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 Kate Rice, Benjamin Taylor, Rebecca Renner, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
Embark on thrilling journeys beyond imagination with these six captivating fantasy and sci-fi books. From magical realms to futuristic landscapes, each novel promises excitement, wonder, and a dash of the extraordinary. Get ready for a rollercoaster of excitement with these must-read fantasy and sci-fi books.
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Two enthralling paranormal fantasies. Can an elemental who lost her abilities, and finds herself trapped in a body that's not her own, restore her power and find a place in the world? Can the world's first werewolf turned psychiatrist for the magically deranged handle the mayhem of the Asylum?
Release Date: October 31, 2023
Children of the Angels fight for the future of Old Nueva York against demons that come with the rising tide. Camila leads the Children, and she has enough to worry about when her ex, who left to become a priest, returns to her life. They clash frequently, challenging Camila's desire to keep secrets that would uproot the trajectory of their lives.
Release Date: October 20, 2023
Near-future novel about brain privacy, AI therapy, and the break-and-fake-everything tech culture to whom we freely give our most intimate data. Ed needs money. He's running a datacenter in the middle of the Pacific and burning cash. Keight, his ex, is building an app to treat PTSD, w/ a true deepfake digital therapist, & needs computing power.
Release Date: November 3, 2023
The time has come for Avarielle Grayloft to pass down her ancestral blade. But with monsters invading her land, old enemies resurfacing, and a god about to escape his ancient prison, she isn't done with it just yet.
Release Date: October 3, 2023
Layla is about to lose the little sister she only just met. It’s up to Hamelin and his friends to save not only Princess Sophia but all of Parthogen before Landon’s reinforcements arrive and doom the Land of Gloaming forever.
Release Date: October 24, 2023
Ian and Vic are brothers. Their lives are simple, and while they might long for excitement, happiness can be found in a hard day's work, a sunny day, or the smile from a pretty girl. Their lives are turned on end when their village is attacked and they are taken as slaves, destined to labor under the watchful eye of their captors. Things would never be the same.
Looking for some seriously good reads? Check out these five contemporary literary fiction novels that'll hook you from page one. With stories that feel as real as your favorite coffee shop, these books bring modern life to the forefront. Get ready for characters you'll love and narratives that'll make you think.
Release Date: October 6, 2023
In seventy-two hours, a father’s legend, a family’s ancestral lore, and two brothers will all collide. A raw, visceral, unflinching tale about the ties that bind coming unbound. Set in the rough-hewn woods of northern Maine, Clear-Cuts is a dynamic, immersive reading experience for plot-centric devotees and character-driven fiction fans alike.
Release Date: October 7, 2023
The counterculture novel you’ve been waiting for is finally here! This full-throttle, pannier-filled tour de force has readers raving about new facets of the Millennial experience that have never been put into words, and this Zen-themed story has people questioning their own societal compliance!
Release Date: November 7, 2023
The Vulnerables offers a meditation on our contemporary era, as a solitary female narrator asks what it means to be alive at this complex moment in history and considers how our present reality affects the way a person looks back on her past.
Release Date: November 7, 2023
A wild, sweeping novel that imagines an alternate secret history of Korea and the traces it leaves on the present—loaded with assassins and mad poets, RPGs and slasher films, pop bands and the perils of social media
Release Date: October 31, 2023
A startling novel about the homes we live in: how we shape them, and how they shape us. Like Amanda Lohrey’s bestselling The Labyrinth, it is distinguished by its deep intelligence, eye for human drama and effortless readability.
As the festive season approaches, warm your heart with these enchanting romances. From sweet love stories to passionate affairs, these six novels are perfect companions for cozy evenings as you anticipate the joy of the holidays.
Release Date: November 3, 2023
After living a sheltered life as the daughter of a vicar in the village of Somerset, Abigail Bailey longed for adventure. But being saved from an assassin by the handsome and mysterious ex-spy Camden Davenport, Duke of Stafford was a bit more than she bargained for and now the handsome duke proves to be more of a temptation than she expected...
Release Date: November 1, 2023
One doctor. One Movie star. One house. One month until Christmas. What could go wrong? It's not like they are going to fall in love. Right? When Dr. Gwen Wright is stuck alone house sitting for her mother and new stepdad the last thing she expects is an uninvited house guest-it's Caleb Lawson her stepdad's nephew and famous Hollywood heartthrob.
Release Date: November 3, 2023
Twelve days before Christmas, the forecast calls for snow with a hundred percent chance for love as the owner of the Seaside Bookshop risks everything, including her heart. While the small town’s holiday calendar is filled with festive events, the friendships of Bluestar’s residents are put to the test.
Release Date: November 4, 2023
Three women...three stories of courage, strength, and coming home. All of them left for a reason, and all of them will come back to the small community of Holly Oaks, Georgia to face their pasts and the loved ones they left behind. What will they find? Follow three amazing women on their journeys home and their journeys to love.
Release Date: October 13, 2023
The next installment in the saga of iconic anti-hero Lachlan Mount, the ruthless king of New Orleans’ criminal underworld, comes from NYT bestselling author Meghan March. Prepare for another epic experience: the Boogeyman is back.
Release Date: October 24, 2023
One lovestruck woman. Three handsome boyfriends—and strangers. A unique dating adventure awaits in a hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jeneva Rose.
For those who crave the suspense of a well-crafted whodunit, we've handpicked six murder mysteries that will have you eagerly turning pages late into the night. Get ready for twists, turns, and suspenseful plots that will keep you on your toes.
Release Date: November 7, 2023
The holiday season has sparked a new romance in Olivia Penn’s life, and all is looking merry and bright, until she’s mistaken for a dead woman. When a murder occurs and accusations are made that link her new love to the theft of a rare sapphire, she races to recover the gem, clear his family’s name, and bring the killer to justice.
Release Date: November 1, 2023
A story of family, love, religion, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Three years after his wife’s murder, Isaac Alvarez comes face to face with the man who killed her. Staring down at the Grand Inquisitor, Isaac felt heaven and hell.
Release Date: November 7, 2023
From USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb comes another heart-pounding thriller featuring investigator Finley O’Sullivan, this time taking on a cold case that could uncover new dangers.
Release Date: November 6, 2023
Saltwater Cottages, Saxford’s new arts and crafts centre, is as pretty as a picture. But when murder makes a blot on the landscape, Eve Mallow must draw on all her detective skills to solve the case!
Release Date: November 1, 2023
It’s that time of the year again in the quaint town of Sherwood. The festivities are just about to commence. But this year, everyone is cautious. As FBI agent Emma Griffin and her family are trying to enjoy the holidays together, a serial-killer is stalking Sherwood. Leaving behind gift-wrapped horrors beneath the trees in various public places.
Release Date: October 31, 2023
When Melinda Marx receives a mysterious invitation to visit the quaint, historic oceanfront inn in Carova, NC, where she spent her childhood summers, it seems like the perfect opportunity to regroup after her painful divorce. But when she arrives, she learns this is no ordinary beach getaway. The inn’s owner has died, and four strangers with their own invitations are already there waiting for answers...
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Holiday Star?
I was reading an article about a man who does TV documentaries. It mentioned that he was the cousin of a famous American celebrity. That got me thinking about all of the stars and how they often come from non-famous families. I pictured what their Christmas must look like. I thought about how strange it must be to say, “Aunt Jennifer Anniston is coming over,” but for them, it’s not weird because that’s their family member. That scenario turned into my Christmas celebrity romance novel, Holiday Star.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Holiday Star, what would they be?
Dandelion by Ruth B.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love to read and write romance with lots of swoon.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I loved writing the scene where Caleb kisses Gwen for the first time because it’s when he finally steps up and claims his feelings for her.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
My motto is no reader left behind. This is why I wrote two versions of my book. I have a spicy version with explicit language and sex scenes and a sweet version with no language and kissing only. I want ALL of my readers to feel comfortable.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I want readers to remember that it’s ok to be perfectly imperfect. That even when people seem flawless from the outside, like Caleb being a famous movie star, we are all struggling on the inside. We are all striving to be the best version of ourselves and a good relationship is one where your partner helps you grow into the person you want to be. This is what Gwen and Caleb do for each other.
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How Not to Fall in Love: From the Characters of A Duke Is Always Dangerous Viewpoint
How to Keep a Vexing Female Safe from an Assassin Without Losing Your Heart
By: Camden Davenport, Duke of Stafford
How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Dangerous Duke Who Is Also an Ex-Spy
By: Miss Abigail Bailey
For my newest release, A Duke is Always Dangerous, the main hero was a recurring character in previous books in the series. When Camden Davenport first appeared as the dangerous spy that stole Catherine the Duchess of Leicester away for one last adventure in A Duke Always Has a Secret, I had no plans for him to appear again, but there was something about him that I liked, something that made me, as well as the readers, want to see more of him. He was dangerous, roguish, handsome, somewhat arrogant, and brazen man with a dark past. What wasn’t to love? Throughout the series, Cam made his way into the lives of the other characters, and I felt it was time for his own story to be told.
I have always felt that everyone needs that one outlet to serve as an escape from the day-to-day routines of life. Many pastimes allow people those opportunities. For me, writing has always been the diversion I needed to get away from it all. Books allow readers a chance to escape to another time or dimension, to be someone else for a bit, to journey into other worlds. Most of us love a good hero in the stories we read, and I for one must have a happy ever after. My favorite escapes have always been historical novels, especially the Regency period. I grew up reading my mother’s Barbara Cartland novels, tame by today’s romance standards, but they were packed with knowledge of the period. As I got older, I moved on to the spicier novels by authors such as Julie Garwood, Johanna Lindsey, Mary Balough, Tessa Dare, Scarlett Scott, Kathlyn Ayers, and Julia Quinn are just a few of my favorites.
My favorite romance novels have always been historical, although, I do enjoy a contemporary read from time to time. While I love to read, I also love to write my own stories. Many of which never made it out of the spiral notebooks I wrote in as a teenager.
While I have dabbled in other stories, regency romances have always held my heart and when I write, I want to create that ultimate swoon-worthy hero that makes you sigh when he says that terribly romantic phrase to the heroine he is trying to impress. Likewise, I love a heroine who can be a challenge, one that doesn’t necessarily fall at the handsome hero’s feet when he looks her way.
A Duke is Always Dangerous, I feel, has the best of both. A dashingly handsome ex-spy who will do whatever it takes to protect the lady entrusted to his charge and a lady who refuses to give in easily to his charms. I hope you enjoy Cam and Abigail’s story as much as I enjoyed creating it. Happy reading!
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Red Citadel?
I was inspired to write the Isaac Alavrez series after visiting Seville in 2013. The first book in the series, Blood Libel, was based on the stories I was told about the prejudice the Jewish community faced in Europe. In particular, the idea that Jews used the blood of children in their rituals. I became fascinated by this and set it in the context of the Alvarez family who had been forced to convert to Catholicism. I wanted to explore how a family can survive in such troubled times. The Red Citadel is the third in the series and is set mainly in Granada at the height of a rebellion against King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Red Citadel, what would they be?
Devils and Dust by Bruce Springsteen: 'Fear's a powerful thing, It can turn your heart black, you can trust, It'll take your God-filled soul, And fill it with devils and dust.'
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read a lot of crime fiction, mainly modern. I've started to read more YA recently as I explore the possibilities of expanding my writing.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I'm looking forward to Michael Connelly's Resurrection Walk, Alchemy by S J Parris, and The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The scene about three quarters of the way through where the main protagonists have to convince a crowd to support them against the forces of evil. I enjoyed imagining this and building it up from a single conversation to a large scale cinematic scene. I'm sure it would look good on the big screen. Maybe one day.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Unfortunately I'm pretty boring in this respect. I have a routine where I write mainly in the morning fuelled by coffee and trying to resist a mid-morning cake.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
“Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to know what he ought to do.” – St. Thomas Aquinas
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Hopefulness. These books are about troubled times where governments and communities were set against each other. But they got through them and went on to better times.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Oath Breaker?
When I was in my twenties, I wrote the epic fantasy story that I really wanted to read—three kickass women (aged 16 to 25) coming together despite their differences to stop an evil god from being reborn. That was my first published trilogy: The Heirs of a Broken Land. I’ve always wanted to go back to that world and those characters, but waited until the rights reverted back to me, which they finally did a couple of years ago. And you can read this new trilogy without reading the first one, too, in case it calls more to you!
I’m twenty years older, now, and am again writing the story I want to read, by bringing my characters twenty years into the future. Things haven’t gone as planned, and the shadows of the battlefield are long and hard to escape…what will my three heroines do now that it seems another battle is afoot? They’re older, have taken lots of hits, and now have families of their own. Will they stand and fight again, or will they let their young adult children go off to fight the demons for them?
(spoiler alert: that’s a hard no. Ha! But the world might have different plans…) It was such a joy to return to this world and these characters, and I can’t wait for (many!) more stories!
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Right now I’m on a huge science-fiction and fantasy novella kick, but I love thrillers, mysteries, romance, horror (zombies!)…all the genres, and poetry, and non-fiction... Reading is my main inspiration for writing, and I can’t thank all the wonderful writers out there enough for keeping my brain happily fed!
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
‘Tis a teetering pile, as always. A few near the top: “Pluralities,” by Avi Silver, “Shattered Spirits: The Fall of Ishcairn,” by Cal Black, and “Easter Pinkerton and the Case of the Heretic Blood” by Evan May. All by amazing Canadian authors and published independently or by small presses. *swoon*
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Forced to do so (and only under duress), I think I’d have to pick the reunion between the sorceress and the warrior as my favorite scene. They were frenemies at best in the first trilogy, and it kills the warrior that she has to ask the sorceress for help…but she’s also thrilled to see her again. The two are like an old bickering couple—they’re sarcastic with each other and tell each other off, but are fiercely protective of one another. Having them reunite for the first time in so many years was, well, I’ll let you find out!
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I don’t think I have any quirky writing habits, thank you very much (types this on one of three mechanical keyboards, obviously the one for non-fic and freelance work, while drinking from favorite Monday mug and wearing shiny handwarmers for practicality and fanciness).
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I have a whole little row of “reminders to self” taped on the bottom of my monitor. The one I’m currently favoring, and try to remind myself often of, is: Be brave, be bold, be kind.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
The feeling that there is no point in life in which you can’t be the hero. That you make a difference. Especially for older women: that you are seen, and that you matter.
Marie Bilodeau is the author of the new book Oath Breaker: Keepers of a Broken Land 1
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Under the Cocoon Moon?
The idea for the mystery plays with the past, present, and future themes of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In Under the Cocoon Moon, there is a past crime that leads to a present-day murder, which will forever change Olivia’s future. The primary theme of the story is transformation. The holidays are a time when, for many, the sights, sounds, and smells of the season raise spirits and transform lives, at least for a short while. This book is a turning point in the series for Olivia as she experiences some significant shifts in her life. As the outer world is transformed by the season, Olivia’s internal life, what she wants and needs, changes as well.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Under the Cocoon Moon, what would they be?
For Olivia Penn, “Heart of a Hero” by Cathy Heller. For Olivia’s love interest, Preston Hills, “Holding Out for a Hero” by Bonnie Tyler.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I read widely across genres, but I do prefer mysteries. I have some favorite authors who write outside the genre, and I’d read anything they’d write.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Paige Shelton’s Alaska Wild Series.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The last scene was my favorite. It involves an exchange of gifts, and the series has been building to this moment for Olivia.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I don’t have any quirky writing habits. I write whenever my kitty cat gives me the okay to do so.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
You’ll never know until you try.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Where there is a will to change, there is a way. Where there is no will, there is no way.
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