Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors R.A. Davis, Meg Smitherman, James S.A. Corey, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Logan Jacobs, Robert M. Kerns, Talia Beckett, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!
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New Young Adult Books to Read | August 20
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 Katy Regnery, D.E. Olesen, Clara Nielson, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!
New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | August 20
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 Delicia Niami, Jane Gallagher, HS Moon, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
New Business and Finance Books to Read | August 20
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 Eddie Shleyner, Yolanda M. Smith, Cindy Goodwin-Sak, and more. Enjoy your new business and finance books. Happy reading!
6 New Mystery & Thriller Novels for Fans of A Quiet Place: Day One
6 New Mystery & Thriller Novels for Fans of A Quiet Place: Day One
If you loved the suspense and tension of "A Quiet Place," you'll find similar thrills in these gripping novels. Explore books where silence is as dangerous as it is essential, delivering edge-of-your-seat suspense. Dive in for a reading experience that matches the intensity of the movie.
The Domain of the Moon (The Muhammad Amalfi Mysteries Book 7)
by AJ Lewis
Release Date: August 5, 2024
When an abused bride, married against her will to a Barbary corsair, arrives at the only refuge for women in Algiers with her alleged husband’s two sisters, Lalla Hurriya must defend the women while Commissioner Muhammad attempts to save the only refuge for women in Algiers from destruction by an enraged Barbary corsair and his cutthroat crew.
Mission 37: A Story of Intrigue and Betrayal
by Michael Berk
Release Date: July 17, 2024
A routine autopsy of a former Nazi bureaucrat in occupied Germany leads Dr. Jack Monroe on a perilous mission that takes him to the capitals of Europe. He must trust new allies whose mission may not be the same and pursued by assassins who will stop at nothing to end his quest.
The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie
by Freida McFadden
Release Date: August 12, 2024
My husband is dead. I attended his funeral, watched as his casket was lowered into the ground, and then ate finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, and miniature beef wellingtons that cost more than my first car. Grant is gone, along with his many dark secrets that I never bothered to ask about. He’s never coming back. So why do I still see his face everywhere I go?
Deeper Than the Dead (Vera Boyett Book 1)
by Debra Webb
Release Date: August 1, 2024
Someone’s found the skeleton in the closet, and it’s not the only one. Wall Street Journal bestselling author Debra Webb presents a gripping new mystery. Crime analyst and disgraced deputy police chief Vera Boyett rarely returns home or ventures into the cave on her family land. But when the remains of her long-missing stepmother are discovered, Vera must confront a dark past that threatens everything she holds dear.
Not What She Seems
by Yasmin Angoe
Release Date: August 1, 2024
She left home as the local pariah at twenty-two, but when a family tragedy brings her back, she must confront her tortured past—and a new danger in town that no one seems to understand but her.
Fatal Massacre (Sky Stryker Series Book 4)
by Mary Stone
Release Date: August 13, 2024
In the world of fashion, death is the new black. There’s no rest for a real writer. And for Sky Stryker, who's neck-deep in her next true crime exposé about the brutal murder of her childhood best friend, the gritty streets of New York City provide endless fodder. Especially when she stumbles over a young woman's body.
6 New Business and Finance Books for Your Bookshelf
6 New Business and Finance Books for Your Bookshelf
For those fascinated by the ever-evolving world of business and finance, we’ve got something special for you. Our selection of new and insightful books offers fresh perspectives and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of the financial landscape. Discover these essential reads and elevate your understanding of the business world.
Seeking Fairness at Work
by Hanna Hasl-Kelchner
Release Date: April 10, 2024
Employees typically leave their bosses, not the company. Supervisors and senior leaders wanting to stem the tide can benefit from a better understanding of the employees’ point of view. Discover why fairness is smart business, not charity, and how to infuse more of it into your business culture without losing control.
From Sales Doubt to Sales Dominance
by Jarrod Guy Randolph
Release Date: August 7, 2024
Whether you're looking to build a strong personal brand, enhance your sales skills, or secure your financial future, this book provides the tools and insights you need. Join the ranks of top performers and embark on a journey from sales-doubt to sales dominance. Your path to success starts here.
Modern Achievement: A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders
by Asheesh Advani & Marshall Goldsmith
Release Date: August 13, 2024
Today’s aspiring leaders are redefining achievement. They understand achievement as a process for individual empowerment—discovering who they are, where they want to go, and how they want to change themselves and the world around them. Rather than just setting goals for achievement, today’s graduates are focusing on the process of achieving goals, resetting and pivoting to face new realities, and finding happiness in the journey.
Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
Release Date: August 2, 2024
While the book's title and much of the writing concerns increasing income, the author insists that his philosophy can help people succeed in any line of work, to do and be anything they can imagine.
The Book on Partnerships
by Franz-Josef Schrepf
Release Date: August 4, 2024
The Book on Partnerships is the summary of hundreds of expert sources and real-world examples. There is no hidden agenda, no pitch for expensive software, and no upsell for a $2,000 course at the end. This is the resource I wish I had when I knew nothing about partnerships. It doesn’t matter whether you are a founder, an entrepreneurial employee, or just curious about partnerships. This book will teach you how to create a partner strategy, find the right partners, drive more sales, expand globally, avoid channel conflict, forge alliances with industry giants, and get your startup acquired.
Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World
by J. Doyne Farmer
Release Date: August 6, 2024
From a pioneer in the field of complexity science and chaos theory, a plan for solving the world’s most pressing problems. We live in an age of increasing complexity—an era of accelerating technology and global interconnection that holds more promise, and more peril, than any other time in human history.
6 New and Inspiring Biography and Memoir Books
6 New and Inspiring Biography and Memoir Books
If you find yourself drawn to the compelling stories and personal journeys, you're not alone. To keep your reading fresh and inspiring, we've curated a list of six new releases that promise to captivate and uplift. Dive into these remarkable lives and discover the power of true stories.
Your Mindset Is Your Reality
by John Borden
Release Date: July 3, 2024
I thought I was just getting high. Little did I know when I took my first bite of magic mushrooms that my whole life was about to flip on its head. Psilocybin has been studied in recent years for its potential to help with mental health conditions. This is the story of how I found that out firsthand and changed the trajectory of my life.
Sara My Sara
by Florence Wetzel
Release Date: July 18, 2024
A poignant memoir of enduring friendship in the face of terminal illness. Author Florence Wetzel shares her profound bond with her friend Sara as they navigate Sara's cancer diagnosis, and the loss and grief that follow. Sara My Sara explores the resilience of the human spirit and the unexpected insights that emerge through mourning.
A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy
by Tia Levings
Release Date: August 6, 2024
“Today it hit me when he hit me, blood shaking in my brain. Maybe there wasn’t a savior coming. Maybe it was up to me to save me.” Told in a beautiful, honest, and sometimes harrowing voice, A Well-Trained Wife is an unforgettable and timely memoir about a woman's race to save herself and her family and details the ways that extreme views can manifest in a marriage.
Object: A Memoir
by Kristin Louise Duncombe
Release Date: August 7, 2024
What happens when an American diplomat is exposed as a sexual abuser of young girls? In her searing memoir, Kristin Louise Duncombe takes us back to her childhood in West Africa, where her life is a tapestry of lazy family days by the pool and secret abuse at the hands of an esteemed member of the close-knit US Embassy community.
Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant
by Stephanie Kiser
Release Date: August 6, 2024
What are the lives of America's richest families really like? Their nannies see it all...Desperate to escape the poverty of her own childhood, Stephanie falls into a job that hijacks her life for the next seven years: a glorified personal assistant to toddlers on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House
by Nancy Pelosi
Release Date: August 6, 2024
The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker—how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.
6 Must-Read Fantasy Books for Fans of Sarah J. Maas
6 Must-Read Fantasy Books for Fans of Sarah J. Maas
If Sarah J. Maas' captivating fantasy worlds have you spellbound, you're in good company. Her blend of magic and adventure sets a high standard for the genre. To keep the enchantment alive, we've selected a list of must-reads that will whisk you away to new realms of wonder.
Prisoner (Tales of the Phoenix Titan Book 3)
by S.M. Warlow
Release Date: August 12, 2024
Best-selling UK sci-fi author S.M. Warlow returns with the third entry in the "Tales of the Phoenix Titan" series. Set against the vast, uncharted expanse of a divided universe, Captain Nathan Carter and his crew face their most perilous mission yet.
The Crusader: The Complete Series (Books 1-4)
by JP Wilder
Release Date: July 7, 2024
Four interconnected stories of bravery, betrayal, and redemption unfold in "The Crusader Complete Series" by JP Wilder. Follow Aaron, a knight ensnared in holy crusades, dark secrets, and moral dilemmas, as he battles foes and his inner demons. Immerse yourself in a world where honor and survival clash in the quest for absolution.
Republic of Everfrost (Legend of the Arch Magus Book 13)
by Michael Sisa
Release Date: August 10, 2024
An Arch Magus dies, only to find himself in the body of a young man in a medieval Kingdom. He finds out that he is the second son of a Duke, exiled to a desolated town by his own family. Shackled by the notorious reputation of his new shell, he tries his best to develop his domain, implementing new policies and innovations, leading his subjects to prosperity.
The King of Frost and Shadows (Fated To Darkness Book 1)
by Jen L. Grey
Release Date: August 1, 2024
For the last twelve years, Tavish, the King of the Unseelie Fae, focused on finding the key for taking back his rightful lands from the Seelie fae after they killed his parents. There was one problem that stood in his way—locating the Seelie Princess hidden on Earth.
Lion on Loan
by Zoe Chant
Release Date: August 11, 2024
Lion shifter Elliott Harkness is in Ireland for the dream vacation of a lifetime—and helping the Shamrock Safari Wildlife Park do some fundraising by staying there for a few days! After all, it’s not often that a shifter gets to display his animal form in public, and being the ‘lion on loan’ means Elliott can show off while doing some good for the always-underfunded park.
Nine Tailed (Realm of Four Kingdoms Book 1)
by Jayci Lee
Release Date: August 1, 2024
An enemy on her tails, an innocent at her side, and a dangerous power within her that could destroy them all. Jayci Lee melds Korean folklore with modern Americana in this fiery new series.
6 New Literary Fiction Novels for Fans of "A Little Life"
6 New Literary Fiction Novels for Fans of "A Little Life"
For readers who were captivated by the emotional depth of "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara, these literary fiction eBooks offer similarly profound experiences. Dive into stories that explore intricate human relationships and intense personal journeys. These compelling reads will touch your heart and linger long after you've finished.
Call of Freedom (The Huguenot Chronicles Book 4)
by Paul C.R. Monk
Release Date: July 29, 2024
Join the Delpech family in 17th-century America as they face loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. Amidst the Leisler Rebellion, their journey continues. Rich historical context and compelling characters make this gripping saga a must-read.
Dancing with Dragons
by Jenni Ogden
Release Date: July 16, 2024
2024 GOLD MEDALIST FOR FICTION, Australia/NZ (IPPYs). Set on West Australia’s Coral Coast, a dancer and a disabled indigenous boy fight to save the coral reef and its endangered dancing seadragons. “A life-affirming story that calls us to open our hearts, even—or especially—when it’s hardest to do.”—Ann Hood, New York Times best-selling author.
Land of the Story Tellers: 24 Stories and 7 Poems
by Stephen Deck
Release Date: July 25, 2024
There are many stories in this book. It's a vivid anthology of American fiction. These stories were gathered from a sharp eye, and ears cupped into the conservations of strangers. The things they said which stuck inside, only writing what really mattered in good storytelling. These stories span our world. I hope you like some.
In Any Lifetime: A Novel
by Marc Guggenheim
Release Date: August 1, 2024
A devoted husband defies fate and risks everything to find the one universe where his beloved wife is still alive in this bold and thought-provoking novel.
Daughter of Fire: A Novel
by Sofia Robleda
Release Date: August 1, 2024
For a young woman coming of age in sixteenth-century Guatemala, safeguarding her people’s legacy is a dangerous pursuit in a mystical, empowering, and richly imagined historical novel.
The Venetian Daughter
by Ella Carey
Release Date: August 1, 2024
Nazi-occupied Italy, 1943. The house looks deserted but Evelina can hear a child whimpering. In the hatch at the bottom of the laundry chute she finds Mario, his brown eyes wide as dinner plates. His parents have been taken and now Evelina is the only one who can keep him safe…
Interview with Florence Wetzel, Author of Sara My Sara
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss?
In 2019, my best friend Sara was diagnosed with the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma, and she passed away seventeen months later. After her death, I was too shattered to even think about writing about this experience. However, two years later, the book started to take form, and I decided to structure it into three parts: "With Sara," "Sara Disappears," and "Without Sara." Writing helped me navigate and make sense of my grief, and when I read over the first draft, I was surprised to find many moments of joy within the pages. The memoir serves as a love letter not only to Sara but also to my mother, who plays a significant role in the story. There are also quite a few beloved dogs who show up over the course of the book! The theme of the memoir is certainly heavy, but ultimately it's a hopeful story about the resilience of the human spirit.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Right now it's psychological thrillers. I have written one myself (The Woman Who Went Overboard), which was a fun experience, but I like to write across genres. I never quite know what's coming out next.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Blackmail In Bloomsbury by Anna Sayburn Lane, The Man She Married by Alison James, and The End of the Affair by Graham Greene.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I enjoyed writing the scene where I grapple with my elderly mother's refusal to stop driving her cherished Mini Cooper, a black-and-yellow car that she christened "The Bumblebee." My mother could barely see due to her macular degeneration, and I actually had to resort to hiding her car keys. It was fun to write the scene and be reminded of my mother's sassy spirit.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Like so many other writers, coffee is essential. Making that first cup of coffee and setting it on my bedside table is how my writing begins. I literally can't write without a cup of coffee by my side. Which leads me to my second quirky habit, which is that I write sitting in bed. Being at a desk feels too much like work!
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Do the next right thing.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I'd like them to remember that love is stronger than death. Also, that in the midst of even the most trying experiences, there are always gifts.
Florence Wetzel is the author of the new book Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss
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