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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | January 31

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 Michael Anderle, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Annalee Newitz, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from T.S. Malpass, T.W. Pearce, Theophilus Monroe, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!

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New Young Adult Books to Read | January 31

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 P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast, Krystal Marquis, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!

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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | January 31

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 Yvonne Kason M.D., Jinger Vuolo, Susannah Constantine, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!

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The Buzziest Books of January | 2023

The beginning of 2023 has been a great time for readers with a host of exciting new releases from bestselling authors. So many page-turning novels will captivate you from cover to cover. If you want to know what new books everyone has been talking about, here are our picks for January’s 10 most noteworthy releases. Happy reading!

Exiles

by Jane Harper

Release Date: January 31, 2023

Federal Investigator Aaron Falk is on his way to a small town deep in Southern Australian wine country for the christening of an old friend's baby. But mystery follows him, even on vacation. This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Kim Gillespie's disappearance and Falk and his old buddy Raco can't leave the case alone. As Falk soaks up life in the lush valley, he is welcomed into the tight-knit circle of Kim’s friends and loved ones. But the group may be more fractured than it seems. Between Falk’s closest friend, the missing mother, and a woman he’s drawn to, dark questions linger as long-ago truths begin to emerge. What would make a mother abandon her child? What happened to Kim Gillespie?

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Spare

by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex

Release Date: January 10, 2023

For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

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The Stolen Heir

by Holly Black

Release Date: January 3, 2023

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black.

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Begin Again

by Emma Lord

Release Date: January 24, 2023

Filled with a friend group that feels like family, an empowering journey of finding your own way, and a Just Kiss Already! romance, Emma Lord's Begin Again is an unforgettable YA novel of love and starting again.

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All the Dangerous Things

by Stacy Willingham

Release Date: January 10, 2023

Following up her instant New York Times bestseller, A Flicker in the Dark, Stacy Willingham delivers a totally gripping thriller about a desperate mother with a troubled past in All the Dangerous Things.

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The Bandit Queens

by Parini Shroff

Release Date: January 3, 2023

A young Indian woman finds the false rumors that she killed her husband surprisingly useful—until other women in the village start asking for her help getting rid of their own husbands—in this razor-sharp debut.

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Sorry, Bro

by Taleen Voskuni

Release Date: January 31, 2023

An Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant and heartfelt queer rom-com by debut author Taleen Voskuni.

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The Hunter

by Jennifer Herrera

Release Date: January 10, 2023

A riveting atmospheric suspense debut that explores the dark side of a small town and asks: How can we uncover the truth when we keep lying to ourselves? Perfect for fans of Mare of Easttown, this taut debut is a haunting look at how the search for truth often leads back to the most unlikely of places.

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The Deluge

by Stephen Markley

Release Date: January 10, 2023

From the bestselling author of Ohio, a masterful American epic charting a near future approaching collapse and a nascent but strengthening solidarity. “This book is, simply put, a modern classic. If you read it, you'll never forget it. Prophetic, terrifying, uplifting.” —Stephen King

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Phaedra

by Laura Shepperson

Release Date: January 10, 2023

Debut novelist Laura Shepperson offers a powerful feminist retelling of Phaedra and her unyielding quest for justice, perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Natalie Haynes. Timely, unflinching, and transportive, Laura Shepperson’s Phaedra carves open long-accepted wounds to give voice to one of the most maligned figures of mythology and offers a stunning story of how truth bends under the weight of patriarchy but can be broken open by the force of one woman’s bravery.

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Books to Read if You Like Avatar

So you've seen the newest Avatar movie, but you can't shake the need for more epic science fiction and fantasy stories... Well, we've got the perfect list of books to read that will be sure to immerse you in a world of fantasy, action, adventure, and more! Check out our picks for books to read for fans of Avatar.

Pathic

by Larry Jordan

Release Date: November 1, 2022

Pathic's Oded Rhapp and Reef Kane are the remits of a long-forgotten race that have slipped away, hidden behind the anonymity of a legend that had become nothing more than a mystical tale exaggerated with every word over time. Together with another human, colonel Forbes Ash stumbles upon a forgotten mystery of their past - the living crystal.

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Proud Pada (The Last Lumenian Book 3)

by S.G. Blaise

Release Date: December 6, 2022

Lilla is on her next mission as a Sybil, when she must travel to the Pada world following the trail of a ruthless murderer. Navigating deadly politics turns increasingly difficult, when the Teryn emperor goes missing. Now the Teryn empire is heading towards civil war, and Lilla must uncover who is behind the conspiracy before it's too late.

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The Hybrid Cure (The Kaseath Chronicles Book 1)

by Jackie McCarthy

Release Date: January 3, 2023

A devastating plague. Kids treated like lab rats. Can a teenager develop her powers in time to rescue the ones she loves? If you like heroines to root for, action-packed suspense, and exploring the slippery slope between good and evil, then you’ll enjoy Jackie McCarthy’s coming-of-age adventure.

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Witch With A Crisis (Witch Warrior Book 8)

by T. R. Cameron

Release Date: December 21, 2022

Agent Cait and her dragon Aza are under attack on every front. The leader of the Thorns criminal organization despises Cait and the US Marshalls, and he’s decided it’s time to take them out. But a group of terrorists is plotting against a politician, drawing Cait’s Special Operations Group away. Is it a distraction? Even the shifters are gearing up for the big battle. Can Cait and Aza survive?

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson

Release Date: January 10, 2023

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess Bride.

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Space Raiders

by Ken Lozito

Release Date: January 25, 2023

After years of searching, Nathan Briggs is finally on the verge of finding the lost shipwreck. Unfortunately, the aliens have other plans.

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Books to Read if You Like Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult is best known for her breathtaking novels like My Sisters Keeper, Mad Honey, Wish You Were Here, and so much more. If you're looking to immerse yourself in your next literary fiction read, don't miss out on these books for fans of Jodi Picoult!

Something Good

by Layla Reed

Release Date: January 4, 2023

Olivia Banks returns to her hometown with her camera crew in tow - the last chance to save her job. But her older sister, Tonya, has no intention of letting the past go - the past that has haunted them for 18 years. Intertwined between past and present, the secrets revealed will test the most sacred of bonds where no one will escape untouched.

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That Night at the Beach

by Kate Hewitt

Release Date: January 19, 2023

An absolutely heartbreaking story about friendship, parenting and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Susan Lewis.

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The Guest Lecture

by Martin Riker

Release Date: January 24, 2023

With warm intellect, playful curiosity, and an infectious voice, Martin Riker acutely animates the novel of ideas with a beating heart and turns one woman’s midnight crisis into the performance of a lifetime.

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Picking up the Pieces

by Amanda Prowse

Release Date: January 10, 2023

In this heart-warming story from million copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, Nora has given up on finding happiness. But has it been waiting for her all along?

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This Other Eden

by Paul Harding

Release Date: January 24, 2023

From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Tinkers, a novel inspired by the true story of Malaga Island, an isolated island off the coast of Maine that became one of the first racially integrated towns in the Northeast.

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A Hue of Blu

by Marie-France Leger

Release Date: January 20, 2023

How much pain are you willing to endure for someone you love? “A Hue of Blu” explores how two broken hearts can find comfort in tragic losses, how two broken souls can find peace in pain, and how loving yourself may be the only way to love another... No matter the consequence.

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Books to Read if You Like Taylor Swift

Have you been loving Taylor's newest album Midnights? Well, we've got the perfect list of new romance releases that are perfect to read while you're listening to songs like Lavender Haze, Midnight Rain, and so many more! Check out our picks for romance books to read if you like Taylor Swift!

If This is Love (Romance in New Orleans: A Small Town Southern Romance Series Book 4)

by Katherine L. Evans

Release Date: December 11, 2022

Love? I've been there, done that, and was left with nothing but divorce papers. After a horrifying stint in combat and a failed marriage, the only company I keep is my service dog, Gunner. But all that changes when the fantasy woman I've been dreaming about since my wife left me steps into a meeting as the director of my current project.

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Twins Formation

by Colin Blough

Release Date: November 1, 2022

Caden McCaffrey's headed to a championship and contract extension when a tackle cracks his tibia. Caden's twin is "Laidback" Liam, but with a helmet, no one will know the difference. Caden's physical therapist is beautiful. Liam's interviewing with every fan's dream reporter. Their secret means neither gets the woman. Actual sports scenes and HEA.

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The Choice

by A Jade

Release Date: January 19, 2023

From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ashley Jade comes a gritty, off-limits romance about mistakes, choices, and love conquering all.

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How to Lose at Love

by Sara Ney

Release Date: January 17, 2023

With too much on my plate, the very last thing on my mind was a relationship—the football draft was looming and dating got in the way. I never understood why my teammates bothered with girlfriends. None of us had the time. When my sports agent suggested that being seen in public with a respectable girl would be good for my bad reputation, I couldn’t think of a single person to help me out. The only girls I knew weren’t wifey material, and the ones who were? Might catch feelings. Except Ryann Winters.

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Thorne Princess

by L.J. Shen

Release Date: January 12, 2023

An addictive standalone about a Hollywood princess who is desperate to self-destruct... and the grumpy bodyguard who saves her. "An opposites attract tale with emotional depth and one of my all-time favorite k*nks. Shen never misses." --USA Today Bestselling Author Celia Aaron

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Faux Beau

by Marina Adair

Release Date: January 5, 2023

Faux Beau is a hilarious, pee-your-pants romcom featuring a swoon-worthy self-proclaimed boy-toy, a mistaken identity, and a fantasy of a one-night-stand, which leads to a fake relationship that will make you fall in love. It's book 1 in a series, but can be read as a standalone, and is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and bring all the feels in-between.

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Books to Read for Fans of Crime Junkie

If you're as obsessed with listening to true crime podcasts as us, we've got the perfect selection of new mystery and thriller books for you! These storylines will have you at the very edge of your seat. Check out our picks for books to read for fans of Crime Junkie!

Engagingly Dead

by Michele Scott

Release Date: December 3, 2022

Bestselling author Michele Scott returns with the launch of what is sure to be a blockbuster series that takes readers on a wild ride with a fun, fabulous, and soon-to-be fifty, new heroine and her wild crew of sidekicks, laugh-out-loud humor, mystery, and a dash of romance. For the fans who fell in love with Nikki Sands, you're certain to fall for the equally charming Ella McBane.

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Early Grave (Jake Lassiter Legal Thrillers Book 12)

by Paul Levine

Release Date: January 9, 2023

When his godson suffers a catastrophic injury in a high school football game, Jake Lassiter sues to abolish the sport and becomes the most hated man in Miami. His personal life in turmoil, Lassiter is in couple's therapy with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold. "An extraordinary hero stars in a legal tale as believable as it is riveting." - Kirkus

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Spa Killer

by Mila Evans

Release Date: January 19, 2023

After she spent the last couple of weeks organizing and running Lewis Fall Barrel Festival, Happy Anderson decided to go for a girls’ trip to Cloud 9 Spa in the mountains. Between some unhappy employees and totally stranger visitors, Happy finds herself stuck in the Spa building after the snowstorm has shut all roads... of course with the company of a dead body.

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Don't Open the Door (Regan Merritt Series Book 2)

by Allison Brennan

Release Date: January 24, 2023

US Marshal Regan Merritt never bought the FBI’s theory that her ten-year-old son’s murder was tied to her job. Yet as leads went cold, she’d had to walk away from the marshals, the case and her now ex-husband, Grant, who blamed her for Chase’s death. After Regan receives a chilling voice mail from her former boss, Tommy, claiming new information about Chase’s murder, she can no longer stay away from her pain-filled past. Especially when Tommy’s murdered before she can return his call.

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Just the Nicest Couple

by Mary Kubica

Release Date: January 10, 2023

A husband’s disappearance links two couples in this twisty thriller from master of suspense Mary Kubica. "Rich with detail and a mounting, almost suffocating sense of dread, Just the Nicest Couple is a dark and twisted exploration of loyalty, family, and how far we’ll go to protect the ones we love." —Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never Here

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The Shards

by Bret Easton Ellis

Release Date: January 17, 2023

A novel of sensational literary and psychological suspense from the best-selling author of Less Than Zero and American Psycho that tracks a group of privileged high school friends in a vibrantly fictionalized 1980s Los Angeles as a serial killer strikes across the city.

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Interview with Paul Levine, Author of Early Grave

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Early Grave?

Real world issues inspire me. In “Cheater’s Game” in 2020, I took on the college admissions scandal, which is still going on in federal court in Boston. While that will eventually end, I’m afraid the loss of life from the NFL’s “industrial disease,” chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is just beginning. That’s the subject that has fired me up these days.

Some background: Jake Lassiter, the protagonist of the series that dates back to “To Speak for the Dead” in 1990, is a former Miami Dolphins linebacker turned night-school lawyer. Now it’s 2023, and he’s aging, and with that, come physical ailments. (Just ask my knees!) In the last few books (“Bum Luck” et al), Lassiter shows symptoms of CTE, the fatal brain disease caused by repetitive head injuries. Six members of the Miami Dolphins undefeated 1972 team have already died of CTE. “Perfect season, my ass,” Lassiter says. The high risks of pro football were there for all to see in Damar Hamlin’s frightening cardiac arrest just a few weeks ago. I also want high school football to be made safer. Combining those two issues, we have Lassiter’s godson Rodrigo Pittman, a high school senior, suffer a catastrophic football injury that might have been his coach’s fault. The lawsuit is a novelist’s way of exploring those issues. Adding to Lassiter’s problems, his relationship with fiancée Dr. Melissa Gold has hit a rocky patch, and they’re in couples therapy.

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

“I’m Your Man,” written and performed by Leonard Cohen. A haunting, love-at-all-costs song: If you want a boxer... I will step into the ring for you. And if you want a doctor... I'll examine every inch of you. If you want a driver, climb inside. Or if you want to take me for a ride... You know you can. I'm your man.

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

I don’t think in terms of genre, so I’ll just tell you what I’ve enjoyed reading recently. “Razorblade Tears” by S.A. Cosby. “Five Decembers” by James Kestrel. “Mercury Pictures Presents” by Anthony Marra. “Dream Town” by David Baldacci. And I re-read John D. MacDonald’s “Travis McGee” series from time to time.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

“Everybody Knows” by Jordan Harper. “The Poison Artist” by Jonathan Moore. “Murder Book” by Thomas Perry. “Swamp Story” by Dave Barry (May 2023).

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I love writing courtroom scenes that are fresh, fast-paced, and offbeat. In “Early Grave,” Lassiter battles a mammoth New York City law firm (Wickerham and Snoot) that has him outmanned, outgunned, and outspent. Sandra (Sunny) Day is his brilliant and devious opposing counsel, and she’s joined by Schooner Wickerham IV, the 92-year-old (and possibly senile) chairman emeritus of the firm who’s given to using words like “poppycock” and “balderdash.” The results are, shall we say, uproarious. But it’s hand-to-hand combat in court. Or, as Lassister says, “Buckle your chin strap. Law is a contact sport.”

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

I have a Post-It on my monitor: “Keep your butt in the chair.” It’s intended to keep me away from the refrigerator and ESPN.

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

Do you remember the line from “The Godfather?” One lawyer with a briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns.” I’ve twisted that a bit. One lawyer with a just cause can defeat a hundred mouthpieces of the rich and powerful.

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

To quote Jake Lassiter: “If your cause is just, no case is impossible.”

Paul Levine is the author of the new book Early Grave

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Interview with Colin Blough, Author of Twins Formation

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Twins Formation?

Since I started thinking about writing romantic comedies, I’ve been trying to figure out ways to do tropes in a way that hasn’t been done. I remember it was New Year's Eve a few years back and I was talking with my friends about all the twins that play in the NBA. I thought about having them having to impersonate each other, but in the NBA it seemed a lot harder to pull that off. In the NFL you’ve got a helmet on, so it could–at least in a romance novel–be possible. After a couple more glasses of champagne I wrote the whole outline for the book using my friend’s kids’ butcher paper and markers.

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

They might not admit it in public, but definitely: Caden - Sorry by Justin Bieber Liam - Afire Love by Ed Sheeran There’s a playlist with a bunch more for all four of the MCs here.

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

I like to read across all the subgenres of romance, but I also go back-and-forth between quote-unquote literary books and science fiction. I like that scifi provides something totally different: the plots, the writing styles, the way-out-there ideas. It helps push my thinking so I don’t end up writing the same things that are already out there.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

At the top: Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but there are so many others… Check out my full TBR list here!

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Probably any of them where Harper teases Caden, the one at the Blackhawks game especially. A close second are the scenes where Liam and April have their discussions about life, when their true thoughts escape. And of course, the scenes at the end because there is a happy ending.

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

I try not to make it a true habit, but a little bit of bourbon definitely helps get the words out. It worked for Hemingway, right? But he also said “Write drunk; edit sober” – important to remember.

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

Getting 1% better every day doesn’t seem like much in the moment, but adds up a lot over time.

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

How much fun they had watching the two couples fall in love and try to get together.

Colin Blough is the author of the new book Twins Formation

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