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Novels to Read if You Like Philip K Dick's Books

Throughout his life time, Philip K. Dick wrote a number of thought-provoking science fiction novels and short stories. One of his most notable works, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep, inspired the cult classic film Bladerunner. Many of his other books received critical acclaim, and he was often regarded as one of the most brilliant science fiction writers in the world. If you like Philip K Dick's books, then you might enjoy these new science fiction releases! Looking for further escapes to distant realities? Check out these Books to Read if You Like Orson Scott Card!

Novels to Read if You Like Philip K Dick's Books

Titanborn

Rhett C. Bruno

Release Date: June 21, 2016

Malcolm Graves has been a collector for thirty years, and he's traveled all over the galaxy for his work. When a new job comes up, he doesn't ask questions, he does what he's told and takes the payment. His next mission, however, is much more dangerous than all the rest, and he'll need to give it everything he's got to stay alive. There are a group of extremists on Titan who are trying to destroy Earth, and it's just become Malcolm's job to stop them.

Fortune's Rising

Sara King

Release Date: May 20, 2016

In hopes of saving people from the inevitable destruction of the Earth, scientists began sending colony ships into space so they could try to find another habitable planet for human life. All but one ship was destroyed, which found a number of abandoned alien planets that were perfect to colonize. One of the planets, Fortune, is a little different than the others. Something survives on that planet, and it might be the key to humanity's survival. The fate of the human race rests on the shoulders of an unlikely group of rebels who are set to explore and study Fortune.

Arrival

Ryk Brown

Release Date: March 17, 2016

The Eden Project was an attempt to start the first extra-solar colony and to give the world a chance to start fresh. On this starship, three generations of people have been born who don't know what it's like to be outside and breathe in fresh air. A team of people is now set to explore new worlds they've discovered and send their findings back to the colony. They don't have much time, and the future of the colonists depends on them.

Constitution

Nick Webb

Release Date: June 28, 2015

75 years ago, a group of aliens attacked Earth and nearly destroyed everything. Now it's 2650, and the planet has finally rebuilt itself. Unfortunately, the aliens are back and as merciless as ever. The people of Earth have prepared as much as they possibly could, but their efforts are no match for the power of the aliens. Now the only thing that stands between Earth and the aliens is the ISS Constitution, the oldest ship in their fleet with only one man and one crew member.

The Commander

CJ Williams

Release Date: April 28, 2016

Lucas Blackburn's life was ordinary, and he liked it that way. He had a job as an Airport Director and lived in a small community in the middle of Nevada. His life changed when a spaceship landed and the guy on it told Luke that he needed to save the world from an alien invasion. Luke wasn't sure if he could believe this stranger named Sam, but Sam came with proof. Will Luke be able to fulfill his destiny and save the world?

Battle Cruiser

B.V. Larson

Release Date: June 19, 2015

Earth used to have a wormhole network that allowed it to trade with its colonized planets, but a star erupted and destroyed any remaining connection between the colonies. Nearly a century later, a massive ship appears at the edge of the solar system, and they figure out that some of the colonists survived. But they aren't exactly human... they've evolved into an alien race that is extremely skilled at warfare. Will conflicts arise when the planets are reunited?

Books to Read if You Like TR Ragan

Author T.R. Ragan started her career writing romance novels. However, she was able to put her name on the map with her heart-stopping Lizzie Gardner thrillers, which concluded at the end of last year. Fortunately for her fans, Ragan recently released Furious, which is the the first book in her Faith McMann series. If you already devoured this book and are ready for more, two additions to the series are set to be released in the fall of 2016 and the spring of 2017. In the meantime, check out our recommendations for books to read if you like TR Ragan.

Books to Read if You Like TR Ragan

In the Dark

Chris Patchell

Release Date: August 4, 2015

Since her daughter Brooke went missing a couple of days ago, Marissa Rooney has been beside herself. Brooke's roommate hasn't seen her recently, and Marissa has no leads for finding her daughter. To make things even more concerning, Marissa found Brooke's insulin, which means her diabetic daughter is without the medicine that helps to keep her alive. While Marissa struggles to figure out what happened to her daughter, a phantom lurks in the shadows and threatens to capture everyone she loves.

Iron Goddess

Dharma Kelleher

Release Date: June 28, 2016

After a life of picking locks and hot-wiring cars, Shea Stevens is ready for an easier life. She now spends her time in Arizona hanging out with her girlfriend and running her bike shop. Unfortunately, danger seems to follow her. One day, one of her employees gets shot and some of the bikes in her shop are stolen, forcing Shea to track the criminals down on her own. Her pursuit leads her to a gang war, so she needs to be ready to fight back and save her people.

Crash & Burn

Lisa Gardner

Release Date: February 3, 2015

One terrifying night, Nicky Frank survived a car crash that should have killed her. Despite her injuries, the one thing that kept her going was the thought of Vero, a little girl who mysteriously went missing. Nicky's husband arrives to the police station and informs them that she has a rare brain injury and you can't trust anything she says. The officer on the case, Wyatt Foster, is determined to figure out what's wrong with Nicky Frank and find the person who wants her dead.

Revenge

Lisa Jackson

Release Date: February 23, 2016

Jonah McKee was a man with a lot of money and an infamous reputation. When he gets in a fatal car accident, his wife thinks that someone may have tried to kill him on purpose. She begs her oldest son, Max, to find out what actually happened. He begins to talk to his siblings, who reveal secrets that change everything he once thought about his life. Through this, Max discovers that there is an enemy out there who hates the McKee family and is ready to kill them off one by one.

See How They Run

Tom Bale

Release Date: May 6, 2016

Alice and Harry French are terrified when a group of unknown men sneak into their house and threaten to hurt their baby daughter, Evie. They are looking for a man named Edward Renshaw, and Alice and Henry have no idea who that is. Soon, the couple is physically separated, and they must fight to find each other again.

Targeted

Kendra Elliot

Release Date: June 7, 2016

Detective Mason Callahan wanted to get away with his friends and enjoy a quiet fishing trip, but that's interrupted by a crime that turns his world upside-down. The body of his boss turns up near their cabin, and Mason is determined to hunt the killer down. The FBI discovers that the murderer is a serial killer who specifically targets cops, and they assign Mason's fiancée, Ava McLane, to the case. She has barely recovered from the recent trauma in her life, so she hopes that she will be able to solve this case.

Books to Read if You Like Jami Davenport

If you like your sports with a side of romance, then you might like author Jami Davenport. Her sports series like Game On in Seattle feature handsome athletes who play everything from hockey to football. These men aren't just talented on the field— they also know how to win a lady's heart. If you're looking for more sports romance books to read, check out our recommendations for books to read if you like Jami Davenport.

Books to Read if You Like Jami Davenport

This Piece of My Heart

Robyn M. Ryan

Release Date: May 2, 2016

Caryn knows that after she graduates from college, she will be shuttled away to run her dad's multimillion dollar business. She plans on having one more summer of fun before her life is sold away to the company. When she meets gorgeous hockey player Andrew Chadwick, he's one of the most eligible bachelors in the city, and he decides to pursue Caryn despite her impending life change. When their relationship is threatened by Andrew's hockey team trading him to a new city and Caryn's disapproving parents, will they survive?

Him

Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy

Release Date: July 28, 2015

Jamie and Ryan used to be best friends, but things got a little weird after one drunken night at summer camp. Now both boys are in college and are about to play each other in the hockey national championships. Ryan shut Jamie out all those years ago, and he's ready to apologize and get his friend back. But when they see each other again, old feelings resurface and things get a little hot off the ice.

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Power Play

Sophia Henry

Release Date: February 16, 2016

Gabriella Bertucci is a bit wary of handsome star-athletes like Landon Taylor. She doesn't want to risk falling for them and getting her heart broken. However, when Landon saves her in a moment of need, she realizes that there may be more to him than his tough, sexy exterior. He's fallen hard for Gaby, but she doesn't quite believe it. Will she be able to trust in love and give in to Landon's charm?

The Friend Zone

Kristen Callihan

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Gray Grayson's relationships with women are purely physical. That is, until he meets Ivy Mackenzie. She's his agent's daughter, and he's borrowing her car until she gets back from studying abroad. After she texts him and warns him not to crash her car, they become best texting friends. As soon as she gets back to the states, Gray wants her more than anything else. Ivy considers him a good friend, but she may not be able to resist his charm, and his looks, for long.

Pucked Over

Helena Hunting

Release Date: January 26, 2016

Lily LeBlanc isn't used to having casual sex, but she's willing to give it a shot. Especially if it's with NHL player Randy Ballistic. She met him through mutual friends, and he's more than willing to help her get back into the dating scene. Their relationship starts off as casual, but things get more interesting when their hearts get involved.

Crossing the Line

Lisa B. Kamps

Release Date: June 29, 2015

Amber Johnson is a freelance writer, and she's finally getting her shot to do what she loves full-time. In order to get the job, she has to get an interview with the goalie of Baltimore's hockey team, Alec Kolchak. He's a pretty private person, so it won't be easy to get answers out of him. Even though he tries her patience, he brings a passion to her life like she's never experienced before.

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Interview with Alison G. Bailey, Author of the Dance

What can you tell us about your new release, The Dance?

The Dance is a contemporary romance that shows what happens after the happily ever after. At the beginning of the book we meet high school sweethearts, Bryson and Will, on their wedding day. The couple has their perfect life all mapped out until a year into the marriage things begin to crumble. With the help of an old acquaintance, Hart Mitchell, Bryson discovers her true self. This isn't a love triangle or a story about cheating. The Dance is about love, strength, forgiveness, and courage. It's a thought-provoking and unique journey about following one's heart.

Who is your favorite couple from literature?

Petruchio and Kate from The Taming of the Shrew. I know technically it's one of Shakespeare's plays. What can I say, I was a theater major. 🙂

What makes your world go round? Why does it bring you joy?

Being around family, friends and my dogs. Also the reactions I get from readers. I want my books to have a purpose. I want the reader to be entertained but I also want them to feel the story. I tend to write about subjects that are unique to the romance genre. I'll never be able to explain fully how it feels when a reader contacts me because they were impacted by one of my books. Being an author is a lonely business and I never know if I'm stepping too far over the line. But when readers tell me they felt the entire gamut of emotions while reading something I created, I know I'm doing right by them.

What's your favorite thing about writing?

I love when the inspiration for a story hits you hard and the characters won't stop talking. There have been times when I can't type fast enough to get the ideas out.

What TV show have you binge watched recently?

Grace and Frankie on Netflix and I watch at least three episodes of Friends every night.

You've written and produced several plays in your life. Has your experience in theater influenced your novels in any way?

My theater experience has been a huge influence on my writing style. Theater is driven by dialogue, which is my favorite thing to write. So my characters like to talk to each other. A lot.

What scene in The Dance was your favorite to write?

Honestly, the entire book was my favorite to write. Because I spend so much time crafting my books, even when not at the computer I'm always thinking of the characters and plot, at some point I get tired of the story. I never got tired of writing the Dance. I feel its my best work so far. The characters and plot are multilayered and the storyline is very unique.

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

When my nephew was 3 years old he was at the kitchen table attempting to scoop ice cream from the carton. My sister reached for the spoon but he wouldn't give it to her. As my nephew continued to dig, he said, "I gotta try, Momma." Words to live by.

Alison G. Bailey is the author of the new book The Dance.

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Best Summer Reads: Romantic Comedies

With vacations on the calendar and plenty of relaxation in store, summer is a great time to read light-hearted and hilarious books. If you're in need of a good laugh, romantic comedies are the perfect combination of sweet, smart, and sassy. These books are a great compliment to a long plane ride or a relaxing day on the beach. For those who are searching for the best summer reads, look no further! Here are some romantic comedies that you're sure to enjoy.

Best Summer Reads: Romantic Comedies

The Last Plus One

Ophelia London, Lindsay Emory, & Alexandra Haughton

Release Date: June 13, 2016

It’s the society wedding of the season in Virtue Cove, Maine, but before the bride and groom tie the knot, three of their wedding guests get tangled up in love. The wedding planner gets stuck escorting a substitute groomsman—who happens to be the hot guy she let get away back in college. A bridesmaid forced to bring her dreamy boss as her plus-one breaks all the rules when their professional relationship turns very, very personal. And the groom’s little sister finds she can’t fight her feelings for blueberry pie—or for the best man who’s always been in love with her. Summer lovin’ is definitely in the air as the “wedding magic” leads to these couples’ own happily ever afters.

The Billionaire Escape Plan

Ember Casey

Release Date: June 17, 2016

Even though Alexander Grant is considered one of the world's most eligible bachelors, I still think of him as my best friend from childhood. We haven't seen each other in a while, and both of us have changed so much. When he comes back to the small town we grew up in, things start to get...interesting. I need an escape from my life, and he might be able to give me what I want.

The Other Side Of Someday

T.K. Leigh

Release Date: June 3, 2016

Baylee Morgan is ready to leave her old life behind and start chasing her dreams. After leaving her marriage, she moves to Los Angeles and throws herself into the world of dating again. She ends up meeting Sebby Powers, who is an up-and-coming film producer and already has a perfect life. When he starts to become closer to Baylee, he may decide to leave his perfect girlfriend and perfect life behind.

Idol

Kristen Callihan

Release Date: June 7, 2016

One night, Libby finds a drunk and handsome man passed out in her front lawn. When she brings him inside to help him out, she finds out that he's an international rockstar named Killian. After making a few poor decisions, his life is now in shambles and he's not sure what to do. Libby is reclusive and cute, and Killian finds himself more attracted to her as the days go by. His life has changed now that Libby is in it, and he's not ready to let her go.

The Rule Book

Jennifer Blackwood

Release Date: May 9, 2016

In order to survive working at Starr Media as a second assistant, Lainey must follow a rigid set of rules. Many which include not getting involved with her attractive boss, Brogan Starr, under any circumstances. She's in desperate need of money to help her sick mother, so she can't lose her job because of a man. Will Lainey give into temptation despite all of the boundaries she's set?

With A Twist

Staci Hart

Release Date: July 16, 2015

Lily Thomas has worked her whole life to make it up the ranks of the New York Ballet, and she wasn't willing to let love get in the way of her dreams. When her crush finally becomes single, Lily decides to put her fears aside and allow herself to give in to love. But the man she thinks she loves isn't the man she ends up getting. After her fantasies are shattered, she realizes that her good friend West Williams might be the man she's needed all along.

Books to Read if You Like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

If you don't typically read young adult books, we dare you to give them a try. Many YA novels show a lot of depth of character and often address serious subject matters. One of the most well known YA books is Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, which follows the healing process of a young girl who was raped in high school. Teens face just as many issues and questions while growing up as adults do, and YA literature can help shine a light on this turbulent time of life. If you're interested in reading more young adult fiction, check out this list of books to read if you like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.

Books to Read if You Like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

The Future Unborn

Khristina Chess

Release Date: May 13, 2016

Kansas Jones is the picture of a perfect high school student. She's a straight-A student, a swimmer on the varsity team, and a member of the teen robotics club. She has her eyes set on MIT, and she won't stop working until she gets there. That is, until a wrench gets thrown into her plan. When Kansas finds out that she's pregnant, she doesn't know what she's going to do. She has so many things to finish before graduating from high school, and she doesn't have the time or money to plan for an abortion. All of a sudden, one of her family members loses a child, and Kansas thinks that she could give her baby away to them. Will she have the baby even if it might cost her MIT?

The Love That Split the World

Emily Henry

Release Date: January 26, 2016

Natalie is enjoying her last summer at home until things start to get a little weird. Little things change at first, like the color of her front door and the location of things around town. When her whole town disappears for hours, Natalie knows that something is very wrong. At night, she sees visions of a woman she calls "Grandmother" who keeps telling her that she only has three months to save "him," whoever that is. Then she meets Beau under the lights of the football field, and everything seems to stop.

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The Lifeboat Clique

Kathy Parks

Release Date: March 1, 2016

One night, Denver sneaks into a Malibu beach party even though it may be dangerous. She was asked to go to the party by Croix, which she never thought would happen in a million years. All of a sudden, the party is hit by a tsunami and a group of the attendees escape on a small boat. Now Denver is stranded with some of the most popular, unbearable people in the world, and she doesn't know how she's going to survive.

Anna and the Swallow Man

Gavriel Savit

Release Date: January 26, 2016

It's 1939 in Krakow, and Anna Lania just had her father taken from her, leaving her alone and scared. She then meets the Swallow Man, who is mysterious, magical, and reminds her of her father. Anna and the Swallow Man travel together and become friends along the way. In order to survive, they have to dodge bombs and get away from cruel soldiers.

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Finding Audrey

Sophie Kinsella

Release Date: June 9, 2015

Audrey's life has been ravaged by an anxiety disorder, which makes the smallest of tasks extremely difficult. She's been working with Dr. Sarah to get better, and they've been making progress little by little every day. All of a sudden she meets her brother's gaming teammate Linus, and she connects with him better than she's ever connected with anyone else. As their friendship and romantic connection develops, it begins to help Audrey and her entire family.

Everything, Everything

Nicola Yoon

Release Date: September 1, 2015

Madeline has an extremely rare and famous disease that makes her allergic to basically everything. She hasn't ever left her home, and she only ever sees her mom and her nurse. One day, a family moves in next door, and she finds herself entranced with the boy who is her age. From the moment she sees Olly, she knows that she'll fall in love with him. And she most definitely knows that it will be a disaster.

Interview with Susan Breen, Author of Maggie Dove

What can you tell us about your new release, Maggie Dove?

Maggie Dove is a ‘cozy mystery with bite,’ which means, I believe, that it’s about nice people in a nice place who are forced to grapple with some really difficult things. I’m intrigued by courage and how so-called ‘ordinary people’ find the strength to fight against evil. The protagonist of my novel, Maggie Dove, is a 62-year-old Sunday School teacher and I suspect she would never describe herself as courageous, but I think she’s fabulous.

What books are currently on your night stand?

So many books! There’s Simon Sebag Montefiore’s new history of the Romanovs; Vikram Seth’s novel, A Suitable Boy (which is wonderful, but is taking me forever to read); Best American Mystery Stories 2015; Christine Trent’s mystery about a Victorian undertaker, Lady in Ashes; and last but not least, an Agatha Christie. The one I’m reading now is And Then There Were None.

Where did you write Maggie Dove? (your couch, a coffee shop, a bar…hey-we won’t judge)

I’m afraid there’s not much to judge. I write in my office at an old desk that I assembled a long time ago. Two little cockapoos lie at my feet and whenever I have a great insight, I jump up and kick them, which is unfortunate. There’s also a very large cat named Calvin who creeps in every so often. From my window I can see an oak tree and it was that very tree that inspired the opening scene in Maggie Dove, though I’m happy to say my neighbor never tried to poison it.

Who are your literary heroes working today? Why do you admire them?

Anne Lamott is a great hero of mine. In addition to admiring her books, I also admire the honest way she lives her life. She writes openly about her political and religious beliefs, but I think she does it in such a way that she doesn’t offend people who disagree. Another one of my literary heroes is Masha Hamilton, who I met when she was also a teacher at Gotham Writers. She’s a wonderful writer, but even more inspiring is that she’s devoted this last decade to helping young women in Afghanistan learn to write their stories. If you ever doubt the power of words, you should read some of what they write.

What are you currently craving?

Chocolate. Always.

What’s your favorite part about teaching in New York City?

I teach in the heart of Times Square and so every different type of person you can imagine comes to my classroom. There are people of every nationality, every gender, every political persuasion (although they do tend to veer liberal). My favorite part of my job is hearing their stories. For example, one of my students grew up in Dubai and is writing a novel set there. I find Dubai such a mysterious and unknowable place, and yet through my student’s story, I’m coming to understand it better.

What scene in Maggie Dove was your favorite to write?

I loved the climactic scene, which I can’t describe too much without giving away the ending. But what I liked about it was that everything just seemed to come together and Maggie Dove felt transformed. I do love moments of transformation. Perhaps, not surprisingly, A Christmas Carol is one of my favorite books. Of course, Maggie Dove does not wake up at the end of my book and ask for a goose for Tiny Tim, but I do believe she’s a changed woman.

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

I’ve always liked this Anne Lamott quote: “Pay attention to the beauty surrounding you.”

Susan Breen is the author of the new book Maggie Dove.

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Bad Boys of Summer: Best New Romance Books

Summer is in full swing, and it's getting pretty hot outside. For romance readers, it may be getting a little hot inside too... or wherever you're reading the newest romance releases! With a new season comes a whole new set of bad boys in books to drool over while reading by the pool or lounging on the beach. If you're looking for the best new romance books with all of the bad boys of summer, take a look at our great recommendations! Like your book boyfriends a deeper shade of bad? Then check out our Bad Boys of Summer post!

Bad Boys of Summer: Best New Romance Books

Saving a Legend

Sarah Robinson

Release Date: June 14, 2016

Kieran Kavanagh's family has a gym that's produced a lot of mixed martial arts legends, but he isn't one of them. Yet. After being thrown in jail because of a nasty fight, Kieran has to do community service at a center for at-risk youth. He goes through the motions until he meets a special young girl named Shea, who is under the custody of her older sister Fiona. Fiona doesn't have time to fool around with people like Kieran, but she begins to see his softer side after spending more time with him. Does their love for each other have a fighting chance?

Just a Girl

Ellie Cahill

Release Date: June 21, 2016

Presley Mason has hit rock-bottom. She was kicked out of her band by her boyfriend, and now she's back in Wisconsin working at her parent's renowned music store. Late one night, she bumps into the store's guitar teacher Paul Kellerman, and things get interesting between the two of them. He has a band called Jukebox Bleu, but he's afraid to share it with Presley because he has crippling stage fright. Even though Presley vowed to never mix music and love together again, Paul might change her mind.

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Defending Hayden

L.P. Dover

Release Date: June 28, 2016

Football player Derek McLaughlin's life was changed forever when his girlfriend died in a car accident. He takes to one-night stands and drugs to mask his pain, but nothing can erase the grief of losing the one you love. When he goes back to the scene of the crash, he runs into a beautiful girl named Hayden Hunter. He puts up a wall at first, but soon realizes that he has feelings for Hayden. When he learns that someone is hunting Hayden down, he steps up to do what he knows best: defending the people he loves.

Filthy

Winter Renshaw

Release Date: June 6, 2016

After making a couple of mistakes in the spotlight, Zane doesn't have the best reputation. He is temporarily removed from his football team so he can calm down, and he's ready to stay put until he can play again. If he can stay away from women and booze, he won't get cut from the team. He thinks he can do that until he meets his next door neighbor's great niece, Delilah. She's beautiful and makes him want to break all the rules, but she won't give him the time of day.

Charged

Jay Crownover

Release Date: May 24, 2016

Even though Avett and Quaid are polar opposites, their worlds somehow collide. Avett is in trouble after making a terrible mistake, and Quaid is a straight-edged attorney who is smart enough to help her out. He doesn't usually take on impulsive clients like Avett, but there's something about her that intrigues him. Even though he wants to keep their relationship strictly business, he finds that she is irresistable.

Logan Kade

Tijan

Release Date: May 26, 2016

Logan Kade is a player and a partier, but he's also a fighter. This bad boy is willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people he loves. Suspensions, arrests, you name it. He may not seem like the best guy, but he's as loyal as a person can get. Not many people can break through his exterior, but Taylor sees through to the true Logan. She can see his darkness and pain, and she's the one true girl for him.