what is now Jewish Israel. They were cousins, on a pilgrimage to see their childhood homes; their families had been driven out of Palestine nearly 20 years earlier. One cousin had a door slammed in his face, and another found his old house had been converted into a school. But the third, Bashir Al-Khairi, was met at the door by a young woman called Dalia, who invited them in.

Hannah Swensen thought she’d finally discovered the recipe for a perfect life. But her sometime beau Norman Rhodes tosses a surprise ingredient into the mix when he phones to tell her he’s just bought a house from local drugstore clerk Rhonda Scharf—which he plans to tear down in order to build the dream home he and Hannah designed. It seems the plan has been cooking for quite some time, and Hannah’s shocked. Especially since her ring finger is still very much bare …

In the summer of 2002, when Korea is abuzz over hosting the FIFA World Cup, 18-year-old Kim Hae-on is killed in what becomes known as the High School Beauty Murder. Two suspects quickly emerge: rich kid Shin Jeongjun, whose car Hae-on was last seen in, and delivery boy Han Manu, who witnesses Hae-on in the passenger seat of Jeongjun’s car just a few hours before her death. But when Jeongjun’s alibi checks out, and no evidence can be pinned on Manu, the case goes cold.   

She came for retirement… but murder had other plans. Welcome to Sunset Village, where the sunshine is hot, the gossip is hotter, and the residents of a quiet Palm Springs retirement community keep stumbling over dead bodies. In this delightful and twisty collection, meet seventy-two-year-old Janet Marsh—reluctant retiree, sharp-eyed sleuth, and newest member of the Golden Years Detective Club. With the help of a very observant (and slightly judgmental) cat named Pierce Brosnan, Janet quickly learns that behind the friendly smiles and community activities lie secrets worth killing for. ...

Lemon: I’m settling in at Grim Road in my role as vice president. The men test me, but it’s all in good fun. I think I enjoy it as much as they do. Then, out of nowhere, things go horribly sideways. I realize how much weaker I am physically than everyone else in the club. That weakness can be a horrible liability. Yeah. Things are going great. Until they aren’t. I may have bitten off more than I can chew…

From the author of the instant New York Times best seller Swamplandia! (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), a dazzling new collection of stories that showcases Karen Russell's gifts at their inimitable best. In the collection's marvelous title story, two aging vampires in a sun-drenched Italian...

Welcome to Misery, Maine—where the Moose Tracks Inn serves comfort food, crackling fires, and the occasional murder investigation. Nestled deep in the snowy pines, the Moose Tracks Inn should be a peaceful haven for travelers seeking blueberry crumble, steaming coffee, and a cozy winter escape. But innkeeper Alice Hardy soon learns that her quiet town holds secrets as thick as the northern woods—and some guests check in with far darker intentions than a relaxing weekend away. When strange footprints appear on the trails, mysterious crates arrive by night, and frightened locals whisper ...

In Magnolia Bluff, Georgia, the biscuits are fluffy, the gossip is hot, and somebody just killed the waitress. As nice as folks are down South, they ain’t gonna tolerate that, sugar! When Nadine Peters is found dead beside a pot of buttered grits at Gracie’s Diner, the sheriff calls it a tragic accident. June calls that assessment nonsense. Nadine knew that kitchen better than anyone in town—and she didn’t slip. With the Magnolia Food Festival around the corner and rumors spreading faster than sweet tea at a church picnic, June and her sharp-tongued friends in the Books & Biscuits ...

Daisy, a widowed mom of two teenagers, is used to feeling protective - so when Iris started dating the wealthy and not-quite-divorced Harvey Fitz, she worried...especially after his bitter ex stormed in and caused a scene at the party Daisy's Tea Garden was catering. Then there was the gossip she overheard about Harvey's grown children being cut out of his will. Daisy didn't want her aunt to wind up with a broken heart - but she never expected Iris to wind up a suspect in Harvey's murder.

After years of suffering in silence as a co-girlfriend to Marco, her mother’s twisted, possessive boyfriend, Jaystar “Lemon” Brown is finally pushed over the edge when his obsession shifts to someone even more vulnerable, the twelve-year-old neighbor girl Lemon has quietly been protecting. With no job, no stable home, and no one to turn to, Lemon sees only one way to survive and safeguard the little girl in the process.

Two women. One quiet town. And a death everyone wants forgotten. Freshly divorced and searching for a fresh start, Maureen and Liz bond over daily walks through the charming town of Greenacre. It’s supposed to be peaceful. Predictable. Safe. Until a respected local man is found dead by the lake—and the town is far too eager to call it an accident. As whispers spread and evidence quietly disappears, Maureen’s sharp instincts and Liz’s emotional insight uncover a disturbing truth: this wasn’t a tragic collapse. It was a violent moment buried under silence, favors, and fear. And the ...

In Magnolia Bluff, Georgia, confidence can be charming—but it can also be deadly. When a viral survival influencer brings his “No-Nonsense Living” event to town, locals are eager to prove they’re tougher than modern regulations. But after a public demonstration ends in tragedy, June Mae Hatcher and the Books & Biscuits Club begin asking questions that don’t sit comfortably. Edited footage, suspicious insurance policies, and a business model built on outrage reveal that this wasn’t just a reckless accident. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, Magnolia Bluff must confront...

When Magnolia Bluff launches an ambitious town square revitalization project, everyone is ready to cheer. After all, progress is exciting—and Buckley Ray Pritchard seems confident enough to lead the charge. But when a tragic accident shakes the community, June Mae Hatcher and the Books & Biscuits Club begin asking questions that no one else wants to voice. As ignored warnings, unsigned approvals, and skipped inspections come to light, the women uncover a painful truth: good intentions don’t guarantee good outcomes. In a town known for forgiveness and faith, Magnolia Bluff must confront ...

After a tough year, Lucy, Freddy, and Herb Peach are ready for vacation. Lucy wants to read all of the books on the summer reading list. Freddy wants to work on his art projects. Herb wants to swim every day. Then their dad makes a big announcement: One of the inventions their mom came up with before she passed away has sold, and now they're millionaires!

Darci Hannah presents Book 6 in the Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series.

The search for Bigfoot gets juicy in this funny and touching story that’s perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo’s Flora & Ulysses and the movie Smallfoot! Lemonade Liberty Witt’s mama always told her: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But Lem can’t possibly make lemonade out...

When a sizzling funnel cake festival in Fudgetown turns deadly, Beulah Brown’s cozy seaside café becomes ground zero for another sticky scandal. The sugary peace of Maine’s sweetest boardwalk shatters when a corporate dessert empire targets The Cocoa Bean—and nearly blows it sky-high. Armed with her apron, her wit, and a frying pan that’s seen more crime scenes than pancakes, Beulah must unmask a new kind of villain: one who hides behind sugar, smiles, and stock options. Fried in Funnel Cake is a whip-smart, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery filled with friendship, fudge, and revenge ...

Winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor “[T]his poised and playful debut novel is a sly satire on foodie culture and the modern hype machine. . . . As tart as ‘artisanal citrus,’ as sharp as a chef’s knife, The Lemon is both a gleeful foodie sendup and an incisive takedown of the...

In the summer of 2002, 19-year-old Kim Hae-on was murdered in what became known as the High School Beauty Murder. There were two suspects: Shin Jeongjun, who had a rock-solid alibi, and Han Manu, to whom no evidence could be pinned. The case went cold.