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New Young Adult Books to Read | April 8

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors D.F. Jones, Prabha Karan, Kim Long, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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6 Gripping New Mysteries for Fans of Gillian Flynn

6 Gripping New Mysteries for Fans of Gillian Flynn

Gillian Flynn carved a space in modern mystery fiction that blends psychological tension, flawed yet fascinating characters, and dark secrets you never see coming. For readers craving that same pulse-pounding thrill, we’ve rounded up six electrifying new mysteries that capture the spirit of Flynn’s storytelling. Whether it’s chilling domestic suspense or a slow-burn unraveling of buried truths, these reads will keep you guessing—and turning the pages—late into the night.



Secrets, Lies and Murder (Molly McGuire Mysteries Book 8)

by Cindy Kline

Release Date: March 15 2025

After their honeymoon, Molly and Liam Fitzgerald are eager to start their life together in Dooley. Then Enya Ward ends up missing, and Molly remembers the wish she made at the Wishing Well. Did she send her to the Void? Then author Georgia Gaffner ends up missing right before the upcoming bookfair. Are the two related? Can Molly and the Snoop Group figure out what's going on before it starts?

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Murder on the Steel Pier: A Tess Mancini Time Travel Mystery

by Rosie Genova

Release Date: March 31 2025

After a bit too much tequila on her 35th birthday in Atlantic City, reporter Tess Mancini wakes up in an unfamiliar place: 1955. Tess crosses paths with long-dead Mancini relatives, shady gangsters, and a Mid-Century icon of science—the one person who might help her get home. But only after she gets her teenaged grandpa cleared of a murder charge!

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State of X (Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller Series Book 24)

by Thomas Scott

Release Date: April 1 2025

State of X, the stunning 24th novel in the ongoing Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller series is available now & on sale! Kindle Unlimited members can read all the Virgil Jones books for FREE! Find out why millions of readers are saying that Virgil Jones is original Crime Fiction at its finest. Don't wait! Grab your copies today. Sale ends soon!

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Stone Cold (DCI Harry Grimm Crime Thrillers Book 20)

by David J. Gatward

Release Date: March 31 2025

As the clock ticks down and a second body surfaces, Harry must escape his captor to uncover a web of secrets. But who can he trust when the enemy might be someone he knows?

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One of Our Own: A Thriller

by Lucinda Berry

Release Date: April 1 2025

A suicide prevention hotline volunteer answers a call that turns her world upside down in this edge-of-your-seat original thriller by the bestselling author of The Perfect Child and The Best of Friends.

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OverKill (Ali Reynolds Series Book 18)

by J.A. Jance

Release Date: April 1 2025

Chuck Brewster, the former business partner of Ali Reynolds’s husband B. Simpson, once carried on an affair with Clarice, B.’s first wife. So when he’s found murdered with Clarice standing nearby covered in blood, it seems an open and shut case.

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6 Books to Read if You Loved Lessons in Chemistry

6 Books to Read if You Loved Lessons in Chemistry

If Lessons in Chemistry won you over with its quirky charm, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable characters, you’re in for a treat. Whether it was the clever storytelling, the unexpected twists, or the way science and heartache shared the spotlight, these six novels deliver that same spark. Get ready for compelling voices, unconventional journeys, and stories that stay with you long after the last page.



Horrible Women, Wonderful Girls (The Jaycee Grayson Series Book 1)

by Julie Ann Sipos

Release Date: March 31 2025

Jaycee Grayson thought she left horrible behind with the men of #MeToo Hollywood. That is until she meets the women of Wonderful Girls, a famous Midwest doll company. Unraveling a billion-dollar secret lurking behind the facade of this storybook village, she must retreat to a broken dream or expose a showcase of female hypocrisy at her own peril.

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The Next Big Thing

by Andrew McLinden

Release Date: April 1 2025

Rock star Danny McAllister’s cocaine-fuelled rise to fame is unstoppable—until his bandmates steal the spotlight. Desperate to stay on top, he’ll risk everything. How far will he go?

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All That Life Can Afford

by Emily Everett

Release Date: April 1 2025

Sparkling with intelligence and insight, All That Life Can Afford peels back the glossy layers of class and privilege, exploring what it means to create a new life for yourself that still honors the one you’ve left behind.

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The Beauty of the End: A Novel

by Lauren Stienstra

Release Date: April 1 2025

In this provocative work of speculative fiction, two sisters navigate the complex moral terrain of reproductive ethics, individual freedoms, and society’s duty to a future facing imminent extinction.

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The Sirens: A Novel

by Emilia Hart

Release Date: April 1 2025

A breathtaking tale of female resilience and the bonds of sisterhood across time and space, The Sirens captures the power of dreams, and the mystery and magic of the sea.

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The World's Fair Quilt (The Elm Creek Quilts Series Book 23)

by Jennifer Chiaverini

Release Date: April 1 2025

A timely celebration of quilting, family, community, and history in this latest novel in the perennially popular Elm Creek Quilts series from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini.

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Books to Read if You Liked The Atlas Six

Books to Read if You Liked The Atlas Six

If The Atlas Six pulled you into its world of secret societies, magical academia, and morally gray characters, you’re not alone. With its twisty plotting, intellectual intrigue, and brooding cast, it’s the kind of book that leaves you wanting more the second you turn the last page. Whether you’re craving more dark academia, high-concept magic, or tension-filled alliances, these books will hit that same irresistible nerve. Welcome to your next obsession.



Defense of Huo Quiana (Shadow Casters Series Book 2)

by Jared Woodcox

Release Date: March 31 2025

Kaito, Sumi, and Nigel return in Shadow Casters Book 2. After triumphing over their first challenge, their quest continues but is thrown off course by a detour through a town that is distrustful of shadow casters but also in desperate need of their help. Meanwhile, Master Toshio is plunged into a hunt to unmask a traitor lurking in their midst.

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Buldoun's Blunder (Aether's Revival Book 10)

by Daniel Schinhofen

Release Date: April 1 2025

Finally in Krogga, Gregory found himself pulled into the solstice tournament to celebrate Krog. Invited by both the high priest and Council of Krogheim, Gregory and Jenn did their best to show that some magi had honor. While both of them lost to Ragnar Ivarson, the youngest High Champion in Krogga, that’d only set the stage for what the next year was going to be.

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The Crumbling Alliance (The Undying Magician Book 4)

by Shane Purdy

Release Date: March 31 2025

The war for control of the continents has begun, and Nathan will use it to his advantage as much as he can. Even as he works for the Kingdom of the Fallen against all the other nations during the conflict. But things take a turn when the alliance against the Kingdom begins to crumble.

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Spirit's Call (Will of the Immortals Book 4)

by Jay Krauss

Release Date: April 2 2025

When a friend is taken deep into the heart of the elven lands, Leon follows, prepared to carve through whatever stands in his way. But in a nation that reveres bloodlines and the purity of spirit, his very existence is an offense. Among ancient grudges and political schemes, he must navigate a treacherous game where words cut deeper than swords- and where his every step risks sparking conflict.

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Whispers Within the Midnight Garden (Desperate Disguise Book 3)

by Tessa Cole

Release Date: April 2 2025

I'm trapped in the fae's magical Garden, and the High Priestess, the most powerful fae in the kingdom, has assigned an intimidating knight to guard me until I find my mates. Except the mating marks I shouldn't have when I'm in the Garden because I'm not fae have been forcibly put to sleep, leaving me unable to form the bonds that could save me.

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Raging Thrones (Challenger's Call Book 10)

by Nathan Thompson

Release Date: March 31 2025

Wes Malcolm has conquered the Trial of Horns and thrown the Malus Order out of Pangea, but the ancient king of the Beastlands has awakened. The Challenger and Lord of Avalon must now pit his own might and magic, and that of his allies, against the first lord ever to conquer Pangea, a giant with command over the elements, the beasts, and even the dead of the world. Throne shall battle Throne.

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True Stories, Fresh Pages: 6 New Memoirs

True Stories, Fresh Pages: 6 New Memoirs

There’s something magnetic about a true story told well—one that invites you into someone else’s world and leaves you changed by the end. From sharp reflections on identity to unforgettable journeys through love, loss, reinvention, and everything in between, these six new memoirs offer fresh perspectives and powerful voices. If you’re in the mood for stories that linger long after the final page, these picks are ready to be devoured.



Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism

by Kathleen Somers

Release Date: April 1 2025

Barely Visible is a heartfelt, insightful memoir that shines a light on the unique challenges of high functioning autism and the fact that it is is not necessarily a blessing. More often, it’s a curse. Follow one mother’s journey from acceptance of her son’s disability to the ultimate triumph of the heart, where love wins and letting go begins.

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Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for His Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run

by Steve Williams

Release Date: April 1 2025

Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course.

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The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir

by Sarah Kendzior

Release Date: April 1 2025

The New York Times bestselling author of They Knew, Hiding in Plain Sight, and The View from Flyover Country navigates a changing America as she and her family embark on a series of road trips, in a book that is part memoir, part history, and wholly unique.

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Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games

by Mike Drucker

Release Date: April 1 2025

A hilarious and nostalgic memoir about the video games that entertain and inspire us, and even hold the power to transform our lives, from an Emmy®-nominated television writer, stand-up comedian and former writer for Nintendo.

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You Still Can’t Make This Up! : More Memoirs of a Social Worker

by J. Traveler Pelton

Release Date: March 16 2025

In this second book about my twenty-eight years in professional Social Work, I reached back in my memory vault to put stories to the faces that still come to mind when I sit back and recall those days. Some of them are drop-dead funny, some are sad and some simply infuriated me.

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Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest

by Melissa Arnot Reid

Release Date: April 1 2025

A searching, uplifting memoir by the celebrated, groundbreaking climber: a journey of overcoming where the mountain’s highest peaks can only be reached by traversing the dark crevasses of the soul.

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Brains & Books: New Business Reads

Brains & Books: New Business Reads

Looking to sharpen your strategy, spark fresh ideas, or just see business from a new angle? This week’s lineup of new business books delivers the insight, inspiration, and real-world wisdom to keep you thinking—and thriving. Whether you're scaling a startup, leading a team, or just love a good deep dive into how work works, these reads belong on your radar (and your bookshelf).



Negotiate Like a Lawyer

by T. Williams

Release Date: March 9 2025

This book is about the strategies often used by lawyers to negotiate effectively at work, in business, and in life. Whether negotiating a job offer, raise, purchase, or business deal, it explains the fundamental concepts that underpin successful negotiations and why they are critical. It then discusses how to apply these lawyer-like skills in life.

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Purpose & Profit

by Dan Koe

Release Date: March 30 2025

If happiness—or enjoyment—is the combination of progress being made and contribution to something greater than yourself, and both are accomplished by solving problems—for yourself and others—and problems are solved through creativity, then the only logical and fundamental life path for those who want a good life is to become a creator.

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UNLEASHING YOU

by Amanda Riffee

Release Date: March 28 2025

If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm, harness your potential, and show up for yourself in a bigger way, Unleashing You is your guide to building a fulfilling, impactful future you can't wait to live.

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The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More

by Jefferson Fisher

Release Date: March 18 2025

The Next Conversation will give you practical phrases that will lead to powerful results, from breaking down defensiveness in a hard talk with a family member to finding your own assertive voice at the boardroom conference table. Your every word matters, and by controlling how you communicate every day, you will create waves of positive impact that will resonate throughout your relationships to last a lifetime.

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Traders of Our Time: Navigating the Market's Impossible Landscape

by Bogdan Stoichescu

Release Date: March 27 2025

Distilled from eighty hours of conversations with these traders, this work uncovers the hidden forces that forge or break careers: the counterintuitive pitfalls, the antagonisms of learning and performing, the profound impact of debriefing and journaling, the unstoppable power of the slow-brew trader.

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The Politics Of Abundance: A New Blueprint For Liberal Governance

by Mark Thomson

Release Date: March 17 2025

In the wealthiest nation on Earth, why is housing unaffordable, infrastructure crumbling, and energy policy stuck in the past? The Politics of Abundance challenges the entrenched belief that progress must come from redistribution alone, arguing instead for a radical shift: we must build more, innovate faster, and remove the artificial constraints holding back prosperity.

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Grace Spaces: Navigating the Disconnect Between Belief and Experience

Grace Spaces: Navigating the Disconnect Between Belief and Experience by Allison Bown: In Grace Spaces, Allison Bown invites you into a deeper journey with God, where grace transforms the spaces between belief and experience. Through personal stories, group coaching insights, and the truth of Scripture, she reveals how recognizing these “grace spaces” can lead to healing, growth, and unshakable confidence in God’s presence.

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple For Beginners

Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple For Beginners by Annie Michaels: Discover the easiest way to grow a thriving garden—no matter your space, soil quality, or experience level! Raised Bed Gardening Made Simple for Beginners takes the guesswork out of starting and maintaining a productive raised bed garden, making it perfect for beginners who want straightforward, practical guidance without frustration.

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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Transforming Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Transforming Oppositional Defiant Disorder by Olivia Greene: For parents exhausted by constant battles and power struggles, this book delivers specific techniques to defuse conflicts, remain calm during challenging moments, and replace ineffective patterns with positive interactions. Whether your child has ODD or is simply engaging in disruptive or defiant behaviors, this book is for you.

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Your Child with Autism (Ages 4 to 6)

The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Your Child with Autism (Ages 4 to 6) by Heather Kingsley: Free for a limited time! Discover practical steps to help your 4–6-year-old child with autism thrive. Learn how to build routines, reduce meltdowns, and support emotional growth. Includes a free SPARK Audio Tool to help your child self-regulate with ease.

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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Evolve: The Journey to a Growth Mindset

Evolve: The Journey to a Growth Mindset by Emily Holland: Unlock the secrets to transforming your life with "Evolve: The Journey to a Growth Mindset". This inspiring guide takes you on a journey to rewire your thinking, overcome challenges, and cultivate resilience in every aspect of life. Through practical strategies, empowering stories, and actionable exercises, this book shows you how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth-oriented perspective.

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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The Ultimate Latvian Cookbook (World Cuisines Book 83)

The Ultimate Latvian Cookbook (World Cuisines Book 83) by Slavka Bodic: This Latvian Cookbook with 111 Recipes is a delightful exploration of Latvia’s rich culinary traditions. Featuring classic dishes like grey peas with bacon, rye bread, and hearty stews, it brings the flavors of the Baltic region to life. With step-by-step recipes this cookbook is perfect for anyone looking to experience authentic Latvian cuisine.

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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The Carnivore Cookbook Made Easy

The Carnivore Cookbook Made Easy by Betsy Hoover: The Carnivore Cookbook Made Easy offers simple, mouthwatering, animal-based recipes to boost your health and fuel your life. With easy-to-follow meals and colorful photos, this cookbook is perfect for beginners and seasoned carnivores alike. Eat meat, feel great, and thrive!

This book is Free on April 2, 2025

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Blackberry Cove: Free Women's Fiction eBook

Blackberry Cove (Sunset Bay Book 3)

Blackberry Cove (Sunset Bay Book 3) by Roxanne Snopek: A woman hiding out in an Oregon beach town meets an intrepid journalist determined to uncover her secrets. Netgalley reviewers say: "...you’ll love this emotional, poignant, touching story...well written, with a heartwarming, moving, and engaging plot...A feel-good novel that stresses family as much as romance...a lovely series."

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Interview with Jared Woodcox, Author of Defense of Huo Quiana (Shadow Casters Series Book 2)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Defense of Huo Quiana (Shadow Casters Series Book 2)?

Oddly enough, the spark for this series came from when I was on an evening walk with my wife and we were making shadow puppets on the side of a walkway tunnel, which inspired my idea for a magic system based on forming shadow symbols! But Shadow Casters is so much more than that. It is truly inspired from an assortment of my favorite books, movies, shows, and video games, like Avatar: The Last Airbender, Harry Potter, Fullmetal Alchemist, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and so many others...creating a set of characters and an intriguing story that I’m thrilled to share with the world! Defense of Huo Quiana is the second book in the series and specifically explores seeing the world through others’ perspectives, even when it’s challenging or uncomfortable.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Ironically I read more science fiction than I read fantasy! But I love both, and I read plenty of both genres. After I finish the Shadow Casters series, I’d like to write a sci-fi series I've had planned for several years.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

So, so many! I just finished reading Book 3 in the Red Rising series so I’m eager to finish the rest of those. I also have heard such good things about The Sword of Kaigen that I’d like to read it too. At some point I’d really like to get to the Expanse Series and I’m really intrigued by what I’ve heard about The Will of the Many. I’ve also been putting the books of all the fellow indie authors I interact with on my TBR so the list is getting quite long!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I have to pick two. Without spoiling anything, the “casters’ clash” scene in Torcia and the scene in the Wellinway Mountains where the main characters execute Nigel’s big plan to confront the raiders are my two favorite parts in Book 2!

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Not really... unless you count re-reading and over scrutinizing chapters to a fault in the wee hours of the night a quirky writing habit haha!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

I want to do a better job of figuring out how to embrace it, but I've always loved a quote from the movie 3 Idiots - "Make your passion your profession, then work becomes play." Creative writing is definitely my passion so I'm doing all I can to make that path a reality!

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

An excitement for the characters/direction of the series, a deeper desire to see the world from others' perspectives, and an excitement to read more!

 

Jared Woodcox is the author of the new book Defense of Huo Quiana (Shadow Casters Series Book 2)

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Interview with Rosie Genova, Author of Murder on the Steel Pier (A Tess Mancini Time Travel Mystery)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Murder on the Steel Pier (A Tess Mancini Time Travel Mystery)?

This is going to sound crazy, but one of my neighbors has a shiny black 1950s Buick that I would often pass on my morning walks. Seeing it really sparked my imagination and provided the premise of the story: What if a Millennial went to Atlantic City for a drunken birthday blowout and woke up the next morning in 1955? And then had to save her own grandfather from Death Row? I just ran with it, and Murder on the Steel Pier was born.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Murder on the Steel Pier (A Tess Mancini Time Travel Mystery), what would they be?

There's a Gershwin song that comes up in the story, "Someone to Watch Over Me," sung by Frank Sinatra. It was recorded before my main character, Tess, was born, but she is moved by the song when she first hears it. And when Tess ends up in the 1950s, she indeed has to "watch over" her Italian ancestors, so I think the song is fitting..

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love the classics, particularly 19th century British literature, but my escape reading has always been mystery and romance. I love writing mysteries, but I've got a couple of rom-coms I'm also hoping to publish.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I'm on the middle of An Old, Cold Grave, by Fiona Wishaw. Waiting on my Kindle are Same Time Next Summer, by Annabelle Monaghan, The Witch Elm by Tana French, and Oh, William! by Elizabeth Strout.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

It’s hard to choose as this book has been a labor of love for me. But I would have to say it’s the scene in which Tess shows up at the 1955 newspaper office where she works. It’s a bustling, noisy, smoke-filled place in which she’s the only woman. She refers to it as “a nicotine-infused man jungle” that she has to navigate. It was great fun to write the modern-day Tess clapping back at the guys.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I keep a little bit of candy in my desk to help me get through the afternoon malaise!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

It's never too late to be who you might have been, attributed to George Eliot.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

I would hope they remember the immersive world of 1950s Atlantic City, as well as my sassy main character, Tess Mancini.

 

Rosie Genova is the author of the new book Murder on the Steel Pier (A Tess Mancini Time Travel Mystery)

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