Thursday, March 26, 2026

This month’s best new action releases

 
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This Month's Best New Action
 
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Book cover for Cold Zero by Ward Larsen and Brad Thor
A jetliner crash in the frozen Arctic incites a global race for a dangerous technology
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The creator of True Detective has already signed on for a Netflix adaptation
  • Time is running out for CIA operative Kasey and fighter pilot turned first officer Brett to stop World War III from breaking out
  • "The suspense is palpable, and the icy North Pole scenes are so immersive that they should come with a blanket" (Library Journal starred review)
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Media mentions for Cold Zero by Ward Larsen and Brad ThorMEDIA MENTIONS:TODAY Show, USA Today, New York Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for The Survivor by Andrew Reid
Mark Greaney calls this 'utterly engaging head rush of a novel… an absolute delight'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • While on a hijacked subway train, Ben receives threatening texts from an anonymous killer. Meanwhile, NYPD detective Kelly must race to solve a murder on the scene…
  • "Propulsive, unpredictable, and genuinely scary, this crackerjack thriller barrels forward like a runaway train. Readers won't want it to end" (Publishers Weekly starred review)
  • "It's been ages since I read anything this exciting" (New York Times bestselling author David Morrell)
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Media mentions for The Survivor by Andrew ReidMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Booklist
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Book cover for Red Empire by Jonathan Maberry
Centuries after the bubonic plague swept through Europe, a bioengineered version is released…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The stakes couldn't be higher as Joe Ledger and Rogue Team International set out to thwart a powerful military group's nefarious plans
  • A New York Times bestselling author delivers a page-turning installment of a popular series
  • "With each book the action is more spectacular, the stakes higher — this is the biggest, baddest Joe Ledger novel yet" (Booklist)
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Media mentions for Red Empire by Jonathan MaberryMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist
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Book cover for Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
'Readers will hold their breath with every page,' warns Library Journal
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Find out why People calls this propulsive read "twisty, toxic, and totally original"
  • When Tess agrees to go on a caving trip with her best friend, Allie, their adventure turns into a harrowing fight for survival…
  • "What Stephen King did for an empty hotel in The Shining, Adams does for a treacherous cave in this bracing and breathtaking thriller" (BookPage starred review)
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Media mentions for Her Last Breath by Taylor AdamsMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, BookPage
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Book cover for Storm Warning by Alice Henderson
A wildlife biologist battles an unthinkable threat in this high-octane thriller
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As a hurricane sweeps into Hawaii, it's up to Alex Carter to stop the sinister plot of the mysterious armed thieves who have taken one of her volunteers hostage
  • Eco-thriller meets a deadly race against the clock
  • A standalone in a series from an experienced wildlife researcher
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Media mentions for Storm Warning by Alice HendersonMEDIA MENTION:Library Journal
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Book cover for The Hiding Season by Ava Glass
Buckle up for 'a twisting cat and mouse chase' (Ruth Ware)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When Maya witnesses a murder at the ski resort where she works, she's forced on the run from an unrelenting killer — but can she really trust the man who claims he can protect her?
  • USA Today bestselling author Caroline Mitchell calls it "a master class in suspense… a pulse-pounding thriller that keeps you looking over your shoulder long after the final page"
  • Whisks readers from Montana to Texas
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Media mentions for The Hiding Season by Ava GlassMEDIA MENTION:Financial Times
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Book cover for The Dark Time by Nick Petrie
Take it from The New York Times Book Review: 'Petrie has a talent for ratcheting up suspense'
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When a journalist uncovers a shocking scoop that puts a target on her back, Peter is thrust into a world of violence while trying to unmask the shadowy threat
  • Another page-turning installment of the gripping series that began with The Drifter — a finalist for the Edgar Award
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Book cover for How to Survive in the Woods by Kat Rosenfield
Emma's plan to escape her abusive marriage goes awry — and leaves her fighting for survival
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Emma's coconspirator is Taylor, her husband's ex. But when the trio enters the backcountry and deadly secrets emerge, Emma's not sure if any of them will make it out alive…
  • Set against the eerie backdrop of Maine's remote 100-Mile Wilderness
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Media mentions for How to Survive in the Woods by Kat RosenfieldMEDIA MENTIONS:CBS Mornings, People, USA Today, New York Post, Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for Served Him Right by Lisa Unger
The latest from the New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A celebratory brunch turns dark in this thriller Nita Prose calls "twisty and pacy"
  • Ana gathers her close friends to celebrate her breakup with her boyfriend, Paul. But shocking news will interrupt the meal — and leave everyone a suspect
  • "Kept me guessing until the very end! Lisa Unger always delivers" (Ashley Elston, author of Reese's Book Club pick First Lie Wins)
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Media mentions for Served Him Right by Lisa UngerMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Shadow Carver by Nadine Matheson
Multiple murders bear the same disturbing signature of a ruthless killer
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As the body count continues to rise, DI Henley and the Serial Crimes Unit must race against the clock to put an end to the killings
  • "Matheson has a keen instinct for keeping the pages turning" (The New York Times) — and counts Liz Nugent and Andrea Mara among her fans
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Murder Takes a Vacation
Murder Takes a Vacation
By Laura Lippman
This New York Times and Boston Globe best book of summer 2025 is “a rollicking adventure of the highest order” (The New York Times). Mrs. Blossom, a middle-aged former private eye, is enjoying a relaxing vacation — until her European cruise is derailed by murder! “Extraordinary” (Stephen King).
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Katabasis
Katabasis
By R. F. Kuang
From the author of Yellowface, this 2025 #1 New York Times bestseller with over 34,000 five-star Goodreads ratings is “destined to be a modern classic” (Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six)! Determined to study Magick under a renowned Cambridge professor, Alice follows him into Hell when he dies…
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Snake-Eater
Snake-Eater
By T. Kingfisher
From a New York Times bestselling author: Searching for a fresh start, Selena moves to her late aunt’s house in an isolated desert town — where she finds herself the target of a malevolent, vengeful god… This dark page-turner and 2025 release features a “mix of creeping horror [and] sharp wit” (Locus).
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Water Moon
Water Moon
By Samantha Sotto Yambao
Customers sell their regrets to Hana Ishikawa’s backstreet pawnshop — but a robbery will force Hana to venture into another land alongside a charismatic stranger. “Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romance… in this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern’s The Starless Sea” (Booklist).
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Like Family
Like Family
By Erin O. White
This recent release that “feels like a favorite, worn sweater” (Steven Rowley) is perfect for your next book club! When an unexpected death rocks a small upstate New York town, the secrets of three tight-knit families rise to the surface. “Once I entered the world of Like Family, I didn’t want to leave” (Ann Napolitano).
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Hazelthorn
Hazelthorn
By CG Drews
A 2025 #1 New York Times bestseller: Evander lives at the mercy of the sprawling, gothic Hazelthorn estate — and the overgrown garden that threatens to swallow it whole. “Viscerally atmospheric and beautifully eerie… I devoured this book” (New York Times bestselling author Pascale Lacelle).
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Interbeing
Interbeing
By Thich Nhat Hanh
Answer the call to awakening with this practical guide to living consciously from a revered Zen master “who taught the world mindfulness” (Time). Following these 14 guidelines offers a path to meaning, truth, and ethics in our modern world. Perfect for both novices and experienced practitioners.
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How Math Explains the World
How Math Explains the World
By James D. Stein
This is not the math you learned in school! Explore the unexpected ways that seemingly obscure mathematical thought can lead to stunning innovation. This captivating book “will appeal to both casual and serious fans of math or physics, as well as those who take keen interest in problem-solving” (Publishers Weekly).
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Always You and Me
Always You and Me
By Dani Atkins
To fulfill her husband’s dying wish, Lily searches for Josh, her best friend who ghosted her just before her wedding. But when a snowstorm traps Lily and Josh in a remote Scottish cabin, they’re forced to confront their complicated, buried feelings… A 2025 release with over 16,000 five-star ratings on Amazon!
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Like Trees, Walking
Like Trees, Walking
By Ravi Howard
A “breathtaking” novel (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution): Seventeen-year-old Roy Deacon — a seventh-generation mortician in 1980s small-town Alabama — is forever changed after his brother discovers a friend’s body hanging from a tree. “Packs an emotional wallop” (The Boston Globe).
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The Pasta Book
The Pasta Book
By Marc Vetri and David Joachim
Master the art of pasta! “The best pasta chef in America is giving us all of his secrets” (Bobby Flay) in a cookbook that will help you create showstopping Italian dishes in your own home kitchen. An essential collection from a James Beard Award winner hailed as “a true professor of pasta” (Chris Bianco).
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Why Fascists Fear Teachers
Why Fascists Fear Teachers
By Randi Weingarten
In this 2025 New York Times bestseller, the head of one of the nation’s largest teachers’ unions makes the case for the importance of public education in preserving democracy and fighting fascism. An “excellent” book (New York Times bestselling author Diane Ravitch) that is “more relevant than ever” (The Week).
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Beach Music
Beach Music
By Pat Conroy
A #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Prince of Tides: After unexpected tragedy, Southerner Jack delves into his family’s past — including horrors from World War II — to find healing. With over 25,000 five-star Goodreads ratings, this “magnificent” novel is “clearly Conroy’s best” (San Francisco Chronicle).
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