Award-Winning Books Published in 2023

9 awards

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

McBride, James

Standalone · Historical · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Winner Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult BookPage Best Fiction BookPage Top 10 Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction Kirkus Prize Fiction Winner

7 awards

North Woods

Mason, Daniel

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction National Book Critics Circle Award Fiction Finalist Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

7 awards

Let Us Descend

Ward, Jesmyn

Standalone · Literary · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Indie Next #1 Pick Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

7 awards

Bright Young Women

Knoll, Jessica

Standalone · Thriller · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult Books for Young Adults Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense Kirkus Best Books of the Year Mysteries and Thrillers Publishers Weekly Best Books Mystery/Thriller

7 awards

Yellowface

Kuang, R.F.

Standalone · Women's Fiction · May 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Foyles Book of the Year Fiction Winner Goodreads Choice Award Fiction Winner Indie Next #1 Pick Kirkus Best Books of the Year Book Club Fiction Library Journal Best Books Pop Fiction

7 awards

Big

Harrison, Vashti

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Picture Books Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Younger Readers BookPage Best Picture Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Empowering Picture Books Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

7 awards

Lone Women

Lavalle, Victor

Standalone · Horror · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Horror BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy BookPage Top 10 Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction Library Journal Best Books Horror LibraryReads Top Pick Bram Stoker Award Novel Nominee

6 awards

Happiness Falls

Kim, Angie

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Booklist Editors Choice Adult BookPage Best Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Families LibraryReads Top Pick

6 awards

Remember Us

Woodson, Jacqueline

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 4.5 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers BookPage Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Historical Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

6 awards

All the Sinners Bleed

Cosby, S.A.

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense BookPage Top 10 Library Journal Best Books Crime Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Mystery/Thriller

5 awards

The Covenant of Water

Verghese, Abraham

Standalone · Literary · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction BookPage Best Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction

5 awards

Warrior Girl Unearthed

Boulley, Angeline

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult BookPage Best Young Adult Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Fiction & Poetry Winner Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Mystery and Thriller School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

5 awards

Translation State

Leckie, Ann

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Science Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy Library Journal Best Books SF/Fantasy Publishers Weekly Best Books SF/Fantasy/Horror Nebula Award Novel Nominee

5 awards

Tom Lake

Patchett, Ann

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult BookPage Best Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Families

5 awards

I Have Some Questions for You

Makkai, Rebecca

Standalone · Thriller · Feb 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult Indie Next #1 Pick Library Journal Best Books Pop Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

5 awards

The Reformatory

Due, Tananarive

Standalone · Horror · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Books for Young Adults Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Library Journal Best Books Horror Bram Stoker Award Novel Winner

4 awards

Check & Mate

Hazelwood, Ali

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books Goodreads Choice Award Young Adult Fiction Winner Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Romance

4 awards

Absolution

McDermott, Alice

Standalone · Literary · Nov 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction

4 awards

Something, Someday

Gorman, Amanda

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Picture Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Community School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

4 awards

A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Lincoln, Beth

The Swifts #1 · Mystery · Feb 2023 · 4.5 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

4 awards

Monica

Clowes, Daniel

Standalone · Graphic Novel · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Graphic Novels Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Voices Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels Publishers Weekly Best Books Comics

4 awards

The Eyes and the Impossible

Eggers, Dave

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

4 awards

Shubeik Lubeik

Mohamed, Deena

Standalone · Graphic Novel · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Graphic Novel Top of the List Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fiction in Translation Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

4 awards

Age of Vice

Kapoor, Deepti

Standalone · Thriller · Jan 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Indie Next #1 Pick Library Journal Best Books Crime Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

4 awards

The Blood Years

Arnold, Elana K.

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Historical Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

4 awards

Happy Place

Henry, Emily

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · May 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Romance Novels Goodreads Choice Award Romance Winner Indie Next #1 Pick

4 awards

How to Sell a Haunted House

Hendrix, Grady

Standalone · Horror · Jan 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Horror Indie Next #1 Pick Library Journal Best Books Horror Bram Stoker Award Novel Nominee

4 awards

When You Can Swim

Wong, Jack

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Picture Books Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Picture Book Winner Kirkus Best Books of the Year Empowering Picture Books Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

4 awards

Witness: Stories

Brinkley, Jamel

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

BookPage Best Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction Library Journal Best Books Short Stories Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

4 awards

Hell Bent

Bardugo, Leigh

Alex Stern #2 · Fantasy · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Goodreads Choice Award Fantasy Winner

4 awards

Chain-Gang All-Stars

Adjei-Brenyah, Nana Kwame

Standalone · Literary · May 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Voices Library Journal Best Books SF/Fantasy Publishers Weekly Best Books SF/Fantasy/Horror

4 awards

The Maid

Prose, Nita

Molly the Maid #1 · Mystery · Jan 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Winner Anthony Award Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Winner

4 awards

Fourth Wing

Yarros, Rebecca

The Empyrean #1 · Fantasy Romance · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Winner Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy Goodreads Choice Award Romantasy Winner

4 awards

The Fraud

Smith, Zadie

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction BookPage Best Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

3 awards

The Tree and the River

Becker, Aaron

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books for Starting Conversations Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

3 awards

Only This Beautiful Moment

Nazemian, Abdi

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers BookPage Best Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Novels About Social Issues

3 awards

Starling House

Harrow, Alix E.

Standalone · Fantasy · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy

3 awards

The Berry Pickers

Peters, Amanda

Standalone · Literary · Nov 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult

3 awards

The Golden Gate

Chua, Amy

Standalone · Historical Mystery · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction Library Journal Best Books Crime Fiction

3 awards

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth

White, Andrew Joseph

Standalone · Fantasy · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Horror School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

3 awards

The Terraformers

Newitz, Annalee

Standalone · Science Fiction · Feb 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Science Fiction Library Journal Best Books SF/Fantasy Nebula Award Novel Nominee

3 awards

The Wren, the Wren

Enright, Anne

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Families Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Top 10

3 awards

Imogen, Obviously

Albertalli, Becky

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Romance School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

3 awards

Even Though I Knew the End

Polk, C.L.

Standalone · Fantasy · Nov 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novella Finalist Locus Award Novella Finalist World Fantasy Award Novella Nominee

3 awards

Murtagh

Paolini, Christopher

Standalone · Fantasy · Nov 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books

3 awards

Camp Damascus

Tingle, Chuck

Standalone · Horror · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Library Journal Best Books Horror Bram Stoker Award Novel Nominee

3 awards

Where You See Yourself

Forrest, Claire

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA College & High School Stories Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

3 awards

Crook Manifesto

Whitehead, Colson

Ray Carney #2 · Literary · Jul 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction BookPage Best Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Mysteries and Thrillers

3 awards

The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Nayeri, Daniel

Standalone · Historical · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Historical Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

3 awards

The Talk

Bell, Darrin

Standalone · Graphic Novel · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels Publishers Weekly Best Books Top 10 School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

3 awards

Ancient Night

Bowles, David

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Picture Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture-Book Read-Alouds Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

3 awards

The Prince and the Coyote

Bowles, David

Standalone · Action Adventure · Sep 2023

BookPage Best Young Adult BookPage Top 10 Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Historical Fiction

3 awards

Beyond the Door of No Return

Diop, David

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fiction in Translation Library Journal Best Books World Literature Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

3 awards

Small Mercies

Lehane, Dennis

Standalone · Thriller · May 2023 · 4.5 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Winner Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers Library Journal Best Books Crime Fiction

3 awards

Zora, the Story Keeper

Wilkins, Ebony Joy

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books To Inspire Budding Artists School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

3 awards

Birnam Wood

Catton, Eleanor

Standalone · Psychological Suspense · Mar 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Book Club Fiction Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

3 awards

Weyward

Hart, Emilia

Standalone · Women's Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Goodreads Choice Award Debut Author Winner Goodreads Choice Award Historical Fiction Winner

3 awards

Some Desperate Glory

Tesh, Emily

Standalone · Science Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Science Fiction Library Journal Best Books SF/Fantasy Publishers Weekly Best Books SF/Fantasy/Horror

3 awards

Simon Sort of Says

Bow, Erin

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Novels About Growing Up Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

3 awards

Unraveller

Hardinge, Frances

Standalone · Fantasy · Nov 2021 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fantasy and SF Locus Award Young Adult Novel Finalist

3 awards

The Devil Takes You Home

Iglesias, Gabino

Standalone · Thriller · Aug 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award Novel Nominee Locus Award Horror/Dark Fantasy Novel Finalist

3 awards

Dearborn

Zeineddine, Ghassan

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction

3 awards

Greek Lessons

Kang, Han

Standalone · Thriller · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fiction in Translation Library Journal Best Books World Literature Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

3 awards

School Trip

Craft, Jerry

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

3 awards

Roaming

Tamaki, Jillian

Standalone · Graphic Novel · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Graphic Novels Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels Publishers Weekly Best Books Comics

3 awards

The Skull

Klassen, Jon

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2023 · 4.5 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Paranormal Kirkus Prize Young Readers Finalist

3 awards

My Baba's Garden

Scott, Jordan

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Younger Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

3 awards

Georgie, All Along

Clayborn, Kate

Standalone · Women's Fiction · Jan 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Romance Library Journal Best Books Romance LibraryReads Top Pick

3 awards

The Puppets of Spelhorst

DiCamillo, Kate

A Norendy Tale #1 · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books BookPage Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books

3 awards

The Vaster Wilds

Groff, Lauren

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Booklist Editors Choice Adult Indie Next #1 Pick

3 awards

Ana Maria and the Fox

De la Rosa, Liana

The Luna Sisters #1 · Historical Romance · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Romance Library Journal Best Books Romance

3 awards

The Eternal Return of Clara Hart

Finch, Louise

Standalone · General Fiction · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Carnegie Medal Children's Nominee Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Novels About Social Issues Kirkus Prize Young Readers Finalist

3 awards

The Mimicking of Known Successes

Older, Malka

Standalone · Science Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Science Fiction Library Journal Best Books SF/Fantasy Nebula Award Novella Nominee

3 awards

Into the Light

Oshiro, Mark

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Mystery and Thriller School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

3 awards

Mr. S

Arnaldo, Monica

Standalone · General Fiction · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Younger Readers Top of the List Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

3 awards

To Shape a Dragon's Breath

Blackgoose, Moniquill

Standalone · Fantasy · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Books for Young Adults Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction Nebula Award Andre Norton Award Winner

3 awards

A Walk in the Woods

Grimes, Nikki

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Top 10 Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books About Nature Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

3 awards

Mother-Daughter Murder Night

Simon, Nina

Standalone · Cozy Mystery · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Library Journal Best Books Crime Fiction Agatha Award First Novel Nominee

3 awards

This Other Eden

Harding, Paul

Standalone · Literary · Jan 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

3 awards

Mexikid

Martin, Pedro

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

3 awards

The Great Reclamation

Heng, Rachel

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

BookPage Best Fiction BookPage Top 10 Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction

3 awards

Business or Pleasure

Solomon, Rachel Lynn

Standalone · Historical Romance · Jul 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance BookPage Best Romance Kirkus Best Books of the Year Romance

3 awards

Shutter

Emerson, Ramona

Rita Todacheene #1 · Thriller · Aug 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award First Novel Nominee Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Nominee

3 awards

Spin

Caprara, Rebecca

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

3 awards

Divine Rivals

Ross, Rebecca

Letters of Enchantment #1 · Fantasy · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Winner Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books Goodreads Choice Award Young Adult Fantasy Winner

3 awards

Iron Flame

Yarros, Rebecca

The Empyrean #2 · Fantasy Romance · Nov 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy

3 awards

The Last Devil to Die

Osman, Richard

A Thursday Murder Club Mystery #4 · Cozy Mystery · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense

3 awards

Dear Mothman

Gow, Robin

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books BookPage Top 10 School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

3 awards

The Water Outlaws

Huang, S.L.

Standalone · Fantasy · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books SF/Fantasy/Horror Nebula Award Novel Nominee

3 awards

A Day of Fallen Night

Shannon, Samantha

Roots of Chaos #1 · Fantasy · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy

3 awards

Don't Fear the Reaper

Jones, Stephen Graham

Jade Daniels / Indian Lake #2 · Horror · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Horror Library Journal Best Books Horror Bram Stoker Award Novel Nominee

3 awards

Tremor

Cole, Teju

Standalone · Literary · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction National Book Critics Circle Award Fiction Finalist Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

3 awards

Bookshops & Bonedust

Baldree, Travis

Legends & Lattes #2 · Fantasy · Nov 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy LibraryReads Top Pick

3 awards

The River We Remember

Krueger, William Kent

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense

3 awards

Bea Wolf

Weinersmith, Zach

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 4.5 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Graphic Novel Top of the List Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Yours Truly

Jimenez, Abby

Part of Your World #2 · Contemporary Romance · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Romance Novels Indie Next #1 Pick

2 awards

Oh No, the Aunts Are Here

Rex, Adam

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Picture Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family

2 awards

The Story of Gumluck the Wizard

Rex, Adam

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Fantasy and SF Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Ogres

Tchaikovsky, Adrian

Standalone · Dystopian · Mar 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novella Finalist Locus Award Novella Finalist

2 awards

Linghun

Jiang, Ai

Standalone · Horror · Apr 2023

Bram Stoker Award Long Fiction Winner Nebula Award Novella Winner

2 awards

The Ballad of Perilous Graves

Jennings, Alex

Standalone · Fantasy · Jun 2022 · 4.0 stars

Locus Award First Novel Finalist World Fantasy Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

Secret Identity

Segura, Alex

Standalone · Cozy Mystery · Mar 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Novel Nominee

2 awards

Love, Theoretically

Hazelwood, Ali

Love Hypothesis #3 · Contemporary Romance · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Romance Novels

2 awards

In Memoriam

Winn, Alice

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult BookPage Best Fiction

2 awards

A Mirror Mended

Harrow, Alix E.

Fractured Fables #2 · Fantasy · Jun 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novella Finalist Locus Award Novella Finalist

2 awards

The Blonde Identity

Carter, Ally

The Blonde Identity #1 · Contemporary Romance · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance BookPage Best Romance

2 awards

Gone Wolf

McBride, Amber

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade About Speaking Up Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

We Are All So Good at Smiling

McBride, Amber

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

World Made of Glass

Polonsky, Ami

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Historical Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Freewater

Luqman-Dawson, Amina

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Newbery Medal Children's Winner

2 awards

The Apartment

Menendez, Ana

Standalone · Historical · Jul 2023 · 4.5 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Top of the List Kirkus Best Books of the Year Book Club Fiction

2 awards

Iveliz Explains It All

Arango, Andrea Beatriz

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2022 · 4.5 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Newbery Medal Children's Honor Book

2 awards

Hello Beautiful

Napolitano, Ann

Standalone · Women's Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction

2 awards

The Secret in the Wall

Parker, Ann

A Silver Rush Mystery #8 · Police Procedural · Feb 2022 · 3.5 stars

Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Nominee Spur Award Traditional Novel Winner

2 awards

Shira and Esther's Double Dream Debut

Jordan, Anna E.

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Historical Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Nell Plants a Tree

Wynter, Anne

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Younger Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books About Nature

2 awards

Saints of the Household

Tison, Ari

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 4.5 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Books: Exploring Mental Health School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

America Redux

Aberg-Riger, Ariel

Standalone · May 2023

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fiction Kirkus Prize Young Readers Winner

2 awards

The Frozen River

Lawhon, Ariel

Standalone · Historical · Dec 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction

2 awards

Before the Devil Knows You're Here

Krause, Autumn

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fantasy and SF

2 awards

The Unsettled

Mathis, Ayana

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Families Publishers Weekly Best Books Fiction

2 awards

Beauty and the Beyotch

Goffman, Barb

Standalone · Mystery · Jan 2022

Anthony Award Short Story Winner Macavity Award Mystery Short Story Winner

2 awards

Demon Copperhead

Kingsolver, Barbara

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2022 · 5.0 stars

Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Fiction Winner Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner

2 awards

The MANIAC

Labatut, Benjamin

Standalone · Literary · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Book Club Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Top 10

2 awards

These Burning Stars

Jacobs, Bethany

Kingdom #1 · Science Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy

2 awards

Parachute Kids

Tang, Betty C.

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

2 awards

Every Dreaming Creature

Wenzel, Brendan

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture-Book Read-Alouds

2 awards

Big Tree

Selznick, Brian

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books BookPage Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books

2 awards

Land of Milk and Honey

Zhang, C. Pam

Standalone · Literary · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year Book Club Fiction

2 awards

Proving Her Claim

Van Dam, C.K.

Standalone · Historical · Oct 2022

Spur Award First Novel Winner Spur Award Romance Novel Winner

2 awards

Dark Breakers

Cooney, C.S.E.

Standalone · Fantasy · Feb 2022 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Collection Finalist World Fantasy Award Collection Nominee

2 awards

We Are the Crisis

Turnbull, Cadwell

The Convergence Saga #2 · Fantasy · Nov 2023 · 4.5 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy Library Journal Best Books SF/Fantasy

2 awards

Standing in the Need of Prayer

Weatherford, Carole Boston

Standalone · Christian · Sep 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Picture Book Honor Book

2 awards

My Powerful Hair

Lindstrom, Carole

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Empowering Picture Books School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

Breakable Things

Khaw, Cassandra

Standalone · Horror · Oct 2022 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Collection Finalist World Fantasy Award Collection Nominee

2 awards

The Salt Grows Heavy

Khaw, Cassandra

Standalone · Horror · May 2023 · 4.0 stars

Library Journal Best Books Horror Bram Stoker Award Long Fiction Nominee

2 awards

We Could Be So Good

Sebastian, Cat

Midcentury NYC #1 · Contemporary Romance · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Romance Publishers Weekly Best Books Romance

2 awards

Biography of X

Lacey, Catherine

Standalone · Literary · Mar 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Voices

2 awards

Stockholm

Steadman, Catherine

Standalone · Mystery · Jan 2022

Macavity Award Mystery Short Story Nominee Thriller Award Short Story Winner

2 awards

The Difference Between Love and Time

Valente, Catherynne M.

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jan 2022

Hugo Award Novelette Finalist Locus Award Novelette Finalist

2 awards

In Place of Fear

McPherson, Catriona

Standalone · Mystery · Jul 2022

Anthony Award Historical Nominee Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Nominee

2 awards

Sundial

Ward, Catriona

Standalone · Horror · Mar 2022 · 4.0 stars

Locus Award Horror/Dark Fantasy Novel Finalist Thriller Award Novel Winner

2 awards

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord

Connally, Celeste

Lady Petra Inquires #1 · Police Procedural · Nov 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series Agatha Award Historical Novel Nominee

2 awards

Mascot

Waters, Charles

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade About Speaking Up Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak

Anders, Charlie Jane

Unstoppable #2 · Science Fiction · Apr 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Young Adult Finalist Locus Award Young Adult Novel Winner

2 awards

Funeral Songs for Dying Girls

Dimaline, Cherie

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 4.5 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fiction Bram Stoker Award Young Adult Novel Nominee

2 awards

Into the Bright Open

Dimaline, Cherie

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Historical Fiction

2 awards

Immortal Longings

Gong, Chloe

Flesh & False Gods #1 · Fantasy · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy

2 awards

The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish

Savage, Chloe

Standalone · General Fiction · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books for Animal Lovers

2 awards

The Last Mapmaker

Soontornvat, Christina

Standalone · Fantasy · Apr 2022 · 4.5 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Newbery Medal Children's Honor Book

2 awards

Jawbreaker

Wyman, Christina

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade About Speaking Up Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

We Still Belong

Day, Christine

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade About Speaking Up School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Knight Owl

Denise, Christopher

Standalone · Fantasy · Mar 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Caldecott Medal Picture Book Honor Book

2 awards

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez

Jimenez, Claire

Standalone · Women's Fiction · Mar 2023 · 4.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Library Journal Best Books Pop Fiction

2 awards

What Happened to Rachel Riley?

Swinarski, Claire

Standalone · Mystery · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Lucky Red

Cravens, Claudia

Standalone · Women's Fiction · Jun 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Library Journal Best Books Pop Fiction

2 awards

The Quiet Tenant

Michallon, Clemence

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers LibraryReads Top Pick

2 awards

A First Time for Everything

Santat, Dan

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

2 awards

Whalefall

Kraus, Daniel

Standalone · Science Fiction · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Booklist Editors Choice Adult Books for Young Adults

2 awards

Glory Be

Arceneaux, Danielle

A Glory Broussard Mystery #1 · Mystery · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series Agatha Award First Novel Nominee

2 awards

Plan A

Caletti, Deb

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Novels About Social Issues School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

Little Land

Sudyka, Diana

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Younger Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books About Nature

2 awards

All the Right Notes

Lim, Dominic

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction Library Journal Best Books Romance

2 awards

Alebrijes

Higuera, Donna Barba

The Last Cuentista #2 · Fantasy · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade About Speaking Up

2 awards

First You Dream, Then You Die

Moore, Donna

Standalone · Mystery · Jan 2023

Edgar Allan Poe Award Short Story Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Short Story Nominee

2 awards

Hot Dog

Salati, Doug

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2022 · 4.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Caldecott Medal Picture Book Winner

2 awards

Same Bed Different Dreams

Park, Ed

Standalone · Literary · Nov 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Book Club Fiction Publishers Weekly Best Books Top 10

2 awards

The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow

Dimopoulos, Elaine

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Fiction

2 awards

Don't Know Tough

Cranor, Eli

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Edgar Allan Poe Award First Novel Winner

2 awards

The Graham Effect

Kennedy, Elle

Campus Diaries #1 · Contemporary Romance · Nov 2023 · 4.5 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Romance Novels Booklist Editors Choice Adult: Genre Fiction

2 awards

Shark Heart

Habeck, Emily

Standalone · Literary · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Indie Next #1 Pick

2 awards

To the Other Side

Meza, Erika

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books for Starting Conversations School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

The Labors of Hercules Beal

Schmidt, Gary D.

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Top of the List Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Family Stories

2 awards

Good Women

Hill, Halle

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction

2 awards

Wildfire

Grace, Hannah

Maple Hills #2 · Contemporary Romance · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Romance Novels LibraryReads Top Pick

2 awards

Assistant to the Villain

Maehrer, Hannah Nicole

Assistant to the Villain #1 · Paranormal Romance · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy

2 awards

Trust

Diaz, Hernan

Standalone · Historical · May 2022 · 4.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Fiction Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner

2 awards

What the River Knows

Ibanez, Isabel

Secrets of the Nile #1 · Fantasy · Nov 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

Chlorine

Song, Jade

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Books for Young Adults Library Journal Best Books Horror

2 awards

Exiles

Harper, Jane

Aaron Falk #3 · Mystery · Feb 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense

2 awards

Aniana Del Mar Jumps In

Mendez, Jasminne

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Family Stories School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Ain't Burned All the Bright

Reynolds, Jason

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Caldecott Medal Picture Book Honor Book

2 awards

Hang the Moon

Walls, Jeannette

Standalone · Historical · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fiction

2 awards

The Brothers Hawthorne

Barnes, Jennifer Lynn

The Inheritance Games #4 · Mystery · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books

2 awards

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Sutanto, Jesse Q.

Vera Wong #1 · Amateur Sleuth · Mar 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense

2 awards

Treasure Island

Rhodes, Jewell Parker

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Fiction

2 awards

Their Vicious Games

Wellington, Joelle

Standalone · Mystery · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You

Chu, John

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jan 2022

Hugo Award Novelette Finalist Locus Award Novelette Winner

2 awards

The Kaiju Preservation Society

Scalzi, John

Standalone · Science Fiction · Mar 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Finalist Locus Award Science Fiction Novel Winner

2 awards

Starter Villain

Scalzi, John

Standalone · Science Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Science Fiction

2 awards

Out There Screaming

Peele, Jordan

Standalone · Horror · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Horror Bram Stoker Award Anthology Winner

2 awards

Spin a Black Yarn

Malerman, Josh

Standalone · Horror · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

Library Journal Best Books Horror Bram Stoker Award Fiction Collection Nominee

2 awards

Remember

Harjo, Joy

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Picture Book Honor Book Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Community

2 awards

Impossible People

Wertz, Julia

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels Publishers Weekly Best Books Comics

2 awards

How to Tame a Wild Rogue

Long, Julie Anne

The Palace of Rogues #6 · Historical Romance · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Romance Library Journal Best Books Romance

2 awards

The World Wasn't Ready for You: Stories

Key, Justin C.

Standalone · Science Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction

2 awards

The Ferryman

Cronin, Justin

Standalone · Thriller · May 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy LibraryReads Top Pick

2 awards

Blackouts

Torres, Justin

Standalone · Literary · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

BookPage Best Fiction National Book Critics Circle Award Fiction Finalist

2 awards

The Otherwoods

Winans, Justine Pucella

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel

Charles, K.J.

The Doomsday Books #2 · Historical Romance · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Romance BookPage Top 10

2 awards

After That Night

Slaughter, Karin

Will Trent #11 · Police Procedural · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers

2 awards

The Lost Year

Marsh, Katherine

Standalone · Historical · Jan 2023 · 4.5 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Historical Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

White Cat, Black Dog: Stories

Link, Kelly

Standalone · General Fiction · Apr 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

2 awards

Like a Sister

Garrett, Kellye

Standalone · Cozy Mystery · Mar 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Winner Edgar Allan Poe Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

Champion of Fate

Blake, Kendare

Heromaker #1 · Fantasy · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fantasy and SF

2 awards

Invisible Son

Johnson, Kim

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Novels About Social Issues Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

Julia and the Shark

Hargrave, Kiran Millwood

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2021 · 4.5 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Family Stories Kirkus Prize Young Readers Finalist

2 awards

The Davenports

Marquis, Krystal

The Davenports #1 · Historical Romance · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Historical Fiction

2 awards

An American Story

Alexander, Kwame

Standalone · Historical · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

Emmett

Rosen, L.C.

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Nov 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Romance

2 awards

Holler, Child: Stories

Watkins, LaToya

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction Library Journal Best Books Short Stories

2 awards

Ellie Engle Saves Herself

Johnson, Leah

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Novels About Growing Up School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

For Lamb

Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers BookPage Best Young Adult

2 awards

Lavender House

Rosen, Lev A.C.

Detective Evander "Andy" Mills #1 · Historical Mystery · Oct 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Historical Nominee Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Winner

2 awards

Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Yee, Lisa

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2022 · 4.5 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Newbery Medal Children's Honor Book

2 awards

Strange Sally Diamond

Nugent, Liz

Standalone · Thriller · Jul 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Publishers Weekly Best Books Mystery/Thriller

2 awards

A World of Curiosities

Penny, Louise

Chief Inspector Gamache #18 · Police Procedural · Dec 2022 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award Novel Nominee Macavity Award Mystery Novel Winner

2 awards

Things We Left Behind

Score, Lucy

Knockemout, Virginia #3 · Contemporary Romance · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance Winner Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Romance Novels

2 awards

Betting on You

Painter, Lynn

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Dec 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books

2 awards

The Ojja-Wojja

Visaggio, Magdalene

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Paranormal

2 awards

Painted Devils

Owen, Margaret

Little Thieves #2 · Fantasy · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Older Readers School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

The Lindbergh Nanny

Fredericks, Mariah

Standalone · Historical · Nov 2022 · 4.0 stars

Anthony Award Historical Nominee Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Nominee

2 awards

Our Share of Night

Enriquez, Mariana

Standalone · Contemporary Romance · Feb 2023 · 4.0 stars

BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Publishers Weekly Best Books SF/Fantasy/Horror

2 awards

Witch King

Wells, Martha

The Rising World #1 · Fantasy · Jun 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Nebula Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

The Spare Man

Kowal, Mary Robinette

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jul 2021 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Finalist Locus Award Science Fiction Novel Finalist

2 awards

Evergreen

Cordell, Matthew

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture-Book Read-Alouds Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

Death Valley

Broder, Melissa

Standalone · Literary · Oct 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Literary Fiction Indie Next #1 Pick

2 awards

Spanish Is the Language of My Family

Genhart, Michael

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Younger Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family

2 awards

Berry Song

Goade, Michaela

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Caldecott Medal Picture Book Honor Book

2 awards

A Grandmother Begins the Story

Porter, Michelle

Standalone · Literary · Nov 2023 · 4.5 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Adult Library Journal Best Books Pop Fiction

2 awards

The Secret Hours

Herron, Mick

Standalone · Thriller · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense Library Journal Best Books Crime Fiction

2 awards

Hope in the Valley

Perkins, Mitali

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Historical Fiction

2 awards

The Future

Alderman, Naomi

Standalone · Literary · Nov 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy BookPage Best Fiction

2 awards

The Golden Enclaves

Novik, Naomi

The Scholomance #3 · Fantasy · Oct 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Young Adult Finalist Locus Award Fantasy Novel Finalist

2 awards

The Bruising of Qilwa

Jamnia, Naseem

Standalone · Fantasy · Aug 2022 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award First Novel Finalist World Fantasy Award Novella Nominee

2 awards

Wellness

Hill, Nathan

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Literature & Fiction Library Journal Best Books Literary Fiction

2 awards

Into the Riverlands

Vo, Nghi

The Singing Hills Cycle #3 · Fantasy · Nov 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novella Finalist Locus Award Novella Finalist

2 awards

Siren Queen

Vo, Nghi

Standalone · Fantasy · May 2022 · 4.0 stars

Locus Award Fantasy Novel Finalist World Fantasy Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

Promise Boys

Brooks, Nick

Standalone · Mystery · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Fiction & Poetry Honor Book Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA College & High School Stories

2 awards

Spear

Griffith, Nicola

Standalone · Fantasy · Apr 2022 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Fantasy Novel Finalist World Fantasy Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

The Mystery Guest

Prose, Nita

Molly the Maid #2 · Mystery · Dec 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers: Series Winner Indie Next #1 Pick

2 awards

My Work

Ravn, Olga

Standalone · Literary · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fiction in Translation Publishers Weekly Best Books Top 10

2 awards

The World Behind The Door

Thomson, Pari

Greenwild #1 · Fantasy · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

Park, Patricia

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA College & High School Stories School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

The Bee Sting

Murray, Paul

Standalone · Literary · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fictional Families Kirkus Prize Fiction Finalist

2 awards

Phoebe's Diary

Wahl, Phoebe

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Graphic Novels

2 awards

Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence

Kuang, R.F.

Standalone · Fantasy · Aug 2022 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Fantasy Novel Winner World Fantasy Award Novel Nominee

2 awards

The Sound of Children Screaming

Jones, Rachael K.

Standalone · Horror · Jan 2023

Bram Stoker Award Short Story Nominee Nebula Award Short Story Nominee

2 awards

Promise

Griffiths, Rachel Eliza

Standalone · Literary · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction

2 awards

Reykjavik

Jonasson, Ragnar

Standalone · Mystery · Sep 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Fiction in Translation Kirkus Best Books of the Year Mysteries and Thrillers

2 awards

Summer Is for Cousins

LaRocca, Rajani

Standalone · General Fiction · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

The Next New Syrian Girl

Shukairy, Ream

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Novels About Social Issues School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

Tiger Daughter

Lim, Rebecca

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2022 · 5.0 stars

Booklist Editors Choice Youth: Middle Readers Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Fiction

2 awards

The Art of Scandal

Black, Regina

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Romance Publishers Weekly Best Books Romance

2 awards

The Chalice of the Gods

Riordan, Rick

Percy Jackson and the Olympians #6 · Action Adventure · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books

2 awards

The Chalice of the Gods

Riordan, Rick

Percy Jackson / Camp Half-Blood Universe #17 · Action Adventure · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Children's Books Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Reader's Books

2 awards

The Only One Left

Sager, Riley

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers

2 awards

Devil's Chew Toy

Osler, Rob

A Hayden and Friends Mystery #1 · Cozy Mystery · Feb 2022

Anthony Award First Novel Nominee Macavity Award First Mystery Novel Nominee

2 awards

Joao by a Thread

Mello, Roger

Standalone · General Fiction · Nov 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Kirkus Prize Young Readers Finalist

2 awards

Murder Your Employer

Holmes, Rupert

Standalone · Mystery · Feb 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers

2 awards

I Must Betray You

Sepetys, Ruta

Standalone · General Fiction · Feb 2022 · 5.0 stars

ALA Notable Books Children Carnegie Medal Children's Nominee

2 awards

Zero Days

Ware, Ruth

Standalone · Thriller · Jun 2023 · 4.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Mysteries & Thrillers BookPage Best Mystery & Suspense

2 awards

Beholder

La Sala, Ryan

Standalone · Horror · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books School Library Journal Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

Chakraborty, S.A.

Standalone · Fantasy · Mar 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy

2 awards

Boys, Beasts & Men

Miller, Sam J.

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jun 2022 · 5.0 stars

Locus Award Collection Winner World Fantasy Award Collection Nominee

2 awards

Rabbit Test

Mills, Samantha

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jan 2022

Hugo Award Short Story Winner Locus Award Short Story Winner

2 awards

The Probability of Everything

Everett, Sarah

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Publishers Weekly Best Books Middle Grade School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade

2 awards

Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story

Myer, Sarah

Standalone · General Fiction · Jul 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Graphic Novels School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

2 awards

A Door in the Dark

Reintgen, Scott

Waxways #1 · Fantasy · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Fantasy and SF Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult

2 awards

Trouble the Waters

Thomas, Sheree Renee

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2022

Locus Award Anthology Finalist World Fantasy Award Anthology Nominee

2 awards

The Daughter of Doctor Moreau

Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jul 2022 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Finalist Locus Award Science Fiction Novel Finalist

2 awards

A Curse for True Love

Garber, Stephanie

Once Upon a Broken Heart #3 · Fantasy · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Teen & Young Adult Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Young Adult Books

2 awards

Every Duke Has His Day

Enoch, Suzanne

Standalone · Women's Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

BookPage Best Romance Publishers Weekly Best Books Romance

2 awards

What Stays Buried

Young, Suzanne

Standalone · General Fiction · Mar 2023

School Library Journal Best Books Middle Grade Bram Stoker Award Middle Grade Novel Nominee

2 awards

Do You Remember?

Smith, Sydney

Standalone · General Fiction · Nov 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family Publishers Weekly Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

A House With Good Bones

Kingfisher, T.

Standalone · Horror · Apr 2023 · 4.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Mysteries & Thrillers Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Horror

2 awards

Nettle & Bone

Kingfisher, T.

Standalone · Fantasy · May 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Winner Locus Award Fantasy Novel Finalist

2 awards

Thornhedge

Kingfisher, T.

Standalone · Fantasy · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Nebula Award Novella Nominee

2 awards

What Moves the Dead

Kingfisher, T.

Sworn Soldier #1 · Horror · Jul 2022 · 4.0 stars

Hugo Award Novella Finalist Locus Award Horror/Dark Fantasy Novel Winner

2 awards

In the Lives of Puppets

Klune, T.J.

Standalone · Fantasy · May 2023 · 5.0 stars

Goodreads Choice Award Science Fiction Winner LibraryReads Top Pick

2 awards

We Are Here

Charles, Tami

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Empowering Picture Books School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

Nona the Ninth

Muir, Tamsyn

The Locked Tomb Trilogy #3 · Science Fiction · Sep 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Finalist Locus Award Fantasy Novel Finalist

2 awards

Incident at Bear Creek Lodge

Due, Tananarive

Standalone · Science Fiction / Fantasy · Jan 2022

Locus Award Novelette Finalist World Fantasy Award Short Fiction Winner

2 awards

Loot

James, Tania

Standalone · Literary · Jun 2023 · 4.0 stars

BookPage Best Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction

2 awards

Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam

Pham, Thien

Standalone · General Fiction · Jun 2023 · 5.0 stars

Publishers Weekly Best Books Young Adult School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

2 awards

The New Life

Crewe, Tom

Standalone · General Fiction · Jan 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Historical Fiction

2 awards

Bloodmarked

Deonn, Tracy

Legendborn #2 · Fantasy · Nov 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Young Adult Finalist Locus Award Young Adult Novel Finalist

2 awards

Saving H'non

Nguyen, Trang

Standalone · General Fiction · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Middle-Grade Graphic Fiction School Library Journal Best Books Graphic Novels

2 awards

She Is a Haunting

Tran, Trang Thanh

Standalone · Horror · Mar 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year YA Horror Bram Stoker Award Young Adult Novel Winner

2 awards

Legends & Lattes

Baldree, Travis

Legends & Lattes #1 · Fantasy · Apr 2022 · 5.0 stars

Hugo Award Novel Finalist Locus Award First Novel Finalist

2 awards

The Fragile Threads of Power

Schwab, V.E.

Standalone · Fantasy · Oct 2023 · 5.0 stars

Amazon Editors' Picks Science Fiction & Fantasy Barnes & Noble Booksellers' Favorites Fantasy

2 awards

Together We Swim

Bolling, Valerie

Standalone · General Fiction · Aug 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books Celebrating Family Kirkus Prize Young Readers Finalist

2 awards

Anywhere You Run

Morris, Wanda M.

Standalone · Thriller · Nov 2022 · 5.0 stars

Anthony Award Historical Winner Macavity Award Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Nominee

2 awards

A Dream of Electric Mothers

Talabi, Wole

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jan 2022

Hugo Award Novelette Finalist Locus Award Novelette Finalist

2 awards

Remembering

Gonzalez, Xelena

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Picture Books for Starting Conversations School Library Journal Best Books Picture Books

2 awards

Wednesday's Child: Stories

Li, Yiyun

Standalone · General Fiction · Sep 2023 · 5.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Short Fiction Library Journal Best Books Short Stories

2 awards

The Deep Sky

Kitasei, Yume

Standalone · Science Fiction · Jul 2023 · 4.0 stars

Kirkus Best Books of the Year Debut Fiction Kirkus Best Books of the Year Science Fiction and Fantasy