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Three sisters reunite in their coastal hometown, each carrying deep scars from their tangled past. But as a series of grisly murders terrorize the community, long-buried family secrets resurface—and one of them may be hiding something far darker than anyone imagined. With chilling twists and a creeping sense of dread, this is a sinister dive into sibling bonds, trauma, and the monstrous things we keep hidden.

Genre: Psychological Thriller / Suspense

Borrow Sister, Butcher, Sister by KD Aldyn

On Japan’s scenic Hankyu Line, passengers board and disembark while quietly wrestling with the messy, beautiful knots of life. From a shy library regular to a runaway bride, each character's small story slowly weaves into something much bigger. Six months later, we see how their choices ripple and resolve. Tender, wise, and full of heart, this is a journey through everyday emotions we all recognize.

Genre: Contemporary Literary Fiction

Borrow The Passengers on the Hankyu Line by Hiro Arikawa

Life in this posh London suburb is as polished as the homes—until someone spots a panther prowling the neighbourhood. As rumours swirl and social tensions rise, three women—an ambitious queen bee, a skeptical newcomer, and a former punk turned suburban mom—get entangled in a mystery that may have more to do with human predators than wild animals. It's a biting, twisty tale of status, secrets, and how far people will go when backed into a corner.

Genre: Domestic Suspense / Dark Comedy

Borrow Cat Fight by Kit Conway

In a partially submerged Florida of 2067, a retirement paradise for queer women buzzes with life, laughter, and fierce friendships. As one resident prepares for her carefully planned final day, an unexpected reunion with a long-lost love and an explosive secret from the past force her to reconsider everything. Uplifting, vibrant, and deeply human, this is a celebration of love, second chances, and chosen family.

Genre: Near-Future LGBTQ+ Fiction / Contemporary Drama

Borrow Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive

By day, Mia Almas plays the dutiful media fact-checker her traditional family expects. By night, she sneaks into New York comedy clubs, chasing her true passion while hiding it from her conservative Palestinian-American relatives. But when her double life is suddenly exposed—and an old family scandal surfaces—she’s forced to navigate love, ambition, and generational secrets in a heartfelt, funny, and fearless story.

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Family Drama

Borrow What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan

A summer on Block Island brings together three women—one seeking a fresh start, one building a business empire, and one guarding her perfect life. But as glamorous parties, forbidden romances, and buried betrayals swirl around them, tensions rise and fate intervenes—with deadly consequences. Glamorous and addictive, this is a juicy tale of ambition, secrets, and the price of having it all.

Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction / Beach Read

Borrow Mansion Beach by Meg Mitchell Moore

Torn between playing it safe in London or starting fresh by the seaside, Gary Thorn just wants a quiet life. But a mysterious stranger, an ominous cloud of vape smoke, and mounting danger suggest someone may want him dead. Quirky, charming, and darkly funny, this offbeat mystery serves up oddball characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of British wit.

Genre: British Comic Mystery

Borrow The Hotel Avocado by Bob Mortimer

When a young maid unexpectedly crosses paths with Marilyn Monroe during her turbulent time in Reno, an unlikely friendship blooms. Set against the wild beauty of 1960 Nevada, the story offers a tender, intimate portrait of the iconic star as she faces heartbreak, self-doubt, and the pressures of fame. A moving celebration of female connection, resilience, and untold history.

Genre: Historical Fiction / Biographical Reimagining

Borrow Blonde Dust by Tatiana de Rosnay

A curious writer stumbles on a strange Tokyo house with unsettling floor plans—hidden spaces, missing rooms, and ominous voids. As he digs deeper with the help of an architect friend, the mystery grows darker, bodies appear, and the chilling design may hold deadly secrets. With a puzzle-like structure and creeping suspense, this one invites readers to play detective—and beware what’s lurking inside the walls.

Genre: Horror / Mystery

Borrow Strange Houses by Uketsu

Raised in privileged isolation, a young woman accidentally uncovers a dangerous family secret that sets off a chain of power struggles within her powerful European dynasty. Exiled to an American boarding school, she returns years later only to find herself trapped in a web of arranged marriages, frozen assets, and deadly schemes—where her biggest enemy may be her own father. Dark, twisty, and full of intrigue, it’s a gripping tale of legacy, betrayal, and survival.

Genre: International Thriller / Family Saga

Borrow Letters From the Dead by Isabella Valeri