Buckeye by Patrick Ryan. A thoughtful, character-driven family saga set in a small Ohio town during WWII and the decades after. Intertwining the lives of the Jenkins and Salt families with American history from the 1930s through the 1960s, this is a compelling literary fiction novel for readers who enjoy leisurely story arcs and well- developed characters.
The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham. Hilderbrand sets off in a new direction, writing with her daughter Shelby this page-turner set at a prestigious New England boarding school. Tiffin Academy has enjoyed middling rankings, a social, but less than scholarly student body, and a beautiful campus with all the luxuries students and parents expect. But when Tiffin’s rankings suddenly jump to the top, and students, staff, and administrators all become victims of a new, viral App, the drama level reaches a new high.
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman. The fifth installment in the beloved Thursday Murder Club series finds Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim at the center of another murder mystery, this time set against the backdrop of joyous and difficult life events. Fans of the series will not be disappointed!
The Hitchhikers by Chevy Stevens. Set in the 1970s, this thriller features a married couple on the road trip of their dreams, trying to recover from tragedy. Alice and Tom think they’re doing a good deed when they offer a ride to a pair of young people obviously in tough circumstances. But soon, Alice and Tom realize they have invited a terrible danger into their lives, and now they are trapped. The Hitchhikers is a page-turner you won’t be able to put down.
This season’s book picks span sweeping family sagas, dark thrillers, and gripping mysteries. From Patrick Ryan’s richly layered Buckeye to Richard Osman’s latest Thursday Murder Club adventure, these stories transport readers from small-town Ohio to elite New England campuses and dangerous open roads. Whether you crave literary depth, fast-paced suspense, or page-turning drama, there’s something here for every reader.
