Set in the tumultuous period of the Tudors’ ascent, The Pretender brings to life the little-known story of Lambert Simnel. From humble beginnings as a peasant boy, Lambert’s life takes an astonishing turn when, at just ten years old, he becomes a claimant to the English throne as one of the last of the Plantagenet line. As Lambert navigates the treacherous waters of royal intrigue and court life, complex themes of identity, power, and destiny unfold, weaving a tapestry of ambition and survival in a world where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

“The library was my haven when I didn’t realize I was at such high risk for falling apart.”

Request eGalleys of some of our favorite March titles, and if you love the books, please consider nominating them for LibraryReads!

A breathtaking, joy-filled novel about the people we love, the secrets we keep, and the enduring power of family, from the bestselling author of THE UNSINKABLE GRETA JAMES.

Public library staff across the nation have spoken! Congratulations to the books selected for the April 2025 LibraryReads Top Ten List.

“There wouldn’t be a Murderland without libraries, and that goes for virtually every other book I’ve written.”

A woman learns the incredible story of a real-life American Kingdom—and her family’s ties to it—in this enthralling novel from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling, NAACP Image Award-winning author of TAKE MY HAND.

With starred reviews from publications including Library Journal and AudioFile—your patrons will want to read these much-anticipated books that reviewers are raving about.

Librarians, check out some simple wellness tips to try while at the library!

Happy National Library Week! We love sharing the library love on our blog all year long. What better week to make sure that you know about our blog archive of over 25 “Dear Librarians” letters from your biggest fan club: authors who were inspired to become writers —and readers—thanks to libraries! From LibraryReads favorites, to

“I realized at an embarrassingly advanced age what most people already knew: libraries aren’t just about the books on their shelves––they’re about the readers they nurture, the communities they bring together and help, and the conversations they foster. . . There’s a special gratitude that comes from discovering this magic as an adult, which is why sharing my debut novel with you feels like a true privilege.”

From the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE CLOISTERS comes an electrifying thriller about an opulent family retreat to Italy that’s shattered by the resurfacing of a decades-old crime.