Fall 2023 Picks for Adults

6 Books Found

Filtered by 'Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers'
  • Broadway Butterfly

    Power, greed, corruption...and murder. Read about the crime that gripped New York City in the 1920s and how justice can be difficult and elusive in the city's most mesmerizing case. Perfect for readers who enjoy Marie Benedict and Kate Quinn. - Tabrizia Jones, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

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  • Gaudy Night

    Harriet Vane attends a reunion at her alma mater, the all-female Shrewsbury College, Oxford. The celebratory mood soon turns sour and Harriet must call in Wimsey to help her investigate. For fans of classic mysteries and dark academia. - Anne Rouyer, Mulberry Street

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  • Hearthstone

    Set in Tudor England, Matthew Shardlake, a lawyer for the Inns of Court, is summoned by Queen Catharine Parr to help a ward of the Court and the "monstrous wrongs" done against them and that's just for starters! This is an immersive historical mystery that builds slowly and is full of suspense. - Anne Rouyer, Mulberry Street

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  • The Housekeepers

    Downtown Abbey meets Ocean's 11 in this heist novel set in the heart of London's Mayfair neighborhood in 1905. The biggest party of the season is about to host the biggest heist of the new century!  - Anne Rouyer, Mulberry Street

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  • Perfectly Nice Neighbors

    This twisty and socially relevant thriller asks readers a question: how far would you go to keep your family safe? You will rethink moving to the suburbs after picking this one up. For fans of Celeste Ng and Liane Moriarty. - Tabrizia Jones, Pelham Parkway-Van Nest

    Cover of Perfectly Nice Neighbors
  • Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

    I enjoyed this charming, funny, and heartwarming book. The feisty Vera Wong is a fusion of the quirky Mr. Monk and the shrewd Ms. Marple. If you are looking for a quick read that is light-hearted and engaging, you can’t go wrong with this book! - Asha Unni, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

    Cover of Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers