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The Devil’s Kitchen: A Murder in Yellowstone

Thielman’s novel offers something for nearly every reader: art history, the French Revolution, the United States’ westward expansion, a treasure hunt, and of course, murder and a good police procedural set in beautiful Yellowstone National Park. May appeal to fans of Dan Brown, Meg Gardiner, and Ace Atkins.

This Book Will Bury Me

Between the cheeky humor of TV’s Only Murders in the Building and the grim, psychological recasting of facts through fiction and memory (as exemplified by Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl), Winstead’s novel breathes life into stories that, the narrator hints, might be better off dead and buried.

The Wolf Tree

McCluskey’s gripping debut features an isolated island with a brooding, storm-tossed atmosphere, reminiscent of Ann Cleeves’s “Shetland Island” mysteries. The violence and collusion lead to a shocking conclusion.

The Poorly Made and Other Things: A Story Collection

A stellar collection for fans of horror that creates connected mythos centered around the horror of a place (see the work of Josh Malerman), as well as for readers who appreciate illicitly alluring, biting short stories that smack them over the head, of the kind written by Sarah Read and Cassandra Khaw.

When the Wolf Comes Home

Cassidy’s original and thought-provoking take on the werewolf trope will appeal to fans of fast-paced horror featuring strong characterization, such as classic Dean Koontz, the books documented in Grady Hendrix’s Paperbacks from Hell, and anything by Brian Keene.

The Unworthy

This novella has even wider appeal than Bazterrica’s successful debut, Tender Is the Flesh, and it is even more immersive and disquieting, as the apocalyptic climate it describes hits closer to home. Suggest to fans of works as varied as Matrix by Lauren Groff, Pink Slime by Fernanda Trías, and anything by Gwendolyn Kiste.

The Pairing

A heartfelt story that is sure to make an excellent addition to libraries looking to expand their contemporary queer romance collections. (Both Kit and Theo are bisexual.) Highly recommended for fans of Timothy Janovski and Steven Rowley.

Scandalous Women

Misogyny, sexism, and gossip run rampant in Paul’s retelling of this celebrated history, taking listeners back to a time when friendship trumped competition. The audiobook is fast-paced and lively, engaging and delightfully racy. Nancy and the Jackies reach for the brass ring with dignity, zest, and sublime humor.

Gateaux: Sweets (Modern French Pastry)

A master class in patisserie for fledgling pastry chefs, as well as an aspirational guide to the subject for ambitious home bakers.
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