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New Romance Books to Read | September 5

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 Michelle Mankin, Isaac Samuel Miller, Lucy Score, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!



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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | September 5

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 Zadie Smith, Chuck Palahniuk, Jamie Lee Sogn, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!



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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | September 5

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 Sam Arnold, Dwain Worrell, Jonathan Maberry, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Krysta Maravilla, Z.S. Diamanti, C.F. Archer, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!


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New Young Adult Books to Read | September 5

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 Nancy Springer, Alice Oseman, Rachel Moore, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | September 5

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 Ruth J. Simmons, Meg Kissinger, Melissa Etheridge, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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5 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Read for Fans of Andre Norton

5 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Read for Fans of Andre Norton

From futuristic wonders to magical lands, prepare to embark on a literary journey that mirrors the magic and wonder of Norton's storytelling. These books are your passport to imagination, your ticket to the unknown, and your guide to the extraordinary!



Beast Mom

by Kim Imas

Release Date: August 29, 2023

On the outside, Harriet “Harry” Lime is a typical American mom. But she’s become a bit…off on the inside. And after stumbling upon the offensive new statue at her daughter’s school, she gets unusually angry and turns into a gigantic monster. Now she’ll have to figure out why that keeps happening—and why some mysterious uniformed men have begun lurking around town.

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A Patchwork of Darkness

by Andreas Ryk

Release Date: August 29, 2023

Can one find meaning after addiction and loss? After the death of his brother, a desperate Kane is unraveling, plagued with strange visions of Stygian monstrosities and the undoing of the world. The grandest culmination of these is the forthcoming discovery of a mysterious monolith that borders reality and the absurd. Magical realism at its best.

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Space Clown

by John Triptych

Release Date: June 20, 2023

The best solution to a divided galaxy sliding towards war isn’t an almighty hero or more space fleets… it’s a sense of humor.

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Cogitatio (Shadows in the Wind Book 2)

by McKinley Aspen

Release Date: August 6, 2023

Severed from her team and unable to use her supernatural gifts, Kathryn must navigate the cruel and arbitrary caprices of the criminal justice system as she struggles to free herself, while forming alliances and battling a sinister conspiracy. In a place where enemies become friends and friends become monsters, Kathryn will face her biggest challenge yet.

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The Tales of Zren Janin: Boxed Set

by M.L. Dunker

Release Date: August 9, 2023

In a war of words and weapons, it is always the young and the poor who pay the greatest price. Three countries fight like quarrelsome siblings turning the world upside down. Who wins? If you like worldbuilding in a South Pacific setting, heart pounding escapes, and people surviving when the odds are never in their favor, this series is for you.

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6 Books to Read for Fans of Alisha Rai

6 Books to Read for Fans of Alisha Rai

Welcome to the world of sizzling romance and witty characters, a place adored by Alisha Rai fans. If you're into contemporary love stories with humor and heart, you're in for a treat. Discover books that capture Rai's unique storytelling style, filled with sparks, real characters, and the joy of modern romance. Get ready to fall in love all over again as you dive into these passionate tales!



Reaper (Royal Bastards MC Book 2)

by Kathleen Kelly

Release Date: August 29, 2023

Love makes men weak. Reaper, VP in the Royal Bastards MC, Jacksonville FL Chapter will not allow himself to fall for any woman. Lucy was only a distraction, something to ease his needs. When her past comes looking for her, he turns the other way. But when she begs him to save her, something in him breaks. Lucy is going to test his strength, ability to protect his club & maybe, mend his heart.

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Forever Yours (My Obsession Book 1)

by Harper Michaels

Release Date: June 30, 2023

Sophie: I've loved Liam since I had thick glasses and shiny new braces. Now that I'm attending Crestwood University with him, I'm determined to make him see me as more than his best friend's little sister. Things are going exactly as planned when I propose one night to fulfill our every desire. Will he finally cave into our mutual obsession?

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Shattered Truths

by H. Hunting

Release Date: August 28, 2023

I was his Icy Cinderell and he was my Prince Charming on ice skates. He was the perfect escape from my mess of a life. He offered me the family I never thought I’d have. The opportunities I didn’t dare to dream of. A future that belonged to someone else. But you can’t run from your past. And some truths will shatter you.

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God of Ruin (Legacy of Gods Book 4)

by Rina Kent

Release Date: August 31, 2023

From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new STANDALONE dark college romance. I’m out for revenge. After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine. I thought it’d end there. It didn’t. Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare. He’s decided that I’m the new addition to his chess game. Too bad for him, I’m no pawn. If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility. He says he’ll ruin me. Little does he know that ruination goes both ways.

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Season of Desire

by Lisa Cullen

Release Date: August 18, 2023

I turned him down... he bought the entire ballet company. I still said no... he blew hundreds of thousands on a night out for everyone. I gave into my desires... and he got me pregnant.

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ARES

by Asia Monique

Release Date: August 17, 2023

They said my presence changed the atmosphere in any room I entered. According to my mother—it was in my name. According to my twin brother—it was in my soul. But to Nyx Campbell, I was multifaceted. The star gazing beauty forced her away into my heart and opened my eyes to a part of myself I never knew existed. She calmed the chaos...

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5 New Though-Provoking Reads

5 New Though-Provoking Reads

These thought-provoking reads are more than stories; they're windows into the intricacies of our world. Get ready to expand your horizons and spark meaningful conversations.



Soul Deer

by David Mintzer

Release Date: July 24, 2023

Four army buddies and their First Sergeant are bound by an unbreakable bond that will be tested by fate. Soul Deer is a compelling tale of brotherhood, resilience, and the quest for meaning in the face of life's most challenging moments.

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Untitled for Now

by Desiree Moore

Release Date: August 30, 2023

Raised in the deserts of Southern California by a family plagued with addiction, poverty, and trauma, Helen’s life was full of heartache and turmoil. Nevertheless, her circumstances fueled her desire to make it out. That was until one day, she broke...

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The Gravity of Love

by Brian Duren

Release Date: August 29, 2023

The Gravity of Love tells the story of a mother, a son, and a dead husband and father. Having learned she has cancer, the mother, Ginny, delays returning home and becomes a missing person to her children and her second husband. Memories of the missing person in her life draw her back to her first husband, John, and she relives their life, his death, and the madness of her grief that mirrored the depth of her love. But for her son, David, the missing person has always been John, even when he was alive.

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How to Build a Boat

by Elaine Feeney

Release Date: August 24, 2023

A funny and deeply moving novel about a boy, his dream, and the people who lend him a hand, by the acclaimed author of As You Were.

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The Flight Risk

by Macon Leigh

Release Date: August 8, 2023

Spanning nineteen years - and one really weird week - The Flight Risk is a modern retelling of the red thread of fate, a love story exploring with humor and heart what it means for the universe to conspire for you, despite you.

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6 Books to Read for Fans of B.A. Paris

6 Books to Read for Fans of B.A. Paris

Step into the captivating world of suspense and hidden truths, a place cherished by fans of B.A. Paris. If you're addicted to mysteries that keep you guessing, you're in for a real treat. From family secrets to shocking revelations, these reads promise an exciting and intriguing journey. Happy reading!



Beautiful Death (CJ O'Hara Crime Thrillers Book 3)

by John Deal

Release Date: July 12, 2023

Follow CJ, a strong female lead detective, in a series of captivating twists and turns in this fast-paced dark psychological thriller filled with mystery, suspense, and deception... and an ending you won’t believe. Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, or Gregg Olsen fans will enjoy this one. While a part of a series, this one can be read as a standalone.

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The Molossus of Old Man Moyer

by Joe Lyon

Release Date: July 27, 2023

What wordly fortune could be worth the promise of a violent death? Transporting dead bodies is not for everybody. Ex-con Jimmy Myer's hearse veers into an encounter with the Molossus, a mythical beast that bestows unimaginable wealth to its new host, but billionaire Old Man Moyer, the current host is desperate to dodge this deadly deal.

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Hunter (A Murderous Mind Book 1)

by Daniel Scott

Release Date: July 18, 2023

"A Murderous Mind" obliterates the boundaries between good and evil, weaving a tale of psychological suspense that races along at a whiplash-inducing pace. This exploration into the labyrinth of a serial killer's mind will hold you captive, the thrill of the chase pulsating through the pages deep into the night.

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The Mystery Next Door

by Michael Rodney Moore

Release Date: May 23, 2023

This is a coming of age story as a 13 year old girl solves mysteries connected to the house next door. Follow along as she discovers the secrets of the Durant family that have been hidden for 158 years.

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Malibu Burning (Sharpe & Walker Book 1)

by Lee Goldberg

Release Date: September 1, 2023

For a professional criminal and a relentless arson investigator, fear and revenge spread like wildfire in an incendiary thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.

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A Welcome Reunion

by Lucinda Berry

Release Date: August 15, 2023

From the bestselling author of The Perfect Child comes a short thriller about a couple faced with the terrifying return of a girl they once called their own who threatens everything they hold dear.

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Interview with Kim Imas, Author of Beast Mom

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Beast Mom?

There are a couple of points of inspiration. On one level, I was beyond pissed by the time 2017 rolled around and the allegations against Harvey Weinstein were made public. Heck, I was still reeling--like a lot of women--from the election cycle of 2016. And on a second, more personal level, around that same time, I was beyond frustrated by how unnecessarily difficult it is to be a new mom in the country—especially compared to other nations.

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

There are so many! Bad Girls by M.I.A., Creator by Santigold, All the Trouble by Lee Ann Womack, Army of Me by Björk, New Attitude by Patti Labelle, Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie, and so many more.

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

I like to read across several genres and am mostly drawn to fantastic prose and stories featuring badass women. I read literary fiction and I read romance (especially historical). I love the occasional mystery and read a thriller here and there. I listen to memoirs on audiobook. I read quite a bit of nonfiction, some as research for my own writing and some not. Every once in a while I’ll pick up some YA.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Oh geez, what books aren’t in my TBR pile right now??? I want to finally get to Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. I’m overdue to read The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. But my friend Felicia Grossman’s historical romance Marry Me By Midnight is next up in the queue.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

There’s a scene in the book where Harriet, my protagonist, turns into the monster for the second time but it’s the first time she remains conscious during the process. It involves a very goofy golden retriever and his very stoned owner. I don’t want to reveal too much but I’ve been so pleased that early readers have found this scene to be everything from lyrically written to downright hilarious.

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

This goes against some common writing wisdom, but I have to do it: In any given writing session, I have to allow myself the opportunity to revisit some of what I’ve already written—and make some edits there—or I just can’t make any forward progress. But! I have to limit how big of a section I let myself revisit/edit, because I’m at risk of never adding new word count if I let myself do *too* much of this nonsense.

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

The premise behind the title of Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott, is something I find useful when tackling something as huge as novel writing. It’s the idea that you have to gradually chip away at a big project--one bird at a time, so to speak--in order to get through it.

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

That it’s not only acceptable to talk openly about women’s bodies and bodily functions, but essential to our having full bodily autonomy and equality as citizens. (This is perhaps made clearer by reading the book!)

 

Kim Imas is the author of the new book Beast Mom

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