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Books To Read If You Like Tana French

Tana French is the New York Times Bestselling Author of mystery and thriller novels. Some of her popular novels include The Trespasser, In the Woods, and The Likeness to name a few. Her books have won awards including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards. If you're in the mood to hunt for clues in an exciting new mystery, we think you'll love these new books to read if you like Tana French.

A Pilgrimage to Death

by Alexa Padgett

Release Date: August 14, 2018

When Cici Gurule finds the dead body of a parishioner, she's horrified to discover the victim shares the same stab wounds that ended her twin sister's life a year earlier. The progressive reverend will stop at nothing to protect her flock, so she joins forces with her detective friend and loyal pair of Great Pyrenees to hunt down the killer.

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The Weight of Silence

by Gregg Olsen

Release Date: August 14, 2018

Homicide detective Nicole Foster is anxious for a second chance and to start over. There's no better place than back at her childhood home on the Washington coast, where she can raise her niece and keep an eye on her father. But her past is not truly behind her, especially when a disturbing new case stirs dark memories of the investigation that shattered her career.

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Feared

by Lisa Scottoline

Release Date: August 14, 2018

Mary DiNunzio and Bennie Rosato are outraged to learn their law firm is being sued by three men claiming they were not hired because they were men. To make things worse, their one male employee, John resigns claiming that there is some truth to the case. The plaintiffs' lawyer, Nick Machiavelli, is determined to not only win, but to destroy the firm. It soon becomes clear that he will do anything to achieve his goal... even after the case turns deadly.

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Good Little Girls

by Rita Herron

Release Date: July 24, 2018

Tinsley Jenson survived the torturous clutches of an elusive killer named the Skull, but now she is held hostage by her nightmares. She is now terrified to leave her cottage on Seahawk Island because she knows the killer is still out there. FBI special agent Wyatt Camden knows it too.

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A Killer's Mind

by Mike Omer

Release Date: August 1, 2018

Three women have been found strangled, embalmed, and posed as if still alive. The FBI have doubts about the local PD's findings, so call on forensic psychologist Zoe Bentley to investigate. Zoe and special agent Tatum Gray must descend into a serial killer's psyche and untangle his twisted fantasies.

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Double Blind

by Iris Johansen

Release Date: July 17, 2018

Kendra Michaels is reluctant to help the FBI with the most recent case they've brought to her. But then she hears the details: the body was found only blocks away from Kendra's condo. She was carrying an envelope with Kendra's name on it, and inside it was an SD card with what appears to be an innocuous video of a wedding reception. This woman dies trying to get the video to Kendra. But what was the purpose?

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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | August 14

Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Alexa Padgett, T.E. Woods, Lisa Scottoline, James Patterson, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!

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New Romance Books to Read | August 14

Have you finished your romance reading list and looking for something new? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors W. Winters, Lauren Blakely, Evie East, Meghan March, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!

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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | August 14

In need of some new books to read in literary fiction? 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 Delia Owens, David Joy, Olga Tokarczuk, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!

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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | August 14

Are you eager to explore new worlds and go on on exciting adventures? This week’s selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Fantasy fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Ben Hale, Keri Arthur, Emily R. King, and more. If Science Fiction is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Craig Martelle, JK Franks, S.K. Dunstall, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!

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New Young Adult Books to Read | August 14

Can't get enough young adult fiction? 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 to-be-read pile. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Annie Sullivan, Kit Frick, Janet McNally, Krista Becca Ritchie, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!

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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | August 14

On the lookout for some new biography and memoir books to add to 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 Jessica Honegger, Jeanne McCulloch, Karen Piper, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!

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Interview with Evie East, author of Dirty Halo

What can you tell us about your new release, Dirty Halo?

It’s a modern royal romance about an ordinary girl named Emilia, who happens to be an illegitimate heir to the throne of Germania. When a deadly fire leaves the royal family dead and the kingdom in turmoil, Emilia is pulled from her life and forced to take on the role of a princess. The story chronicles her journey from ordinary twenty-year-old psychology student to unwilling heir apparent. With plenty of twists and turns, scheming monarchs, and forbidden love, the first installment in the Forbidden Royals Trilogy will leave you guessing who Emilia can trust... and whether she’ll survive long enough to wear the crown...

What or who inspired you to become an author?

Books. Books. Books. I’ve always been a reader, with a deep appreciation for novels as well as the writers who craft them. After years of devouring romance and fantasy stories, I put pen to paper (or... fingers to keys...) and started plotting my own.

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

I’ve always thought choosing a favorite book is like choosing the best place in the world to take a vacation — there are simply too many options to pick from! Different stories suit different moods and different phases of life.

With that said... my favorite genre to get lost in is probably fantasy. I adore richly detailed tales like “The Sevenwaters Trilogy” by Juliet Marillier and “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss.

Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

That would be my dream job! Let’s make it happen. Pretty please? Haha.

My first guest would absolutely be Jane Austen. I’ve read Pride and Prejudice too many times to count! I’d love to pick her brain about being a female writer in a time period when women certainly weren’t encouraged to pick up a pen. Plus... the woman created Mr. Darcy. Enough said.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

It offers solid justification for my caffeine addiction.

What is a typical day like for you?

I generally write in the morning, take a mid-afternoon break to procrastinate with social media, then dive back in for a few more hours before dinner, if I haven’t hit my word count goals. In my free time, I spend time with my family and friends.

What scene in Dirty Halo was your favorite to write?

The last scene! *gasp* There’s a massive, unpredictable cliffhanger that might give you a heart attack. (Don’t say I didn’t warn you!)

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

I love the Coco Chanel quote, “I don’t care what you think about me. I don’t think about you at all.” It reminds me not to allow others’ expectations and judgments to define me — which can be especially difficult in this age of social media and over-sharing. The pressure to be “perfect” all the time can be soul-crushing. Comparison really is the thief of joy!

Evie East is the author of the new book Dirty Halo.

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Interview with Ben Hale, author of The Fragment of Water

What can you tell us about your new release, The Fragment of Water?

This is a new book series for me, and the most challenging to write for several reasons. The principle character is Draeken, a very powerful person that shatters into five fragments. Each fragment possesses a single type of magic and their own identity, but they can still merge into one person. On top of that, this is an origin story of a villain, so the question remains, which of the fragments will turn against the others? Although challenging, I love where this story is going. We all have different aspects to our identity, and sometimes those are in conflict with each other. What would happen if your anger or your compassion became its own person? That’s what I wanted to find out.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I’ve always loved to read, and up until ten years ago, never wanted to write. But I had been thinking of a story for some time and my wife suggested I start writing. Four years and three books later I published my first book. Books inspired my creativity, my wife inspired me to write. That’s why she gets the credit for all I do. Thanks beautiful!

What's on your top 5 list for the best books you've ever read?

Not necessarily in any order, because I can never pick a favorite, I’d say Harry Potter (whole series but number four especially), The Elfstones of Shannara, Zucchini Warriors, and the Night Circus. I’ll leave the five slot open, because I’m always ready for a new book to join the list.

Say you're the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

Anyone? I’d go with J. K. Rowling, because I’ve always wanted to ask her if the cat, Crookshanks, was intended to be an animagus. Reading Harry Potter as a writer has been very enlightening, and I would be awesome to chat with her about her literary choices.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

Creating a story, new characters, and a world, requires the utmost of creativity, and every books starts the process again. Although the physical act of typing is the same, the flow of a narrative is always unique, taking me from windswept deserts, to damp underground caverns, to bloody battlefields. In writing the story, I’m living the adventure, and for that reason every book is a challenge. And I love a challenge.

I also love to inspire other writers. Last year I wrote a book series with a co-author, the renowned Honoree Corder. We wrote a book called Write Like a Boss to inspire those that dream of writing to go after their goals. Seeing writers believe they can do what they love is a true pleasure, and one of the best aspects of my job. When possible, I speak at schools and events, and relish seeing those who doubt, begin to dream.

What is a typical day like for you?

I try to write two chapters every day, about 4,000 words. Aside from that I spend breakfast time with my family, and usually lunch with my wife. I manage marketing and post to facebook. When I get stuck I’ll play a video game or watch movie trailers, both of which work well for me to come up with new ideas. The best part of being a writer is when I get that flash of inspiration that connects all the other ideas together.

What scene in The Fragment of Water was your favorite to write?

At one point in the story, three of the fragments merge to become Draeken, and writing from the perspective of such a powerful person was awesome. He crafts a giant suit of fire, which he uses to battle a dragon with his bare hands. It’s epic.

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

“The heights of great men reached and kept,

Were not attained by sudden flight,

But they, as their companions slept,

Were toiling upward in the night.

There is so much I want to accomplish in my life, for my family and with my family. A writing career gives me a certain flexibility, but I want to take full advantage of the blessings I have. More than anything, I want time with my kids as they grow up, and with six children, I need LOTS of time. I love to write, but I live for my family. And if they think I’m a great dad, that’s the height I wish to attain.

Ben Hale is the author of the new book The Fragment of Water.

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Interview with Lauren Blakely, author of Unbreak My Heart

What can you tell us about your new release, Unbreak My Heart?

This is a different type of book for me! It's still full of heart and humor but it's much more emotional! Unbreak My Heart is all about the feels! It'll take readers on a journey of heartbreak, hope and healing in a second romance!

What's on your writing desk?

I don't have one! I carry my laptop from room to room and pitch my tent where I feel like writing that day! Sometimes it's the deck, sometimes the living room, sometimes the kitchen table. I also often write in the yard so I can keep an eye on my dogs as they play!

If you had to pick one place to vacation for the rest of your life, where would you choose?

Ah, Paris! I adore Paris! I love the food, the pace, the beauty! I would ogle that city for a long time!

What advice would you give your teenage self?

Live fearlessly and take chances!

If you could invent anything, what would it be?

A 100% entirely self-cleaning litter box!

What scene in Unbreak My Heart was your favorite to write?

Tough question! I love all the scenes with Andrew and Holland, but my favorite scenes were the scenes with the letters 🙂