Hi, Analeigh! What was the inspiration behind having your main character, Audra, be at the center of two conflicting prophecies?

The idea of a dual prophecy stems from my ongoing exploration of autonomy, loss of agency, and our constant battle between morality and character versus external forces. I thought, what if I turned the “chosen” one trope on its head, what if I made our chosen one the heir to two prophecies–one where she must choose, be a savior or become the destroyer.

Propaganda is a big part of the world-building in the academy. The main characters are kidnapped and forced to adhere to grueling and indoctrinating classes under the Priestesses. Were any aspects of this inspired by real life?

Absolutely, the indoctrination and propaganda are inspired by real life. “Manifest Destiny” is at the core of American values, the false idea that anyone has a divine “right” to destroy and colonize. On a more personal level, I was raised on a military base, and I was surrounded by propaganda my entire childhood. Even outside of that, though, in regular schools, the education system is used to strip students of their culture and individuality and prepare them to assimilate with the masses. And overt propaganda is everywhere–especially as our current administration is particularly fond of it.

Why do you think it’s important, now more than ever, that folks are reading stories about feminine rage?

In our society, women are often taught to suppress or “soften” themselves for the comfort of others. Feminine rage has “no place” within a patriarchal society, and yet it is the patriarchal society that breeds this rage. I think many of us are angry; many of us have countless reasons to feel this rage. It’s important to see this fury as a source of power; it can be cathartic and healing. Seeing it validated can keep hope alive.

What’s next for this duology?

Without spoiling anything, I’ll just say…The journey continues as we delve deeper into the consequences of Audra’s actions in book one. Readers can expect the stakes to rise, new areas to explore, and the romance that ignited in Heir of Prophecy to become an inferno.

Will you be picking up Heir of Prophecy? Tell us in the comments below!

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Hi, Analeigh! Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself?

Hello! Well, where to start? I am a writer, photographer, and a book collector. I love to collect special editions and signed copies of my favorite books, and I’ve been known to purchase entire series before I’ve even read them…my TBR (to be read list) is embarrassingly long, but hey I’m building my dream library. I also love traveling, cappuccinos, and exploring used bookstores.

When did you first discover your love for writing and stories?

I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. My grandmother is a poet and my mother writes poetry and short stories…so I’ve been around creatives my whole life. I think I wrote my first book of poetry when I was five…I couldn’t even write yet, but my mom typed up my poems and bound them into a book for me. I started writing short stories in fifth grade and never stopped!

Quick lightning round! Tell us:

• The first book you ever remember reading: The first chapter book I picked off the shelf on my own was The Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum (I’ve been obsessed with fantasy ever since).
• The one that made you want to become an author: Oh this is a tough one because I think its always been my dream… but maybe Howls Moving Castle because it is just so imaginative and it was really inspiring.
• The one that you can’t stop thinking about: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn lives rent free in my head…I am never not thinking about this book.

Your debut novel, Lore of the Wilds, is out February 27^th! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be?

Cottage Core (why is this two words???), Darkly Whimsical, and untraditional.

What can readers expect?

Readers can expect to be surprised I think. I don’t think my book quite fits into any one category, it’s a mixture of many things. Dark yet cozy at times. Whimsical and heavy. They can expect magic, fae, romance, and found family.

Where did the inspiration for Lore of the Wilds come from?

Lore of the Wilds came from a daydream…I was daydreaming, as I so often do, and I saw a human woman entering a library that hadn’t been explored in one thousand years. It was clear that she loved books dearly and was one who devoured stories. I just wasn’t sure who she was or why no one had entered the library in so long. That all came later.

Were there any moments or characters you really enjoyed writing or exploring?

All of my side characters! Each one of them were a surprise, I swear they wrote themselves onto the page, and exploring their different personalities, backstories, etc was so much fun! But if I have to narrow it down…I will say Grey. He’s my cinnamon roll ‘bestie’ character and I love him so much.

Can you tell us about any challenges you faced and how you were able to overcome them?

My main challenge was self doubt. Growing up I had never seen a book like mine on the shelf, one that centered a Black woman who could wield magic…who was destined for greatness in a fantasy setting. Internally, I think that told me that there wasn’t a place for a story like mine within traditional publishing. It took a lot of introspection and self pep talks to force myself to finish the story and actually put it out there for people to read.

This is your debut published novel! What was the road to becoming a published author like for you?

I feel like nothing in my life is ever…traditional…and my publishing journey is just one example of many. I actually finished writing Lore of the Wilds in 2021 and tried for a year to find an agent who would champion my book. But when that didn’t pan out…I had so many friends telling me to just self publish it. They were all eager to read my book (I documented my writing journey on my Instagram) and so I decided to just do it! I withdrew every query (even the ones that were currently out with agents who had requested my full manuscript), hired an editor, a proof reader, and a cover artist/designer. I spent weeks researching self publishing (which felt like learning 10 jobs at once) and did everything I could to make my self publishing journey a success. I even set a publishing date and opened up preorders! To my surprise (and delight), my cover reveal went a tad bit viral on Tik Tok and Instagram. One day after posting my reveal my DREAM agent reached out to me after it came across her feed. She asked if I was interested in representation and if so, could I send her my manuscript. Three weeks later my book was sold at AUCTION! Since then, it has been a whirlwind of triumphs and exciting opportunities and I feel like this has just been a dream! But if it is all a dream, please don’t wake me.

What’s next for you?

Book two! Lore of the Wilds is a planned duology so I am furiously working on the sequel now. After that, I have about five stories I’ve already started and am itching to tell.

Lastly, are there any 2024 book releases that you’re looking forward to?

Oh, SO MANY how many am I allowed to list? Alright off the top of my head… I am SO excited for Bride by Ali Hazelwood, A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal, Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan, Don’t Let the Forest In by CG Drews, The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste, Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase, To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang, More Than One Way: Part Two by Sienna Holt, The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields, and Don’t Want you Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban.

EXCERPT

The morning of the autumn equinox, Lore sat in the servants’ dining hall, frowning. There was a small stain on the hem of her servant’s tunic—it was shaped exactly like a leaf, stem and all.

She rubbed it with her thumb, though she assumed the stain was probably almost as old as the tunic itself. She doubted anyone had noticed it, especially since it was so much smaller than the black royal crest of Wyndlin Castle that was emblazoned on the front and back of her outfit.

Overkill, if you asked her.

She hated that she bore their crest as if she belonged to them. She wanted to rip this tunic off. She picked at the crest, though it was sewn on with a stitch so thick it would require a dagger to break.

She didn’t know what to do. She’d already finished her meal and the thought of heading back to the library to continue working by herself—on today of all days—made the food in her stomach turn to lead.

She shouldn’t be here, alone in this gargantuan castle, without a single person to celebrate the autumn equinox with.

The autumn equinox marked the day when the nights became longer than the days. It had always been a significant day for her people and the most enjoyable festival of the year.

That was what bothered her—she should have been home, with Grey, stringing leaf wreaths and garlands and eating sizzling spiced apples and star-shaped oat cookies to celebrate the longer nights. They should have been speculating over who would be chosen to track the movement of the wandering stars that evening.

She imagined what the community would be doing now. If they had managed to rebuild the Burgs’ tavern, then she imagined that Emalie, their daughter, would be directing the other young folks to open all the windows and doors wide. Everyone would be working together to remove the tables and chairs and spread them out in the courtyard, so that the tavern’s wooden patio could be used for a dance space.

Thane, the blacksmith, would have put his hammer down and would be tuning his instruments. The man could play everything. Aunty Eshe would be tidying the children: brushing and braiding their hair and making sure they looked their best for the festival.

Acrid heat pooled within Lore’s chest when she thought of the conversation she’d had with the chief steward, when he’d forbidden her from attending the festivities.

She stopped picking at the crest and slumped against the table, dropping her head onto her arms. Resigning herself to an autumn equinox spent alone, Lore sniffed back tears.

She could smell the food already being prepared in the kitchens. No wonder the only thing they served for breakfast was yesterday’s bread and a small portion of butter. They were already preparing the feasts for that evening.

Though the humans’ more intimate affair would have been preferable, she did not doubt that the spread served tonight would be like nothing she’d ever seen—or tasted—before. Her mouth watered at the prospect.

If she couldn’t be with her loved ones, there had to be a way to sneak in and steal a plate from the fae, if only so she could eat it alone in her room. She’d be out of the way, as requested.

But she wasn’t going to miss out completely. She looked toward the kitchen. She picked up her tray and walked over to peek inside. Double the usual confectioneries were hard at work. She could see at least six fae decorating just the tarts. There were seven more dusting, icing, and glazing what appeared to be dozens of different flavors of cookies. It put her oat cookies to shame, but she would trade all the feasts in the world to have those oat cookies with Grey.

Lore twirled a stray curl around her finger, biting her lip to hold back her grin. Yeah, there was no way she was missing out on these cookies.

On the way out of the servant’s hall, she swiped a clean bowl from the counter.

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Well, 2024 is almost here so it’s time to start thinking about all of the books which will be heading your way! In this round up, we take a look at an array of highly anticipated books releasing between the months of January and June! You can expect new releases from the likes of Sarah J. Maas, Jay Kristoff, Ali Hazelwood, Kristin Hannah, Stephen King, Tana French, Sally Hepworth, Leigh Bardugo, and many more, plus some dazzling debuts.

You’ll find quite a few exciting new reads within this list and be sure to check out our other January to June 2024 lists, which we’ll be releasing over the next couple of weeks! This article will also get updated with those links so you can easily find them… Your poor TBR!

You can find our Swoonworthy Romance Releases here, Anticipated YA Releases here, and our SFF releases here.

Read on to discover our picks and tell us in the comments below if you’ll be picking up any!

JANUARY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

The Fury by Alex Michaelides

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A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder ― from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient.

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

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In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J. Maas’s Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt’s world is brought to the brink of collapse-with its future resting on their shoulders.

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

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From the celebrated New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age comes a fresh and provocative story about a residential assistant and her messy entanglement with a professor and three unruly students.

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland

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From the author of New York Times bestseller House of Hollow comes a darkly seductive witchy thriller where, though both men and demons lurk in shadows, girls refuse to go quietly into the night.

Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

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In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances.

The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

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A dazzling magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to save his family, only to encounter a mysterious figure who has come, finally, to collect a cosmic debt generations in the making.

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

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In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom.

The Longest Autumn by Amy Avery

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For fans of Ariadne, a spellbinding debut fantasy about a human who gets trapped with the god of Autumn, who brings with him life-threatening danger and a forbidden romance.

Don’t Want You Like A Best Friend by Emma R. Alban

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A swoon-worthy debut queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other—the lesbian Bridgerton/Parent Trap you never knew you needed!

The Getaway List by Emma Lord

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Inescapably romantic and brimming with New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord’s signature cheer, The Getaway List is an uplifting and romantic read that will settle into your heart and never leave.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

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New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins returns with a twisted new gothic suspense about an infamous heiress and the complicated inheritance she left behind.

Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

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When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late, in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series.

FEBRUARY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden

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During the Great War, a combat nurse searches for her brother, believed dead in the trenches despite eerie signs that suggest otherwise, in this hauntingly beautiful historical novel with a speculative twist from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale.

The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

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A Holmes and Watson–style detective duo take the stage in this fantasy with a mystery twist, from the Edgar-winning, multiple Hugo-nominated Robert Jackson Bennett

The Women by Kristin Hannah

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From master storyteller Kristin Hannah comes the story of a turbulent, transformative era in America: the 1960s. The Women is that rarest of novels—at once an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided by war and broken by politics, of a generation both fueled by dreams and lost on the battlefield.

Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

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A stunning Romantasy debut about an enchanted library, two handsome Fae, and one human who brings them all together. 

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is an epic love story one hundred years in the making…

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love, Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis.

Tender Beasts by Liselle Sambury

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After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother’s name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades.

Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey launches a super sexy sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan…

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

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A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.

Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa

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Set in 19th century Sri Lanka and inspired by local folklore, the daughter of a traditional demon-priest—relentlessly bullied by peers and accused of witchcraft herself—tries to solve the mysterious attacks that have been terrorizing her coastal village.

My Throat An Open Grave by Tori Bovalino

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Labyrinth meets folk horror in this darkly romantic tale of a girl who wishes her baby brother away to the Lord of the Wood.

How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly

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Chemistry sizzles in this workplace rom-com set in the world of high school basketball as the author of Love & Other Disasters delivers a sapphic romance full of humour and heart.

MARCH 2024 BOOK RELEASES

Murder Road by Simone St. James

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A young couple find themselves haunted by a string of gruesome murders committed along an old deserted road in this terrifying new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Cold Cases.

The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste

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In a country divided between humans and witchers, Venus Stoneheart hustles as a brewer making illegal love potions to support her family.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

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For fans of Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club, an enormously fun mystery about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder only to be proven right sixty years later, when she is found dead in her sprawling country estate…. Now it’s up to her great-niece to catch the killer. 

The Prisoner’s Throne by Holly Black

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An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes the stunning blood-soaked conclusion to the Stolen Heir duology.

Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez

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New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death

The Hunter by Tana French

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From the writer who is “in a class by herself,” (The New York Times), a nuanced, atmospheric tale that explores what we’ll do for our loved ones, what we’ll do for revenge, and what we sacrifice when the two collide.

Three Kinds of Lucky by Kim Harrison

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Luck is its own kind of magic, in this first book in an electrifying new contemporary fantasy series from the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows novels.

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

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A humorous and unique rom-com that sees two wedding crashers fall for each other. This intriguing premise delivers on its promise with so much feeling and so much fun.

In a Not So Perfect World by Neely Tubati-Alexander

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The author of Love Buzz follows her acclaimed first novel with a delightful Caribbean-set romp about an ambitious designer of apocalyptic video games with a strategy for (almost) everything who discovers what happens when her best-laid plans go off course . . .

The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and The Lioness, a Princess Diana impersonator and her estranged sister find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of money and murder in this twisting tale of organized crime, cryptocurrency, and family secrets on the Las Vegas strip.

The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist by Sophie Gonzales

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A fanfic writer brings her favourite TV character to life in this friends-to-enemies-to-lovers novel full of humour and heart.

Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff

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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the much-anticipated sequel to the #1 international bestselling sensation Empire of the Vampire.

APRIL 2024 BOOK RELEASES

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House, Hell Bent, and creator of the Grishaverse series comes a highly anticipated historical fantasy set during the Spanish Golden Age.

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang

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In this magical epic fantasy, a young woman cursed with the power of death must decide if saving her family is worth betraying her country—the first installation of a gripping new series.

Funny Story by Emily Henry

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A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.

Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth

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A thrilling page-turner of sisterhood, secrets, love, and murder by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth.

The Vacancy in Room 10 by Seraphina Nova Glass

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The Paris Apartment meets The Wrong Family, this thrilling tale of crime, passion and murder is set in a run-down apartment complex packed with shady characters willing to go to deadly lengths to keep their darkest secrets from the stranger in their midst.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson

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From the author of the multimillion bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a new true-crime fueled mystery thriller about a girl determined to uncover the shocking truth about her missing mother while filming a documentary on the unsolved case.

She’s Not Sorry by Mary Kubica

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An ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient’s frightening past in this chilling thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing and Just the Nicest Couple.

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

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The author of Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.

Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa

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When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group’s lead vocalist spot—what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very familiar, very kissable face.

Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao

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Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow, a blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction.

Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings

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A sexy, sapphic, opposites-attract romance with Mazey Eddings’ signature sparkling voice!

Knife by Salman Rushdie

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From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring—and surviving—an attempt on his life thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him

MAY 2024 BOOK RELEASES

When Among Crows by Veronica Roth

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Step into a city where monsters feast on human emotions, knights split their souls to make their weapons, and witches always take more than they give.

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

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Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.

The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants comes the much-anticipated sequel to the Thurber Prize-Winning novel The Guncle, in which Patrick O’Hara is called back to his guncle duties… this time for a big family wedding in Italy.

A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur

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June Hur, bestselling author of The Red Palace, crafts a devastating and pulse-pounding tale that will feel all-too-relevant in today’s world, based on a true story from Korean history.

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

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Harkening to Agatha Christie’s classic And Then There Were None, this high-tension and ingenious thriller follows five couples trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks among them.

The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood

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A romantic historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blackwood, set in the American Civil War with vampires and people with demigod-like abilities.

It Waits in the Forest by Sarah Dass

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The very first thriller from Rick Riordan Presents! Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass crafts a chilling tale of magic, murder, and how far we’ll go to protect what’s ours—perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson.

Evocation by S.T. Gibson

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When a family curse threatens David’s life, he will turn to the only person he’s ever trusted, his ex-boyfriend, Rhys—which means he will have to open his heart to Moira, Rhys’s wife. Dark academia and urban fantasy combine in this richly imagined novel set in a fictitious, magic-riddled Boston.

The Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields

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The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn’t believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all.

You Like It Darker by Stephen King

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From legendary storyteller and master of short fiction Stephen King comes an extraordinary new collection of twelve short stories, many never-before-published, and some of his best EVER.

This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune

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An achingly nostalgic love story about two friends-with-benefits who can’t be together but can’t seem to stay apart. This Summer Will Be Different offers an idyllic coastal setting, enticing vacation descriptions, and a story that is equal parts sexy romance and female friendship. It has all the ingredients for another book of the summer!

If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay

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In classic Alex Finlay form, If Something Happens to Me is told by several distinct, compelling characters whose paths intersect, detonating into a story of twist after pulse-pounding twist. The novel cements Finlay as one of the leading thriller writers today.

JUNE 2024 BOOK RELEASES

Enlightenment by Sarah Perry

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A dazzling new work of literary fiction from the author of The Essex Serpent, a story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends.

Daydream by Hannah Grace

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The third in the New York Times bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favourite Henry and a bookish fellow student who come up with a plan to help them both overcome their respective challenges in a difficult year.

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

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In the latest jaw-dropping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager, a man must contend with the long-ago disappearance of his childhood best friend—and the dark secrets lurking just beyond the safe confines of his picture-perfect neighbourhood.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

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New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center’s latest laugh out loud, feel good rom-com about writing your own story, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren.

Mirrored Heavens by Rebecca Roanhorse

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The interwoven destinies of the people of Meridian will finally be determined in this stunning conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse’s Between Earth and Sky trilogy.

Icon and Inferno by Marie Lu

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Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Ally Carter, the dazzling sequel to #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu’s Stars and Smoke, is “a brilliant, breathtaking ride” – Tahereh Mafi, #1 internationally bestselling author.

The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton

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In her breathtaking debut – part space odyssey, part Sapphic rom-com – Emily Hamilton weaves a suspenseful, charmingly irreverent, and ultimately joyous tale of galaxy-spanning friendship, improbable love, and found family.

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

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The heart-tugging and hilarious story of a professional organizer whose life is a mess, and the summer she gets unstuck with the help of someone unexpected from her past, by the bestselling author of Same Time Next Summer and Nora Goes Off Script.

The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks

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For fans of Piranesi and The Midnight Library, a stunning historical fantasy novel set on a grand express train, about a group of passengers on a dangerous journey across a magical landscape

Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron

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New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Kalynn Bayron returns to fairytales with a lush, thrilling and original YA Snow White retelling that brings a new and exciting voice to this familiar tale. Perfect for fans of Cinderella Is Dead.

One-Star Romance by Laura Hankin

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A struggling writer is forced to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with the man who gave her book a very public one-star rating in this fresh romantic comedy from Laura Hankin.

Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay

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Horror Movie is an obsessive, psychologically chilling, and suspenseful feat of storytelling genius that builds inexorably to an unforgettable, mind-bending conclusion.

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