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 Kass Morgan, Nic Stone, Anna-Marie McLemore, 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 novels from Elli Kemper, John Eisenberg, Steve Adams, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
What can you tell us about your new release, Jack of Spades?
Jack of Spades is a mafia romance because I love the idea of dangerous men. I also want to make my heroes loveable, so usually my mafia heroes are trying to get out, or are already out of organized crime and of course the heroine helps solidify that need for them. Jack of Spades is a standalone in my Vegas Underground series, which takes place at the Bellisimo, a hotel/casino run by the Tacone crime family.
What or who inspired you to become an author?
My mom was an elementary school teacher who instilled in me a great love of reading. I was reading chapter book in kindergarten, and writing my own stories as soon as I could hold a pencil. 🙂
What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?
Oh, you kill me. I can never answer these kinds of questions. You’d have to ask genre by genre. Right now, I’m loving the heck out of LJ Shen and Tessa Bailey’s romance novels.
Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?
I love to talk to JK Rowling and hear whether she suffers the same author dilemmas I do, like getting lost in the middle of writing a book, or not going deep enough.
What's your favorite thing about writing?
I love when I’m totally immersed in the world--the characters are hanging out with me through my whole day, showing me new scenes.
What is a typical day like for you?
I take my kids to school, see a few clients and write until it’s time to pick the kids up.
What scene in Jack of Spades was your favorite to write?
Mmm, well, I write steamy, so there’s a scene involving duct tape and a cane that’s pretty memorable for me.
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
I believe our thoughts create our reality, so I try to keep mine positive. 🙂
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What can you tell us about your new release, The Wall?
The Wall is my third novel (When No One Is Watching and Consequential Damages being my first two). It's a political thriller that a reader can pick up and enjoy for pure entertainment value. However, for those who like something thought-provoking or something that serves as a good platform for a lively discussion of timely and important subjects, it delves into the challenges—and the opportunities—relating to the immigration issues facing America today.
What or who inspired you to become an author?
I have always enjoyed good books and good storytelling and have a deep appreciation for writers who are able to provide the material for the rewarding and satisfying experience that a good read provides. It is my hope that I can be a source of such enjoyment for others.
What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?
Wow! It’s really hard to narrow it down to just five, but I will share the names that immediately jump to mind: I tend to favor the classics: Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, The Brothers Karamozov, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy all come to mind. For something a little more modern, Herman Wouk’s The Winds of War and War and Remembrance are both remarkable books. (Sorry, I know that’s six, but the two Wouk books named above are really one story spread out over two books!)
Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?
Hmmm… Probably John Grisham. As one of America’s most commercially successful and prolific writers, I would like to know: (1) how he keeps his ideas and writing from getting stale; (2) what is his writing routine and how many hours per week does he typically spend writing; (3) where does he get the ideas for his stories, and (4) as a fellow lawyer, I am curious how he keeps up on legal developments and trends
What's your favorite thing about writing?
Both the creativity required to build a complete story from a very simple starting premise or idea and the exactness and precision required to craft well-written prose.
What is a typical day like for you?
I am still trying to figure that out! For 30+ years, I spent long days working as an attorney and business executive and then spent my downtime (which was scarce) with my family. I started working writing into that routine about 10 years ago, either early in the morning or late in the evening, or in hotels, airports and airplanes. I retired from my corporate life about two years ago and now have the luxury of being able to devote more time to writing, traveling, exercise, and spending quality time with my lovely wife, Susan. We still haven’t settled into a pattern yet, so I don’t really have a typical day. And that’s OK!
What scene in The Wall was your favorite to write?
Much of my working life involved the funeral profession. There are a number of scenes in the book that draw on that experience but I won’t say any more than that because I want to avoid spoilers!
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
I have always loved the phrase “Character is defined by what you do when know one is watching.” So I made that the title of my first novel.
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By Lauren Blakely
Confession: I love single dad stories. I go crazy for them. They just melt my heart! I don't think I'm alone here in this.
There is just something about a dad character that hits you right in the solar plexus. It's not a surprise when you break it down. After all, what's sexier than a man who puts his kid first? Who makes sure his kid is his focus? Nothing!
That's one of the reasons why I loved writing Once Upon A Wild Fling. The hero, Miles, is a single father to a six-year-old boy named Ben. Ben's mother is out of the picture so all the parenting has always fallen on Miles' shoulders and the man has risen to the task, if I do say so myself. He's done this all while being a famous pop star.
Swoon!
(Yes, I'm allowed to swoon for my own heroes, right?)
As the story begins, Miles is settling into Manhattan and getting Ben ready for school, so rather than showing this rocker on stage, I wanted to show him taking care of his kid. Making sure he finds the right school for his son. Taking him to art classes. Taking him out to lunch. Being, wait for it, a good dad!
That focus extends throughout the story as he and his good friend's sister, Roxy, spend more time together and get to know each other.
Oh, have I mentioned I also love best friend's little sister story lines? Well, I do.
And I hope in Once Upon A Wild Fling that readers get the best of some of their favorite tropes in romance today -- single father, sexy rocker, best friend's sister, all wrapped up in sexy, flirty banter and getting-to-know-you rom-com goodness!
Lauren Blakely is the author of the new book Once Upon A Wild Fling.
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Need some new novels for your October reading list? There are so many amazing new releases on Apple Books this month from bestselling authors John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, Michael Connelly, and more! Whether you're searching for a thrilling mystery, an intriguing literary read, or an inspiring young adult story, there's a little something for everyone here. Happy reading!
Release Date: October 23, 2018
John Grisham returns with his signature writing of legal suspense combined with Southern Gothic storytelling… Pete Banning was a decorated World War II hero, a father, farmer, and a faithful member of his church. He was Clanton, Mississippi’s favorite son. Then one day he calmly walked into the church and murdered his friend and pastor, Reverend Dexter Bell. His only statement about the shooting? “I have nothing to say.”
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Release Date: October 2, 2018
It was just an ordinary day at the Center, a women’s reproductive health services clinic. That was until a gunman burst through the doors and took everyone hostage… Picoult tells the story of these unforgettable characters via a unique narrative structure that counts backwards through the hours of the standoff. It is a novel that traces its way back to what brought each person to the same place on the same day.
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Release Date: October 30, 2018
The latest novel in the New York Times Bestselling Ballard and Bosh series by Michael Connelly… In Dark Sacred Night, Detective Renee Ballard encounters an intruder on her return to the station after a long night shift. It turns out the stranger is actually retired detective Harry Bosch. It seems a cold case has gotten under his skin. She won’t let him go through the records, but instead starts to look into it herself. Ballard has never been one to leave the job behind at the end of her shift.
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Release Date: October 9, 2018
Inspired by the hit broadway show and written by the creators, Dear Evan Hansen is a young adult novel not to miss… This letter was never meant to be seen by anyone. But suddenly a little lie has drawn high school senior Evan Hansen into a family’s grief over the loss of their son. Evan finally has the chance to belong. He just has to stick to his lie that he and the troubled Connor Murphy were secret best friends.
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Release Date: October 9, 2018
Bridge of Clay is a story about five brothers. These brothers bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As they learn to reckon with the adult world, they make a discovery about their father’s disappearance. Clay is at the center of the Dunbar family. He is a boy who will build a bridge for his family and his past. But how far is Clay willing to go?
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Fall is here and that means now is a better time than ever to stock up on your reading list. There have been so many intriguing and insightful biography and memoir releases recently, so we wanted to share with you some of our picks. The list includes work by authors Belo Cipriani, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, Nicole Chung, Sally Field, Alethea Black, and Jedidiah Jenkins. Enjoy your new books!
Release Date: October 1, 2018
Firsts takes readers back in time to tell coming of age stories from some of the best writers with disabilities. They recount their first adventure, first heartbreak, and their first encounter with the unexpected. Hear about body transformations, societal setbacks, love affairs, and family trauma. Firsts includes stories by Nigel David Kelly, Caitlin Hernandez, Kimberly Gerry-Tucker, David-Elijah Nahmod, and Andrew Gurza.
Release Date: October 2, 2018
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told reveals the full story of the romance between comedic actors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman. This tale is told from a series of intimate conversations between the couple and illustrated with photos, anecdotes, and puzzles. Go on a journey with the pair as they divulge the philosophical mountains they have conquered and the lessons they've learned.
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Nicole Chung was placed for adoption from birth by her Korean parents. She was raised by a white family in a sheltered Oregon town. The story about her adoption was always told to her as a comforting, prepackaged myth. She believed her biological parents made a sacrifice to give her a better life. Now, after facing prejudices and finding her identity as an Asian American, she wonders if the story told to her was true.
Release Date: September 18, 2018
For the first time, American icon Sally Field tells her intimate and haunting story for the first time. She talks about her challenging and lonely childhood, how acting helped her find her voice, and the legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. In Pieces is an inspirational account of life as a woman in the second half of the twentieth century.
Release Date: October 1, 2018
In You've Been So Lucky Already, Alethea Black delivers an empowering and funny memoir about grief and illness. And the wit and wisdom it takes to survive it. Suddenly hit with crushing fatigue, pain, and memory loss, Alethea was told by specialist after specialist that nothing was wrong with her. So she turns to her own research.
Release Date: October 2, 2018
On the eve of his thirtieth birthday, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent the next sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia on a journey of 14,000 miles. He documented his trip on Instagram, where his photos and reflections attracted the attention of the like of National Geographic and The Paris Review. In his memoir, he narrates the adventure and what he learned along the way.
Michael Anderle is the bestselling author of popular science fiction and fantasy novels. Some of his popular series include The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone, Kurtherian Gambit, and I Fear No Evil. If you love to explore new worlds of science fiction and fantasy, you'll want to grab these books to read if you like Michael Anderle!
Release Date: August 31, 2018
It is a global spectacle of triumph and anguish. A pageant of violence and drama. America's game has become the world's favorite pastime, it is now more than just a game and a secret society known as the Octagonal is using it to change the world. She is not just the latest superstar of the WFFL. She is the future of humanity.
Release Date: September 25, 2018
The follow up to the bestselling novel, Vicious... Marcella Riggins needs no one. After a recent brush with death, Marcella has finally gained the control she's always wanted. She will use this new-found power to bring the city to its knees. She is willing to do whatever it takes by collecting her own sidekicks. She will leverage the two most infamous EOs against each other.
Release Date: October 2, 2018
"Go into the Red Zone. Go to Street Freaks." That was the last thing Ashton Collins' father said before the video feed cut off. The Red Zone is an area forbidden to Ashton and he knows little about it. But if he can find Street Freaks, the strangest of aid awaits. Ash is now hunted and has to unravel the mystery left behind by his father.
Release Date: October 2, 2018
The rebel outlaw Lestat addresses the tribe of vampires. He tells them the story of the formation of the Blood Communion and how he became Prince of the vampire world. Part adventure and part suspense, Blood Communion tells the tale of his eternal struggle to find belonging, a place in the universe of the undead, and his battle to destroy the vampire netherworld.
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Why is Murderbot helping the one human who showed him respect? Murderbot wasn't programmed to care. This must be a glitch, right? After traveling the galaxy to unearth the details of its own murderous transgressions, Murderbot is heading home to help Dr. Mensah. But no one is going to believe a SecUnit gone rogue.
Release Date: October 1, 2018
War has returned. But this time, the empire is not equipped to survive. Still, the dragons are safe. Living in the heart of the forest near the ancient Deshazi settlement. They are hidden from the controlling Damhur but Fes want them to fly free again. When an attack leaves the empire weakened, Fes must search for allies.
Kelly Jamieson is the USA Today Bestselling Author of over forty romance novels. Her novels span a wide variety of romance genres, but she always writes with heat, humor, and emotion. Some of her popular recent releases include Playing Hurt, Screwed, and Long Shot. If you're looking for some new love stories for your library, we think you'll fall for these new books to read if you like Kelly Jamieson!
Release Date: February 6, 2018
The new romantic comedy from bestselling author Jo Watson... Sera is usually a good girl. Except for that one time she had a crazy night in the backseat of a stranger's car. It turns out that same bad boy is actually her new boss. And now he wants more than just one night. He can definitely be persuasive.
Release Date: September 24, 2018
I stood Mia up eight years ago and never thought I'd see her again. Now she's here and making me look like a fool in front of my fans. She never knew why I left. But I had a good reason. I wasn't good enough for her and I'm still not today. But when she walks by in those skin-tight leggings, I can't resist.
Release Date: October 1, 2018
A twisted retelling of Cinderella... I was thirteen when my mother married someone twice her age and was the head of the Răumann crime family. When I turned eighteen, my mother mysteriously died. This is when I discovered what my stepfather had planned for me all along. With help from my godfather, I have escaped his clutches. But now his twin sons and henchmen are hunting me down
Release Date: October 2, 2018
After thirty years, Kade Thompson finally knew who he was and where his life was going. He made a tough choice because it was what his family needed. Even if it meant leaving behind the woman he loved. But then a phone call changes everything.
Release Date: August 7, 2018
Lilah isn't sure what hurts more: the day Ethan left her for his hockey career or the day he came back. He thinks they can just pick up where they left off. But she's not the girl she used to be and she never wants to go back. Ethan just wants his glory days back and that means he wants Lilah by his side. All he has to do is remind her of how magical it was when they were together.
Release Date: September 4, 2018
At twenty-eight, Matt Cannon is the youngest broker on Wall Street. They call him the "boy wonder" but he is every inch a man. You can ask any woman. When his latest fling makes scandalous headlines, his clients start to get anxious and his boss gives him an ultimatum: get a girlfriend and clean up his act. There's only one woman who can hep him... PR genius Sabrina Cross.
By Kimberly Readnour
Who likes sexy baseball players and second chances? If that’s the case, you’re in for a treat. The Bad Boys Redemption series is all about redeeming those past mistakes, and Bottom of the Ninth, book three, is no different.
AJ Gonzalez is a true alpha male. With his confident swagger and carefree lifestyle, he’s living every man’s dream. Despite the looming trade talks, nothing will slow him down. He’s invincible. That is until a sweet, innocent girl he ghosted back in college enters his life.
Sweet? Wait, sweet is an adjective best used to describe revenge, not Mia Gunner. With her sass and wit, Mia proves she’s not the innocent girl AJ met her freshman year. She packs a few surprises along the way, but after eight years, she finally serves her vengeance. The only problem, life throws curveballs, and Mia finds herself in the same predicament, fighting their undeniably hot chemistry.
Aw, AJ and Mia’s story was so fun to write. It started out as a novella based solely in AJ’s perspective and was featured in the Mistletoe Kisses Anthology which released last fall. I loved expanding the story and being able to add depth to the characters along with their history. Writing Mia’s point of view was enjoyable because I could delve deeper into her mind and convey the emotions and hardships she endured. Life hasn’t been easy for her, but she’s strong-willed and driven. Match her with a confident athlete, who’s used to getting his way, and sparks fly. Then, toss in disobedient siblings, untold secrets, and a looming trade deadline, and you’re in for a wild ride.
It’s the bottom of the ninth, time to step to the plate. Will AJ hit a home run or strikeout?
Kimberly Readnour is the author of the new book Bottom of the Ninth.
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