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 Prince Harry, Lauren Fleshman, Philip Taubman, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
It's the first month of 2023 and the perfect time to set out and accomplish your goals and passions! Whether you're looking for inspiration, a how-to guide, or something else, these nonfiction books are sure to help you better your year.
Release Date: October 25, 2018
In Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout, Beth Kennedy explains her Benatti Resiliency Model®: strategies to develop your resilience and give you the energy to recharge your career and your life, even if circumstances are discouraging or disruptive. Included are exercises that generate insights, Resiliency Boosters, and success stories from Beth's coaching clients.
Release Date: January 3, 2023
Despite the number of bad habits you’ve acquired over the years, if you’re willing to diligently apply the principles set out in this book, you can turn your life around within a few months. Discover the secrets to eradicating the bad habits that are keeping you stuck, and adopting the good habits that will ensure you soar.
Release Date: January 3, 2023
Reach your highest potential and a deeper understanding of self with Deepak Chopra’s groundbreaking guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga.
Release Date: December 28, 2022
Big Sober Energy is a book about how to harness and direct energy to create an extraordinary life that’s worth staying sober for. Part memoir, part spiritual development guide, this book offers eleven concrete practices designed to help you rewrite harmful narratives, rebuild self-trust, hone your intuition, and invest in communities that support personal and collective liberation.
Release Date: December 27, 2022
The last book on love you’ll ever need. Explore simple truths for going easier on yourself, embracing imperfections and loving your way to a better life through insightful stories and down-to-earth advice from artist and international best-selling author of Unlearn, Humble The Poet.
Release Date: December 23, 2022
Feeling stuck? So was C.K. Collins, aka Kelly. The Swipe Right Effect was born out of gratitude for all the support and wisdom shared with Kelly in her own recovery from divorce. She shares stories from her personal journey and, importantly, she also interviews ten special friends who shared their hearts and time. Collectively, they hope to give the reader ideas for a way back to their own happiness.
Fonda Lee is known for her bestselling fantasy and science fiction novels around the world. If, like us, you are eagerly awaiting her newest book this spring and need some great books to read in the meantime, then look no further. Check out our picks of books to read for fans of Fonda Lee!
Release Date: December 11, 2022
After an unexplained event shifts entire cities millions of years into the past, life becomes a daily struggle for survival. Rogue, tenacious and fierce, has never known anything except a harsh life on the streets of Prime City until she finds herself on the wrong side of the law... and the wall. Exiled, unarmed, and alone, she faces a perilous journey into a savage prehistoric world.
Release Date: December 6, 2022
From an author never before published in the United States, Cursed Bunny is unique and imaginative, blending horror, sci-fi, fairy tales, and speculative fiction into stories that defy categorization. By turns thought-provoking and stomach-turning, here monsters take the shapes of furry woodland creatures and danger lurks in unexpected corners of everyday apartment buildings. But in this unforgettable collection, translated by the acclaimed Anton Hur, Chung’s absurd, haunting universe could be our own.
Release Date: December 15, 2022
A Spellbinding New Trilogy... Experience a fantastical world unlike any other, a powerful new heroine, and an all-consuming enemies-to-lovers romance that will be tested by fate itself.
Release Date: November 27, 2022
"The only good troll is a dead troll," as the saying goes. Trolls are feared, hated, hunted down, and eradicated. And yet, one of their kind just might be the kingdom's only hope. The exiled wizard Agamon seeks to harness the power of the fabled crystal throne to usurp the king. A beguiling tale of rejection, revenge, and the adventure of a lifetime. Join Kwadjo's journey across the World Dragon.
Release Date: September 25, 2018
Nothing is as it seems. These are the first words Kiva's best friend Seth says, after three years of silence. Kiva thought she was growing up in ancient Alexandria. That's what she and all her classmates had been led to believe by their parents. It turns out she was living in virtual reality, in a sleep chamber in deep space, and three years ago, Seth woke up. Now it's her turn to join him...
Release Date: December 6, 2022
Emergent powers she can’t control, a whole new world to fit into, and a mentor who’s determined to help her discover her true potential. Between training and forging bonds with her new teammates, Chelby has her work cut out for her. It’s enough to put the threat she escaped to the back of her mind... for now.
Do you love eligible bachelors, steamy plots, and headstrong heroines? If you're looking for your next book boyfriend check out our picks for books to read if you like Lauren Landish!
Release Date: December 7, 2022
They’re grumpy billionaire studs who have no time for love. But, these bad boys fall hard for their women when they least expect it. They’re powerful, they’re silver foxes and they know how to please in toe-curling fashion. Lose yourself in this hot and steamy FOUR FULL-LENGTH NOVEL contemporary romance collection!
Release Date: January 3, 2023
You know that saying, things can’t possibly get worse? They always can. I thought I’d hit rock bottom when I turned sixteen. The day I broke my first love's heart, ending things before I could ruin his career as a rock star. But damn, was I wrong. Things got progressively worse from that moment on, until now. Eight years later, when I find myself homeless, jobless, covered in blood, and running from a ghost of my past. Angelo Ricci--the second boy I ever loved--knows I saw him shoot a man. He’s coming for me, has men out all over the city looking for me, and if they find me I’m as good as dead...
Release Date: January 3, 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas featuring a trio of engineers and their loves in loathing—with a special bonus chapter!
Release Date: January 3, 2023
Toughest Deal' is the third book in 'Mercenaries and Magic,' a fast-paced, contemporary fantasy series full of morally gray characters, found family, passionate romance, and dark humor.
Release Date: December 14, 2022
If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then The Mad Duke is the novel for you.
Release Date: December 30, 2022
The thrilling conclusion to the Dirty Crazy Bad Duet from USA Today & WSJ bestselling author Siobhan Davis. In the secret society of The Luminaries, no sin will go unpunished...
Looking for your next new mystery or thriller book this January? Well, look no further! We've curated the perfect list of thrilling mystery books you won't want to miss out on. Happy reading!
Release Date: December 22, 2022
Isabella infiltrates a sex trafficking ring operating in the heart of London. Tom oversees the job, while also searching for the lunatic stalking Martha. As Martha's stalker intensifies his psychological assault, and Isabella fails to show up for work, he must deal with the terrifying possibility she may have been trafficked.
Release Date: January 3, 2023
The bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs returns with a brilliant new gothic suspense set at an Italian villa with a dark history. Inspired by Fleetwood Mac, the Manson murders, and the infamous summer Percy and Mary Shelley spent with Lord Byron at a Lake Geneva castle––the birthplace of Frankenstein––The Villa welcomes you into its deadly legacy.
Release Date: January 2, 2023
When cupcake-loving croupier and private investigator Tiffany Black investigates the death of a food critic, things take an unpalatable turn...
Release Date: January 3, 2023
Armed with only hazy memories, a woman who long ago witnessed her friend’s sudden, mysterious death, and has since spent her life trying to forget, sets out to track down answers. What she uncovers, deep in the woods, is hardly to be believed...
Release Date: January 1, 2023
The Maxwells claim to be a family that believes in simple living and quiet devotion., but Callie has a feeling that something else is going on at their farm. Their clothing from centuries past, unnaturally silent children, and the fact that Callie can't find a trace of them in public records has her starting to believe that the Maxwell's placid farm hides something much more sinister than a family choosing to live apart from the modern world...
Release Date: December 26, 2022
Would you share your New Year's resolution with a stranger? A fast-paced short story full of twists and turns from the author of popular psychological thrillers Til Death Do Us Part, We Used To Live Here & The Couple In The Cabin.
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Primordial Earth?
This story was inspired by the mutual love of two authors for the movie franchise Jurassic Park, and a conversation about the world we would create if we could. I carried on with the vision and Primordial Earth was born, an adventure into a prehistoric world filled with wonder and danger.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Primordial Earth, what would they be?
The perfect song for Rogue would be "Just a Girl" by No Doubt. It's fun and chaotic, just like Rogue. She lives to break the rules, rushing headlong into trouble. Don't be fooled by her petite frame, though. Underneath lies a heart that's as tough as nails.
As for Seth, he's somewhat of a loner but he'd do anything for Rogue. Strong and courageous, he doesn't let anything hold him back. The perfect song for him would be "The Fire" by John Legend.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Yes, I love apocalyptic books, and that's what I mainly enjoy, but I'll read anything that catches my eye.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Oh, my gosh. There are so many! The Darkest Winter by Lindsey Pogue, Z Horizon by Camille Picott, Odium by Claire C. Riley, and Fractured World, an anthology for charity.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
That's a tough one! But if I had to choose, it would be Rogue's escape from the dungeons through the sewer system. That was both creepy and nasty. A close second would be her crossing the wall in the first book.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I am very particular about my coffee mug. I will only drink from a certain cup.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Be kind and be brave. Stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That there is always hope, no matter how dire the circumstances.
Baileigh Higgins is the author of the new book Primordial Earth - The Complete Collection
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Silver Fox Grumpy Billionaires: An Age Gap Contemporary Romance Collection?
This collection of stories happens at Lake Lanier – a place that has fond memories for me! I also get a kick out of musing just how many billionaire bad boys could be at Lake Lanier. We see a mafia lawyer, CEOs, and even a rockstar – all doing crazy things on Lake Lanier! It was fun coming up with this motley crew!
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Silver Fox Grumpy Billionaires: An Age Gap Contemporary Romance Collection, what would they be?
It’s Raining Men!
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I’m still trying to finish my Holiday reading! Here’s a couple: Christmas at Sugarplum Falls by Jennifer Griffith, and Dashing Mr. Snow by Alexis Winter.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Definitely the ending of Billionaire Grump Daddy!
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
It never fails that ideas come to me as soon as I go to bed. I often jump up and write down the idea on a scratch piece of paper or anything I can find close by, so I’ll remember it the next day!
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Just be nice!
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Sweet and sexy!
Cami Calvin is the author of the new book Silver Fox Grumpy Billionaires: An Age Gap Contemporary Romance Collection
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Dawn of Onyx?
I have always loved storytelling, I have developed films and television series for work over the last seven years and was always drawn to love stories and fantastical world building. I read A Court of Thorns and Roses, then Outlander, then the Plated Prisoner series all within the summer of 2021, and then I could not, for the life of me, find a book to scratch that itch. So my fiance encouraged me to try writing what it was I wanted to read so desperately!
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love any kind of romance, though I personally need some kind of plot to keep me hooked. Of course, fantasy with a good love story is my favorite, but I also like a juicy murder mystery!
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I have never read the Throne of Glass series. I keep telling myself I'll read it when I get a break from work and writing and neither of those things are happening anytime soon so I think I just need to bite the bullet!
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Impossible to chose only one, but Arwen and Kane meeting for the first time in the dungeon felt like it just fell right out of my head!
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I can only write to my favorite movie, tv show, and video game soundtracks!
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"Take it easy, it's just life." I'm kidding. (But not really) I'm a little type A and can put a lot of pressure on myself. So, as often as I can, I try to remember to take each day as it comes and enjoy the ride.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
That being afraid, or struggling through something does not make you weak. It takes even more strength to do the thing that scares you or makes you uncomfortable! Also, consent and respect is just as sexy as possessive, dark, villainous behavior! We can have both!
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Career ReCharge?
Beyond my professional experiences with resilience and burnout, I had a personal reason for writing this book. My dad was an incredible entrepreneur and leader, and customers loved him, but he was also a classic workaholic. Although he managed to squeeze in time for those he loved, his mental and physical health took a hard hit from his nonstop dedication and hardworking personality. I will never know if he would still be alive today if his workaholism had been addressed and he had had a toolbox for handling the constant stress he had as a business owner.
Where does the idea for the Benatti Resiliency Model® originate from?
Several years ago, as I coached employees in a company that had been acquired, I observed differences between those with career resilience and those who were thrown off by the transition. The individuals with career resilience were able to navigate much more effectively through the process. They drove their careers, made the choice to not let the acquisition ‘ruin’ their lives, and found opportunities even in a challenging situation. I identified five common strategies that these resilient people possessed as part of their career toolbox. I turned these strategies into my Benatti Resiliency Model® and it is now one of the cornerstones of my leadership coaching practice and training classes.
As a leadership coach and speaker, what’s one piece of advice you would give someone looking to enter the same profession?
Whether it’s as a coach or a speaker, focus on your brand and your niche, or you won’t be authentic and you won’t be successful. For example, I’m most effective as a coach when working with someone who is passionate about making a difference in their career. Conversely, I don’t do well if someone just wants coaching to be promoted.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
On my list are:
-Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen by Zoe Chance.
-The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment by Marshall Goldsmith—we’re reading this in my Mastermind group.
-Navigating Polarities: Using Both/And Thinking to Lead Transformation by Brian Emerson and Kelly Lewis.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Before I sit down to write, I always do a seven-minute meditation. I have a lucky mug with a fish design that was handmade by a local potter and our golden retriever, Maple, at my feet. I also have a good supply of index cards in different colors on hand—I use them to brainstorm ideas.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
“Saying no is saying yes to what you really want.” This is counter-intuitive to a lot of my clients, who think that saying no will have a negative impact on their careers, but it’s important to be able to let go of ideas and tasks and obligations that divert your energy away from your purpose and passion.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I’d want them to remember my Friday 5 strategy and what it represents, which is that resilience is a process that takes place daily and in increments. It’s easy when life gets challenging to head down the burnout escalator, but you can take small steps to reverse direction.
Beth Benatti Kennedy is the author of the new book Career ReCharge
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Trollin' -or- The Life & Times of Kwajo Vance, Troll?
The story centers around a troll who has been raised by humans but is now thrust into the wider world. I had this idea of a world that formed around a celestial dragon that went into hibernation and wondered who would populate those lands. What kind of adventures would they get up to? This troll Kwadjo (Quay-Joe) took charge of those adventures. He's the unlikely hero that world needs to rely on to save them.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Trollin' -or- The Life & Times of Kwajo Vance, Troll, what would they be?
I'd say Metric - Risk for Kwadjo, though I'm sure he'd dig the Cure too & IAMX - Happiness for Baddigan. She's an industrial fan as well.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Fantasy. I love nothing more than losing myself in another world where magic is alive and fantastical creatures abound.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
My TBR pile is massive, but the top layer right now is: The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn, World Without End, The Hod King, The Stand (reread), and Echo Burning.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
I enjoyed writing the scene where Kwadjo's mother is in the tavern listening in on some unruly badgers having a laugh. Also, really enjoyed Kwadjo's scene where he casts his first spell.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I like to yodel on my rooftop before I sit down to write for the day. Kind of. I mean I don't actually yodel. And my roof is too steep to stand on. But I do sit down to write each day.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"Waka waka waka" - F. Bear Esq.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
It's not easy being green.
D. M. Almond is the author of the new book Trollin' -or- The Life & Times of Kwajo Vance, Troll
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