Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Susan Morrison, Rosie Meleady, Jeff Hobbs, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
Looking for some new business and finance books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Sahil Bloom, Marc J. Dunkelman, Matt Tenney, and more. Enjoy your new business and finance books. Happy reading!
Resilience is born from struggle, and these six new memoirs showcase the strength of the human spirit. Each story offers a powerful look at overcoming adversity, finding hope, and redefining what it means to persevere. From personal triumphs to profound reflections, these memoirs will leave you inspired and deeply moved. Here are six must-read stories of resilience to add to your list.
Release Date: June 18 2024
From the outside, Claudia Vanzant’s life seemed like a dream. Luxury homes, high-end cars, and glamorous social circles filled the pages of her family photo albums, making her life appear enviable. But behind the polished exterior lay a chilling reality, one that Claudia bravely exposes in "We Take Great Photos."
Release Date: January 21 2025
Maky’s story is a powerful reminder that even in the face of immense adversity, it is possible to find strength, purpose, and hope. Her dedication to medical research and her unyielding spirit offer a roadmap for overcoming challenges and rediscovering the beauty in everyday life.
Release Date: January 28 2025
Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life—one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and indispensable friendships—reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep connection to nature helped her become a beloved, Grammy-nominated artist.
Release Date: February 11 2025
In Rooted to Rise, seven courageous women share their deeply personal stories of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery through the use of cannabis. From chronic illness and mental health struggles to reclaiming personal power and breaking societal stigmas, each woman’s journey is a testament to the healing potential of this misunderstood plant.
Release Date: February 4 2024
In his four-time Emmy-nominated show Caught in Providence, Judge Frank Caprio’s courtroom became a worldwide beacon of compassionate justice—and an unforgettable watch for millions of fans.
Release Date: February 11 2025
The inside story of award-winning, popular entertainer and actor who discovered that the keys to success in the entertainment industry are a strong work ethic, a willingness to reinvent, refusing to quite, and a drive to survive.
If you’re craving more epic fantasy after Onyx Storm, you’re in luck! Whether you loved its intricate world-building, high-stakes adventure, or complex characters, these new fantasy novels promise to deliver the same magic. From sweeping sagas to dark enchantments, these books will transport you to realms filled with danger, destiny, and wonder. Here are the best new fantasy reads to dive into next!
Release Date: February 11 2025
Ancient curses, hidden artifacts, & forbidden magic pull against the tides of destiny in the fourth installment of the Age of Azuria high fantasy series. With so much at stake, found families and star-crossed lovers face the ultimate test. Do our heroes have what it takes to seize hold of their destiny and survive the trials before them?
Release Date: February 4 2025
"This was such a unique book and genre mash up. Part romance, part horror, part historical fiction, part mystery. A literary vampire story with multiple timelines and POVs that tackle romance, grief, sadness/depression, love, acceptance, religion and even vampire pets."
Release Date: January 30 2025
For freelance trader and very reluctant hero Maurice "Moss" Foote, nothing is ever simple, not even a day on the beach. Soon he and his crew are on the run from the law, hiding in a junkyard, being double crossed, and cleaning up what should have been a simple diplomatic matter. It's only fair. He did help create the mess in the first place.
Release Date: February 10 2025
It's not long before Kit ends up caught in a maelstrom of mysterious crime and magical wrong-doing. Fortunately, there's far more to Kit McCafferty than meets the eye and she has a few dark secrets of her own.
Release Date: February 11 2025
When aliens invade Las Vegas, one man is thrust into a battle beyond imagination, fighting the terrifying shock troops of a sprawling galactic empire. To protect a terrified child, he seizes the strange weapon of a fallen hero—an ancient, sentient sword—and is catapulted far into the future with no way back.
Release Date: February 7 2025
I’m Charley Underwood. I run the best bar in Crimson, Georgia… when I’m not kicking demons and vampire thugs out of town. A local witch has been murdered. Even worse, it looks like the killer stole her magic, draining it away in a bloody ritual.
Spring is the perfect season for fresh starts—and what better way to embrace the change than with a stack of thought-provoking literary fiction? Whether you’re in the mood for lyrical prose, deeply layered characters, or gripping narratives that stay with you long after the last page, these six new novels deliver.
Release Date: December 23 2024
After the brutal loss of her father & brother, Laura arrives in 1898 to escape Ireland's hardships. At 18 she ventures into New York’s shadowed Wall Street world. Finding her first love, they fight for those in harsh tenement conditions. With determined faith, Laura also breaks Irish & gender barriers to build wealth & purpose for herself & others.
Release Date: January 28 2025
As their paths collide, two women are forced to face difficult choices. Felicity must decide if the life she's chasing is truly worth the cost, while Celine clings to the hope that someone, somewhere, can save her son. In a different world, Celine and Felicity might have been friends. But now, they must find a way to put the hurt between them aside—for the sake of their children and futures.
Release Date: November 21 2024
Orphaned in childhood, young and beautiful Vinoda aspires to become a prominent actress in the Indo-Greek kingdom of Menander. Soon, she is winning recognition from the royal family. But she carries a deep secret in her heart that puts her conscience to the test and raises the stakes. It is a thrilling journey of romance, conflict, and sacrifice.
Release Date: February 11 2025
Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning writer at the height of her powers.
Release Date: February 1 2025
The author of Nothing Is Forgotten takes a dark look at power gone too far, imagining the connection between JFK’s presidential campaign and an ex-cop’s investigation into her husband’s murder.
Release Date: February 4 2025
A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff.
If you couldn’t get enough of The Night Agent on Netflix—packed with political intrigue, high-stakes action, and jaw-dropping twists—then you’re in for a treat. Whether you crave pulse-pounding conspiracies, undercover operatives, or relentless cat-and-mouse chases, these new mystery and thriller books from authors Steven Twitty, Jessica Huntley, and more will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Release Date: January 13, 2025
Johnny Marathon, international spy extraordinaire, awakens in New York City with no memory, only a soul-deep need to track down a woman he cannot remember but knows he loves. Cryptic clues, strange dreams and an annoying homeless man reveal to Johnny he is a fictitious hero in a novel being written by Judd Myrvin. The fledgling author's lack of writing skills has trapped his hero and a cast of supporting characters in literary purgatory until he overcomes his need to control and lets his characters tell their own story. Judd is Johnny's only link to salvation and reunion with his love.
Release Date: January 23, 2025
Is your husband so horrible that you’d ask your best friend to kill him? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Left me gasping for breath from the unbelievable twists that just started coming and didn’t let up.’ Leanne D.
Release Date: February 4, 2025
His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes…
Release Date: January 27, 2025
I go to wake up eight-year-old Bella to get her ready for school. But she’s not there. My husband Charlie and I put her to bed as usual the night before, like we always do. Detective Anne Briar is leading the case. I know she suspects I’m not telling her everything. I see it in the way her eyes narrow ever so slightly. And she’s right.
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Three newlywed couples arrive on Bali’s Honeymoon Island expecting two weeks of bliss. Some of them will die. This addictive psychological thriller full of twists is perfect for fans of The White Lotus, Lucy Foley, Liane Moriarty, Lucy Clarke, Sarah Goodwin and T.M. Logan. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!! Murder, suspense, mystery, fantastic characters, plenty of juicy secrets, and tons of wild twists and turns! A fantastic read!’ Debbie B.
Release Date: January 21, 2025
Katie is out for an early-morning jog when she notices a white minivan parked nearby. A baby’s cry echoes from inside. Concerned, she stops to investigate. Then — everything goes black. Dragged to a secluded cabin deep in the woods, Katie knows her only chance of escape lies through the wild, unforgiving forest. But the men who brought her here won’t let her go without a fight. And even if she escapes them, can she survive the wilderness?
If you're craving swoon-worthy love stories, heart-racing chemistry, and happily-ever-afters, you're in the right place! This week's lineup of new romance books is packed with irresistible meet-cutes, slow-burn tension, and passionate twists that will keep you hooked from authors LJ Evans, Layne Fargo, and more. Get ready to add these must-read books to your TBR!
Release Date: February 5, 2025
Searching for answers to a family mystery, I never expect to find danger or lose my heart. But now that I’ve stumbled into the life of a grumpy cowboy and his lonely daughter, I’ll risk everything to keep them. With love at stake, I’m willing to bet it all.
Release Date: January 14, 2025
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession. An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating, starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice. “Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six, this novel is as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance and will keep you guessing until its last page.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here
Release Date: February 1, 2025
Over the span of an inexplicable week, Ellie sees how her world—and the world of everyone she loves—unfolded through a different course in time. And this time could change everything all over again. A hopeful, funny, and untraditional love story about second chances, the ripple effects of love, and the myriad ways in which the simplest lives have the power to change the world.
Release Date: January 13, 2025
I woke up in a hospital with no memory of my name, my past, or the darkness that haunts my every step. Then a new friend introduced me to Carnal, an exclusive club where secrets are currency, and fantasies come with a price. When I agreed to auction off my vrginity, it seemed like the perfect solution to rebuild my life. A one-night transaction for the chance to start fresh. But I didn’t expect him.
Release Date: January 13, 2025
I was supposed to end the Irish devil who's haunted my family's empire. Not crave his touch. Not beg for more when he pins me down and demands my surrender. One clean strike was all I needed. Instead, I’m trapped against his bedroom wall at midnight, my assassin’s mask torn away, his hungry green eyes drinking in every inch of me.
Release Date: January 14, 2025
A stolen latte results in a meet-cute for the ages in this brand-new edition, with bonus content, of New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter's rom-com Accidentally Amy. Isabella Shay is usually a very honest person. But when she’s running late for her first day at her dream job and the barista yells for “Amy” three times with no answer, she does the unthinkable. Izzy takes that PSL.
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Lost Lives (Get Lost Saga Book 3)?
Science Fiction has us look to the future, but it’s really about the present. I wanted to create a setting that’s both familiar to SF fans and unique, something that can explore certain universal themes or present-day issues. Everything from what it means to be human, to the powerful versus the powerless. But always wrapped up in a fun adventure that isn’t afraid to poke fun at its own weird reality.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Lost Lives (Get Lost Saga Book 3), what would they be?
For Moss (Maurice Foote), probably “A Complicated Song” by Weird Al Yankovic, because it perfectly gets across just how things tend to always get worse with him.
For Violet Lonsdale, “I think I’m a Clone Now,” also by Weird Al, because of her identity issues.
For Hel (Helena Lambinon), “2112” by Rush, because that’s the year her colony ship left Earth, and also conveys the sweeping space opera she now finds herself in.
For the main antagonist, Roy Herzog, “The God that Failed” by Metallica, because it reflects the disillusionment he experienced that led to him being who he is.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Science fiction, adventure, and humor, and yep, this series contains all three!
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Space Academy Dropouts by C T Phipps (a comedy adventure). Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman (nonfiction, and a positive boost we all need right now), Welcome to the Multiverse (Sorry for the Inconvenience) by Ira Nayman (a zany SF comedy).
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
That’s a hard one to nail down, especially without spoilers. But the climax shifts between five different points of view in rotation. But each shift keeps pushing events forward (rather than repeating the same events from a different POV). Making sure the reader always knew which POV they were in was tricky, but very satisfying. The end result makes the climax feel very cinematic.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Well, I converted my closet into my work office, filled with all my geeky paraphernalia, and I converted an old typewriter into a USB keyboard for me to write my first drafts on. I just like the feel of the keys going clickity-clack.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Be kind. I know it’s really hard right now to do that. Right now many people are terrified, while many others are enjoying schadenfreude, and others still are just drained and can’t look past their own immediate problems. But to all of them, I’d say it’s so important to be kind. That’s all. Just be kind.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Moss is part of that “drained” demographic I mentioned above. He just wants to be left alone, make a few credits, and get on with his life. He doesn’t want to look for trouble and he doesn’t want to get sucked into it, either. But at the end of the day, he won’t look the other way when he sees injustice. So I guess the one thing I want people to remember is this: it’s okay to be grumpy, to be disgruntled, even to be cynical. But you can still be the guy (or gal) who stands up when it counts, and doesn’t back down.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Immortal Gifts?
On August 22, 2021, my writer’s group had a one-time vampire story challenge. The idea was to “prove” that “it’s been done!” is not a REAL objection. Of course, it’s also a pandemic book, so about loss and isolation.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Immortal Gifts, what would they be?
“Who Want to Live Forever?” by Queen.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
SFFH. Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror!
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The Historian and A Dowry of Blood.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Ludwig’s comic relief scene at the family reunion.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I sometimes type and sometimes dictate into my phone when I’m tired.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Being a Jewish vampire is really hard!
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Betwixt And Between?
This was a story that grew from an idea I was tinkering with, a story of an international spy who finds himself in NYC with no memory of himself or the woman he loves. His quest, I figured, would be finding his lover and solving the truth behind the mystery. I had not progressed far in the story when I was thunderstruck by an idea - I had, at one point, read about tulpas and tulpamancers, the latter being mortal humans with the power to create beings (tulpas) through concentrated thought. I realized that in a way, author’s of fiction are a type of tulpamancer since they also create beings through their characters, though I know of no authors who actually expect their characters to appear as an actual being. But - what if they did? What if every character ever created exists and what if the characters in published books are absorbed into their story, their forever home, so to speak? And, what if the characters in incomplete or unpublished manuscripts end up in some form of literary purgatory, living their lives the best they can while they wait to be released back into their story, if that were to happen?
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Betwixt And Between, what would they be?
The theme song to all James Bond movies.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I don’t think I have a favorite genre. I read Ernest Hemingway, Michael Crichton, Tim Gautreaux, David Darling, David Christian and Stephen Hawking, to name a few. I read not only for the story, if there is one, but to learn.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Anything about Baja California (geology/flora and fauna). J.G. Ballard (The Drowned World), Stanley Robinson (The Ministry For The Future) - all related to the story I am currently writing.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The scene when Julie or Judy is killed. It was disturbing to me when it happened as it changed all of the story’s dynamics but what was done, was done. I regrouped, found the path forward and, I believe, that single incident enhanced the story.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I’m an early riser, a cup of coffee, an apple, new age music (no lyrics or songs that I know from radio or movies - too distracting), and I close my office door and dig in. I don’t have a word count or page count in mind. I write, occasionally search for some fact or bit of information to confirm/clarify, and slog on for a few more hours. About 10:00 there’s a snack break, another coffee, and back at it until about noon. Lunch and then the afternoon hours when I turn myself over to family matters with time to jot down ideas and/or questions.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
The lyrics to “The Fool On The Hill” - The Beatles.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I would like readers who are novelists or those aspiring to write fiction to take onboard the lessons learned by my fictitious author in Betwixt and Between.
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