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 Jamie Kern Lima, Sara Harkness Bovitz, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
For fans of Richard Osman's mix of mystery and the unexpected twist, the search for similar reads ends here. We've handpicked six books that capture the essence of Osman's storytelling - a combination of intrigue, wit, and unforgettable characters. Whether you're after a new series or standalone gems, our list promises to keep you hooked. Get ready to dive into your next favorite books, each offering a nod to the charm and twists we love in Osman's works. Happy reading!
Release Date: January 24, 2024
The author's daughter shared her fears for her unused IVF embryos. This inspired Noah’s Ark. Alabama’s IVF ruling confirmed her fears. In Noah's Ark, embryos and women's rights are attacked. This crime starts locally, but a larger societal battle over the unborn ensues. Noah's Ark, as its predecessor, The Perfect Match, explores crimes against humanity, done by megalomaniacs for greed and power.
Release Date: March 4, 2024
Cancer-survivor and Alaska State Trooper Investigator Jake Ward is eager to resume full duty, but his world turns upside down during a routine polygraph when a suspect escapes. What follows is a bizarre case involving kidnapping, medical experiments and consciousness. In "Wet, Warm, and Noisy," Willson masterfully blurs the boundaries between law enforcement and the supernatural.
Release Date: March 5, 2024
A faith-healing evangelist is planning to fake the Second Coming with advanced virtual-reality technology as he lures disadvantaged people to the End-Times Retreat Center with promises of food. Evan must act when a young woman from his church and her invalid mother disappear inside the internment camp. Fourth in the multiple-award-winning series.
Release Date: February 20, 2024
“I’ll be dead in three months. Come tell my story.” So writes Sebastian Trapp, reclusive mystery novelist, to his longtime correspondent Nicky Hunter, an expert in detective fiction. With mere months to live, Trapp invites Nicky to his spectacular San Francisco mansion to help draft his life story . . . while living alongside his beautiful second wife, Diana; his wayward nephew, Freddy; and his protective daughter, Madeleine. Soon Nicky finds herself caught in an irresistible case of real-life “detective-fever.”
Release Date: February 6, 2024
When Tempest Joy's car careens off the road and she finds herself rescued by a broomstick-riding witch, she's convinced she's headed straight for the loony bin. Little does she know, the real adventure is just beginning. Not only does she discover she’s a witch with a sassy cat familiar, but she stumbles upon the lifeless body of her Aunt Violet Atherington, the very person she was en route to visit.
Release Date: February 27, 2024
When her daughter Eden came home from the hospital, Lucy was profoundly relieved. Eden had survived a drowning incident and had no apparent brain damage, no serious injuries, not even a scratch on her. Lucy fervently welcomed having a second chance at being the good mother she should have been before her teenager’s accident. Until Eden tells her that Eden isn’t her name. Until she starts calling herself Eli. The name Lucy had reserved for Eden’s unborn twin.
If you've been enchanted by Lauren Oliver's unique blend of emotional depth, captivating narratives, and unforgettable characters, you're in for a treat. Our carefully curated list of 6 books is tailor-made for fans who crave that similar blend of heart-wrenching moments and intricate storytelling. Whether you're longing for more dystopian landscapes, complex relationships, or tales of growth and discovery, this selection promises to extend the journey.
Release Date: February 12, 2024
Geoff Smith is a little more comfortable with a guitar in his hands than with a conversation. However, a mysterious book might be instrumental in winning an impossible bet with his crush. Suddenly, his low-key life hits a high note as the cursed melody weaves its magic through the school. The world becomes a stage, and the students its actors.
Release Date: February 28, 2024
As hard as Fallon tries to control her power, it only gets stronger. In a fit of desperation she asks for help from the most unlikely person and is wickedly betrayed in the worst way possible. But there has always been a bright spot in Fallon’s life, someone who can reach her even when others can’t. Ariyon Madden must decide just how far he’s willing to go to save the girl he loves and the people he has pledged to protect. For the Nightling War approaches, and it’s more horrifying than anyone could have imagined.
Release Date: February 19, 2024
Julie has to process her grief over the death of her biological mother while fending off Mordred’s continuing attacks. Worse, the peace that was tentatively established before the summit shows signs of crumbling, and the Sylthana Elves are making another bid for the throne. Julie must work out how to protect the world from Mordred and the Wild Hunt and firmly establish peace by getting all the royals of every species to sign a new charter at the peace summit.
Release Date: February 27, 2024
Whisked away to The Leszy’s crumbling manor, Liska soon makes an unsettling discovery: she is not the first person to strike this bargain, and all her predecessors have mysteriously vanished. If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her taciturn host’s spool of secrets and face the ghosts—figurative and literal—of his past. Because something wakes in the woods, something deadly and without mercy. It frightens even The Leszy…and cannot be defeated unless Liska embraces the monster she’s always feared becoming.
Release Date: December 19, 2023
Joey Lynch has always been a protector. He rebuilds what is broken. When his older brother Darren leaves town, twelve-year-old Joey finds that he must watch over his younger siblings and mother. As he enters his teen years, his struggles intensify, with Joey toeing the line of addiction, all while being dutiful to his family. His boss's daughter becomes the one thing keeping him afloat. She's unapologetically herself, and even though he doesn't want to get involved with her, he can't keep away.
Release Date: January 16, 2024
After spending the school break with Noah, I’m so excited for everything that’s coming up. My parents have arrived in London, and we’ll move into our new apartment. Harry is returning from Shanghai. Mohammad is trying to win Naomi’s heart. And my parents are finally meeting Noah. But when our brunch ends in a complete disaster, I don’t know where I stand with anyone.
Embark on a journey of introspection and empathy with our selection of new memoirs, each offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of remarkable individuals. From tales of resilience to stories of triumph, these narratives are sure to inspire and touch your heart. Whether you're seeking motivation, comfort, or simply a deeper connection to the human experience, these memoirs are bound to leave a lasting impression. Get ready to be moved, enlightened, and uplifted as you delve into the pages of these captivating personal accounts.
Release Date: February 12, 2024
A (VERY) FLEXIBLE PLAN, A LUST FOR ADVENTURE, AND A ZEAL FOR EXPLORATION. Cory Mortensen shares his wanderlust with his readers as he embarks on a new voyage, starting this adventure among the unique and diverse landscapes of Iceland. He explores the beautiful vistas throughout Europe and ultimately lands in SE Asia where things get...strange.
Release Date: February 27, 2024
Taffa offers a sharp and thought-provoking historical analysis laced with humor and heart. As she reflects on her past and present—the promise of assimilation and the many betrayals her family has suffered, both personal and historical; trauma passed down through generations—she reminds us of how the cultural narratives of her ancestors have been excluded from the central mythologies and structures of the “melting pot” of America, revealing all that is sacrificed for the promise of acceptance.
Release Date: February 27, 2024
Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey from childhood to beloved author.
Release Date: March 1, 2024
Sara Bovitz knew how lucky she was — a fulfilling career as a physician, two beautiful children at home, a husband she adored who was the family’s center of gravity — she was complete. Until the wheels came off. The Tricycle offers an intimate portrait of heartbreak, told with humility and humor, as Sara learns what it means to reimagine their lives. It is a powerful reminder that there is light even in your darkest moments, and will leave you rooting for Sara and her boys long after you read the last page.
Release Date: February 13, 2024
Touching on issues of race, body, motherhood, church, and wonder, these writings are from the stirrings of the author’s own soul, extending an invitation to sit with Spirit in the process of mindful meditation, to humbly sit with compassion and curiosity in ways that evoke honesty and healing so that one might move beyond either/or and discover how the restorative power and uniting thread of Love might be stitching each of us to the world and to each other.
Release Date: January 16, 2024
Having spent a lifetime grappling with the question of whether or not she is a “real” alcoholic, one evening brings Stefanie close to the edge of losing it all. Miraculously unscathed, she decides that she doesn’t need to dive all the way down to a stereotypical rock bottom before deciding to stop drinking; if sobriety will improve her life, that’s a good enough reason to quit. Stefanie’s memoir is a tender and funny farewell letter to a beloved but toxic friend.
Welcome to a literary treasure trove! Dive into our curated collection of six captivating books, carefully selected to enchant and inspire every book lover. From poignant tales of love and loss to gripping narratives of adventure and discovery, these literary gems promise to ignite your imagination and leave you spellbound.
Release Date: December 9, 2023
Ember Rue is NOT broken! No matter what her family thinks. Reluctantly, she finds herself in therapy, discovering this is what she's needed all along. Now, how will she get through the next 167 hours between sessions? Ember is a retable, and quirky character who wants nothing more to find happiness in a world where she's known nothing but pain.
Release Date: January 3, 2024
Ambitious’ Secret follows the captivating journey of Hope, a determined young woman born into opulence but drawn to the gritty charm of Houston’s urban landscape. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant culture, this novel is a riveting exploration of identity, ambition, and the unexpected turns life takes in the pursuit of one’s dreams.
Release Date: February 20, 2024
“A family secret, a DNA test, a journey as rich and colorful as the early-day circus itself. Through Cecily Larson’s hidden life, Ellen Baker tenderly examines personal determination, lost love, family ties, and our innate need to discover our own truth.” — Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours and Before and After. Orphan Train meets Before We Were Yours meets Water for Elephants in this compelling multigenerational novel of survival, love, and the families we make.
Release Date: February 18, 2024
Two months ago, Sheera Leitner’s greatest fear was that she would never be able to find a functioning relationship. As a single mom at forty, her career in the TV industry was her main source of stability in the world, even if it left her a little worse for wear. Two months ago, she was just a normal person, audaciously managing the rat race that is her life. But two months ago, she met Michael.
Release Date: March 5, 2024
In an isolated lighthouse on the California coast, Rowan Winterbourne lives a solitary life with only her secrets for company. For she has a mission that drives her—to avenge herself against Gregory Torval, the powerful drug and arms dealer who murdered her mother and vowed to eliminate everyone in her family.
Release Date: March 5, 2024
A sweeping epic in the vein of Philipp Meyer’s The Son and Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko and inspired by a true story, this stunning US literary debut captures the never-before-told journey of the Baleine Brides: a ship full of young women plucked from a Paris asylum and sent to marry settlers in North America's rough Louisiana Territory.
Delve into six captivating reads perfect for fans of R.F. Kuang's "The Poppy War" series. From dark themes to complex characters, these books promise to enthrall with their rich storytelling and moral dilemmas.
Release Date: February 28, 2024
"Thrilling and seductive." WINGS OF INK is an epic romantic fantasy with enemies-to-lovers, arranged marriage, slow-burn spice, and a magical world filled with mysteries and monsters. Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, From Blood and Ash, and Beauty and the Beast.
Release Date: March 4, 2024
Cadel saves a young thief and is thrust into a desperate chase across Ganden. Sa’res Maéve and her murderous band of raiders are determined to kill them on their quest to return an ancient amulet to their merciless leader deep in the Niph’al swamps. Follow Cadel’s desperate struggle to defy evil as ancient powers awaken and war looms between the realms. #1 new Fantasy release!
Release Date: January 17, 2024
The Adventures of Mad Gad the Bard is a fun story about one bard, one best buddy, one whispering stone, and pirates and thieves and villains! A little something for everyone, it was a lot of fun to write, I hope it is just as much fun to read.
Release Date: February 14, 2024
This book features a cinnamon roll alien hero, a smart, capable human heroine, and a rag-tag team of misfits saving the world. It’s a slow-burn science fiction romance with space opera energy, lots of very alien aliens, and so much pining! It also has gentle humor for fans of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams, plus a twisty plot. Don’t miss it!
Release Date: February 27, 2024
“Waubgeshig Rice's stories are good medicine. Moon of the Turning Leaves is a restorative balm for my spirit.” — Angeline Boulley, New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter. In this gripping stand-alone literary thriller set in the world of the award-winning post-apocalyptic novel Moon of the Crusted Snow, a scouting party led by Evan Whitesky ventures into unknown and dangerous territory to find a new home for their close-knit Northern Ontario Indigenous community more than a decade after a world-ending blackout.
Release Date: February 27, 2024
When Joule saw the shadows on the street, her heart stopped. She’d believed the Night Hunters were gone. But the only explanation for the strange goings-on is that the Hunters are back. The last time Joule and her twin brother Cage went up against the Hunters, they lost half their family. This time, though, they believe they know what they are doing. But the Night Hunters have come back as a stronger, more dangerous breed than last time…
Dive into a world where love transcends all boundaries with our handpicked selection of new romance novels. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just in need of a heartwarming escape, these stories promise to deliver. From the intensity of first loves to the complexity of second chances, each novel offers a unique exploration of relationships that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again.
Release Date: February 22, 2024
All his life Nick Hemming wanted nothing more than to be happy. He had brief periods of happiness but never found the inner peace he so craved. When he meets Carmen Seville, everything changes... When Carmen leaves him, Nick travels down a path of self-destruction. He tries to fill the void she left with memories of her.
Release Date: March 5, 2024
From USA Today bestselling author Blair Babylon comes a new edge-of-your-seat romantic suspense thriller between an Iowa farm girl and the ex-Navy SEAL billionaire who kidnaps her.
Release Date: March 5, 2024
An overworked single mom from New York City. A billionaire surfer from Florida. Can the turn of the tide bring these two together?
Release Date: March 5, 2024
As Kezia settles into her new apartment, she meets her movie-star next-door neighbor, Sam Stewart, whose terrace borders hers. Just a couple of weeks after she arrives, however, a devastating crisis strikes New York City. Kezia and Sam find themselves connecting over their strong impulse to help those in need. As they share a life-changing experience of volunteering, a bond is sparked and a friendship is formed.
Release Date: February 8, 2024
Five years ago, I nearly lost everything. But there was a glimmer of hope on that darkest night. There was him—a stranger I could never forget. Now, I’m finally getting the fresh start I’ve longed for. But when I show up to interview for a nanny position in the small mountain town, the single dad has startlingly familiar blue eyes. Eyes that have haunted my dreams for the past five years.
Release Date: February 6, 2024
Neeka the Unwanted is a fierce warrior on a mission: stop Rathbone and the gods. She’s seen the future if either is victorious, and it’s horrifying. She’ll do whatever proves necessary to forge a new path, even seduce the ruthless royal from his purpose. What she can’t predict? How the intense male will shatter her hard-won defenses along the way.
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Noah's Ark?
Recently the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that IVF embryos are considered life. That decision has upended the IVF industry and terrified women who cannot conceive naturally, and IVF is their only hope. Now their hope may be a nightmare. The Alabama decision is foretold in my book, which I started writing in 2023 when the idea for this book came from a conversation I had with my daughter, who was going through IVF treatments.
She had successfully created ten viable embryos and was soon pregnant. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, there was some quiet talk in conservative state legislative bodies (Alabama being one) that perhaps the disposition of unused IVF embryos would be treated the same way as an abortion. Criminal prosecution of the mother, the doctor, or the clinic. She asked me, concerned, “Do you think I could be charged with murder if I chose to donate my unused embryos for medical research?”
An interesting and scary question, made more so by the ruling in Alabama, for all women, partners, and fathers. Noah’s Ark hopes to educate you and let your mind think about the possibilities of a war on IVF embryos.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Murder/Mystery and history/biographical.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
None. I was an avid reader. My mother was a librarian, but I decided that I needed to write my own books instead of reading others. I do pick up a non-fiction book once in a while, and I recently read The Wager by David Gann and Anderson Cooper's story on the Vanderbilts, but no other books are on my TBR pile.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Noah's Ark has a false ending, so the best scenes are the chapters after the primary crime is solved, but then another crime and criminal closes out the book. They are Chapters 40-43, and they answer many questions but leave the door open for the 3rd installment of the series.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
No, but my black cat, Finn, does like to sit on or near my keyboard when I write. I don't have a set regiment. I write when the mood strikes or I have an idea I need to get down on paper.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Listen more than you talk. Your friends will appreciate it.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
We are all entitled to make our own decisions in our lives, and we should fight like hell if people want to take away our right to choose.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Wet, Warm and Noisy?
This novel is about an Alaska State Trooper Investigator who is returning to work after a serious illness. Having battled cancer in 2019, I wrote much of my own experience into Jake Ward's story (except for the sci-fi aspects, that is.) While this personal struggle adds interest to the protagonist, the larger story applies to us all - a journey into the unknown of human potential.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Wet, Warm and Noisy, what would they be?
For Jake Ward, I'd pick, "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John - a testament to his resilience. For Belle Anderson, I'd pick, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. That song talks about dreams of a better life; the desire to escape her circumstances.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Having spent a career in law enforcement, I don't read much in the way of crime thrillers. They just don't usually come across as believable for me, unfortunately. Instead, I read speculative fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, some non-fiction and the occasional character-driven literary tale.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Some of them: "The Green Ember" by SD Smith, "If You Tell" by Gregg Olsen, "Sabriel" by Garth Nix and "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Ooh - that's a spoiler. I'll give a hint: it was one of the medical scenes. Loved researching the science, the medicine, and putting it all together.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I don't know if it's quirky, but I like a glass of wine when writing, coffee (for alertness) when editing, and I like to read out loud to see how something sounds after I write. Sometimes the best passages are terrible when you hear them out loud... arrrggh.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"Let your yes be yes, and your no be no." I like simple things, and I hate secrets. Also, I think one should endeavor to leave every room, and every person, in a better state than when you first encounter them. I try to say something kind and maybe pick up a little trash before I go on my way.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Science doesn't have a handle on everything; there is much yet to learn. The moment you stop imagining what could be, and decide you know how things are, you've abandoned one of the best parts of being human: the wonder of it all.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Preacher Stalls the Second Coming?
The engine of drama in all of the Preacher Evan Wycliff mysteries is that people in his small farming community bring him problems that no one else wants to solve.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Preacher Stalls the Second Coming, what would they be?
Boogie Street (Leonard Cohen).
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Literary fiction and classics. Perhaps the best definition of great literary fiction is that it defies definition.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Leviathan (Paul Auster), State of Wonder (Ann Patchett).
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
As a BookLife reviewer wrote: "A tense discussion of the Book of Revelation between Wycliff and Pastor Obadiah proves more gripping than many mysteries’ shootouts."
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
When I write fiction I no longer outline. If I can surprise myself, perhaps I can delight my readers.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I write mystery-thrillers and literary fiction for adult readers who seek insight, fascination, and delight in the adventures of their own lives.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Why do bad things happen to good people?
Gerald Everett Jones is the author of the new book Preacher Stalls the Second Coming
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