“From favorite series to breakout hits, we are bringing you the best paperbacks of the year…”

“[T]he ladies’ distinct personalities and group banter are exactly right, and the entire endeavor feels like a warm hug…”

“The American Booksellers Association’s specialty bestseller lists provide a current snapshot of what’s selling in indie bookstores nationwide. Here is the Indie Mystery/Thriller Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending August 2, 2026…” Full list: https://www.bookweb.org/news/indie-mysterythriller-bestseller-list-1633046

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“A version of this list appears in the June 21, 2026 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings on weekly lists reflect sales for the week ending June 6, 2026. Lists are published early online.”

“USA TODAY collects sales data from booksellers representing a variety of outlets: bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass merchandisers, and online retailers…”

“Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 6, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide…”

“Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from more than 250 Canadian independent book stores…”

I also had a wonderful conversation on KDKA for Pittsburgh Today Live, and you can watch the interview here or on YouTube!

“Golden Girls fans will not be surprised that Blanche was an artist’s muse or a Radio City Rockette. Now Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia are trapped on an island with the dead artist. Blanche, as his muse, is the prime suspect, so the four have to figure out what really happened. This second in the series …

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