Glen Masters and his daughter Lauren are on a road trip through the Appalachian Mountains in hopes of reconnecting after a family trauma. But what was supposed to be a quick stop for lunch turns into a nightmare. Armed men and a mysterious living water hold Glenn and his daughter hostage at a small diner. With help nowhere in sight, Glen will have to face his worst fears or risk losing everything.

In June 1975, two of three siblings are found dead in their home. Vincent, the lone survivor, lives under whispers that he killed them. Decades later, at the end of his career as a horror writer, his estranged daughter Olivia, is hired to write his final book, the memoir of what really happened that night. After 50 years, Vincent is ready to tell the truth.

In his debut novel, ARCHIVE OF UNKNOWN UNIVERSES, Ruben Reyes Jr. blends historical fiction and science fiction. He follows two families affected by the Salvadoran Civil War across alternate timelines. A device called The Defractor allows characters to glimpse alternate realities, exploring themes of fate, love, and the lasting impact of the war on different generations and immigrant experiences.

In Ruth Reichl’s THE PARIS NOVEL, a shy copy editor, Stella inherits a one-way ticket to Paris from her estranged mother and is pushed into a journey of self-discovery. Set in 1980s Paris, the novel follows her as she steps beyond her comfort zone — buying a Dior dress, diving into the city’s food, art, and fashion — and discovers a richer, more vibrant life.

A PERFECT FRENZY is the untold story of rebellion in Virginia that will forever change the understanding of the Revolution. In 1775, Lord Dunmore threatened to arm enslaved Africans to fight for the Crown. This provoked patriots to burn Norfolk, sparking Virginia’s call for independence. The story offers a new perspective on the revolution and reveals the seeds of the nation’s racial divide.

Investigative journalist Claire Campbell returns home after a call from her father pulls her back into past trauma — her sister vanished 22 years ago. Working at Galloway Farm — a scenic muscadine vineyard where her sister last seemed at peace — Claire discovers a mysterious diary describing unsolved crimes. She realizes the idyllic retreat may hold the key to her sister’s disappearance.

Author Andrew Maraniss speaks on the life and experiences of civil rights trailblazer Perry Wallace. Maraniss recounts Wallace's journey as the first basketball player to desegregate the SEC while playing for Vanderbilt University in STRONG INSIDE: PERRY WALLACE AND THE COLLISION OF RACE AND SPORTS IN THE SOUTH.

Author Signe Pike sits down with J.T. Ellison to discuss the newest entry in her 'The Lost Queen' series, 'The Shadowed Land.' Pike delves into the inspiration she drew from the often overlooked pre-Christian traditions of Scotland.

WHEN SOUTHERN WOMEN COOK is a first-of-its-kind cookbook from America’s Test Kitchen. This book features 300+ recipes and stories of the women who shaped Southern cuisine. Led by Toni Tipton-Martin and Morgan Bolling, it honors generations of cooks whose creativity and resilience define the diverse soul of Southern cooking.

Andre Dubus III navigates adulthood with diverse experiences: from chasing a drug lord in Mexico to confronting privilege in New York City. In GHOST DOGS, Dubus's book of essays, he reflects on personal growth, struggles with masculinity, and the power dynamics of gun ownership.