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New Young Adult Books to Read | October 15

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 Deborah Grace White, Chanda Hahn, Mari Mancusi, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | October 15

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 Ocean Breeze Adventures, Lisa-Marie Presley, Al Pacino, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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Fresh Young Adult Novels to Fly Away With

Fresh Young Adult Novels to Fly Away With

Ready to escape into new worlds? Our selection of fresh young adult novels offers thrilling adventures, unforgettable characters, and captivating stories that will take you on an unforgettable journey. Whether you're in the mood for fantasy, romance, or heartfelt coming-of-age tales, these books promise to spark your imagination and keep you turning pages late into the night.



Kianola

by Nathan Roth

Release Date: September 16 2024

Can a hero in-game become a hero in real life? Middle school challenges collide with the freedom of an online fantasy world. Nole, a shy eighth grader, escapes into Enix, reinventing himself. As he faces bullies, crushes, and self-doubt, he finds solace in a realm where he can be anyone, growing up in both reality and the virtual world.

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A Star of Darkness (The Scented Court Book 5)

by A.L. Knorr

Release Date: September 30 2024

Vesper must decide if she can trust Regalis with the truth she’s buried deep, while Regalis faces the ultimate test—can he forgive the web of lies spun in fear? As past sins collide with present dangers, one question remains: who will make the ultimate sacrifice?

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Book One)

by L. J. Evias

Release Date: September 26 2024

Transported to an ancient realm of magic and mystery, can a young woman survive scheming royals, shifting alliances, and impending war?

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Illusions of a Timeline (The Starbinds Series, Book 3)

by Angela K. French

Release Date: September 28 2024

Abby must return to Earth to retrieve her father's manual, which contains the key to his psychomanteum. There, she hopes to find guidance from her father's ghost. But obstacles stand in her way, and time is running out. Will she be able to save Bryson and set her life back on track before it's too late?

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Once Upon A Realm (Once Upon A Legend Book 3)

by Mary Ting

Release Date: September 20 2024

No amount of preparation, weaponry, or dragons will ensure their win unless Idrisa and Caliburn seal the rip in their sky, the very essences where dark magic began. As more secrets are revealed, loyalties are tested, and one way or another, an ending is on its way. Idrisa must give everything to save her world.

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The Tenth Rider (The Dragon Oath Trilogy Book 1)

by L.K. Lazarus

Release Date: September 21 2024

In a world where the ancient bond between dragons and their riders has long been broken, Rook Valen, a young man from the quiet village of Greystone, stumbles upon a discovery that will forever change his fate. An unexpected encounter with a dragon’s egg pulls him into a forgotten prophecy, revealing that his family holds a key to the long-lost Council of Riders.

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New Space Opera Science Fiction Reads

New Space Opera Science Fiction Reads

Ready to embark on an interstellar adventure? Our latest selection features thrilling new space opera reads that will transport you to distant galaxies and beyond. With epic battles, complex characters, and imaginative worlds, these stories promise to ignite your imagination and keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a seasoned space opera fan or new to the genre, these captivating tales are sure to launch you into a world of excitement.



Starship's Mage, 10th Anniversary Edition (Book 1)

by Glynn Stewart

Release Date: October 8 2024

In 2014, Glynn Stewart blended sci-fi and magic in a saga where humanity reaches the stars—by magic. Tensions rise between aristocratic Mages that make this high tech future possible and everyone else, and a young man's struggle to find work as a Jump Mage might just light the fire. The 10th Anniversary Edition of Book 1 is perfect for new readers.

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Redline Corps: Expendable

by Rachel Aukes

Release Date: October 8 2024

Join the fight for humanity in the start of this new alien invasion military sci-fi series by Rachel Aukes, bestselling author of Flight of the Javelin and Space Troopers. The enemy is vicious. Hope seems lost. But a few brave heroes can turn the tide. Humanity will prevail!

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The Meteor 2

by Joshua T. Calvert

Release Date: September 28 2024

But in her home country, no one seems to realize how great the danger really is - and she has no way of sending messages from the sealed-off zone or escaping the Russian government's attempt to destroy the entire area.

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To Homeschool On Mars

by E. M. Foner

Release Date: September 30 2024

Will the Bookers find that they've made the right choice for themselves and a community back on Earth depending on them? And just how far does the control of Earth's superintelligence extend?

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Last Stop (The Diamond Knife Book 1)

by Django Wexler

Release Date: October 8 2024

But when the Last Stop is enlisted to search for a lost expedition that may have discovered a haven for humans beneath the Layer, it’s the chance of a lifetime. What awaits Zham and team at the end of this dangerous mission might just change their lives—and their world—forever. Then again, it might mean the end of both.

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The Portal 3 (Portal to Xibalbá)

by Brandon Q. Morris

Release Date: September 15 2024

Can Tyler and Adriana save their new friends on the other side of the portal – and save their home planet from invasion at the same time?

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6 New Romances for Fans of Julia Quinn

6 New Romances for Fans of Julia Quinn

If you adore the enchanting world of Julia Quinn, you’re in for a delightful surprise! We’ve gathered six new romances that capture the charm, wit, and heart of her beloved novels. From Regency-era tales to modern love stories, these picks promise captivating characters and swoon-worthy moments. So, settle in with a cup of tea and prepare to fall in love all over again!



Luck and Love in 1902

by Jody Gorran

Release Date: September 23 2024

Everyone could use a little luck! Do you think you have life figured out, as Ethan and Alice did? They believed they had their futures planned. In this historical romance novella set in Saint-Pierre Martinique in 1902, events conspire to tear them apart as they grow closer together. And when a catastrophic event strikes, will luck be on their side?

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Fiercely Protective (Fierce Legacies Book 2)

by R Leigh

Release Date: October 8 2024

Rogue Delaney was wealthy and influential with questionable ties to some of the country's most dangerous mafia families. Bri Rogers needed a job badly and the minute she walked into his club he knew she would belong to him. When the dangers from his world threatened to clash with those from her past, he might be the only one that could save her.

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Perfect Match (Vice Club Nights Book 2)

by Cate Lane

Release Date: August 22 2024

It all began in Italy … And maybe that’s where my vacation fling should have ended. Giovanni Barbieri was everything I never even knew I wanted in a man. And when he told me he’d see me at my new home in New York, I hoped for so much more. But Gio failed to mention he was never truly free to love.

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Moroccan Sunset: Dawn of a New Beginning (Annie's Journey Book 4)

by Nina Purtee

Release Date: September 7 2024

In Moroccan Sunset, the ANNIE'S JOURNEY characters are back and it is now time for El Amir, the alluring Moroccan man with the soulful eyes, to face a possible future with the spirited Arab heiress, Elena, who is determined to break free of the societal traditions that bind her. Can he honor tradition and still find the love & passion he craves?

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Dark Seduction (Chicago Bratva Series)

by K.C. Crowne

Release Date: October 7 2024

What’s more humiliating than the walk of shame? Walking into your new job…Locking eyes with the dominating stranger. And realizing he’s your boss.

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On the Wild Side (The Wilds of Montana Book 4)

by Kristen Proby

Release Date: October 3 2024

Despite Brady’s best intentions he can’t resist his blue-eyed siren, or the sweet little girl that has him wrapped around her little finger. But when Abbi’s past catches up with them, Brady quickly realizes that the secrets that Abbi’s been keeping from him are far worse than any damage his career could do to them.

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6 New Reads for the Cozy Mystery Fanatic

6 New Reads for the Cozy Mystery Fanatic

If you’re a cozy mystery fanatic, you’re in for a treat! We’ve curated a list of six delightful new releases that are perfect for curling up with a warm drink and a comfy blanket. From charming small-town settings to quirky amateur sleuths, these stories promise to keep you guessing while delivering all the cozy vibes you crave. So, grab your favorite reading nook and get ready to dive into some intriguing plots and endearing characters!



A Fondant Farewell (Parts 1 & 2) (BEWITCHED BY CHOCOLATE Mysteries Book 9)

by H.Y. Hanna

Release Date: September 7 2024

The thrilling conclusion to the beloved magical cozy series of witchy sleuths, enchanted chocolates and sweet romance! Caitlyn finally finds her long-lost mother—but she's nothing like imagined and worse, a prime suspect in a murder! As Samhain nears, can Caitlyn find the missing grimoire, unlock family secrets, and use her "chocolate magic" skills to solve the mystery and clear her mother's name?

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Banner Headlines & Late Deadlines (An Avery Shaw Mystery Book 24)

by Amanda M. Lee

Release Date: October 8 2024

When one of the guests turns up dead, however, Avery gets assigned the story. She’s barely interested…until she realizes the camp is designed like a certain village from one of her favorite movies. Huts dispersed through various trees, with a huge platform and an open fireplace? Sounds like heaven…in a suburb far, far away.

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The Ghost Therapists (A Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery Book 18)

by Kathi Daley

Release Date: October 1 2024

While participating in the ghost therapy sessions is always a hoot, Tess is feeling overwhelmed and distracted this year with all the changes in her life and she wonders if she'll be able to handle everything that is coming down the pike as efficiently as she hoped she would.

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A Merry Little Murder Plot (A Library Lover's Mystery Book 15)

by Jenn McKinlay

Release Date: October 8 2024

To try to spread some Christmas cheer, library director Lindsey Norris invites the new writer in town to join her crafternoon club. Helen politely refuses and when an altercation happens between Helen and another patron, Lindsey begins to suspect the author has been keeping to herself for a reason.

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The Night Woods (A Mercy Carr Mystery)

by Paula Munier

Release Date: October 8 2024

As the floods worsen, Troy and Susie Bear are called out with all the other first responders, and Mercy finds herself alone at Grackle Tree Farm with a concussed Homer, Tandie, and Elvis. As waters rise and the wild boar rampages, Mercy realizes that the murderer is out there ready to strike again, this time much closer to home.

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A Parisian Murder (Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries Book 14)

by Colette Clark

Release Date: September 30 2024

When Freddy is found murdered Richard is promptly taken into custody by the police, having been the last one seen with him. Now, it’s up to Penelope and friends to discover everyone’s secrets—including Richard’s—to determine which was scandalous enough to kill for.

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Interview with Nathan Roth, Author of Kianola

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Kianola?

The question I get most is "Why middle school?" I wrote about middle school because it was such a brutal but formative time in my life, and many people can relate. You have raging hormones, feeling like an unruly kid kicking the back of your seat. You're noticing the opposite sex for the first time, but you have no idea how to even talk to them. School is hard, bullies make it even harder, and your self-worth feels like it's tied to how popular you are. You're trying to figure out who you are with the odds stacked so high against you, and sometimes, the best you can do is just weather the storm and survive.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Kianola, what would they be?

Nole – "On the Wing" by Owl City

Keki – "Someone to Call My Lover" by Janet Jackson

Dapple – "Beer for My Horses" by Toby Keith

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

I grew up on fantasy like The Lord of the Rings and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, but also YA books like Stargirl so both my reading and writing are a bit of each.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Everything by C.S. Lewis. I made a loose goal in my head to read all of his works, but I often get too caught up in how many are left and where I'm going rather than enjoying what's in front of me.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Midnight beach. It still feels like a warm hug whenever I think about it.

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

I write mostly on my tiny little phone screen in the Notes app and then edit on the computer.

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

I have a post-it note hanging from my monitor that says "Highly productive generosity" and another that says "Writing will set you free."

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

Be gentle. Be kind, and quick to forgive. We all make mistakes, and you never know what someone else is going through.

 

Nathan Roth is the author of the new book Kianola

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Interview with Glynn Stewart, Author of Starship's Mage, 10th Anniversary Edition (Book 1)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Starship's Mage, 10th Anniversary Edition (Book 1)?

Starship’s Mage was originally written as a short story, based on the trope of “A Wizard Did It” – IE, that when technology became so advanced as to be handwaved anyway, it might as well be magic. So in Starship’s Mage, it was magic. Then my partner convinced me to try the self-publishing thing as an experiment and I expanded the short into a novella and plotted a few follow-on novellas. A year later, there were five of those novellas and they became a novel. That novel started my entire career, ten years ago. Now, I’ve come back to the book, edited it throughout for clarity, and commissioned new covers for it and the first four sequels, and we’re releasing a Tenth Anniversary Edition to commemorate the first decade of Starship’s Mage

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

I read a lot of space opera and general SF adventure, along with a great deal of military history, but I’m known to read just about everything. Mostly, though, it is in the same space I write in.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Working through Norman Friedman’s “Naval Weapons of World War One,” with the new D&D Player’s Handbook, Megan O’Keefe’s Catalyst Gate, Ada Hoffman’s The Outside and the latest Warhammer Fantasy RolePlay core rulebook.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The confrontation between crime lords early in the fifth act. “You have eight hundred years of history at being thugs. That’s cute. I have a battlecruiser—and I’m coming for you.”

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

My writing is very regimented as a defense against my ADHD. The downside of this is that if I get distracted and don’t start on the hour, I often can’t get myself to start work for that hour at all!

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

Nothing can be right for everyone. You have to find what’s right for you and stick to it.

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

That integrity and honesty can often overcome where trickery and cynicism will fail.

 

Glynn Stewart is the author of the new book Starship's Mage, 10th Anniversary Edition (Book 1)

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Interview with Nina Purtee, Author of Moroccan Sunset: Dawn of a New Beginning (Annie's Journey Book 4)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Moroccan Sunset: Dawn of a New Beginning (Annie's Journey Book 4)?

When I was first writing Beyond the Sea, the first in the ANNIE’S JOURNEY series, there was a political intrigue mounting and I was highly suspicious El Amir, the mysterious Moroccan with the mesmerizing golden eyes, would have a sinister side. I couldn’t do it and his character was peeled back layer by layer through the first three books, revealing a man who is bound to the honor of his cultural traditions, a patron of the arts, and an avid conservation philanthropist. He had given up the chance for love with Annie because of honoring his tradition and I was so excited to give him a chance at love. But it could not be an ordinary dutiful Arab bride that he knew would not ignite the same passion he felt for Annie. With Elena Al Farooq, I found someone who could make him believe that love and tradition could go hand in hand.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Moroccan Sunset: Dawn of a New Beginning (Annie's Journey Book 4), what would they be?

Queen - "I Want to Break Free".

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

I love to read romance and women's fiction, but also books with mysterious circumstances. I don't write romcoms, but I love to write about young women going through loss or tragedy and how they get through it on their way to romance.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I am currently reading Danielle Steel's Palazzo. I would love to read Matt Haig's The Life Impossible and Abraham Verghese's The Covenant of Water.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

There are a few, but I particularly like the scene where El Amir is about to excercise his falcon. It is the first time Elena asserts herself, shocking everyone, especially El Amir.

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

I pace while I speak the scene out loud like I am listening to the characters and I keep at it until the dialogue sounds right.

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

No matter what the culture of someone I meet, especially in my travels, I try to smile, treat them with respect and offer a few kind words.

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

Throughout the multicultural series, there is a consistent theme that people from different backgrounds, upbringing and traditions can not only get along but accept each other for the treasure they are. The friendship formed between Sarah and Elena, who seemingly come from such diverse backgrounds, is a good example of how inside they were quite similar. The characters feel real. They struggle; they push limits; they seek love; and they learn from the others around them. I am hopeful readers will take away some small piece of wisdom about co-existing with one another, no matter the culture.

 

Nina Purtee is the author of the new book Moroccan Sunset: Dawn of a New Beginning (Annie's Journey Book 4)

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