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October 2022

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The Marsh Queen

The Marsh Queen

For fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, this “marvelous debut” (Alice McDermott, National Book Award–winning author of The Ninth Hour) follows a Washington, DC, artist as she faces her past and the secrets held in the waters of Florida’s lush swamps and wetlands.

Debut Novel
Mystery
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Ithaca

Ithaca

From the multi-award-winning author Claire North comes a daring reimagining that breathes life into ancient myth and gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men. It’s time for the women of Ithaca to tell their tale . . . .

Fantasy
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The House in the Orchard

The House in the Orchard

A startling gothic tale of corrupted innocence that asks—when we look closely—what it really means to know the truth.

Gothic
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The Night Ship

The Night Ship

Based on a real-life event, an epic historical novel from the award-winning author of Things in Jars that illuminates the lives of two characters: a girl shipwrecked on an island off Western Australia and, three hundred years later, a boy finding a home with his grandfather on the very same island.

Historical
Coming of Age

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Horror anthology by Aardvark authors.
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One Bad Night & Other Stories

One Bad Night & Other Stories

Aardvark Book Club launched in October 2022, and we’re celebrating our three-year anniversary with this original horror anthology featuring past 8 Aardvark authors.

Aardvark Original
Horror

Authors

Kay Chronister, Del Sandeen, Kylie Lee Baker, Rachel Harrison, CJ Leede, Jennifer Thorne, S.A. Barnes, Stephen Graham Jones

"An absolutely phenomenal anthology of short stories from some of the best voices in horror right now!" - Trisha

"Not a bad story in the bunch. “One Bad Night” wrecked me." - Brittany

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Members’ Choice Winners

Every year Aardvarkians vote on their favourite reads and we celebrate with a special reprinting. These titles have won our hearts and minds over the last few years.

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Next voting round: Fall 2026
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Next voting round: Fall 2026
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter (2025 Members' Choice Winner)
Stephen Graham Jones
2025
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The Reformatory (2024 Members' Choice Winner)
Tananarive Due
2024
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Chain-Gang All-Stars (2023 Members' Choice Winner)
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
2023
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Books FAQ

When are new books dropped?

We drop 5-7 new books on the first of the month at 8am ET. Yes, even January 1st! We drop the 1st rain or shine, holiday or not!

Do I get to pick my books?

Yes! Every month members can select 1 book using their credit and purchase up to 2 extra books at a discount. The first book must be from the newest month’s picks but the extra books can be from any month.

What types of books do you carry?

We carry a range of genres from horror to literary fiction to romance to thriller and more! We love spotlighting debut voices and introducing our members to under-the-radar picks. We have a full-time editorial team dedicated to curating our selections.

Do you offer e-books or audiobooks?

We exclusively offer hardcover Aardvark editions with a matte dust jacket and buttery soft hardcover underneath. Check under the dust jacket and you’ll notice a foiled hardcover spine. Hardcover > ebooks any day. Our books won’t die on a trans-Atlantic flight!

Can I order a box without a book from the current month?

No, every order must include at least one book from the current month’s selections. Your add-ons (up to 2) can be from any month.

How do I remove a book from my box in-app?

You can remove a book from your box by following these steps:

1. Click the book that is on your box and view its page with the synopsis

2. Click the "View in box" button in the bottom

3. Click the top right corner of a book that you'd like to remove

Will out-of-stock books come back?

Very rarely, our team is focused on carrying upcoming picks for our members!

Do I get to keep my books?

Yes, they’re yours to read, donate, share, annotate or hoard! Loan them to friends at your own risk!

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