Here Are the 12 New Books You Should Read in April
A pril is stacked with an almost overwhelming number of exciting new releases from treasured authors. Among the highlights: Jennifer Egan delivers a long-awaited sibling novel to A Visit From the Goon Squad , and Emily St. John Mandel again turns a pandemic into fodder for fiction. Ocean Vuong ’s second poetry collection will leave readers breathless, while comedian Jessi Klein’s essays promise stressed parents a laugh. Other titles celebrate deaf culture and introduce feisty, determined nuns.
Here, the 12 best new books to read in April.
The Candy House , Jennifer Egan (April 5)
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32 Most Anticipated New April 2022 Book Releases by Genre
April is shaping up to be an amazing month for reading. This list of April 2022 book releases by genre has more than 30 books and we want to read them all.
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April 2022 Book Releases- Romances
The Sign for Home by Blair Fell
Genre : Romance
Plot: Arlo embarks on a journey to find the girl that he thought was lost to him forever. The fact that he is DeafBlind is just a small detail standing in his way. He convinces his small group of friends to set off on a journey with him and experience life’s joy along the way.
To Marry and to Meddle: A Novel (The Regency Vows #3) by Martha Waters
Plot: Lady Emily Turner has been a debutante for far longer than she should have been but, she has no prospects because of her fathers large debts. When she decides to marry Lord Julian as a marriage of convenience, their feelings for each other become rather inconvenient.
The No Show by Beth O’Leary
Genre : Rom-com
Plot: Three women who seem to have nothing in common are all stood up by the same man. And, not on any day, Valentine’s Day. Where was he? Will they forgive him? Will they discover the truth or have their hearts broken?
Reputation by Lex Croucher
Plot: The perfect blend of Bridgerton and Jane Austen with this Regency-era romantic comedy.Georgiana Ellers is spending the summer with her aunt. Normally bookish and sheltered, Georgina meets Frances who introduces her to regency aristocracy who are anything but proper.
Part of your World by Abby Jimenez
Plot: Alexis was supposed to just have a fling with the cute carpenter ten years younger than her. When it starts to become more, she has to decide if she can turn her back on her family to carry on the legacy of her ultra-rich family or follow her heart and bring Daniel into her world.
Flirting with Fate by J. C Cervantes
Genre : YA Romance
Plot: This is a story of fate, family and finding love where you least expect it. Ava arrived to her beloved Nana’s deathbed too late to receive her mythical blessing.
But that doesn’t mean that Nana didn’t give the blessing, it just landed on the wrong wrong person. Ava is determined to retrieve her blessing from the boy it landed on.
April 2022 Book Releases: Mystery / Thriller
The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth
Genre : Thriller
Plot: Stephen is about to get married again. The fact that his first wife is still alive and in a care facility for dementia is not an issue for him. The fact that Heather is the same age (and younger) than his two daughters does not bother him either. The two daughters are determined to unleash the family secrets and keep Heather away from their dad.
I’ll be You by Janelle Brown
Genre : Psychological Thriller
Plot: Two identical sisters who are former child actors have grown apart. Elli is married and a perfect homemaker who is married to a real estate later. Sam has been addicted to booze and pills. When Sam disappears, Elli is forced to confront their secrets.
Sense and Second-Degree Murder by Tirzah Prince
Genre : YA Mystery
Plot: This is a fun Jane Austen re-telling of sense and sensibility with a little bit of murder added to the mix. The Dashwood sisters try and combine their talents to solve their fathers murder.
April 2022 Fiction Book Releases
The Lifeguards: A Novel by Amanda Eyre Ward
Genre : Fiction
Plot: The bonds between three picture-perfect—but viciously protective—mothers and their close-knit sons are tested during one unforgettable summer in a gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters .
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Plot: “ A delight for readers of Where’d You Go, Bernadette and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , this blockbuster debut set in 1960s California features the singular voice of Elizabeth Zott, a scientist whose career takes a detour when she becomes the star of a beloved TV cooking show “
A Family Affair by Robyn Carr
Plot: Anna was determined to give her children the kind of stable life she never had growing up. Now that her three children have moved out, she is ready to focus on herself when her husband dies unexpectedly.
At the funeral, there is a woman there that she does not know. Anna starts to uncover secrets and she will need her family to help her hold her life together.
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
Genre : LGBTQ Fiction
Plot: A story of queer love and working-class families, Young Mungo is the brilliant second novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain .
The Secrets of Summer House by Rachel Burton
Plot: In 1976 Alice and Tristan have an amazing whirlwind romance. When Tristan is killed in a car accident after Alice gives birth to a baby girl, Alice brings the baby to Tristan’s family home and abandons her there.
2018: Olivia has always believed both her parents died in a car accident. When she finds letters from her mother, her whole world is turned around.
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
Genre : Literary Fiction
Plot: “ From one of the most celebrated writers of our time, a literary figure with cult status, a “sibling novel” to her Pulitzer Prize- and NBCC Award-winning A Visit from the Goon Squad —an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity and meaning in a world where memories and identities are no longer private .”
The Patron Saint of Second Chances by Christine Simon
Genre : Humorous Fiction
Plot: When a small town in Italy must come up with 70,00 Euros to fix the water to the village, Signor Speranza comes up with a plan. In order to boost tourism to the town of 212, he stars a rumor that a movie star will be filming his next project nearby.
Marrying the Ketchups: A Novel by Jennifer Close
Genre : Family Fiction
Plot: This book is about Chicago restaurant and three generations of family. When steadfast Grampa Bud dies suddenly, the Cubs win the World Series and Trump is elected president all within a few short months, their world is turned upside- down.
Nobody Gets Out Alive by Leigh Newman
Genre : Short Stories
Plot: A collection of short stories about women struggling to survive Alaska’s wilderness, animals and daily life.
April 2022 Fantasy and Sci-fi Book Releases
In a Garden Burning Gold: A Novel by Rory Power
Genre : Fantasy
Plot: This is a brand new book from the New York Times best selling author. Twins are born with magic and they have spent their nearly immortal lives protecting their kingdom. Now, they must try to save their family from the other nations that would see their reign come to an end.
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare
Genre : Fantasy Romance
Plot: When Reggies applies for a job at her favorite card game, she realizes that she is actually applying to be a familiar to a real witch. Her new job has many perks; however, her employer’s nephew is a maddening warlock. She hates him but is forced to work with him to break a deadly curse.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandell
Genre : Sci-fi
Plot: This is a novel of time travel that takes places on Vancouver Island in 1912 to a moon colony 500 years in the future. From the best selling author of Station Eleven and The Glass House.
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
Genre : YA Fantasy
Plot: For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus , this decadent and darkly enchanting YA fantasy, set against the backdrop of a Belle Époque-inspired hotel, follows seventeen-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique
Blood to Poison by Mary Watson
Plot: This YA Fantasy is a story about discovering magic in the mist of rage and love. Savannah was born into a curse passed down through all the women in the bloodline. Hella’s girls are all cursed to die young. Savannah now must save herself.
April 2022 Memoir/ Non-Fiction Book Releases
Hello, Molly: A Memoir by Molly Shannon
Genre : Memoir
Plot: A candid, heartbreaking and humorous memoir of Molly Shannon in all her hilarious glory.
Finding Me by Viola Davis
Plot: Viola Davis’s life story told in her own words. It is a moving and personal memoir that will be sure to capture your heart
Easy beauty a memoir by Chloe Cooper Jones
Plot: “From Chloé Cooper Jones—Pulitzer Prize finalist, philosophy professor, Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant recipient—a groundbreaking memoir about disability, motherhood, and a journey to far-flung places in search of a new way of seeing and being seen.”
Find Your Calm: A Workbook to Manage Anxiety by Jaime Zuckerman , Psy. D
Genre : Non-fiction
Plot: A workbook filled with exercised to help you work though anxiety. This interactive workbook will help you on a path to a happier and calmer daily life. Stress and worry can build up over time and have an effect on your quality of life. This book is a simple toolkit to help you reduce anxiety over time.
Dr. Zuckerman wrote a list of the best books for anxiety here, if you are looking for more in this category.
April 2022 historical fiction book releases.
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
Genre : Historical Fiction
Plot: “Named A Most Aniticipated Book of 2022 by * PopSugar *Paste* *Crimereads* Goodreads* Bookbub*Boston.com and more! Ocean’s Eleven meets The Farewell in Portrait of a Thief , a lush, lyrical heist novel inspired by the true story of Chinese art vanishing from Western museums, about diaspora, the colonization of art, and the complexity of the Chinese American identity.”
The Mayfair Bookshop by Elizabeth Knight
Plot: One of Hasty Booklist’s Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Novels!
“ USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight brings together a brilliant dual-narrative story about Nancy Mitford—one of 1930s London’s hottest socialites, authors, and a member of the scandalous Mitford Sisters—and a modern American desperate for change, connected through time by a little London bookshop.”
The School For German Brides by Aimie K Runyan
Plot: Hanna is a young German woman in 1939. When she is matched to marry an SS officer, she is sent to live at a “bride school” to be a proper German wife. When Hanna discovers a young Jewish woman hiding near the school and pregnant, she knows that she has to help.
Sister Stardust by Jane Green
Plot: “In her first novel inspired by a true story, Jane Green re-imagines the life of troubled icon Talitha Getty in this transporting story from a forgotten chapter of the Swinging ’60s”
The Good Left Undone: A Novel by Adriana Trigiani
Plot: “From Adriana Trigiani, “a master of visual and palpable detail” ( The Washington Post ), comes a lush, immersive novel about three generations of Tuscan artisans with one remarkable secret. Epic in scope and resplendent with the glorious themes of identity and belonging, The Good Left Undone unfolds in breathtaking turns.”
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‘ The Baby on the Fire Escape: Creativity, Motherhood, and the Mind-Baby Problem ,’ by Julie Phillips (Norton, April 26)
Drawing on the lives and struggles of many pioneering artists — Alice Neel, Jenny Offill, Audre Lorde, Doris Lessing and others — Phillips offers a rich inquiry into the space where inspiration, creative work and motherhood converge. “What does it mean to create, not alone in ‘a room of one’s own,’ but in a shared space?,” she asks. “What is the shape of a creative mother’s life?”
‘ The Candy House ,’ by Jennifer Egan (Scribner, April 5)
Egan returns to the world of her Pulitzer Prize-winning 2010 novel, “ A Visit From the Goon Squad ,” in this long-awaited follow-up. Some characters and themes recur — the music executive Bennie Salazar; his mentor, Lou; and his protégé, Sasha; among others — though Egan jumps between the perspectives of their families and loved ones in a complex story about memory, storytelling and how technology encroaches on our lives.
‘ Constructing a Nervous System: A Memoir ,’ by Margo Jefferson (Pantheon, April 12)
In her earlier autobiography, “ Negroland ,” Jefferson reflected on her upbringing in an upper middle-class Black family. Now, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and essayist widens her scope, surveying the artists who shaped her.
‘ Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist ,’ by Frans de Waal (Norton, April 5)
De Waal, whose previous books have taken on the emotional life of bonobos and chimpanzees, sets out to discern what humans can learn about gender and sex from other apes. “Whereas it is true that gender goes beyond biology, it’s not created out of thin air,” he writes. “There is every reason, therefore, to see what we can learn about ourselves from comparisons with other primates.”
‘ The Man Who Invented Motion Pictures: A True Tale of Obsession, Murder, and the Movies ,’ by Paul Fischer (Simon & Schuster, April 19)
In the 1880s, Louis Le Prince began testing a device that recorded animated photographs, closing in on an invention that others had chased for years. The stakes were impossibly high, Fischer writes: “No human experience, from the most benign to the most momentous, would again need to be lost to history.” But soon after, Le Prince vanished — and later, Thomas Edison would claim the credit for inventing the motion picture. Though the disappearance went unsolved, Fischer brings new life to the case.
‘ I Was the President’s Mistress!! ,’ by Miguel Syjuco (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, April 5)
In a fictional Philippines, the country braces for the impeachment trial of its leader (who resembles Rodrigo Duterte), and whose chief political rival is his former lover, an actress named Vita. The novel is structured as a series of interviews, from Vita’s perspective and from those of her previous romantic entanglements.
‘ Marrying the Ketchups ,’ by Jennifer Close (Knopf, April 26)
Three generations of a Chicago family are jarred by the death of their patriarch, Bud, who opened the family restaurant, JP Sullivan’s; the election of Donald Trump; and the Cubs’ World Series win. This novel surveys the fallout through three Sullivan cousins — Gretchen, a stalled musician; Jane, who suspects a marital betrayal; and their cousin Teddy, who works at the restaurant and tries to move on from heartbreak.
‘ The Return of Faraz Ali ,’ by Aamina Ahmad (Riverhead, April 5)
As a boy, Faraz was taken from Lahore’s red light district, where his mother worked, and sent by his politically-connected father to live with relatives. Years later, his father asks Faraz, now a policeman, to return to the neighborhood to cover up the killing of a young girl there. But Faraz is inevitably drawn into the case, which forces him to confront his own history.
‘ Rouge Street: Three Novellas ,’ by Shuang Xuetao. Translated by Jeremy Tiang. (Metropolitan, April 19)
These stories unfold in northeast China, centered on the author’s home city, Shenyang, a region that has had little literary representation available to English speakers. In an interview, the author once compared the neighborhood of his childhood to the American Wild West: “a place inhabited by the downtrodden, lawless and free, and therefore full of life.” For all the bleakness that his characters encounter there — violence, poverty, retribution — there are moments of possibility and levity, too.
‘ Sea of Tranquility ,’ by Emily St. John Mandel (Knopf, April 5)
Mandel’s novel “Station Eleven,” which imagined the artistic and societal consequences of a deadly pandemic, took on an unsettling relevance over the past two years. Now, in a time-traveling story that leaps across centuries, she follows characters from British Columbia in the early 1900s to an interstellar colony in the 25th century.
‘ Time Is a Mother ,’ by Ocean Vuong (Penguin Press, April 5)
In his second poetry collection, written in the wake of his mother’s death, Vuong grapples with themes that recall his novel “ On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous ”: grief, belonging, and the political and cultural legacies of the Vietnam War.
‘ The Trayvon Generation ,’ by Elizabeth Alexander (Grand Central, April 5)
“I call the young people who grew up in the past 25 years the Trayvon Generation,” writes Alexander, a poet and scholar. The book, which weaves in art and writing from Clint Smith, Glenn Ligon, Elizabeth Catlett and others, expands on an essay she published in The New Yorker in 2020 after the killing of George Floyd. For many members of this generation, Alexander says, the stories of Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Alton Sterling and others “were the ground soil of their rage.”
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January 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Contemporary Fiction January 3, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
An Indian woman doesn’t mind the rumors that she killed off her deadbeat husband until women coming seeking her “expert” advice.
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Mystery & Thriller January 3, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
While on a girls’ trip, a woman tries to solve a long-ago murder at an Italian villa that sparked a bestselling horror novel.
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black
Fantasy January 3, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In a new Elfhame duology, Jude’s brother Oak embarks on a dangerous quest with the changeling queen Suren.
Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor
A crime thriller mixed with an epic family drama of a wealthy Indian playboy, his family’s servant, and a woman caught in between.
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
A woman begins to suspect there was more to her best friend’s death in high school and returns home to seek answers.
Queen of Thieves by Beezy Marsh
Historical Fiction January 3, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A pregnant young woman finds herself caught between two rival crime bosses in post-World War II London.
Sam by Allegra Goodman
The coming-of-age story of a girl who loves to climb trees but begins to doubt herself as she’s caught between her mother’s plan and her father’s inattention.
Code Name Blue Wren by Jim Popkin
Nonfiction January 3, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
The lives of two sisters – one who hunted Cuban spies and one who became Cuba’s most deadliest agent against the United States.
Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman
Nonfiction January 10, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A championship female distance runner shares her journey and shows how competitive sports are failing women and girls.
Spare by Prince Harry
A tell-all memoir from the second son of King Charles III and his first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.
All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
Mystery & Thriller January 10, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A woman with crippling insomnia turns to a true crime podcaster to help her solve the disappearance of her toddler.
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
Fantasy January 10, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Sequel to Ninth House . Alex Stern must dive into the society’s deepest secrets to rescue Darlington from puragtory.
The Nazi Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
The Nazi plot to assassinate President Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill during their historic meeting in Iran in 1943.
Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen
Romance January 10, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A Chinese matchmaker makes a bet with a competing dating app developer that whoever finds the other a perfect match will concede.
What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
Mystery & Thriller January 17, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
As children, their testimony sent a serial killer to jail. Except they lied, and one of them now wants to come clean.
Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon
Suspicions for a teen’s death in a wealthy New England town fall on three teenagers whose parents are willing to do anything to protect their kids.
Independence by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Historical Fiction January 17, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Three sisters are caught up in India’s partition when one of them falls in love with a Muslim man.
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Horror January 17, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Estranged siblings try to sell their childhood home when strange things begin to happen.
The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
As WWII breaks out, novelist Nancy Mitford becomes suspicious that her sisters are in league with the Germans.
The Reunion by Kayla Olson
Romance January 17, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Twenty years after he betrayed her, a child tv star reunites with her on-screen love interest for a tv reunion and possible reboot.
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
Romance January 24, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
When she returns to her small hometown, a woman tries to fulfill the dreams from her teenage diary with the help of the handsome town hermit.
Exiles by Jane Harper
Mystery & Thriller January 31, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Federal Investigator Aaron Falk returns to investigate the disappearance of a mother in South Australian wine country.
Maame by Jessica George
Contemporary Fiction January 31, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
When Maddie moves out on her own, she begins to learn the joys and perils of putting her heart on the line and begins to understand her unconventional family.
River Sing Me home by Eleanor Shearer
Historical Fiction January 31, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
When all the slaves in Barbados are emancipated in 1834, Rachel decides to leave, searching for her five children who were sold away.
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February 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes
Contemporary Fiction February 7, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A new divorcee struggling to cope when her husband cuts her off financially switches gym bags with a struggling mom finds confidence when trying on the other’s expensive heels.
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Historical Fiction February 7, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In 1950, a Black woman struggling to have a baby crosses paths with a teenage girl whose taboo love affair has derailed her chance to go to college.
Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff
In 1942, a resistance fighter must decide what she will sacrifice after her mistake gets her cousin’s family arrested.
Cold People by Tom Rob Smith
Science Fiction February 7, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
When Earth is invaded, the survivors try to build a society that will survive the subzero temperatures of Antarctica.
On the Savage Side by Tiffany McDaniel
Contemporary Fiction February 14, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
An identical twin must confront the trauma of her childhood to keep her sister safe when a serial killer plagues their small Ohio town.
I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai
Mystery & Thriller February 21, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A podcaster returns to her high school boarding school and begins to wonder if the police arrested the right person in the murder of her classmate decades ago.
The Porcelain Moon by Janie Chang
Historical Fiction February 21, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Near the end of WWI in France, a Chinese woman fleeing her family befriends a French woman whose secrets force them into a terrible decision.
Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield
Nonfiction February 21, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Online marketing expert Amy Porterfield shows you how to quit your corporate job and fulfill your dream of owning your own business.
Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo
Historical Fiction February 28, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
The passionate love affair between an Italian couple in 1946 leads to a shocking secret unburied by a modern-day couple.
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
Fantasy February 28, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A teenage girl must do whatever it takes to protect her family when her mother falls into the thrall of a crane.
The Angel Maker by Alex North
Mystery & Thriller February 28, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A detective’s investigation of the murder of a professor leads her to suspect the case is connected to a teenager’s attack and to a serial killer said to be able to predict the future.
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon
A standalone prequel to The Priory of the Orange Tree . The tale of three women who shaped the world for generations to come.
March 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Mothered by Zoje Stage
Mystery & Thriller March 1, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
During the pandemic, a woman’s widowed mother moves in and their already strained relationship goes from bad to worse.
What Have We Done by Alex Finlay
Mystery & Thriller March 7, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Decades later, a group of teens from an abusive group home reunites when someone begins killing them one by one.
Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
Contemporary Fiction March 14, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A close-knit family is torn apart when the dark past of the oldest’s daughter’s college boyfriend comes to light.
Stateless by Elizabeth Wein
Historical Fiction March 14, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In 1937, the only female pilot at Europe’s youth air race faces cutthroat competition when another competition is murdered.
I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
Mystery & Thriller March 14, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
An innocent father serving life in prison for his son’s death breaks out of prison when he finds evidence that his son might be alive.
48 Clues Into the Disappearance of My Sister by Joyce Carol Oates
A beautiful woman disappears from a sleepy New England town and her sister looks for clues where she went, but maybe not out of sisterly affection.
The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner
Historical Fiction March 21, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A Parisian spiritualist and her assistant travel to London to help solve a high-profile murder and become entangled in the crime.
Two Wars and a Wedding by Lauren Willig
A disillusioned college grad who survived as a nurse during a conflict between Greece and Turkey takes her friend’s place when her friend decides to be a nurse in war-torn Cuba.
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum
Contemporary Fiction March 28, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A Palestinian woman whose life begins to implode realizes that the conservative upbringing she thought she escaped has lasting consequences on her and her daughters’ lives.
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise by Colleen Oakley
A video game addict reluctantly accepts a job as a live-in caretaker to an elderly woman and begins to suspect she is an infamous jewel thief.
Community Board by Tara Conklin
As she approaches thirty, a woman returns to her hometown and begins to find connection after anonymously posting on the community message board.
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
Historical Fiction March 28, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
During Prohibition, a young woman working as a bootlegger is determined to be accepted by her rich family which cast her out a decade ago.
April 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Historical Fiction April 4, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
When her grandmother falls, Jess returns home to Australia and discovers a surprising link to a notorious cold case from 1959.
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Mystery & Thriller April 4, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
After a woman her husband knew falls to her death outside their seaside cottage, Pippa begins to wonder if she jumped or if she was pushed.
Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman
Ten years after being acquitted of wrongdoing in their friend’s death in Greece, two women are caught up in an awfully similar crime.
The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
In 1811, split-second decisions change the lives of four individuals when a packed theater goes up in flames in Richmond, Virginia.
Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson
When threats are made against the hotel the queen will pass on Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Day, its owner and residents must solve the mystery or risk losing their home.
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld
Romance April 4, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A late night comedy writer finds herself in her own romantic comedy when sparks fly between her and the pop music superstar hosting that week.
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William H. McRaven
Nonfiction April 4, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A series of leadership lessons from the life of the former US Special Forces commander and the former Chancellor of the University of Texas.
Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling
Science Fiction April 4, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In a near future, the fates of a group of climate change survivors in Northern Canada interconnect in unexpected ways.
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Mystery & Thriller April 18, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A former detective finds herself framed for murder and trapped in a cat-and-mouse game with a brilliant unknown woman.
A professor authenticating a newly discovered piece by America’s most famous composer discovers he might have stolen his music from a young Black composer.
The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly
Historical Fiction April 18, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A decade after they are their families were sent to Ravensbruck concentration camp, two female spies set out on a mission to seek justice for their loved ones.
Life in Five senses by Gretchen Rubin
Nonfiction April 18, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
The author of The Happiness Project pursues a new goal – to add more vitality to her life by exploring the five senses.
The Wager by David Grann
The true story of a 1740s court martial where two groups of shipwrecked British sailors accuse each other of mutiny and murder.
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Romance April 25, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
At their friends’ annual summer vacation, Harriet and Wyn fake that they’re still the perfect couple, even though they broke up six months ago.
With My Little Eye by Joshilyn Jackson
Mystery & Thriller April 25, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
An actress moves from LA to Atlanta to evade a stalker after receiving increasingly disturbing letters.
In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
Fantasy April 25, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A man and his odd family of robots must band together to rescue a fatherly inventor android after he is captured.
Honey, Baby, Mine by Diane Ladd and Laura Dern
Nonfiction April 25, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Diane Ladd and her daughter Laura Dern, both award-winning actresses, discuss love, life and success.
May 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
Contemporary Fiction May 2, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A marriage in crisis for the new owner of a bar and his lawyer wife who is struggling with infertility.
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Young Adult Fiction May 2, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Despite her family being entangled in a high-profile murder investigation, a Native woman must fight for survival when tribeswomen go missing and grave robbers strike.
Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune
Romance May 2, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Years after spending one with a charming boy, he shows up again as her life is falling apart with an offer to help.
The Daydreams by Laura Hankin
Old secrets resurface in a reunion special for a popular early 2000s teenage drama that exploded on live tv and changed the actors lives forever.
The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
Science Fiction May 2, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Unrest begins to spread in the society an island utopia where implants monitor your health levels and nothing is at it once seemed.
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
A woman’s debut novel touches the life of nine readers in different ways, showcasing the power of books in our lives.
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
Literary Fiction May 9, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Iconic American actor Tom Hanks pens his debut novel about a humble comic book that inspires a multi-million dollar superhero action film.
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
Contemporary Fiction May 9, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A New York City death doula is forced to navigate friendship and love in the realm of the living on a cross-country trip.
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
Contemporary Fiction May 16, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A struggling white author publishes a deceased Asian-American author’s unfinished work under a pseudonym and struggles to keep her secret.
The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren
Romance May 16, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A romance novelist who’s never been in love stars in a romance reality tv show where all the contestants are romance archtypes.
The Senator’s Wife by Liv Constantine
Mystery & Thriller May 23, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
While recovering from hip surgery, a senator’s wife begins to suspect her home health aide has ulterior motives.
Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy T. Matthews
Romance May 23, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
An Instagram influencers dying wish is for her shy younger sister to finish out her very public bucket list.
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
Contemporary Fiction May 30, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A group of college friends gather together to celebrate life, but one has a secret that might upend everything.
Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood
New York apartment residents build a sense of community during the pandemic, with each character narrated by a different famous literary author.
Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini
Science Fiction May 30, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
IN 2234, the crew of the Adamura are haunted by the ghosts of their pasts when they explore an anomaly on a plant’s surface.
June 2023 Upcoming Book Releases
The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel
Historical Fiction June 6, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
After entrusting her daughter to her best friend with a daughter the same age, a woman returns after WWII ends searching for them, hearing rumors that only one daughter survived.
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Based on a true story, the granddaughter of one of China’s only female doctors breaks with tradition to treat women of all levels during the Ming Dynasty.
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
Literary Fiction June 6, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Two interwoven stories of parents searching for a better life for their children – on in 1938 Austria and the other in modern-day America.
All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby
Mystery & Thriller June 6, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A Black sheriff in the American South investigates the shooting of a young Black man by one of his deputies.
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
Contemporary Fiction June 13, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
After her husbands’ death, a woman gathers her friends from various stages of her life together for a weekend on Nantucket.
Love, theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Romance June 13, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In a STEM romance, two rival physicists duke it out all while she is fake dating his brother.
The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Historical Fiction June 13, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In 1956, when a bomb explodes at Radio City Music Hall, a Rockette finds herself tangled up in the investigation.
Zero Days by Ruth Ware
Mystery & Thriller June 20, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A security expert on the run for her husband’s murder must decide who to trust as she tracks down the real killer.
The Whispers by Ashley Audrain
Contemporary Fiction June 20, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A young boy is critically injured after falling out a window. His mother refuses to speak and her friendship with the neighbors quickly unravel.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
An elderly woman whose family was murdered decades ago promises to tell her home health aide the whole story.
The Spare Room by Andrea Bartz
During lockdown, a woman uses the spare room of her childhood best friend and suspects something happened to their last guest.
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Romance June 27, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In cosmic bad timing, an overworked publicist falls in love with her temporary roommate, except he actually exists seven years in the past.
The Beach at Summerly by Beatriz Williams
Historical Fiction June 27, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In 1946, a caretaker’s daughter becomes entangled with the estate’s residents and the hunt for a Cold War spy.
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
The true story of the friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Civil Rights Activist Mary McLeod Bethune.
More Upcoming Book Releases
The Sunset Crowd by Karin Tanabe
Historical Fiction July 4, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In 1970s Los Angeles, three ambitious women each fight to make it to the top, willing to do whatever reinventing or duplicity it takes to earn success.
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Romance July 11, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A minor surgery leaves a woman with face blindness as she falls in love with two men at the same time.
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
Historical Fiction July 18, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Sequel to Harlem Shuffle . In the 1970s, Ray Carney manages his furniture and his illegal side gig as the city erupts in violence.
Cutting Teeth by Chandler Baker
Mystery & Thriller July 18, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
When a class of preschool children starts craving blood, they and their mothers are the prime suspects after the preschool teacher is killed.
The Block Party by Jamie Day
At the annual Summer Block Party, someone is murdered and all the seemingly perfect neighbors are suspects.
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong
Fantasy July 25, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A new adult fantasy series inspired by Antony and Cleopatra where a princess enters a deadly game in order to bring down the monarchy.
Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena
Mystery & Thriller July 25, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A girl goes missing hours after a fight with her father and all the neighbors want to spill the beans, but not all are telling the truth.
The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange
Contemporary Fiction August 1, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
After serving in prison for a drug conviction, a woman moves in with her siblings and tries to rebuild her life.
Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister
Mystery & Thriller August 1, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
A detective soon realizes that her family’s safety depends on framing someone else for the murder case she is investigating.
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
A Dominican-American woman’s call for a living wake forces her sisters and nieces to make decisions about their own lives.
Gone Tonight by Sarah Pekkanen
A mother with a hidden past is desperate to keep her grown daughter from moving out beginning a dangerous chess match for power.
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Mystery & Thriller August 8, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
After befriending a mysterious woman, a popular true crime podcaster unexpectedly finds herself the subject of her own podcast.
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin
The Night Swim sequel. Podcaster Rachel Krall searches for a true crime podcaster who disappeared after interviewing a serial killer.
The Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas
Horror August 29, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
In 1840s Mexico, a woman and her first love must work together to face a monster that drains men of their blood.
Holly by Stephen King
Horror September 5, 2023 Amazon | Goodreads | More Info
Holly Gibney’s search for a missing daughter leads her to an octogenarian couple – two twisted professors with an unholy secret in their basement.
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April 2022 New Book Releases
It seems as though the start of spring is a little quieter than I expected when it comes to new novels. However, that doesn’t keep me from looking forward to the 24 new book releases in April 2022!
Considering how incredibly overwhelming March’s new release list was, I thought April would blow me away! It’s not quite as insane as I expected, that’s for sure, but there are still some fantastic titles coming out this month. I spotted a few contemporary romances that I’ve been anticipating for a while and added several fantasy books to my ever-growing TBR.
Keep on reading to see all of the awesome books you’ll want to add to your own reading list in April.
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Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li | April 5
Ocean’s Eleven meets The Farewell in Portrait of a Thief , a lush, lyrical heist novel inspired by the true story of Chinese art vanishing from Western museums; about diaspora, the colonization of art, and the complexity of the Chinese American identity.
History is told by the conquerors. Across the Western world, museums display the spoils of war, of conquest, of colonialism: priceless pieces of art looted from other countries, kept even now.
Will Chen plans to steal them back.
A senior at Harvard, Will fits comfortably in his carefully curated roles: a perfect student, an art history major and sometimes artist, the eldest son who has always been his parents’ American Dream. But when a mysterious Chinese benefactor reaches out with an impossible—and illegal—job offer, Will finds himself something else as well: the leader of a heist to steal back five priceless Chinese sculptures, looted from Beijing centuries ago.
His crew is every heist archetype one can imagine—or at least, the closest he can get. A con artist: Irene Chen, a public policy major at Duke who can talk her way out of anything. A thief: Daniel Liang, a premed student with steady hands just as capable of lockpicking as suturing. A getaway driver: Lily Wu, an engineering major who races cars in her free time. A hacker: Alex Huang, an MIT dropout turned Silicon Valley software engineer. Each member of his crew has their own complicated relationship with China and the identity they’ve cultivated as Chinese Americans, but when Will asks, none of them can turn him down.
Because if they succeed? They earn fifty million dollars—and a chance to make history. But if they fail, it will mean not just the loss of everything they’ve dreamed for themselves but yet another thwarted attempt to take back what colonialism has stolen.
Equal parts beautiful, thoughtful, and thrilling, Portrait of a Thief is a cultural heist and an examination of Chinese American identity, as well as a necessary critique of the lingering effects of colonialism.
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Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow | April 5
A spellbinding debut novel tracing three generations of a Southern Black family and one daughter’s discovery that she has the power to change her family’s legacy.
In the summer of 1995, ten-year-old Joan, her mother, and her younger sister flee her father’s violence, seeking refuge at her mother’s ancestral home in Memphis. Half a century ago, Joan’s grandfather built this majestic house in the historic Black neighborhood of Douglass–only to be lynched days after becoming the first Black detective in Memphis. This wasn’t the first time violence altered the course of Joan’s family’s trajectory, and she knows it won’t be the last. Longing to become an artist, Joan pours her rage and grief into sketching portraits of the women of North Memphis–including their enigmatic neighbor Miss Dawn, who seems to know something about curses.
Unfolding over seventy years through a chorus of voices, Memphis weaves back and forth in time to show how the past and future are forever intertwined. It is only when Joan comes to see herself as a continuation of a long matrilineal tradition–and the women in her family as her guides to healing–that she understands that her life does not have to be defined by vengeance. That the sole weapon she needs is her paintbrush.
Inspired by the author’s own family history, Memphis –the Black fairy tale she always wanted to read–explores the complexity of what we pass down, not only in our families, but in our country: police brutality and justice, powerlessness and freedom, fate and forgiveness, doubt and faith, sacrifice and love.
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor | April 5
For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus, this decadent and darkly enchanting YA fantasy, set against the backdrop of a Belle Époque-inspired hotel, follows seventeen-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique.
All her life, Jani has dreamed of Elsewhere. Just barely scraping by with her job at a tannery, she’s resigned to a dreary life in the port town of Durc, caring for her younger sister Zosa. That is, until the Hotel Magnifique comes to town.
The hotel is legendary not only for its whimsical enchantments, but also for its ability to travel—appearing in a different destination every morning. While Jani and Zosa can’t afford the exorbitant costs of a guest’s stay, they can interview to join the staff, and are soon whisked away on the greatest adventure of their lives. But once inside, Jani quickly discovers their contracts are unbreakable and that beneath the marvelous glamour, the hotel is hiding dangerous secrets.
With the vexingly handsome doorman Bel as her only ally, Jani embarks on a mission to unravel the mystery of the magic at the heart of the hotel and free Zosa—and the other staff—from the cruelty of the ruthless maître d’hôtel. To succeed, she’ll have to risk everything she loves, but failure would mean a fate far worse than never returning home.
The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa | April 5
The USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man is back with another hilarious rom-com about two strangers who get trapped in a lie and have to fake date their way out of it…
Just weeks away from ditching DC for greener pastures, Solange Pereira is roped into helping her wedding planner cousin on a random couple’s big day. It’s an easy gig… until she stumbles upon a situation that convinces her the pair isn’t meant to be. What’s a true-blue romantic to do? Crash the wedding, of course. And ensure the unsuspecting groom doesn’t make the biggest mistake of his life.
Dean Chapman had his future all mapped out. He was about to check off “start a family” and on track to “make partner” when his modern day marriage of convenience went up in smoke. Then he learns he might not land an assignment that could be his ticket to a promotion unless he has a significant other and, in a moment of panic, Dean claims to be in love with the woman who crashed his wedding. Oops.
Now Dean has a whole new item on his to-do list: beg Solange to be his pretend girlfriend. Solange feels a tiny bit bad about ruining Dean’s wedding, so she agrees to play along. Yet as they fake-date their way around town, what started as a performance for Dean’s colleagues turns into a connection that neither he nor Solange can deny. Their entire romance is a sham… there’s no way these polar opposites could fall in love for real, right?
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick | April 5
She’s All That meets What If It’s Us in this swoon-worthy hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.
Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other hand…not so much. Molly Parker has everything in her life totally in control, except for her complete awkwardness with just about anyone besides her mom. She knows she’s in love with the impossibly cool Cora Myers. She just…hasn’t actually talked to her yet.
Alex and Molly don’t belong on the same planet, let alone the same college campus. But when Alex, fresh off a bad (but hopefully not permanent) breakup, discovers Molly’s hidden crush as their paths cross the night before classes start, they realize they might have a common interest after all. Because maybe if Alex volunteers to help Molly learn how to get her dream girl to fall for her, she can prove to her ex that she’s not a selfish flirt. That she’s ready for an actual commitment. And while Alex is the last person Molly would ever think she could trust, she can’t deny Alex knows what she’s doing with girls, unlike her.
As the two embark on their five-step plans to get their girls to fall for them, though, they both begin to wonder if maybe they’re the ones falling…for each other.
The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward | April 5
The bonds between three picture-perfect–but viciously protective–mothers and their close-knit sons are tested during one unforgettable summer in a gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Jetsetters . Austin’s Zilker Park neighborhood is a wonderland of greenbelt trails, live music, and moms who drink a few too many margaritas. Whitney, Annette, and Liza have grown thick as thieves as they have raised their children together for fifteen years, believing that they can shelter them their children from an increasingly dangerous world. Their friendship is unbreakable–as safe as the neighborhood where they’ve raised their sweet little boys.
Or so they think.
One night, the three women have been enjoying happy hour when their boys, lifeguards for the summer, come back on bicycles from a late-night dip in their favorite swimming hole. The boys share a secret–news that will shatter the perfect world their mothers have so painstakingly created.
Combining three mothers’ points of view in a powerful narrative tale with commentary from entertaining neighborhood listservs, secret text messages, and police reports, The Lifeguards is both a story about the secrets we tell to protect the ones we love and a riveting novel of suspense filled with half-truths and betrayals, fierce love and complicated friendships, and the loss of innocence on one hot summer night.
The No-Show by Beth O’Leary | April 5
Three women who seemingly have nothing in common find that they’re involved with the same man in this smart new rom-com by Beth O’Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare .
Siobhan is a quick-tempered life coach with way too much on her plate. Miranda is a tree surgeon used to being treated as just one of the guys on the job. Jane is a soft-spoken volunteer for the local charity shop with zero sense of self-worth.
These three women are strangers who have only one thing in common: They’ve all been stood up on the same day, the very worst day to be stood up–Valentine’s Day. And, unbeknownst to them, they’ve all been stood up by the same man.
Once they’ve each forgiven him for standing them up, they let him back into their lives and are in serious danger of falling in love with a man who seems to have not just one or two but three women on the go….
Is there more to him than meets the eye? And will they each untangle the truth before they all get their hearts broken?
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez | April 19
The New York Times bestselling author of Life’s Too Short delivers a refreshingly modern fairy tale perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Emily Henry.
After a wild bet, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwich, and cuddle with a baby goat, Alexis Montgomery has had her world turned upside down. The cause: Daniel Grant, a ridiculously hot carpenter who’s ten years younger than her and as casual as they come—the complete opposite of sophisticated city-girl Alexis. And yet their chemistry is undeniable.
While her ultra-wealthy parents want her to carry on the family legacy of world-renowned surgeons, Alexis doesn’t need glory or fame. She’s fine with being a “mere” ER doctor. And every minute she spends with Daniel and the tight-knit town where he lives, she’s discovering just what’s really important. Yet letting their relationship become anything more than a short-term fling would mean turning her back on her family and giving up the opportunity to help thousands of people.
Bringing Daniel into her world is impossible, and yet she can’t just give up the joy she’s found with him either. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis possibly choose between her world and his?
An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan | April 12
Romeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this magical novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Color of After
Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. He’s sick of being haunted by his family’s past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his little brother, a supernatural wind, and the bewitching girl at his new high school.
Luna Chang dreads the future. Graduation looms ahead, and her parents’ expectations are stifling. When she begins to break the rules, she finds her life upended by the strange new boy in her class, the arrival of unearthly fireflies, and an ominous crack spreading across the town of Fairbridge.
As Hunter and Luna navigate their families’ enmity and secrets, everything around them begins to fall apart. All they can depend on is their love…but time is running out, and fate will have its way.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher | April 26
After years of seeing her sisters suffer at the hands of an abusive prince, Marra—the shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter—has finally realized that no one is coming to their rescue. No one, except for Marra herself.
Seeking help from a powerful gravewitch, Marra is offered the tools to kill a prince—if she can complete three impossible tasks. But, as is the way in tales of princes, witches, and daughters, the impossible is only the beginning.
On her quest, Marra is joined by the gravewitch, a reluctant fairy godmother, a strapping former knight, and a chicken possessed by a demon. Together, the five of them intend to be the hand that closes around the throat of the prince and frees Marra’s family and their kingdom from its tyrannous ruler at last.
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman | April 12
A restless young journalist with big dreams interviews a Hollywood heartthrob–and, ten years later, it’s clear that their time together meant more than meets the eye in this sexy, engrossing adult debut novel.
Then. Twentysomething writer Chani Horowitz is stuck. While her former MFA classmates are nabbing book deals, she’s in the trenches writing puff pieces. Then she’s hired to write a profile of movie star Gabe Parker. The Gabe Parker–her forever celebrity crush, the object of her fantasies, the background photo on her phone–who’s also just been cast as the new James Bond. It’s terrifying and thrilling all at once . . . yet if she can keep her cool and nail the piece, it could be a huge win. Gabe will get good press, and her career will skyrocket. But what comes next proves to be life-changing in ways Chani never saw coming, as the interview turns into a whirlwind weekend that has the tabloids buzzing.
Now. Ten years later, after a brutal divorce and a heavy dose of therapy, Chani is back in Los Angeles, laser-focused on one thing: her work. But she’s still spent the better part of the last decade getting asked about her deeply personal Gabe Parker profile at every turn. No matter what new essay collection or viral editorial she’s promoting, it always comes back to Gabe. So when his PR team requests that they reunite for a second interview, she wants to say no. She wants to pretend that she’s forgotten about the time they spent together, years ago. But the truth is that those seventy-two hours are still crystal clear, etched in her memory. And so . . . she says yes.
Chani knows that facing Gabe again also means facing feelings she’s tried so hard to push away. Alternating between their first meeting and their reunion a decade later, this deliciously irresistible novel will have you hanging on until the last word.
Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | April 5
Netflix’s Inventing Anna meets Catch Me If You Can , a captivating novel about an ambitious young women who gets trapped in a charismatic con artist’s scam.
After a rough year at NYU, aspiring writer Lora Ricci is thrilled to land a summer internship at ELLE magazine where she meets Cat Wolff, contributing editor and enigmatic daughter of a clean-energy mogul. Cat takes Lora under her wing, soliciting her help with side projects and encouraging her writing.
As a friendship emerges between the two women, Lora opens up to Cat about her desperate struggles and lost scholarship. Cat’s solution: Drop out of NYU and become her ghostwriter. Lora agrees and, when the internship ends, she moves into Cat’s suite at the opulent Plaza Hotel. Writing during the day and accompanying Cat to extravagant parties at night, Lora’s life quickly shifts from looming nightmare to dream-come-true. But as Lora is drawn into Cat’s glamorous lifestyle, Cat’s perfect exterior cracks, exposing an illicit, shady world.
A whip-smart and delightfully inventive writer, Susan Rigetti brilliantly pieces together a perceptive, humorous caper full of sharp observations about scam culture. Composed of diary entries, emails, FBI correspondence, and more, Cover Story is a fresh, fun, and wholly original novel that takes readers deep into the codependency and deceit found in a relationship built on power imbalance and lies.
Elektra by Jennifer Saint | April 28
The House of Atreus is cursed. A bloodline tainted by a generational cycle of violence and vengeance. This is the story of three women, their fates inextricably tied to this curse, and the fickle nature of men and gods.
Clytemnestra The sister of Helen, wife of Agamemnon – her hopes of averting the curse are dashed when her sister is taken to Troy by the feckless Paris. Her husband raises a great army against them, and determines to win, whatever the cost.
Cassandra Princess of Troy, and cursed by Apollo to see the future but never to be believed when she speaks of it. She is powerless in her knowledge that the city will fall.
Elektra The youngest daughter of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, Elektra is horrified by the bloodletting of her kin. But, can she escape the curse, or is her own destiny also bound by violence?
Fool Me Once by Ashley Winstead | April 5
Lee Stone is a twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communications director at a women-run electric car company (that’s better than Tesla, thank you) and after work she is “Stoner,” drinking guys under the table and never letting any of them get too comfortable in her bed…
That’s because Lee’s learned one big lesson: never trust men. After four major heartbreaks set her straight, from her father cheating on her mom all the way to Ben Laderman in grad school—who wasn’t actually cheating, but she could have sworn he was, so she reciprocated in kind.
Then Ben shows up five years later, working as a policy expert for the most liberal governor in Texas history, just as Lee is trying to get a clean energy bill rolling. Things get complicated—and competitive as Lee and Ben are forced to work together. Tension builds just as old sparks reignite, fanning the flames for a romantic dustup the size of Texas.
Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer | April 26
You can’t always go home again.
Ellis and Easton have been inseparable since childhood. But when a rash decision throws Ellis’s life—and her relationship with Easton— into chaos she’s forced to move halfway across the country, far from everything she’s ever known.
Now Ellis hasn’t spoken to Easton in a year, and maybe it’s better that way; maybe eventually the Easton shaped hole in her heart will heal. But when Easton’s mother invites her home for a celebration, Ellis finds herself tangled up in the web of heartache, betrayal, and anger she left behind… and with the boy she never stopped loving.
Fevered Star (Between Earth and Sky #2) by Rebecca Roanhorse | April 19
Return to The Meridian with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse’s sequel to the most critically hailed epic fantasy of 2020 Black Sun —finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, Lambda, and Locus awards.
There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. —Teek saying
The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God’s eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent.
The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed. How do you live when legends come to life, and the faith you had is rewarded?
As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth.
And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?
Welcome back to the fantasy series of the decade in Fevered Star —book two of Between Earth and Sky.
Belle Morte by Bella Higgins | April 5
There’s only one way out
Belle Morte. One of five houses where vampires reside as celebrities and humans are paid to be their living donors. While others came here seeking fortune, I came in search of my sister who walked into Belle Morte five months ago . . . and never walked back out.
Now that I’m here, the secrets about this world have proven to be much bigger than I ever anticipated. And lurking around every corner are shocking insinuations of what happened to my sister.
There’s only one person who might have the answers I need, and the undeniable pull I feel toward him is terrifying: Edmond Dantès―a vampire, and my mortal enemy.
The harder I try to resist him, the further I fall under his spell. And in one instant my life is irrevocably changed. My past becomes prologue and my fate becomes sealed behind these doors.
Belle Morte has spoken. And it may never let me go.
Flirting With Fate (Flirting With Fate #1) by J.C. Cervantes | April 19
Ava Granados will never forgive herself for being late to her beloved nana’s deathbed. But due to a flash flood that left Ava in a fender bender with a mysterious boy, she missed her grandmother’s mystical blessing–one that has been passed between the women of her family upon death for generations.
Then Nana’s ghost appears with a challenge from beyond the grave. As it turns out, Nana did give Ava a blessing, but it missed its target, landing with the boy from the night of the storm instead. Was it fate? Ava refuses to believe so. With the help of her sisters and Nana’s rather bumbling spiritual guide, she’s determined to reclaim her share of the family magic and set Nana free.
For guarded Ava, befriending some random boy is the last thing she wants to do. She’s gotten along just fine protecting her heart–keeping people at a distance is a great way to ensure no one ever hurts you. But as Ava embarks on her mission to retrieve the lost blessing, she starts to wonder if getting close to thunderstorm boy is worth the risk.
In her YA debut, J.C. Cervantes weaves a tale about family, fate, and finding love where you least expect it.
The Sign for Home by Blair Fell | April 5
When Arlo Dilly learns the girl he thought was lost forever might still be out there, he takes it as a sign and embarks on a life-changing journey to find his great love—and his freedom.
Arlo Dilly is young, handsome and eager to meet the right girl. He also happens to be DeafBlind, a Jehovah’s Witness, and under the strict guardianship of his controlling uncle. His chances of finding someone to love seem slim to none.
And yet, it happened once before: many years ago, at a boarding school for the Deaf, Arlo met the love of his life—a mysterious girl with onyx eyes and beautifully expressive hands which told him the most amazing stories. But tragedy struck, and their love was lost forever.
Or so Arlo thought.
After years trying to heal his broken heart, Arlo is assigned a college writing assignment which unlocks buried memories of his past. Soon he wonders if the hearing people he was supposed to trust have been lying to him all along, and if his lost love might be found again.
No longer willing to accept what others tell him, Arlo convinces a small band of misfit friends to set off on a journey to learn the truth. After all, who better to bring on this quest than his gay interpreter and wildly inappropriate Belgian best friend? Despite the many forces working against him, Arlo will stop at nothing to find the girl who got away and experience all of life’s joyful possibilities.
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare | April 19
It’s one hex of an attraction in this romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare.
When Reggie Johnson answers a job ad in the paper, she’s astonished to find that she’s not applying to work at her favorite card game, Spellcraft: The Magicking. Instead, she’s applying to be an actual familiar for an actual witch. As in, real magic.
The new job has a few perks – great room and board, excellent pay, and she’s apprenticing to a powerful witch. Sure, the witch is a bit eccentric. And sure, there was that issue with the black cat Reggie would prefer to forget about. The biggest problem, however, is warlock Ben Magnus, her employer’s nephew and the most arrogant, insufferable, maddening man to ever cast a spell.
Reggie absolutely hates him. He’s handsome, but he’s also bossy and irritating and orders her around. Ben’s butt might look great in a crystal ball vision, but that’s as far as it goes. But when someone with a vendetta targets the household, she finds herself working with Ben to break a deadly curse. Apparently, when they’re not fighting like cats and dogs, things get downright…bewitching.
Sari, Not Sari by Sonya Singh | April 5
This delightful debut rom-com follows the adventures of a woman trying to connect with her South Asian roots and introduces readers to a memorable cast of characters in a veritable feast of food, family traditions, and fun.
Manny Dogra is the beautiful young CEO of Breakup, a highly successful company that helps people manage their relationship breakups. As preoccupied as she is with her business, she’s also planning her wedding to handsome architect Adam Jamieson while dealing with the loss of her beloved parents.
For reasons Manny has never understood, her mother and father, who were both born in India, always wanted her to become an “All-American” girl. So that’s what she did. She knows next to nothing about her South Asian heritage, and that’s never been a problem—until her parents are no longer around, and an image of Manny that’s been Photoshopped to make her skin look more white appears on a major magazine cover. Suddenly, the woman who built an empire encouraging people to be true to themselves is having her own identity crisis.
But when an irritating client named Sammy Patel approaches Manny with an odd breakup request, the perfect solution presents itself: If they both agree to certain terms, he’ll give her a crash course in being “Indian” at his brother’s wedding.
What follows is days of dancing and dal, masala and mehndi as Manny meets the lovable, if endlessly interfering, aunties and uncles of the Patel family, and, along the way, discovers much more than she could ever have anticipated.
My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding by Sajni Patel | April 19
A fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding
Zurika Damani is a naturally gifted violinist with a particular love for hip hop beats. But when you’re part of a big Indian family, everyone has expectations, and those certainly don’t include hip hop violin. After being rejected by Juilliard, Zuri’s last hope is a contest judged by a panel of top tier college scouts. The only problem? This coveted competition happens to take place during Zuri’s sister’s extravagant wedding week. And Zuri has already been warned, repeatedly, that she is not to miss a single moment.
In the midst of the chaos, Zuri’s mom is in matchmaking mode with the groom’s South African cousin Naveen—who just happens to be a cocky vocalist set on stealing Zuri’s spotlight at the scouting competition. Luckily Zuri has a crew of loud and loyal female cousins cheering her on. Now, all she has to do is to wow the judges for a top spot, evade getting caught by her parents, resist Naveen’s charms, and, oh yeah . . . not mess up her sister’s big fat Indian wedding. What could possibly go wrong?
Welcome to the Neighborhood by Lisa Roe | April 5
A heartwarming and life-affirming story of family dynamics, mother/daughter relationships, and second chances—perfect for fans of Maria Semple and Abbi Waxman.
After years of struggling to make ends meet, Queens single mom Ginny falls for sweet, divorced Jeff, and relishes the idea of moving with her quirky eleven-year-old daughter Harri to his home in an upscale New Jersey suburb. Though she’s never been impressed by material things, she is thrilled that getting a second chance at love comes with the added bonus of finally giving Harri everything she never could before.
And then she meets the neighbors.
Ginny is quickly thrust into the complicated realities of a neighborhood defined by the ever-shifting alliances of PTA moms, Real Housewife contenders, and their mean-girl daughters. When the neighbors’ secrets, back-stabbing, and bad behavior take a devastating toll on her daughter and new marriage, Ginny must decide what really matters—and protect it at all costs.
Ebonwilde (Bloodleaf #3) by Crystal Smith | April 12
Get ready to be swept away, seduced, and swindled in the wickedly vicious third and final installment in the Bloodleaf series that Laura Sebastian called “enchanting, visceral, and twisty.”
Welcome to Ebonwilde. Come and find me.
Aurelia’s last words haunted Zan. Left with the task of finding and reviving Princess Aurelia, Zan sets off on his own adventure to find her and return the gift she sacrificed for him—her life. But not all is what it seems, and Ebonwilde is more dangerous than anyone can predict.
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I'm All Booked Up says
April 4, 2022 at 8:43 AM
So many great books coming out in April! Thanks for sharing.
Fadima Mooneira says
April 4, 2022 at 9:14 AM
Portrait Of A Theif is already on my TBR. Cover Story, Sari Not Sari, My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding caught my attention. Thank you for sharing.
According to Chren says
April 4, 2022 at 10:22 AM
The Wedding Crasher sounds like a great book!
April 4, 2022 at 10:23 AM
I have read (or am currently reading) several of these books and they are all great selections! Have a wonderful April Stephanie!
Jasmine M. Gorton says
April 4, 2022 at 11:07 AM
All these books will have to be put on my TBR list. They sound interesting.
readandreviewit says
April 4, 2022 at 1:09 PM
Fab suggestions here! I’m super excited for She Gets The Girl, it sounds like it’s going to be such a cute read, and that’s my favourite kind! I hadn’t heard of Nettle & Bone before but I have to admit I’m intrigued, so I’m adding it to my tbr. Thank you so much for sharing, I hope you enjoy all these x
S.S. Mitchell says
April 4, 2022 at 1:10 PM
What a lovely selection of books you’ve singled out here! I love the drop down feature. My Sister’s Big fat Indian Wedding really stands out to me- I would definitely check it out.
April 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM
Hotel Magnifique, Elektra, and Belle Morte are all now on my list, thank you, Stephanie! I adore your book posts, I know I’ll always find something that I’m going to love 🙂
Mind Beauty Simplicity says
April 4, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Go Hex Yourself seems like a good one to add to my October TBR this year! 🙂
April 4, 2022 at 4:10 PM
There are some very lovely books here, love them all! I have heard about Elektra and I’m looking forward to reading that one! ( Electra is my fave Greek tragedy) Thank you so much for sharing, Stephanie. xx Penny / http://www.whatdidshetype.com
Jaya Avendel says
April 4, 2022 at 4:19 PM
This list is truly packed with some amazing books! Portrait of a Thief, Memphis, Nettle & Bone, and My Sister’s Big Fat Indian Wedding all sound like books I need to put on my reading list. I’ll start sending my library requests after the release dates. 🙂
April 4, 2022 at 5:55 PM
Wow, so many amazing sounds books coming out this month. While I love lists like this, they are terrible for my TBR because I’m always adding more books to it. I also love that so many of these books have absolutely amazing covers- because I am totally guilty of judging books by their covers.
April 4, 2022 at 8:30 PM
April is a great month of reading. I have several of these books and are really looking forward to them.
Jenny in Neverland says
April 5, 2022 at 4:48 AM
There’s loads of fab sounding books here and I love that you include such a diverse range of books as well! I’ll be going through some of these in more detail and adding a few to my TBR list!
Cristina Rosano says
April 5, 2022 at 2:13 PM
So many great books coming up this April and added even more to my TBR! Must say that Elektra is one of my most expected releases from this month as well as Memphis x
Neely Moldovan says
April 5, 2022 at 5:38 PM
I have a few of these on my Kindle and I can’t wait to dive in! I think part of your world will be my first!
Charity says
April 5, 2022 at 7:35 PM
Looks like some great books! Thanks so much for sharing this list!
[email protected] says
April 6, 2022 at 9:38 AM
None of these books were on my radar for April! It looks like a lot of great contemporary romance releases. Perfect for the warmer spring weather!
Lizzie says
April 7, 2022 at 1:21 PM
You have put together the best lists! And I feel like you always introduce me to books that I haven’t heard of. So many of these sound amazing but Cover Story seems to be right up my alley!
Lizzie http://www.lizzieinlace.com
April 9, 2022 at 7:32 PM
What a great list! I’m most excited for Hotel Magnifique and Elektra this month and after reading your post, I’ve found a few more books to add to my TBR too!
Sumedha @ the wordy habitat says
April 11, 2022 at 2:46 AM
I’m excited about Portrait of a Thief! Also the new Beth O’Leary book.
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'Fiona and Jane' by Jean Chen Ho
If you're looking for a book about female friendship, look no further than Jean Chen Ho's 'Fiona and Jane,' which details the complex relationship between two Taiwanese American women over the course of 20 years.
Available January 4, 2022
'The Perfect Escape' by Leah Konen
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'You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays' by Zora Neale Hurston
In Zora Neale Hurston's 'You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays,' readers will experience the revolutionary writer's work spanning three decades.
'Weather Girl' by Rachel Lynn Solomon
What's not to love about a TV meteorologist and a sports journalist who scheme to reunite their divorced bosses and may or may not catch feelings for each other along the way?
Available January 11, 2022
'Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?' by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
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Available January 18, 2022
'Greenwich Park' by Katherine Faulkner
Talk about suspense! Katherine Faulkner's 'Greenwich Park,' told from three perspectives, centers on a pregnant woman who meets another mom-to-be who couldn't be more different from her. As their friendship develops, they realize they may be more connected than they think.
Available January 25, 2022
'Notes on an Execution' by Danya Kukafka
Danya Kukafka's 'Notes on an Execution' isn't like the other books about serial killers you've read—this brilliant thriller takes readers inside the life of Ansel Packer, who's scheduled to die in 12 hours, through the perspectives of three women: his mother, his sister, and a homicide detective.
Available January 25, 2022
'Violeta' by Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende's expansive collection of work continues with 'Violeta'—the story of a woman named Violeta Del Valle who gives readers a front-row seat to historic moments of the 20th century, from the Spanish flu to the Great Depression to the women's rights movement, as she recounts the highs and lows of her 100-year life in a series of letters to her grandson.
'Black Cake' by Charmaine Wilkerson
Soon to be a Hulu series (opens in new tab) , Charmaine Wilkerson's 'Black Cake' is about two estranged siblings who reunite when their mother passes away. While confronting their mom's past, they must learn how to put aside their differences to honor their mother's wishes.
Available February 1, 2022
'What the Fireflies Knew' by Kai Harris
Kai Harris's 'What the Fireflies Knew' is a coming-of-age novel told from the perspective of an 11-year-old who, along with her sister, goes to live with her estranged grandfather after the death of her father and disappearance of her mother.
Available February 1, 2022
'The Paris Apartment' by Lucy Foley
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Available February 22, 2022
'The Love of My Life' by Rosie Walsh
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Available March 1, 2022
'One Italian Summer' by Rebecca Serle
Following the release of her 'New York Times' bestselling book, ' In Five Years (opens in new tab) ', Rebecca Serle returns with 'One Italian Summer .' When Katy's mother dies before their special mother-daughter trip to Positano, she's forced to go on the trip alone. While she's there, her mom appears as a 30-year-old and she gets to know her as a young woman before she became her mother.
'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir
Inspired by Sabaa Tahir's childhood growing up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s 18-room motel, 'All My Rage' tells the story of a family across generations dealing with love, loss, and friendship.
'Hook, Line, and Sinker' by Tessa Bailey
Tessa Bailey's highly-anticipated second novel in the Bellinger Sisters series centers on fisherman Fox Thornton and his best friend-slash-crush, Hannah, who seeks Fox's help with her love life as she crushes on a coworker. Little does he know, he may be the one she wants after all.
'Truth and Other Lies' by Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith's debut novel ' Truth and Other Lies' is about a young former reporter who clashes with her politically conservative mother who's running for Congress. After the former reporter lands an opportunity to work for an iconic journalist on her PR team, a scandal threatens her work, family, and relationships.
Available March 8, 2022
'Girls Can Kiss Now' by Jill Gutowitz
Through a hilarious collection of essays, Jill Gutowitz explores how pop culture has shaped society's perception of lesbianism, how it's impacted her own life, and, ultimately, what we can expect from a very queer future that's in store for us. You can read more about the inspiration behind her debut book here (opens in new tab) .
'In the Margins' by Elena Ferrante
Elena Ferrante fans will be thrilled to learn that the acclaimed Italian novelist has given readers a deep dive into her process as a brilliant reader and a writer. This is one that will stay on your bookshelf for years.
Available March 15, 2022
'Memphis' by Tara M. Stringfellow
Tara M. Stringfellow's debut novel, 'Memphis,' takes readers inside the lives of three generations of a Southern Black family, exploring the complexities that live on within them—and around them.
Available April 5, 2022
'The Wedding Crasher' by Mia Sosa
What happens when you end up helping your wedding planner cousin for one of her clients' big day and realize the groom is making a terrible mistake? You crash the wedding, of course! (...And may or may not have the groom unexpectedly fall in love with you somewhere along the way.)
'Portrait of a Thief' by Grace D. Li
The second book from Phoebe Robinson's Tiny Reparations imprint, Grace D. Li's 'Portrait of a Thief' centers on five Chinese American students who steal back stolen Chinese art. If they succeed, they earn $50 million and a chance at making history. If not, things become a tad more complicated.
'Time Is a Mother' by Ocean Vuong
In award-winning writer Ocean Vuong's second poetry collection, 'Time Is a Mother,' Vuong grapples with grief, loss, and survival after the death of his mother.
'The Memory Librarian' by Janelle Monáe
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Available April 19, 2022
'Finding Me' by Viola Davis
Viola Davis's highly-anticipated memoir will tell the award-winning actress' life story in her own words. "I believe that our stories, and the courage to share them, is the most powerful empathetic tool we have," she said in a statement, per the Associated Press (opens in new tab) . "This is my story...straight, no chaser."
Available April 26, 2022
'Book Lovers' by Emily Henry
If you've read Emily Henry's 'Beach Read' and 'People We Meet on Vacation,' you'll enjoy her latest, 'Book Lovers.' This one is about a literary agent who goes on vacation with her little sister and ends up running into a well-known editor...who's the last person she'd expect to see.
Available May 3, 2022
'I Kissed Shara Wheeler' by Casey McQuiston
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'We Do What We Do in the Dark' by Michelle Hart
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'The Summer Place' by Jennifer Weiner
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Available May 10, 2022
'This Time Tomorrow' by Emma Straub
A moving story about a father-daughter relationship, Emma Straub's 'This Time Tomorrow' chronicles what happens when one 40-year-old woman wakes up and is suddenly 16 years old again. But it's not her youth she's riveted by—it's her father's.
Available May 17, 2022
'Something Wilder' by Christina Lauren
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'You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty' by Akwaeke Emezi
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Available May 24, 2022
'Our Last Days in Barcelona' by Chanel Cleeton
Told through stories of the fictional Perez family with alternating timelines and perspectives, 'New York Times' bestselling author Chanel Cleeton's 'Our Last Days in Barcelona' explores Cuba’s involvement in the Spanish Revolution of 1936.
Available May 24, 2022
'The Counselors' by Jessica Goodman
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Available May 31, 2022
'Meant to Be Mine' by Hannah Orenstein
What happens when the perfect person comes with not-so-perfect timing? Hannah Orenstein explores this in her latest novel, 'Meant to Be Mine,' after main character Edie's Grandma Gloria predicts when she meets her match and things don't exactly go as planned.
Available June 7, 2022
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Available August 9, 2022
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JAN. 11, 2022
by Xochitl Gonzalez
Atmospheric, intelligent, and well informed: an impressive debut. Full review >
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A mesmerizing story told by an impressive and captivating voice. Full review >
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Gigantic, strange, exquisite, terrifying, and replete with mystery. Full review >
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by John Darnielle
An impressively meta work that delivers the pleasures of true-crime while skewering it. Full review >
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by Marlon James
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by Karen Joy Fowler
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by Douglas Stuart
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by Chuck Klosterman
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by Ian O'Connor
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by Michael Kazin
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by Meghan O'Rourke
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by John Markoff
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by Virginia Zimmerman ; illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma
A timely nod to female empowerment that knits together generations of girls and women and raises a hat to activists... Full review >
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A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor. Full review >
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A nostalgic glimpse at a little-known but rich culture within the broader Jewish American community. Full review >
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A powerful tale about a preteen pushing back against systemic injustice. Full review >
by Julie Dunlap ; illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta
A marvelous life survey of a perennially relevant historical figure. Full review >
by Traci Sorell ; illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
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by NoNieqa Ramos ; illustrated by Paola Escobar
This bold manifesto of cultural awareness reaches out to awaken the sleepwalkers among us. Full review >
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A quiet book with a loud message about the everyday things that create constancy in a world of ephemeral pleasures. Full review >
by Kelly Barnhill
Combines realistic empathy with fantastical elements; as exquisite as it is moving. Full review >
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by Dorien Brouwers ; illustrated by Dorien Brouwers
An invitation to cultivate our wild selves and our inextricable bond with the natural world. Full review >
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Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases of March 2022
The last month of winter has arrived, and these latest book releases have us dreaming of summer vacations reading on the Amalfi Coast. From the hidden history of women to fantasy debuts with an epic following, and a tempting literary mystery, here are our picks for the best new books to add to your TBR list this March. Check back at the BN Reads blog all month long for more exclusive content from Maud Newton, Lee Kravetz, NoViolet Bulawayo, Peter Swanson, Jane McGonigal, Olivie Blake, Francesca May and more.
One Italian Summer
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Rebecca Serle
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After her mother passes away, Katy takes a solo summer trip to the Amalfi Coast, originally planned for her and her mother to go on together. When the 30-year-old version of her mother suddenly appears, she is able to develop a new relationship with the side of her she never knew. Rebecca Serle gives us unputdownable love stories time and time again, but this time, it’s the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter pulling at our heartstrings. Perfect for fans of Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Ancestor Trouble: A Reckoning and a Reconciliation
Hardcover $22.99 $28.99
Maud Newton
Families can be problematic; ancestors can be a minefield. Maud Newton takes the plunge and wrestles with her own family’s complicated past and asks the question: Who are these people who came before us and what do they have to say about who we are?
Hardcover $23.99 $28.00
Karen Joy Fowler
We are all familiar with the name John Wilkes Booth — the stage actor best known for the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theatre. But how often do we think about the family he came from and the one he left behind? Booth tells the story of the theatrical family that took center stage in the nation’s history in more ways than one. From the Man Booker finalist and author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves , Karen Joy Fowler.
French Braid
Hardcover $22.99 $27.00
With pitch-perfect detail, Anne Tyler’s latest, French Braid, is both heartbreaking and hilarious, telling the insightful story of the Garrett family decade by decade from 1959 to the present day. Fans of other Anne Tyler novels are in for a treat with this one.
The Tobacco Wives
Hardcover $21.99 $27.99
Adele Myers
It’s 1947 and Maddie Sykes has just arrived in Bright Leaf, North Carolina — the tobacco capital of the South. When she unexpectedly finds herself as the head seamstress in town, dressing the most elegant of women, she begins to uncover some hidden truths about Big Tobacco. If you loved The Lost Apothecary from one of our previous B&N Discover authors, Sarah Penner, we highly recommend this dazzling debut from Adele Myers!
The Last Confessions of Sylvia P.
Hardcover $22.09 $25.99
Lee Kravetz
Weaving together three different perspectives, The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. tells the fictional story behind the classic semi-autobiographical novel, The Bell Jar . Perfect for fans of Strange Contagion and Mrs. Fletcher .
Hardcover $24.30 $27.00
NoViolet Bulawayo
Inspired by the unexpected fall of the Zimbabwean president in 2017 and the resulting hashtags referencing Animal Farm on social media, Glory tells the story of the leader of a fictional African country’s fall from power and the events that ensue in the aftermath — as narrated by the animals of the nation. This first in a two-book deal is one of our most anticipated titles for 2022. The perfect read for fans of We Need New Names , Black Leopard, Red Wolf and Behold the Dreamers .
The Unsinkable Greta James
Hardcover $23.80 $28.00
Jennifer E. Smith
After the loss of her mother, indie musician Greta James finds herself lost and broken. When she reluctantly joins her father on an Alaskan cruise intended for her parents’ 40 th anniversary, Greta comes face-to-face with reality and the decision of determining what her future holds. The Unsinkable Greta James is Jennifer E. Smith’s seamless transition from young adult novels to adult and is perfect for fans of Evvie Drake Starts Over.
Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama
Bob Odenkirk
The star of such amazing hits like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul likes to think of himself as a comedian first. His background prior to his award-winning stint as a two-bit lawyer was as a comedy sketch writer for Saturday Night Live and doing stand-up comedy. And yet, here he is today, a dramatic actor and an action hero. The unpredictable life of a Hollywood star told in the breathless, funny way of a comedian.
Run, Rose, Run
Hardcover $20.99 $30.00
Dolly Parton and James Patterson , Dolly Parton , James Patterson
James Patterson AND Dolly Parton in the same room is enough to give pause. But the thought of them writing a book together? We can just about hear Dolly’s voice come through here as she teams up with Patterson for their writing duo debut. A lot of suspense plus the life of a musician and the songs that make your heart ache. We’ve already put the needle on the record, flipped it over AND then flipped it over AGAIN. Repeat plays. Repeat reads.
Four Aunties and a Wedding
Paperback $13.99 $16.00
Jesse Q. Sutanto
After her debut novel, Dial A for Aunties , Jesse Q. Sutanto returns with her sense of humor, blending rom-com with cozy mystery for ANOTHER wedding. Always remember, there’s no one as ‘no nonsense’ as four protective aunts. Perfect for fans of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang and The Au Pair by Emma Rous.
Hardcover $24.99 $27.99
Peter Swanson
Peter Swanson’s Eight Perfect Murders was a B&N Monthly Pick in 2021 and we’re STILL thinking about it. Swanson’s stories linger long after the last page is turned. Not one to rest on his laurels, this is his second book since Eight Perfect Murders Which is great because now you can binge that, Every Vow You Break and then his latest, Nine Lives . Can your heart stand the suspense?
Lead Me Astray
Paperback $15.99 $17.99
Sondi Warner
This first installment in the Overlay City Series takes place in the shadowy depths of New Orleans, this is the LGBTQIA+ paranormal romance detective story you’ve ached for. We can’t think of any recent title that includes as much diversity and inclusiveness in both plot AND character. A queer-positive supernatural story from a debut Black author? Yes please!
Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything-Even Things That Seem Impossible Today
Hardcover $26.99 $30.00
Jane McGonigal
With a gamer’s affinity for imagined worlds and the futurist’s gusto for embracing what comes next, Jane McGonigal urges us to place ourselves ten years hence, look around, imagine what might be, ask questions, run into walls, start anew. Imaginable is both argument for action and blueprint, an irresistible thought-experiment with practical, urgent application, a playful, provocative, and wildly inspiring read. Make the unimaginable imaginable and see the possibilities unfolding.
The Atlas Six
Hardcover $20.99 $25.99
Olivie Blake
This dark academic fantasy debut has a cult following for a reason. Every decade, six of the most uniquely talented magicians are selected to join a secret society that cares for the lost library of Alexandria, but as with most elusive invitations, there’s a catch. This is a tale of power, privilege, magic and manipulation told through six extraordinary characters that will linger in your subconscious indefinitely. Believe the hype.
The Kaiju Preservation Society
John Scalzi
A fast-paced and humor-filled take on the Kaiju theme that centers around giant pandas in an alternate dimension here on Earth. This is John Scalzi at his best — it’s smart, action-packed, full of wit with just the right amount of tension … and did we mention there are GIANT PANDAS!? This one is escapist fun at its finest.
Wild and Wicked Things
Hardcover $22.99 $28.00
Francesca May
Atmospheric and haunting, Wild and Wicked Things is the perfect speculative escape. This beautifully written tale of queer love in an alternative post-WWI England invokes the glittering world of Gatsby with a blend of blood magic and gothic mystique. Perfect for those hungry for twists on the classics.
Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now
Hardcover $23.99 $28.99
Jeff Yang , Phil Yu , Philip Wang
A magical tour through the past three decades (and more) of Asian American history and culture, a journey of sweat, tears, sacrifice, inspiration, disappointments, innovation and breaking through. Chock full of discoveries and hidden histories, told with a visual panache that keeps us turning pages, Rise is a celebration and revelation, a vastly important American story, and undeniably a blast to read.
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April Is Here to Shower You With 37 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
All the titles you need to know while putting together your reading list for the month..
It’s April, and that means another crop of new sci-fi and fantasy books are upon us! This month we’ve got brand-new releases from io9 co-founder Charlie Jane Anders as well as Station Eleven author Emily St. John Mandel , plus tales of magical hospitals and hotels, space voyages gone sideways, witches and plagues, and so much more.
Aurora Borealis Bridge by Jane Lindskold
After rediscovering the Library of the Sapphire Wind, Peg, Meg, and Tea are back for another adventure; this time, the trio and their otherworldly friends set out to discover the magical land of Over Where’s startling hidden secrets. (April 5)
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Aspects by John M. Ford
The final novel written by acclaimed author Ford, who died in 2006, is released at last; it features an introduction by Neil Gaiman and tells a tale of fantasy and magic. (April 5)
The Bladed Faith by David Dalglish
A usurped prince who witnessed the murder of his parents as a child escapes from prison and joins with a band of revolutionaries, intent on reclaiming is throne. But doing so will require his becoming the “Vagrant,” a legendary hero, as a way to unite his people—and the gig isn’t exactly what it seems at first. (April 5)
The Blood Trials by N. E. Davenport
In a racist, misogynistic society, a young Black woman with secret powers undergoes a brutal ritual to become a warrior, aiming to find out who murdered her grandfather. (April 5)
Boss Witch by Ann Aguirre
The latest entry in the author’s “witchy rom-com” series follows a witch who falls for a witch hunter who’s under great pressure to succeed in the family business. (April 5)
Braking Day by Adam Oyebanji
After a 100-year voyage, a trio of generation ships fleeing Earth have almost arrived at their destination. As the anticipated day approaches, however, a young engineer who’s having strange visions of a woman floating in space realizes the mystery of her identity runs deeper than he ever imagined. Read an excerpt here . (April 5)
The Candy House by Jennifer Egan
The latest from the Pulitzer-winning author is a “sibling” novel to her A Visit From the Goon Squad . It’s set in a near-future world in which a tech genius has figured out how people can share memories—not anticipating all the consequences that ability brings. (April 5)
The Date from Hell by Gwenda Bond
In Not Your Average Hot Guy, they saved the world by preventing the apocalypse—but that doesn’t mean Callie and her boyfriend (who happens to be the Prince of Hell) can look forward to some peaceful downtime, as this sequel’s title suggests. (April 5)
Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders
The latest from the co-founder of io9 is the sequel to Victories Greater Than Death , following space-traveling artist Rachael, aspiring princess Elza, and Royal Space Academy student Tina as they face dire choices and conflicts that mean life will never be the same. (April 5)
Harbinger by Wen Spencer
Tinker returns for a new wartime adventure, this time facing powerful elves whose intentions are unclear while also taking care of her young wood-sprite siblings. (April 5)
Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
A teen who longs for adventure gets a job at a magical hotel, where she soon realizes there are some seriously dangerous forces lurking beneath its luxurious surface. (April 5)
In a Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power
Twins born into a magical family help maintain order in the natural world. But when their royal father grows mad with power, the siblings take different sides as the conflict escalates into war. Read an excerpt here . (April 5)
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments by T.L. Huchu
The Edinburgh Nights series continues as Ropa takes on a new sleuthing gig: working at a magical hospital where patients are suffering from an apparently untreatable new disease. Can she solve the mystery behind it before it’s too late? (April 5)
This Rebel Heart by Katherine Locke
An orphaned young woman growing up amid the 1956 Hungarian revolution must decide whether or not to harness the power of a magic river to help her country. (April 5)
Skyward Flight: The Collection by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson
This three-novella collection of the Skyward Series ( Skyward , Starsight , Cytonic) features new character art as well as “deleted scenes” with commentary from Sanderson. (April 5)
An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan
Billed as “ Romeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology,” this novel follows a star-crossed pair in a town where supernatural elements have begun to further complicate their forbidden high-school romance. (April 12)
And Then I Woke Up by Malcolm Delvin
A man who’s been “cured” of a monstrous plague that affects perceptions of reality reluctantly leaves his rehab facility in search of redemption. (April 12)
God of Neverland by Gama Ray Martinez
When Peter Pan disappears, Michael Darling—now an adult who’s tried to put magic behind him—must return to Neverland on a do-or-die rescue mission. (April 12)
Shadow Fallen by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Dream-Hunter series continues as seasoned evil-fighter Ariel is memory-wiped, transformed into a human, and dropped into 11th century England. There, she meets a knight of William the Conqueror who’s also more than he seems, and may be her only hope at getting back where she belongs. (April 12)
Stringers by Chris Panatier
When a guy with a lot of random knowledge (mostly stuff that he’s not sure how he came to know) is kidnapped by an alien bounty hunter who seems to know an awful lot about him, he must rely on his best friend and his wits to survive. (April 12)
Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse
This sequel to Black Sun returns to the ruined city of Tova—located in a land inspired by the pre-Columbian Americas, where magic is regulated and worshipping gods is not allowed—where the people deal with chaotic change, try to forge new alliances, and face an uncertain future. (April 19)
Flint and Mirror by John Crowley
In this historical fantasy, the lord of the North receives orders from the queen through a magic mirror while also helping Irish clans plot rebellion against her. (April 19)
Go Hex Yourself by Jessica Clare
When a woman gets a job working as a witch’s familiar, she clashes with her employer’s warlock nephew—at least until they’re forced to work together to combat a powerful curse. (April 19)
Hope, A History of the Future by G.G. Kellner
In the year 2037, a woman discovers a book published in the year 2200 has randomly appeared in her home. As she and her family read it, they realize it contains a tale from the future with lessons that prove very useful in the present. (April 19)
I Am the Ghost in Your House by Maria Romasco-Moore
An invisible girl—alive, but invisible—lives a rootless existence with her mother, until she turns 17 and heads to Pittsburgh, determined to track down a girl she fell in love with. (April 19)
Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins
The Sigma Force series continues with this Congo-set thriller. It begins with the discovery that something in the environment has made the human population sluggish and listless—while making the local plants and animals smarter and more powerful. Is some kind of malevolent science at work, or is nature simply getting its revenge? (April 19)
The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe
This sci-fi anthology expands the Afrofuturistic world established in the actor-musician’s 2018 album Dirty Computer and its accompanying short film. Collaborators on this literary project include Alaya Dawn Johnson, Yohanca Delgado, Eve L. Ewing, Dany Lore, and Sheree Renée Thomas. (April 19)
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
The latest from the acclaimed author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel follows three characters: an 18-year-old who’s exiled to Canada in 1912 and makes a shocking discovery in the forest; a famous writer who tours Earth with each new release but makes her home on the moon; and the detective tasked with finding the connection between them that could threaten the stability of the universe. (April 19)
Spear by Nicola Griffith
This twist on the Camelot legend—described as “a queer Arthurian masterpiece for the modern era”—follows a budding knight who’s determined to use her magical talents to serve the king of a faraway land. (April 19)
The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
The Chorus of Dragons series concludes as Kihrin pretends to be the ruthless destroyer prophecies said he would be—while actually scheming to defeat both Relos Var, who’s determined to overtake the universe, and the demonic Xaltorath. (April 26)
The Girl and the Moon by Mark Lawrence
The Book of the Ice series continues as ice triber Yaz arrives at her world’s only green space as part of her quest to save her planet—and also save the moon, which is tied to a hidden artifact she’s hoping to unlock. (April 26)
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
A young princess sets out to rescue her older sister from an abusive royal marriage—using magic and the help of a ragtag group of fellow outcasts. (April 26)
One Foot in the Fade by Luke Arnold
Private eye Fetch Phillips returns for a new case involving a fallen angel who may be responsible for an entire city losing its magic. (April 26)
Prison of Sleep: The Journals of Zaxony Delatree, Book II by Tim Pratt
In this sequel to Doors of Sleep , Zax—who wakes up on a different world every time he goes to sleep—realizes the cause of his strange disorder is a parasitic alien, and also that every time he travels, the alien grows larger and threatens the entire universe. (April 26)
Rosebud by Paul Cornell
In this “locked-room” novella, five sentient digital creatures are forced aboard a survey ship in order to search for a mysterious object those in charge of their fates—the Company—dearly wants in its clutches. But when the ship malfunctions, the crew must decide on their own what to do with the object when they find it. (April 26)
The Void Ascendant by Premee Mohamed
The trilogy that began with Beneath the Rising concludes as Nick Prasad, inter-dimensional traveler and the last survivor of planet Earth, must decide whether to betray the servants of the Ancient Ones... in order to get the Ancient Ones out of the multiverse once and for all. (April 26)
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- Every year, countless incredible new books in every genre hit the shelves.
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As a new year of great books begins, readers are already excited about upcoming titles. From sequel announcements from our favorite authors to debut titles from up-and-coming writers, the anticipation is building to see which books will become the biggest hits of 2022.
The books on this list were selected based on their popularity on Goodreads , early praise from reviewers, and high numbers of pre-orders from Amazon and Bookshop . You can pre-order any of these titles to get them delivered to your door or on your e-reader once the title is officially published later this year.
The 27 most anticipated new books of 2022:
"to paradise" by hanya yanagihara.
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From the author of the devastatingly emotional " A Little Life " comes " To Paradise ," a new historical fiction novel set in an alternate New York where people are free to live and love as they choose. As this story spans three centuries, the characters connect across three stories of love, fear, and shame, exploring the way these emotions make us human.
Release date: January 11, 2022
"You Don't Know Us Negroes and Other Essays" by Zora Neale Hurston
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Hailed "one of the greatest writers of our time" by Toni Morrison , this essay collection highlights three decades of Zora Neale Hurston's influential work. Showcasing her development over her career, these essays and articles cover politics, race, and gender from the Harlem Renaissance to the civil rights movement.
Release date: January 18, 2022
"Reminders of Him" by Colleen Hoover
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When Kenna Rown returns to her hometown after serving five years in prison, she wants nothing more than to reunite with her four-year-old daughter, though everyone seems determined to keep them apart. Kenna forms a connection with Ledger Ward, a local bar owner, in the hopes he can help her reach her daughter, though the risk and pressure they face might ruin Kenna's hope of rebuilding her future.
"How High We Go In The Dark" by Sequoia Nagamatsu
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" How High We Go In The Dark " is a unique science fiction novel about a pandemic unleashed as the permafrost melts and archeologists uncover secrets long frozen in the Arctic Circle. This story follows a series of loosely connected characters as the world dramatically changes across continents and centuries.
"Manifesto: On Never Giving Up" by Bernardine Evaristo
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" Manifesto " is the first nonfiction work from Bernardine Evaristo, the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize for " Girl, Woman, Other ." In this short and inspirational memoir, Bernardine Evaristo outlines the challenges she's faced, her powerful perspectives, and her determination to make a name for herself through writing that has led to her great successes.
"Perpetual West" by Mesha Maren
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In this engaging novel that takes place between the United States and Mexico, Alex and Elana have moved to El Paso and Alex is thrilled to learn more about the place he was born across the border while they both work on their degrees. When Alex goes missing, Elena realizes neither of them has been completely honest about who they are in this novel about human nature, desires, and the choices that shape us.
Release date: January 25, 2022
"Violeta" by Isabel Allende
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Violeta Del Valle was born in 1920 and is now 100, writing to her grandson to tell the story of her incredible (though tumultuous) life. Born in Chile during the Spanish flu, Violeta's life was shaped by the world's momentous events from the Great Depression and World War II, to personal challenges like shocking deaths and divorce.
"South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation" by Imani Perry
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In this nonfiction read, Imani Perry asserts that the South is the heartland of America, influencing our history, culture, and institutions beyond the Mason-Dixon Line. As Perry returns to the South, she examines the role of the South through both a historical and a personal lens, discussing the ways in which its history has affected the rest of the country and how a brighter future for America must first focus on the South.
"Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson
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Byron and Benny are estranged siblings, forced together once again when their mother leaves them an inheritance of a traditional Caribbean black cake and a voice recording in the wake of her passing. This upcoming novel is a testament to relationships, memories, and secrets as the two join together to uncover the mysteries of their mother's life and their strange inheritance.
Release date: February 1, 2022
"Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead" by Elle Cosimano
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As a single mother, Finlay is once again struggling to care for her kids and finish her novel when she learns that someone wants her ex-husband dead. Determined to save him from a terrible fate, Finlay launches into a tangled investigation in this highly anticipated sequel to " Finlay Donovan is Killing It "
"Homicide and Halo-Halo" by Mia P. Manansala
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In this sequel to the cozy mystery " Arsenic and Adobo ," the teen beauty pageant has started once again, a contest that Lila Macapagal won many years ago, beating out her cousin, Bernadette. When the head judge of the contest is murdered, Bernadette is the prime suspect and she and Lila must drop their long-standing rivalry to clear her name and solve the case.
Release date: February 8, 2022
"Moon Witch, Spider King" by Marlon James
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In this upcoming second novel in the " Dark Star " trilogy, Sogolon the Moon Witch tells her story of what happened in " Black Leopard, Red Wolf ," where Sogolon served as the antagonist. Now the hero of her own story, readers are offered the chance to explore her history and motives in this journey from her childhood to the throne room.
Release date: February 15, 2022
"The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley
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When Jess decides she needs a fresh start, she reaches out to her half-brother, Ben, who lives in Paris and reluctantly agrees to let her stay with him for a while, though he isn't there when she arrives. As the days stretch on without a word from Ben, Jess begins to dig into his mysterious disappearance, his unusual apartment, and the eclectic residents of his building, who have each become her suspects.
Release date: February 22, 2022
"Gallant" by V.E. Schwab
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From bestselling fantasy author V.E. Schwab comes a new, standalone young adult fantasy novel about Olivia Prior, who is invited to live in a large family manor by a mystery relative and soon finds the eerie home is full of secrets. When she crosses a ruined wall in the garden, Olivia finds herself in a crumbling, ghoulish version of the home she just left and discovers the secrets that have haunted generations of her family.
Release date: March 1, 2022
"All My Rage" by Sabaa Tahir
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Salahudin and Noor had a nearly inseparable bond, understanding each other more than anyone else could, until The Fight, which destroyed their relationship, possibly forever. In this young adult novel about family and forgiveness, Salahudin and Noor struggle against their futures and their families and must decide the value in their friendship as they fight the monsters of the past and present.
"One Italian Summer" by Rebecca Serle
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In this magical romance, Katy travels to Positano just after her mother's passing, on what was supposed to be a mother-daughter trip of a lifetime. Hoping to connect to her mother in a new way, Katy finds her mother on the beach at 30 years old and gets to know her as a young woman over a dazzling Italian summer.
"Memphis" by Tara M. Stringfellow
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" Memphis " is a mystical, familial historical fiction that spans 70 years of Joan's family, marked by violence and change. As Joan pours herself into her art, she finds that she is one in a long line of matriarchal healers in her family, armed with a paintbrush.
Release date: April 5, 2022
"Time Is a Mother" by Ocean Vuong
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" Time Is a Mother " is an intimate poetry collection about Ocean Voung grieving his mother's passing through memories, family, and restoration. In this extremely personal exploration, the poems are both bold and tender.
"The Candy House" by Jennifer Egan
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Nora Stephen is a literary agent on a month-long trip to Sunshine Falls with her little sister who is determined to make Nora the heroine of her own story. When Nora runs into editor Charlie Lastra, it's far from a "meet-cute" as they continue to bump into each other in a series of coincidences even the cheesiest of writers couldn't make up.
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"Trust" by Hernan Diaz
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" When Women Were Dragons " is a feminist fantasy novel about the Mass Dragoning of 1955, where 300,000 women suddenly transformed into dragons and took to the skies. Though the event is a taboo subject, Alex Green is searching for answers amidst her mother's protectiveness, her family's insistence that her aunt simply never existed, and her personal connection to the strange event that changed the world.
"The Hacienda" by Isabel Cañas
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Release date: May 10, 2022
"You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty" by Akwaeke Emezi
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"Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks" by Patrick Radden Keefe
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"The Last White Man" by Mohsin Hamid
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Release date: August 2, 2022
"Husband Material" by Alexis Hall
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Luc and Oliver are finally together, though everyone getting married around them is putting a lot of pressure on Luc to propose. In this highly anticipated romantic sequel to " Boyfriend Material ," Luc and Oliver face four weddings and a funeral as they navigate their feelings — and future.
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