Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including AJ Lewis, Michael Scott Green, Bonnie Hardy, Terri Greening, and more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!
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New Romance Books to Read | February 20
Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Mary Auclair, A.L. Jackson, Serena Meadows, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!
New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | February 20
Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Maria Elena Sandovici, Phillip B. Williams, Maggie O'Farrell, and more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!
New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | February 20
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 Avi Datta, Malka Older, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Charles Brass, Sue Wilder, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!
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New Young Adult Books to Read | February 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 Kristen Ciccarelli, J.M. Clarke, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!
New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | February 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 Harvey Lee, Pedro Israel Orta, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
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6 Romance Books for Fans of Anyone But You
6 Romance Books for Fans of Anyone But You
Indulge in the sweet symphony of love and laughter as we journey through the enchanting world of romantic reads inspired by the whimsical charm of "Anyone But You." For fans yearning for more heartwarming tales of romance, these recommended reads promise to ignite sparks and stir emotions. Cozy up with a cup of tea and prepare to fall head over heels once more in the embrace of love's tender embrace.
The Grump's Guide to Chaos
by Valerie Pepper
Release Date: January 12, 2024
Tori doesn’t deal in regrets. Will doesn’t deal in chaos. Back home after decades, Tori suggests they enjoy some no-strings-attached fun, so Will puts rules in place to keep his life—and heart—safe. Wonder how that’s gonna turn out. Spicy and hilariously emotional, grab this spicy small town romcom that readers can’t put down!
Sun in My Heart
by Tricia T. LaRochelle
Release Date: January 11, 2024
The serene Virginia landscape holds not only Sophie Quinn's refuge but a world-famous pop star's escape, a handyman's secret, and a past that won’t stay buried.
Legacy (Warriors of the Drexian Academy Book 1)
by Tana Stone
Release Date: February 9, 2024
The Drexian Academy has four schools and four rules. Break them at your peril. Within the dark walls of the school lie secrets that could tear two pilots’ worlds apart. Beyond the treacherous academy are dangers neither could imagine. Will they risk it all to break the rules...or break each other?
Small Town Dad
by Lily Merchant
Release Date: January 29, 2024
Fleeing my controlling parents I moved to a small town, eager to live life on my own terms. Then Carson happened—strong hands, captivating eyes, and desires I never saw coming. He makes my knees weak and has me thinking thoughts that make my panties wet. What began as a refuge became complicated as the lies I wove threatened to unravel everything.
I Wish I Would’ve Chosen You
by Whitney G.
Release Date: February 12, 2024
I should've known better. I should've left her alone...She told me she was twenty-one. I found out that was a lie. There was over a decade between us, and sure, she was mature for her age, but I kept my distance every chance I could. At least, I tried to. There aren’t too many places to hide on a boarding school's campus, and there are far more places to get caught...I never intended for this to happen. I was her English professor, and she was only supposed to be my student.
Mother Maker (The Momcoms Book 1)
by Jenni Bara
Release Date: January 25, 2024
Mother Maker is book two of the Momcoms Series and features an accidental pregnancy romance between a professional baseball player and a fun carefree single mom. Guaranteed to have some laughs with this one bed trope meddling family romcom.
6 Books to Read for Fans of the Wheel of Time Series
6 Books to Read for Fans of the Wheel of Time Series
For those who have been enchanted by the sprawling epic of the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, the quest for thrilling adventures continues in the realms of fantasy and science fiction. Delve into these recommended reads that echo the grandeur, complexity, and sheer wonder of Jordan's masterwork. Happy reading!
False Haven
by Rebecca Rook
Release Date: February 13, 2024
When Viv Barston arrives at the small town of Hard Luck, Oregon, to fulfill her court mandated service, she travels with a motley crew to Grafton Stake, a remote and derelict former asylum with a haunting history. Now Viv must face the ghosts of the past while fighting for her future.
Kaalchakra: The Rise of Kalki
by Aaditya Sengupta Dhar
Release Date: December 4, 2023
Ancient Indian myths speak of the Kaalchakra, the cosmic wheel that heralds a new age. What if it's turning today? In a world facing catastrophe, two ordinary teenagers realize their extraordinary destiny- embarking on a perilous quest to Mount Kailash, to save those they care about most, and the world itself.
Secondhand Spaceman
by Rachel Aukes
Release Date: February 5, 2024
Blast off with a bite-sized space escapade that's described as "Irreverent, witty and laced with sarcasm, Secondhand Spaceman reads like a perfect blend of Heinlein's Have Spacesuit—Will Travel and Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." – Jamie McFarlane, bestselling author of Junkyard Pirate
The Last Scion
by Ryan Czajkowski
Release Date: January 3, 2024
When Aay’ika is falsely accused of treason by the Order, she is relieved of her command and sentenced to death. Even with her life shattered, there is still hope as she escapes her confinement. Corruption. Betrayal. Age-old legends. Aay’ika is surrounded by secrets as death follows in her wake. But can she uncover the truth before it’s too late?
The Object
by Joshua T. Calvert
Release Date: February 1, 2024
Deep space holds secrets...and one astronomer for NASA has found a big one. But it’s not what she thinks. You’ll love this hard science fiction novel because Melody is about to find out that everything she knew about space and time was wrong.
Viciously Yours (Fae Kings of Eden Book 1)
by Jamie Applegate Hunter
Release Date: January 23, 2024
When Rennick was thirteen, the gods bestowed upon him the name of his fated mate--a human girl. As the sole heir to the Mountain Kingdom, magic bound him to his kingdom until he ascended the throne on his twenty-fifth birthday, and as a human, she couldn't cross the magical barrier separating the humans from the fae. Heartsore and consumed with thoughts of her, he did the only thing he could and sent her anonymous letters and gifts...Until he crossed the barrier into her kingdom to claim her as his own.
6 Books to Read for Fans of Paula Hawkins
6 Books to Read for Fans of Paula Hawkins
If you're a devoted fan of Paula Hawkins, renowned for her gripping narratives and spine-chilling twists, then prepare to embark on a journey through the shadows with these captivating reads. From psychological mind games to tangled webs of deceit, these books promise to keep you on the edge of your seat. Happy reading!
Break Him
by Nicki Grace
Release Date: December 19, 2023
My husband thinks he’s won, but he is wrong. He thinks I don’t know what he has been up to, but he is wrong. He thinks I’m going down without a fight. HE. IS. WRONG. I am not the same woman he married all those years ago. I have definitely changed, but I won’t tell him that… I’d rather show him.
The Arsenic Eater's Wife
by Tonya Mitchell
Release Date: February 8, 2024
In this gripping historical mystery, a woman finds herself at the center of a scandalous trial—accused of murdering her husband with arsenic. One by one, witnesses emerge with damning testimony. Yet, beneath the surface, a tantalizing question lingers: is someone withholding the key to the whole truth? Inspired by a true historical case.
The Other Side of Crisis (Gravnick Book 2)
by Bob Herpe
Release Date: December 19, 2023
Gravnick and his genius son, Jonathan had been in Israel where the lad celebrated his Bar Mitzvah. Flying home on EL AL tragedy strikes, leaving the pilots dead. Amidst the chaos, Gravnick crosses paths with Riana, a descendant of Moshe Dayan, the celebrated Israeli General. Unknown, she is the target of a relentless Syrian terrorist, while Gravnick is the object of a ruthless American hitman.
At the River (Columbia River Book 5)
by Kendra Elliot
Release Date: February 13, 2024
The mystery of three missing teens and a traumatizing murder unearths decades of buried secrets in a shocking novel of suspense by a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author.
The Lantern's Dance
by Laurie R. King
Release Date: February 13, 2024
Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, hoping for a respite in the French countryside, are instead caught up in a case that turns both bewildering and intensely personal.
The Stranger in Her House
by John Marrs
Release Date: February 13, 2024
Paul’s just here to help, or so he claims—sent by a charity for vulnerable people to do odd jobs for elderly widow Gwen. But for Gwen’s daughter Connie, there’s just something about Paul that rings alarm bells from day one. He’s a little too kind, a little too involved…Worse still, Gwen seems to have fallen under his spell...
Interview with Rebecca Rook, Author of False Haven
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write False Haven?
False Haven is a young adult horror novel in which Vivienne Barston experiences supernatural encounters while serving a court-mandated service term on a trail conservation project in rural Oregon. Viv travels to Grafton Stake, a derelict place with a haunting history.
While all of the scenes in this novel are fantastical, some of them draw inspiration from historical events and locations. Specifically, False Haven was inspired by two very real locations in the Pacific Northwest: Starvation Heights and Northwestern State Hospital, both in Washington State. The abuses that occurred in these historic medical environments are a horror of their own and lent themselves to the genre and my story very easily.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of False Haven, what would they be?
I create playlists for each of my novels, which means False Haven has its own soundtrack! You can find the playlist listed in the front matter of the novel and through Spotify.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love genre fiction. If the novel has horror, science fiction, fantasy, or mystery, I will likely want to read it. So it's no surprise that I now write in these genres. As a storyteller, I love the possibilities and scope of imagination afforded by these genres.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The Hacienda by Isabel Canas, My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix, and Get in Trouble by Kelly Link.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I adored writing the spooky scenes in the novel. It's an incredibly fun experience, and in one memorable instance, I scared even myself when writing a scary scene when the unexpected arrival a delivery man coincided with my drafting a haunting moment. The unexpected knock on my door then shaved a few years off my life from fright.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I don't have any quirky writing habits and I try not to accumulate them. I worry that fixating on a writing ritual or a habit would quickly become an excuse to avoid writing altogether if I lack the lucky pen, the right eucalyptus candle, etc. So I try to focus on having a solid outline of the novel and working, bit by bit, on whatever stage I'm currently in.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
The right time to do something is now.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I want people to remember that they are valued, loved, and not alone.
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