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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Welcome to the Short List, a curated selection of rare discounts on today's biggest, buzziest books. Happy reading!
Some Bright Nowhere
Some Bright Nowhere
By Ann Packer
Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick has earned the Elin Hilderbrand’s admiration — “Extraordinary. Books like this are why I love reading” — and rave reviews from over a dozen publications! In a sleepy New England town, elderly couple Claire and Eliot prepare to gather loved ones for Claire’s final days — but then she makes an unthinkable request… “One of those rare books that once you’ve finished, comes with you for life” (Rachel Joyce).
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A Slowly Dying Cause
A Slowly Dying Cause
By Elizabeth George
If you still haven’t experienced Elizabeth George, “a superstar of the crime fiction world” (The Seattle Times), start with this instant New York Times bestseller and “stunning must-read” hailed as “her best” (Booklist). A suspicious death draws investigator Thomas Lynley into an insular countryside community’s tangled web. “Intriguing twists and turns… will leave the reader guessing” (Kirkus Reviews).
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The Dogs of Venice
The Dogs of Venice
By Steven Rowley
Warm your soul this winter with a “heartfelt little book” (Forbes) and instant USA Today bestseller that puts the beloved author of The Guncle’s “trademark tenderness, vulnerability, honesty, and humor… on full display” (Booklist). When Paul’s romantic Venice getaway suddenly becomes a solo vacation, he finds solace in his connection with a scruffy local dog.
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The Bone Thief
The Bone Thief
By Vanessa Lillie
Selected as one of the best mysteries of 2025 by The Washington Post, this “riveting” recent release introduces “an unforgettable protagonist” (Liz Moore, author of The God of the Woods)! When the disappearance of a Native teenager from her small town coincides with skeletal remains being stolen, Bureau of Indian Affairs archaeologist Syd Walker begins digging up long-buried truths. “Deeply captivating” (Elle).
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The Wayfinder
The Wayfinder
By Adam Johnson
From a National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning author comes one of the top 10 best books of 2025 according to not only The Wall Street Journal but The Washington Post as well! The arrival of a mysterious stranger on her remote island thrusts young Kōrero onto a life-changing journey. “Good enough, wondrous enough… to be passed down, like legend” (The Wall Street Journal).
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The Star of Camp Greene
The Star of Camp Greene
By Joy Callaway
Prepare to be “swept [up] from the very first page” of this sparkling historical gem crafted “with assiduous research and beautiful language” (Allison Pataki). When starlet Calla overhears a military secret while performing at American training compound Camp Greene, she’s ordered to remain there until war’s end — because the information could turn the tide of history…
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In Your Dreams
In Your Dreams
By Sarah Adams
A BookTok-favorite author who counts Ali Hazelwood and Abby Jimenez among her legion of fans hits “a high note” with a “sweet,” “moving” new New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly). Fresh out of options, chef Madison returns to her Kentucky hometown… where the only job opening is at a restaurant owned by her brother’s best friend. Already boasting over 12,400 five-star Goodreads ratings!
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Her One Regret
Her One Regret
By Donna Freitas
“Book clubs should love this satisfying page-turner” (Kirkus Reviews) that’ll give plenty to discuss! One ordinary afternoon, a baby is discovered alone at a grocery store, her mother nowhere to be found. As a frantic search garners national attention, the mother’s best friend grapples with the shocking confession she made before disappearing… “Kept me reading late into the night” (Julia Bartz, author of The Writing Retreat).
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The Witching Hours
The Witching Hours
By Heather Graham
Just released three weeks ago, this spellbinding work from a New York Times bestselling author whose books are “loaded with atmosphere, danger, and romance” (RT Book Reviews) kicks off a new series. As a string of mystifying kidnappings haunts Salem, Massachusetts, Skye McMahon peers into the past — and has a shocking vision that turns the case upside down.
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Dig Me a Grave
Dig Me a Grave
By Dick Harpootlian with Shaun Assael
During the ’70s, the Low Country was terrorized by a charismatic yet brutal murderer named Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins. Told by the attorney who prosecuted him, this “riveting inside story” (New York Times bestselling author John Glatt) exposes the chilling life of “South Carolina’s most infamous serial killer” (New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Martin).
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Never Tell
Never Tell
By Lisa Gardner
This New York Times bestseller and “tsunami of a thriller… may well be Gardner’s best work” (David Baldacci). When a pregnant woman is accused of killing her husband in cold blood, detective D.D. Warren must handle a case that becomes murkier by the day. “Lisa Gardner has outdone herself” (Lisa Scottoline).
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A Place Like Home
A Place Like Home
By Rosamunde Pilcher
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shell Seekers: From an unexpected reunion in a seaside village to a life-changing encounter in the Scottish countryside, experience unforgettable moments in this sparkling collection of stories! “Delightful… Pilcher has done something remarkable” (Kirkus Reviews).
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My Daughter's Silence
My Daughter’s Silence
By Caroline Finnerty
A gripping 2025 release for fans of Jodi Picoult: Single mom Ali is thrilled when her daughter, Charlotte, wins a scholarship to a prestigious school — but Charlotte struggles to fit in with her wealthy peers. And when a boy is injured at a party, Charlotte is at the center of the investigation…
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The Curse of Pietro Houdini
The Curse of Pietro Houdini
By Derek B. Miller
“Brilliantly imagined” (Kirkus Reviews): In 1943 Italy, 14-year-old Massimo helps a mysterious man smuggle three priceless paintings through the treacherous battlefields. “Epic… Many readers, in fact, may be reminded of Anthony Doerr’s beloved World War II novel, All the Light We Cannot See” (BookPage starred review).
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Full Tilt
Full Tilt
By Rick Mofina
When a badly burned woman flees a barn fire in upstate New York, her chilling story leads to the discovery of a distinctive guardian angel charm that reporter Kate Page hasn’t seen in years — ever since her sister vanished… “Taut writing makes every thriller [Mofina] writes an adrenaline-packed ride” (Tess Gerritsen).
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The Edge of Innocence
The Edge of Innocence
By David Miraldi
Accused of drowning his wife in a scalding bath, an Ohio man calls trial attorney Ray Miraldi from prison, begging for legal representation. Based on a sensational true story, this courtroom drama is “engrossing… A chilling view of the vagaries of the justice system” (Kirkus Reviews).
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Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library
Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library
By Amanda Chapman
“Fans of classic detective fiction are in for a treat” (Publishers Weekly starred review). Soon after book conservator Tory Van Dyne encounters a woman who claims to be Agatha Christie, her famous cousin is accused of murder. “Clever, funny, sharp, surprising” (Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love).
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Come Through Your Door
Come Through Your Door
By Carlene O’Connor
An atmospheric mystery from a USA Today bestselling author whose books are “rich with compelling characters” (Kirkus Reviews): When veterinarian and amateur sleuth Dimpna Wilde picks up a dazed local from the side of the road in her tiny Irish village, the shocking consequences rock their coastal community…
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Green Sun
Green Sun
By Kent Anderson
“One of the finest police novels I have ever read… Yes, it’s that good” (Stephen King). In 1983, Oakland, an off-duty shooting pushes an officer to choose between his community and his job. “Green Sun tells the unvarnished truth about what it is to be a cop” (James Patterson).
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The Stranger
The Stranger
By Albert Camus
A Nobel Prize–winning author’s timeless masterpiece: On a beach in Algeria, a young man commits an unlikely crime — and exposes the absurdity of human life. “Th[is] translation of Camus’s classic is a cultural event… As close to the original as another language will allow” (Library Journal).
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