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 Paul Orton, Angeline Boulley, Diana Urban, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!
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 Stephanie Luckain-Foust, Terence P. Dixon, Minka Kelly, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
April was a month of excitement for book lovers, as it brought us a plethora of captivating new releases. From established bestselling authors to debut writers, this month's literary offerings have something for everyone. If you're looking for your next great read, then look no further than our list of some of the most anticipated books published in April!
Release Date: April 25, 2023
It’s 1938, and a young woman selling face cream out of a New York City beauty parlor is determined to prove she can have it all. Her name is Estée Lauder, and she’s about to take the world by storm, in this dazzling new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Social Graces and Park Avenue Summer.
Release Date: April 18, 2023
A young Native girl's hunt for answers about the women mysteriously disappearing from her tribe's reservation leads her to delve into the myths and stories of her people, all while being haunted herself, in this atmospheric and stunningly poignant debut.
Release Date: April 4, 2023
A comedy writer thinks she’s sworn off love, until a dreamy pop star flips the script on all her assumptions—a “smart, sophisticated, and fun” (Oprah Daily) novel from the author of Eligible, Rodham, and Prep.
Release Date: April 4, 2023
From the bestselling author of ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW comes a searing memoir of family, class and grief—a daughter’s search to understand the lives her adoptive parents led, the life she forged as an adult, and the lives she’s lost.
Release Date: April 25, 2023
A couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.
Release Date: April 4, 2023
The highly anticipated new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Clockmaker’s Daughter, a sweeping novel that begins with a shocking crime, the effects of which echo across continents and generations.
Release Date: April 18, 2023
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.
Release Date: April 4, 2023
A masterful and “gripping” (The Washington Post) work of historical fiction about an incendiary tragedy that shocked a young nation and tore apart a community in a single night, from the author of Florence Adler Swims Forever.
Get ready to be inspired and entertained with our list of the newest and hottest sports biographies and memoirs! From tales of triumph to candid reflections, these books give you an all-access pass to it all. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a good read, check out these new sports biographies and memoirs.
Release Date: March 16, 2023
Would The Boys in the Boat, written about in Daniel James Brown's bestseller, have gone to the Olympics? Would Gonzaga University's successful basketball team have existed? Would college and professional football been played under the same set of rules? Without George Varnell, the answer to all three of these questions likely would have been no.
Release Date: April 11, 2023
From the #1 bestselling author of The Dynasty and Tiger Woods comes the definitive biography of basketball superstar LeBron James, based on three years of exhaustive research and more than 250 interviews.
Release Date: April 4, 2023
A gloriously funny, nostalgic memoir of a popular ESPN reporter who, in the summer of 1994, was a fresh-out-of-college intern for a minor league baseball team. Madness and charm ensue as Ryan McGee spends the season steeped in sweat, fertilizer, nacho cheese sauce, and pure, unadulterated joy in North Carolina with the Asheville Tourists.
Release Date: March 28, 2023
The definitive biography of Vince McMahon, former WWE chairman and CEO, charts his rise from rural poverty to the throne of one of the world’s most influential media empires—and features never-before-seen research and exclusive interviews with more than 150 people who witnessed, aided, and suffered from his ascent.
Release Date: April 20, 2023
'People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that's nothing. Pressure is watching one of your drivers hit a barrier at 190mph and exploding before your eyes...'Uncompromising and searingly honest, told in Steiner's inimitable style, this is a fascinating and hugely entertaining account of the realities of running a Formula 1 team.
Discover the newest and most exciting works of science fiction and fantasy in this list of new fiction books. From futuristic adventures to magical realms, these books will transport you to other worlds and leave you spellbound. Get ready to immerse yourself in these imaginative tales and let your imagination run wild.
Release Date: April 11, 2023
When cautious Samantha Day kisses her unattainable crush, she's left with unfamiliar and frightening cravings. Only Bishop, a mysterious guy with unearthly blue eyes, can help her understand the danger that's closing in. “Gorgeous angels, suspense and romance... this book has everything I love.” —NYT bestselling author Richelle Mead
Release Date: January 31, 2023
On a planet called Caligara, the Slaughtering of the Beast war has ended. A young soldier named A-rayin comes home to learn he is destined for a higher purpose for which his twin brother, Ratchet, hates him. Opposed by many other forces at work besides Ratchet, A-rayin must learn a new royal military formation if he is to stop evil in its tracks.
Release Date: April 21, 2023
First Alien is a fast-paced, enthralling alien encounter novel where a mysterious spaceship lands in Southwest England. Upon discovery, two women find themselves battling for the fate of humanity.
Release Date: March 30, 2023
In this tale of a city in the clouds, Adjudicator Anselm Horst will do whatever it takes to keep the floating metropolis of Summerland afloat. But when he descends to the perilous surface in search of answers, he finds himself joined by Clare Voyhent, a fiercely capable survivor with a knack for unraveling mysteries.
Release Date: January 5, 2023
A Boat Named Blind Faith tells the story of an unmarried, theoretical physicist who encounters a beautiful woman when sailing in choppy waters on Lake Michigan. Reminding him of his long lost love, he goes chasing after her, but gets captured by an evil witches’ coven and has to rely on his intellect to escape the blind faith of his captors.
Release Date: March 30, 2023
Born inside the walls of Capra, I’ve spent my life preparing to be a wife, homemaker and mother. Graduation means marriage and fulfilling my role in society. Girls who don’t graduate are removed. Life isn’t perfect, but the alternative is unacceptable. This is the Eastern Coalition. This is what’s left of civilization and the future of the human race. This is me, a girl trapped between duty and rebellion and a darkly beautiful boy. But I’m also a Sister of Capra, and when we rise in rebellion, we will light this world on fire.
Ready to dive into the world of literary fiction? Look no further! We've got five must-read books that will transport you to different worlds, introduce you to fascinating characters, and leave you thinking long after you turn the last page. Check out this week's must-read literary fiction books!
Release Date: March 13, 2023
A hilarious dystopian read! When Earth’s magnetic poles reverse and set civilization back nearly a million years, the bullet remnants in Hertell Daggett’s head keep his memory intact. As everyone else forgets the world they once knew, Hertell sees an opportunity to start civilization all over again, and maybe even get it right this time. What could possibly go wrong?
Release Date: April 21, 2023
AJ Joiner loved his grandmoh’s Fish Fry back in Louisiana. Now in Atlanta, he’s working a dead-end job and living in a house he doesn’t love. But when gentrification threatens, AJ throws a Fish Fry. Can he and his friends throw a Fish Fry big enough to save their neighborhood?
Release Date: April 18, 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal, a story of a couple from two very different restaurant families in rustic Minnesota, and the legacy of love and tragedy, of hardship and hope, that unites and divides them.
Release Date: August 29, 2023
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a warmhearted and empowering new novel about love, family, friendship, secrets, and the power of a trip to change your life.
Release Date: April 18, 2023
A brilliant send-up of our cultural mythology around romance, The One examines the reality of love and desire set against a world of ultimate artifice and manipulation.
Get ready to swoon with these steamy romance book recommendations that feature all the elements you love: billionaires, bad boys, and passionate love stories. If you're a fan of this genre, you won't want to miss out on these irresistible page-turners. So grab a glass of wine, settle in, and get ready to fall in love with these captivating reads.
Release Date: April 19, 2023
THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE features two passionate, uniquely written, and emotionally powerful stories delivered together to capture your heart and leave a smile upon your face with two very satisfying and goosebump-worthy HEA's.
Release Date: March 22, 2023
As CEO of Sebastian News Corp, Holt Sebastian is the man who decides if I'll always be a local television anchor or the star of my own show. I make it my mission to be noticed, but it's clear he's the one in charge. He doesn't just want me on the screen, he wants me in his bed. And Holt Sebastian will get what he wants. Even if I'm already taken.
Release Date: April 25, 2023
Jameson Hill's getting revenge by kidnapping law student Lily Hayes. As captor and captive, they ignite an unexpected passion. Torn between retribution and redemption, Jameson must choose: fight or flight? A thrilling romance where love takes you hostage.
Release Date: April 25, 2023
From USA Today Bestselling Author A. Zavarelli comes an angsty forbidden romance about second chances, forgiveness, and a love that conquers all.
Release Date: April 22, 2023
From the moment his eyes met hers there was something. Time stood still, the world around them vanished, and electricity... instant electricity. Immediately... she owned him in an inexplicable way he couldn’t quite understand. He couldn't escape her.
Not in his dreams. And soon... not even in his reality.
Release Date: March 31, 2023
My ex told me no one would ever want to be with a "fat, broke, single mom of three." My billionaire boss thinks otherwise. Hello Billionaire is a grumpy/sunshine rom com featuring a steamy billionaire, a plus-size single mom, three matchmaking children, and one hell of a happily ever after.
Looking for your next book obsession after binge-watching "You" on Netflix? Look no further! We've got you covered with these six irresistible book recommendations that will leave you hooked and wanting more. So, grab a cozy blanket and get ready to fall into these thrilling reads!
Release Date: March 21, 2023
When lawyer Kit Chase joins an international coalition in post-war Kosovo, she's determined to make a name for herself as an assistant prosecutor. But her first case, involving a violent criminal group, becomes complicated when the diary containing crucial evidence goes missing. As she races to find it, Kit uncovers a web of deception and danger.
Release Date: April 25, 2023
New York Times bestselling author Caroline Kepnes, whose acclaimed YOU series inspired the hit show on Netflix, follows “addictively charming antihero” (The Washington Post) Joe Goldberg to the hallowed halls of Harvard, where he leaves crimson in his wake.
Release Date: April 1, 2023
From Scott Pratt, the Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author of the beloved Joe Dillard Series, comes the first installment in a fresh new series featuring Presley Carter, a tenacious southern heroine.
Release Date: April 18, 2023
A cold-blooded murder. A confession. And a mystery that’s just beginning in a shocking novel of psychological suspense by the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of A Familiar Sight.
Release Date: April 19, 2023
Who took Florrie? What do they want? And how far will they go to get it? In a heart-pounding race against time, Jane must find Florrie and uncover the truth. Can she save Florrie and her own family, or will she be too late to stop the unthinkable?
Release Date: April 18, 2023
From bestselling author Teresa Driscoll comes a chilling thriller of past secrets and present terror. Deep in a rural hideaway, it’s only the owls watching them…right?
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Caligara?
What inspired me was a vivid dream I had when I was in middle school. Almost like the story of creation in the Bible, I felt my spirit travel through the stars approaching a new, unformed planet. This planet was as gigantic as Jupiter, but oddly enough, it could hold life like Earth. My new planet would later be called Caligara, after I toyed with names. In my dream, flashes of all the potential Caligara could produce circled within a smoky, chaotic atmosphere. Characters, future concept art of mystical animals, and book scenes, flashed in my mind. When I woke up in the morning, excitement raged through me. My uncles, who inspired two of my characters, were the first I told. Before I penned my plot, I did a lot of research and created multiple concept sketches. I wanted to make sure that I accumulated a rich background so I could easily write a series.
Since 2003, Caligara has both ignited unbelievable creativity, and long seasons of writer’s block in my life. Several times, all my work was lost from my computer or floppy disk. The first version of Caligara had to be completely re-written. Ultimately, I wanted to write a series that readers would not only enjoy, but that would remind them of their favorite fantasy and sic-fi combined.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Caligara, what would they be?
For me and for many of my characters, ‘Dream On’, by Aerosmith, almost completely sums up the entire book. I encourage you to listen and read the lyrics to this song, then read Caligara. Try to relate the book to the song. Reading the history behind ‘Dream On’ is also inspiring.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
My favorite genre to read has always been fantasy. In elementary school, my teachers found out that I had a learning disability when it came to certain subjects. Reading and writing were two of them. These subjects didn’t click with me. Nothing helped. Yet when I started reading Harry Potter, my eyes were opened wide, and the blockage was gone!
Now I enjoy not only fantasy, but other genres as well. Though it’s true that I don’t enjoy reading sic-fi novels as much as fantasy, I still find a thrill in learning, and penning them. Most of the inspiration I have for writing sci-fi comes from movies. Watching movies with my uncles also helps me write well.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Oh man! I have a huge TBR pile! There seems to be so much I want to read! I have a huge home library of books that still need to be read. From finishing Eldest, by Christopher Paolini, to books about earth history and the history of the Americas; I read for both enjoyment and research!
I have art books that I consistently reference to, so I know what kind of anatomy I need to draw for different creatures. Many of which haven’t been read through but used for imagery and practice. Bible prophecy is also a subject I dive into. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, is the only book from C.S. Louis that I have read, so reading his other works are also on my list. Right now, I am reading J.R.R Tolken’s novels and biography. Magazines and newsletters are piled somewhere on my desk as well!
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
A very hard question to answer! I have so many! However, my favorite scene to write about was when A-rayin met the first Ancient. Something resonated deep inside of me. For A-rayin, because he received almost a lifelong mission from this point on, and for me, because Caligara will be a lifelong desire to write about.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Yes! Most definitely! I listen to 80’s and 90’s music when I am typing on my PC. Rarely do I play anything else when I am working on my PC. Much inspiration has come from these songs. Usually when I start writing with pen and paper, I listen to Beethoven and Mozart on CD.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
“I want you to read and flip through Caligara so you can really THINK about what you are reading.”
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That mental illness is not what it seems.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Brutal Billionaire?
Brutal Billionaire is a bit of a flip on Indecent Proposal, a movie that has always intrigued me, but that wasn’t the initial inspiration. Originally, I was watching the show The Great on Hulu, which is a comedic take on Peter the Great, and Peter, since he’s the tzar and can do whatever he wants, sleeps with his best friend’s wife whenever he wants to. I found that situation intriguing and that led to writing a book about a man who basically gives his wife to another man for their financial/career gain.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Brutal Billionaire, what would they be?
I don’t have specific songs for the main characters, but a couple of songs that I think really fit the book are Illicit Affairs and High Infidelity, both by Taylor Swift.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I really only write romance, but I have a wide taste in reading. I like literary fiction and women’s fiction as well as nonfiction and thrillers and even young adult and middle grade books as well as some fantasy.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Oh my goodness, so many! I’m currently reading EL James The Mister, and want to read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin after that, followed by A Touch of Jen by Beth Morgan. And then I hope to read something by Elsie Silver. I’ve downloaded a couple of her books.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I really like writing the heavy banter scenes. I can’t identify a particular one as a favorite, but every time I was able to let Brystin give Holt sass (which was often) and then have Holt come back without batting an eye was fun.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I like to pull a Tarot card to focus on before I start writing, just to get my thoughts zoned in. Then I’ll rub a crystal or stone, whatever has the kind of mojo I need for the day. That’s pretty much my routine to get into writing.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
If you are humble, neither praise nor criticism will touch you because you know who you are. Mother Theresa said it, and I may have mixed it up a bit, but that’s the gist. It helps me remember that bad reviews don’t have to get to me and neither does too much praise. I know my talents and my limitations and other people’s ideas about what they are don’t need to matter.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Well, Brutal Billionaire is an escapism romance with toxic relationships and a red flag hero, so I guess the thing I want readers to remember is that these qualities are titillating in fiction but are a disaster in real life. But romance readers already know the difference between fiction and fantasy so that doesn’t actually need to be said.
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