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From a nightmare wedding you can't escape to a bookstore with an awful manager, today's picks prove that even the most horrifying experiences can be a good time in the right authorial hands.
And in today's Worth the Read, I'm sharing six non-thrillers with huge twists, because why should thriller fans get all the gasp-inducing fun?
Bookmarks | Exciting New Releases
CONTEMPORARY FICTION SPOTLIGHT
How Can My Manager Be So Stupid?
by Kazumasa Hayami
Bad managers and burnout are truly universal. In this Japanese bestseller, a fed-up bookseller’s infuriating boss threatens to kill her love of books, until one unexpected read changes everything. Kristen Perrin (How to Solve Your Own Murder) raves: “Utterly delightful—the perfect mix of wry humor, fascinating characters, and heartfelt thoughts on what it means to understand the world through stories. It was a treat to sink into this witty bookish world.”
HORROR SPOTLIGHT
Kiss Slay Replay
by Rachel Harrison
The “Queen of Contemporary Horror,” Rachel Harrison (Play Nice, So Thirsty), is back with “another career best” (Nat Cassidy, USA Today bestselling author of When the Wolf Comes Home)! At her best friends’ wedding, Willa survives a masked killer’s massacre, only to wake up on the morning of the wedding again, trapped in a deadly time loop. Yikes. Publishers Weekly declares that “horror fans will have a blast with this fun, bloody romp."
The Stack
Together with Sourcebooks
Forbidden Romance, Two Ways
Whether you like your forbidden romance spicy and scandalous or fierce and magical, Sourcebooks has you covered. These two gorgeous deluxe editions are out now and ready to bring a little temptation to your bookshelf.
The Daddy's Girl (Deluxe Edition)
by Sara Cate
In this forbidden age-gap romance, Amelia and her godfather Matis try to find each other new partners, only to discover no one else measures up. And once they give in to temptation, the fire between them threatens to burn everything down.
Reign (Deluxe Edition)
by Bethan Croome
In this fierce feminist romantasy about choosing freedom over fear, a young witch is conscripted into a brutal war where she must hide her magic and identity while caught between a handsome prince and the soldier who could steal her heart.
The Reviews Are In
From starred reviews to glowing blurbs, here are three new books critics and authors are championing this week.
“A truly captivating tale spanning generations of strong women.”
—Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of Dolly All The Time
“This World War II novel pulls readers inside Paris's legendary Ritz Hotel - where every cocktail, every conversation, and every choice could change a life forever.”
—Anne Berest, bestselling author of The Postcard
“An absolute feat of storytelling, and a once in a lifetime novel.”
—Rebecca Serle, New York Times bestselling author of In Five Years
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare
The Vibe: Modern comfort, effortless access
The Location: Chicago, IL
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Just under two miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, this reimagined hotel offers 206 boutique-style rooms and suites—each featuring plush bedding, wood floors, custom artwork, and marble bathrooms. Guests enjoy a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi, and nearby access to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Fashion Outlets of Chicago, and Rivers Casino. Hungry after your flight? CIMA serves up thoughtfully sourced American and Mediterranean fare. With sleek design and premium convenience, Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare makes every stay smart and seamless.
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