Get ready to enjoy some wonderful new book releases! Hitting shelves in August 2021, the month sees new releases from authors Julie Murphy, Jeff Zentner, Anthony Ryan, Helen Hoang, and so many more!
Read on to discover some of our picks and tell us in the comments below if you’re looking forward to any of them!
Fresh by Margot Wood
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A hilarious and vulnerable coming-of-age story about the thrilling new experiences––and missteps––of a girl’s freshman year of college.
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy
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Best-selling author Julie Murphy’s reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a “delicious, twisted treat for lovers of noir” about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of a missing woman they’re both desperate to find.
In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner
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From the award-winning author of The Serpent King comes a beautiful examination of grief, found family, and young love.
The Pariah by Anthony Ryan
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The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm.
56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard
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No one knew they’d moved in together. Now one of them is dead. Could this be the perfect murder? Will they be able to determine what really happened, or has lockdown provided someone with the opportunity to commit the perfect crime?
The Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson
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June Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library, and through the efforts and support of an eclectic group of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships along the way.
The Dead and the Dark by Courtney Gould
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Courtney Gould’s thrilling debut The Dead and the Dark is about the things that lurk in dark corners, the parts of you that can’t remain hidden, and about finding home in places―and people―you didn’t expect.
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
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A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected—and the man she enlists to help her—in this heartfelt new romance by USA Today bestselling author Helen Hoang.
The Desert Prince by Peter V. Brett
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A brand-new epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett.
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
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For fans of Wilder Girls and Ninth House comes a dark, twisty, atmospheric thriller about a boarding school haunted by its history of witchcraft and two girls dangerously close to digging up the past.
Ghost Girl by Ally Malinenko
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Perfect for fans of Small Spaces and Nightbooks, Ally Malinenko’s middle-grade debut is an empowering and triumphant ghost story—with spooky twists sure to give readers a few good goosebumps!
