Intrigued? Read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from We Would Never Tell by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, which releases on April 14th 2026.

Hollywood, but make it French, for twelve days straight, as the red carpet rolls out to the riviera for the Cannes Film Festival. The most famous people are all here to celebrate themselves, while the rest of the world watches in awe. And with a heavy dose of envy, at least for three young, ambitious, talented women who can’t seem to climb up from the bottom rung of the Hollywood ladder. As they swirl in the glitz of Cannes, the VIP invitations seem so hard to come by, and the A-list so far away. It’s enough to drive them a little crazy. Enough to make them snap and do things they might—or definitely will—regret.

It’s a good thing they’re invisible . . . until a multi-million-dollar necklace vanishes and a dead body is found floating in the Mediterranean Sea. Then, the heat of the spotlight turns up so hot that they have nowhere to hide. Now their biggest dreams are even further out of reach. Or can you get away with theft and murder if you want it badly enough?

EXCERPT

Cannes Film Festival: Day One

Lou

I sat at the bar of the Carlton because I could. Because I should. I was Lou Ocean Utley— L.O.U., get it?— and soon that name would mean something. So soon. My movie was premiering at the Cannes Film Festival tomorrow. My movie. Premiering. At the Cannes Film Festival. These words had often floated in my mind like exquisite little bubbles made of dreams. Now, they were as tangible as the counter’s cool marble under my palms. Ten years of struggling to make it as an actor, and the stars had finally aligned.

I glanced around the luxurious bar; its arched windows were letting in beautiful, soft lighting, the type that made everyone look ten times better. Not that any person here needed it. They all beamed elegance. They were it. Successful, rich, accomplished. The men wore crisp shirts, top buttons undone to reveal more of their sun- kissed skin. The women had perfect posture, shiny hair, and glowed from within. Everyone here was somebody in the movie industry, in town for the festival, which started today. They belonged.

And I was here, belonging with them. I felt so moved by this memory in the making, a moment I would remember forever.

The bartender approached. She, too, dripped with chic in her formal uniform. Compared to her, I felt crummy, sagging from the nine-hour time difference from Los Angeles.

“What may I get for you, madame?”

Her formal tone lifted me right back up, the reminder that I was the customer here. I had flown over to Cannes on an impulse, feeling maybe just a tiny bit like an impostor. But only until the premiere, tomorrow. Then the world would know Lou Ocean Utley. Me, I mean.

“I’ll have a glass of champagne. The best you have.”

Whoops. Had I just blurted out a line from a script I’d read? I should have ordered rosé, or perhaps a sparkling water with a slice of lime, which was all I could afford. Maybe not even the lime. I couldn’t really afford to be in Cannes at all. My bank balance—which I’d checked when I landed a few hours earlier—was the stuff of horror movies. The poor thing had been brutally slaughtered. But I shooed it away with a smile, as if somebody was watching. When all you ever wanted was a life spent in front of the cameras, you had to cross your fingers that somebody was watching.

And tomorrow they would be. At long last.

I glanced at my phone, but there was no new message from my agent, Liza Blick.

There in ten! the last one said.

Ten was right. Because ten had become my lucky number. Ten whole years of lining benches outside casting calls with hundreds of other girls, desire drumming loudly in our ears. Ten years of filming reels in the tiny bedroom of my shared apartment, no rest until it was absolutely perfect, double chins and twitchy eyes begone. Ten years of casting directors and filmmakers swearing up and down that I was incredibly talented. But. Ten years of praying they would take the “but” back. And, in the meantime, ten years of calling out strangers’ names to come collect their orders at coffee shops around Los Angeles, because if acting wasn’t going to pay the bills yet, then grinding coffee beans in an unflattering apron would.

Now, at the age of twenty-nine (ancient by Hollywood standards but still young enough to have a thriving career, right?) I was about to become an overnight success. I needed Liza here to celebrate with me.

“Here you are, madame.”

The bartender placed the champagne flute on top of a thick paper coaster stamped with the hotel logo.

“Merci,” I said in my best accent.

I would be coming to Cannes all the time now. Promoting movies and being a star and affording champagne. No trouble. Better start learning French.

“Lou!” came a voice behind me.

My agent was here at last. I got up to hug her. Liza was in her forties, sporting wavy strawberry blond hair, a wardrobe of bold prints, and her ever-present red leather bag.

“The airline lost my luggage for a hot minute,” she said in a huff. “I had this horrifying vision of arriving in Cannes in sweatpants.”

“You look fabulous.”

I took in Liza’s matching skirt and shirt ensemble, adorned with a jungle print: pink zebras and green tigers. A choice. Not that I would judge, when my own wardrobe consisted of a few thrifted dresses (which, hopefully, wasn’t too obvious) and simple jeans and tops that I made work for both auditions and nights out. Throw in a few sundresses and denim cutoffs for summer, and that was it. One day I’d have money to spend on fancy clothes, and that day was approaching gloriously fast.

Liza’s smile fell as she took in my drink. “Champagne?”

“When in Cannes!” Liza kept looking at me strangely, so I added, “Let me order you one, too.” That was the polite thing to do.

I waved to the bartender as Liza settled in, so giddy that I forgot to think about who would pick up the tab. Not me was always the hope.

“You’re here,” Liza said, like I wasn’t seated next to her. “I didn’t think you’d actually come.”

I smiled brightly, jaw pulled extra tight.

“I’m here!”

She studied me sideways. “The family visit was good?”

I suppressed a yawn. “It was great. Clara— that’s my sister— was so happy to have me over. The kids looked all grown up! And Milan is stunning. Have you been? I loved it.”

Liza watched me more intently. “So you just arrived from there?”

I drank my champagne, allowing myself the faintest of nods. The bartender brought over Liza’s flute, and I clinked mine with hers. I took another, more generous sip. That was the problem with lies. Five seconds on the lips, and forever having to keep up their spirit. Growing up, I was taught to always be honest, to do well by doing right. Everyone knows lying is bad karma, especially to one of the most important people in your life. But that was before Liza told me that, unfortunately, the movie studio didn’t have it in their (ridiculously large) budget to pay for my trip to Cannes so I could meet my triumph.

“You’re a great aunt, flying over to help your sister,” Liza added. Geez. My lie had a few too many layers.

The story was that my older sister Clara, the accomplished architect, lived in Milan with her handsome Italian husband and their two bambinos. Clara wore pantsuits that never creased, and my nephews were so well mannered they put the rest of us to shame. And I probably would be a good aunt, if I saw them more than once a year during my dreaded yearly visit to our parents in Chicago for Thanksgiving.

It wasn’t always like that. My siblings and I were raised to believe we could accomplish anything we put our minds to. Work hard and strive for success! And that’s what the three of us did. Except that my version of it didn’t include a prestigious college education or a secure job that paid real money. My dream was different.

At sixteen, I announced I would move to Los Angeles to pursue acting after high school. My parents tried hard to talk me out of it, but that was my destiny. And who’s going to turn down meeting their destiny? Eventually, they recovered. They lent me a little money here and there when things were tight. They consoled me when I called, in tears, about yet another role I didn’t get. And I could always come home! It wasn’t too late to rectify the course of my life and score a great job, along with a loving partner. After all, my older sister and younger brother did it.

I was the one squished in the middle, with my little dream that couldn’t.

A few years in and with only a handful of commercials and small roles to my name, the veneer started to crack. Did I realize my “career” consisted primarily of serving coffee? Was I really going to have roommates forever? I was getting too old to accept handouts. I started ignoring the notifications from the family group chat. I stopped calling. I couldn’t afford to visit. I didn’t even tell them when I got this role. They’d watch me on the big screen and see for themselves how wrong they’d all been.

But Liza didn’t know that my darling sister would never beg me to come help look after the kids while her husband was on a business trip, that she would definitely not offer to cover the cost of my flight because it was my own fault that I was always broke. So I made up the Milan trip, which—what a happy coincidence—ended just as the Cannes Film Festival started. Here I was, “popping over” on my way back home to Los Angeles. Milan was so close to Cannes, it would have been a shame to miss that opportunity.

I shrugged. “Family means a lot to me.”

Liza sighed awkwardly. “It sucks that studios only comp trips for the big-name talent, but that’s how it is. Hollywood politics!”

I laughed like the whole thing was absolutely hilarious.

“I’m here now, right where I should be.”

Liza looked me deep in the eyes. “I’m glad you didn’t spend all your money coming to Cannes at this stage in your career. Like I always say, we’re playing the long game.”

I might have flown across the world on a whim, but I was not as deluded as it seemed. You see, after I’d been in LA for a while, I made a pact with myself. I would give it ten years. If my breakthrough hadn’t happened by then, I’d accept defeat. I’d admit that my family was right. I’d move home and find something else to do with my life.

I’m not sure if I meant it, or if it was simply helpful to have a timeline in mind. Did destiny have to be so vague? But in the end, I never had to find out. I got the role in Don’t Be Sad! exactly one week before my ten-year anniversary of moving to LA. If that’s not a sign, then I don’t understand the universe.

It was a star-studded movie, backed by a big studio. The directing debut of renowned actor Odetta Olson—one of my childhood heroines—and sure to get great buzz. And now it was in the official selection at Cannes, a contender for the Palme d’Or. Tomorrow was the world premiere. My role was small but significant. I had to be here. This was me meeting the life of my dreams. Smiling at my future self and saying, “We’re in for a ride, baby!”

I suppressed another yawn. Damn that jet lag. Liza took a measured sip. “How’s your hotel?”

I was (it’s probably obvious by now) not staying at the Carlton. “Really charming, and it’s not that far from the action. I love a walkable town. I discovered so many pretty little streets on the way here.”

Until the very last minute, I had hoped the movie studio would stop their idiotic nonsense and put me up somewhere nice. I’d already be “in the neighborhood.” All they had to do was book me a room. By the time I’d accepted that they weren’t going to spend a single dollar on me, there was nothing left but a crappy chain hotel far away from everything. I’d checked in a couple of hours ago, pretended not to notice the scratchy sheets and the paper- thin walls, and skipped out of there as fast as I could. To the Carlton. Where I belonged. Theoretically.

“And my pass to the premiere?” I asked, casually.

The neutral look in Liza’s eyes gave nothing away. “I’m working on it.” I clenched my teeth. “I cannot wait for tomorrow.”

I could handle not being invited to tonight’s opening ceremony. I knew to be reasonable, sometimes. You can’t ask for everything.

Liza’s phone rang, the upbeat ringtone clashing with the jazz background music. Surely, she wasn’t going to interrupt our celebration.

Apparently, I couldn’t be sure of anything.

“Honey! Yes, I’m here. Drinking champagne with a client in the middle of the afternoon. I’d say I’m in Cannes, all right.”

She winked at me. Five years ago, I’d been over the moon to sign with Liza Blick, Hollywood agent of the shiny shark variety. She had gotten me work. Not a lot, and not a lot of it well paid, but she had made me an actor. A professional. Liza had plucked me out of obscurity and placed me in shadowy parts of the industry, where I awaited my big break. Thanks to her, I was someone on the verge of something, which was a lot better than being on the edge of nothing. But right then, I might have contemplated punching her just a little bit.

She continued her conversation, oblivious. “But of course, darling! You know I’m always here for you.”

Another wink at me. I thought I recognized an Oscar-winning actor across the room and was halfway up from my stool, ready to go introduce myself.

“Don’t stare,” Liza mouthed.

“I wasn’t,” I said, glancing at the actor again.

Liza pressed her hand over her phone and whispered, “Everyone is famous here. Get used to it.”

Liza droned on about contracts to be negotiated and deals to lock in while here “across the pond.” I downed my champagne. This wasn’t exactly how I pictured my introduction to glamorous Cannes. I picked up my phone and checked my Instagram account, where I had built up to a decent following over the last few years. I shared behind the scenes of movie lots, script pages, costume fittings, that sort of thing. I spread my content as thinly as I could, like the last scoop of peanut butter, making one rehearsal session look like five different ones. Busy, busy me, manifesting my bright future. Showing my family how hard I worked at it.

To my modest but growing audience, it was the selfies that did the heavy lifting. I was a blue-eyed blond with slim features and sharp cheekbones. One day, I’d get compliments for my range of accents or how my face seamlessly contorted to convey pretty much any emotion. But for now, look at me doing yoga on the beach at sunset or lying poolside in a little bikini!

Enter my big Cannes moment.

I’d already shared a picture of the beautiful bar to kick things off, and the likes were filling up my notifications.

A story by Odetta Olson caught my attention. She’d arrived in Cannes that morning and had posted the view (sailboats, lush palm trees, you get the picture) from her hotel suite, probably a few floors above me right now. On the next slide: a rack of couture dresses brought over to her suite by her stylist, the sought-after Carly Wolf. Then, minutes ago: a rooftop bar called Le Bain with the caption, Checking out the venue for tonight’s pre- premiere party!

Liza must have noticed the look on my face because she stopped gabbing and questioned me with a perched eyebrow.

“Honey, I’ll see you in a bit, okay?” Liza said, hanging up.

I’d read up a lot on what happened in Cannes and expected there would be a party after the premiere tomorrow. If Odetta Olson was also hosting one tonight, why didn’t I know about it? I would have asked that out loud if a fifty-something man hadn’t approached us at the same moment. Liza got up to greet him.

“Patrick!” she said, as they kissed on each cheek.

Liza didn’t even introduce me.

I kept scrolling on my phone while they chatted. There had to be an explanation. Maybe it was a last- minute thing. Maybe Liza was going to tell me about it before we were interrupted.

That Patrick guy kissed her goodbye. Immediately after, Liza spotted someone else across the room.

“Sweetie, I gotta go,” Liza said, already slipping her arm through the handle of her bag.

“I’ll wait for you!”

Liza flinched. It had sounded less whiny in my head. But she wasn’t going to leave me here, on the eve of my big night? We had to celebrate.

“My schedule is packed with meetings that have been planned for weeks. If I don’t see you again, remember, we’re playing the long game.”

It was my fault then. I hadn’t told her I was coming until two days ago because I knew she’d try to talk me out of it. There I was disappointing her by turning up pretty much unannounced.

The check materialized in front of us. I looked at Liza. Liza looked at me. And then I had an idea. Maybe not the best idea in retrospect. But also not the worst I would end up having in Cannes.

“I’ll get this.”

Liza made a move for her wallet. “You don’t have to…”

I whipped out my credit card and handed it to the bartender.

“You’ll get the next one. I’m here for another four days. I really want to see you again.”

She was already waving goodbye and speed walking toward the other side of the bar to someone more important.

So I guess what I’m trying to say is that I’ve always believed in signs. But there are the signs you yearn to see and the ones your subconscious forces you to ignore. Liza liked to say that I was the perfect client. I was a hard worker, a total delight. I was following my path, enjoying the stupid journey, calling any bump in the road an “opportunity.” She loved me for it.

I slid my credit card back into my wallet, glad that I hadn’t bothered to look at the amount on the check. What I didn’t know couldn’t hurt me. And what Liza didn’t know couldn’t hurt her, either. Like I said, the universe had offered me a most fabulous role in this career- making movie, just as I was about to give up on acting.

I had made it. I was in the process of making it.

No one and nothing could take this away from me now.

At least it was nice to believe that, for the short while it lasted.

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Get ready to look forward to some great fiction book releases in 2026! We’ve rounded up just a few fiction books releasing between January and June from thrillers and historical fiction, to stories of friendship and family, and more. With new releases from Jennifer Niven, Simone St. James, Claire Heywood, Catriona Ward, CG Drews, Natalie Haynes, Megan Lally, Xochitl Gonzalez, Emma Straub, Kylie Lee Baker, Nick Cutter, Catherine Adel West, Jennifer Saint, Rob Hart, and more, plus debut novels, you’ll be sure to find quite a few exciting new reads within this list!

Be sure to check out our other 2026 round-ups too, including our Most Anticipated, Romance, Fantasy and Sci-Fi, and Young Adult lists!

JANUARY 2026 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

Meet the Newmans by Jennifer Niven

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Funny, big-hearted, and deeply moving, Meet the Newmans is a rich family story about the dual lives we lead. Because even when our lives aren’t televised weekly, we all have a behind-the-scenes.

Is This A Cry For Help? by Emily Austin

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A luminous new novel following a librarian who comes back to work after a mental breakdown only to confront book-banning crusaders in an empowering story of grief, love, and the power of libraries.

Women of a Promiscuous Nature by Donna Everhart

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Based on the long-buried history of the American Plan, this powerful and shockingly timely story of resistance and resilience exposes the real government program designed to regulate women’s bodies and sexuality throughout the first half of the 20th century.

Dandelion Is Dead by Rosie Storey

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With sparkling wit and aching tenderness, debut author Rosie Storey gives us a modern love story about the courage it takes to live again after loss and finding hope in the most unexpected places.

Skylark by Paula McLain

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The New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife weaves a mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below—where a woman’s quest for artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation in the 1940s, revealing a story of courage and resistance that transcends time.

You’ll Never Forget Me by Isha Raya

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In this captivating cat-and-mouse thriller, a struggling actress is only just beginning to enjoy the life sheʼs always wanted after inadvertently killing her rival—but now she must contend with the woman who threatens to take it all away.

Burn Down Master’s House by Clay Cane

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Inspired by long-buried true stories of enslaved people who dared to fight back, this powerful novel offers a searing portrayal of resistance. 

The Midnight Carousel by Fiza Saeed McLynn

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The Night Circus meets Water for Elephants in this enchanting, darkly glittering story of grief, obsession, revenge, and enduring love.

The Briars by Sarah Crouch

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The USA TODAY bestselling author of Middletide returns with a lush and atmospheric novel of suspense following a young woman whose job as a game warden puts her in the path of a murderer in a small town eager to protect its own.

Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg

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Fleabag meets Big Swiss in this bold debut about a charismatic misfit who livestreams her life for seven days and nights to raise money to save her comatose sister—a poignant and darkly funny exploration of grief, forgiveness, and redemption.

A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James

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Simone St. James, the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel, returns with her scariest, most shocking novel yet in this pulse-pounding story about siblings who return to the house they fled 18 years before, called back by the ghost of their long-missing brother and his haunting request: Come home.

The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams

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From the two-time Emmy Award–winning producer and host of the Black and Published podcast comes a sweeping multi-generational epic following seven generations of Dupree women as they navigate love, loss, and the unyielding ties of family in the tradition of Homegoing and The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois.

FEBRUARY 2026 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

The Exes by Leodora Darlington

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Who hasn’t wanted to murder an ex—figuratively, at least? In this explosive debut thriller, a woman’s seemingly perfect romantic life is on the verge of collapse as she uncovers a hidden history surfacing dark secrets that have deadly consequences.

A Crown of Stars by Shana Abe

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A sumptuously vivid and poignant account of the Lusitania’s fateful last days, drawn from the true story of an extraordinary young actress who survived the unthinkable—for fans of Marie Benedict, Louis Bayard, Fiona Davis, Kate Quinn, and HBO’s The Gilded Age.

The Wandering Queen by Claire Heywood

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An epic and fiercely imaginative retelling of the story of queen Dido, the legendary founder of Carthage, from the author of the national bestseller Daughters of Sparta.

Where the Wildflowers Grow by Terah Shelton Harris

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From acclaimed author Terah Shelton Harris comes a poignant story of survival and redemption that questions what it means to stop existing and start living.

The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang

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From the internationally bestselling author of The Porcelain Moon comes a haunting Gothic novel set in 1911 China. Two young women living in a crumbling, once-grand Shanghai mansion face danger as secrets of their pasts come to light, even as the mansion’s own secret threatens the present.

Out of the Loop by Katie Siegel

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The Seven Year Slip meets Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers in this wholly original time loop mystery.

Superfan by Jenny Tinghui Zhang

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From National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree Jenny Tinghui Zhang, a novel about a pop idol and his superfan, whose stories shockingly collide

The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera

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When the last fare of the night turns up dead in her backseat, a Sri Lankan American taxi driver works off the clock to clear her name in this mystery novel by debut author Yosha Gunasekera.

Adrift by Will Dean

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A high-tension thriller about a family’s descent into darkness that is perfect for fans of Dennis Lehane and Lisa Jewell.

A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by MK Oliver

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A whip-smart and darkly funny crime novel—perfect for fans of My Sister, the Serial Killer and The Maid—that follows a wife and mother with a deadly secret that she must suppress if she wants to maintain her picture-perfect façade.

Bad Asians by Lillian Li

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From the acclaimed author of Number One Chinese Restaurant comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another.

Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward

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Nowhere Burning is a harrowing tale of survival that places the dark fairy tale of Peter Pan and the ruthless dangers of Lord of the Flies into the unforgiving maw of the Colorado Rockies.

MARCH 2026 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

No Friend To This House by Natalie Haynes

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No Friend to This House is an extraordinary reimagining of the myth of Medea from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes.

Wretch by Eric LaRocca

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From rising horror star and award-winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke comes a nightmarish, haunting, tech-Gothic thrill ride about sorrow, memory, and the unabashed complexity of love as a transgressive act.

You Did Nothing Wrong by C.G. Drews

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Domestic suspense meets haunted house horror in this adult debut from the New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Let the Forest In.

Strangers In The Villa by Robyn Harding

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From the international bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, a psychological thriller about a couple rocked by infidelity who moves to a villa in Spain’s Costa Brava to rebuild their relationship, only to welcome a pair of visitors who have no intention of leaving.  

How Simi Got Her Groom Back by Sonali Dev

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Two sisters face the real consequences of a fake marriage scheme in an emotional yet hilarious novel about immigration, healing, and family from USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev.

Bloom by Robbie Couch

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From the New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow comes a delightful and heartwarming novel about family, love, grief, and one precocious houseplant, that reminds us of the beauty of living a life in full Bloom.

Dig by J. H. Markert

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J. H. Markert returns with a surreal horror novel, perfect for fans of Graveyard Shift and What Moves the Dead.

This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

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Best friends Benny and Joy like to say they’ve been saving each other’s lives since the moment they met. Until the day Joy disappears and Benny is suspected of murder . . .

Turn Off the Light by Jacquie Walter

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Two women living centuries apart are bound by the same dark secret in this haunting novel that “upends everything you think you know about ghost stories” (Jennifer McMahon, author of The Winter People).

Sweetbitter Song by Rosie Hewlett

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Perfect for fans of The Song of Achilles and from the award-winning author of The Witch of Colchis comes a profoundly moving story of two women on the shores of Ithaca, in the shadows of a legendary war, who must face their own battle – one of sisterhood, survival, and a forbidden love that could destroy them both.

What We Did To Survive by Megan Lally

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A vacation in paradise turns deadly when four teens’ sailing charter hits stormy seas in this propulsive new thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Megan Lally!

Finlay Donovan Crosses The Line by Elle Cosimano

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From New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano comes Finlay Donovan Crosses the Line—the highly anticipated next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series.

APRIL 2026 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez

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New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a captivating story about a young woman whose life becomes ensnared in her glamorous neighbor’s secret past

A Murder Most Camp by Nicolas DiDomizio

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The Guncle meets Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies in this fun, twisty mystery following a spoiled nepo baby forced to work at a struggling summer camp who stumbles into a real-life murder mystery he has no choice but to solve.

We Would Never Tell by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

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A high-glamour, high-stakes thriller trailing three ambitious women as they navigate Hollywood’s secrets, sins, and scandals during 12 days at the Cannes Film Festival. 

American Fantasy by Emma Straub

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From New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow, an irresistible story about what happens when your teenage fantasy comes true after you’re already an adult.

The Girls Trip by Ally Condie

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From the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and instant USA Today bestseller The Unwedding, a novel of suspense and friendship about three friends who decide to disappear from their lives for a few days while on a trip to a national park—only to have one of them vanish.

The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke

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Fans of Agatha Christie’s locked-room mysteries and modern tales like Knives Out will fall for The Ending Writes Itself, which masterfully blends classic mystery elements with genre-bending tropes. Crafted with razor-sharp wit and a meta twist, this satirical take on the publishing world ensures readers will hang on every word, right up to its breathtaking finale.

The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer

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Come along with the Book Witch in this magical and inspiring love letter to reading from the USA Today bestselling author of The Wishing Game.

The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer

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From Marcus Kliewer, a new “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), comes a supernatural horror about a young woman who accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist, only to discover the position has consequences far greater—and more dangerous—than she ever could have imagined.

Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker

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In this lyrical, wildly inventive horror novel interwoven with Japanese mythology, two people living centuries apart discover a door between their worlds.

The Island Club by Nicola Harrison

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Set against the sun-drenched beaches of Balboa Island, with its prim and proper 1950s facade, The Island Club is a story of love, loneliness and the lies we tell ourselves―and what can be gained when the truth is finally revealed.

Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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A nearly divorced trophy wife enrolls in culinary school to win back her husband, only to find a fresh start in the unlikeliest of places in this new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.

Go Gentle by Maria Semple

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The New York Times bestselling author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette returns to form in her most exuberant and life-affirming novel yet with the story of one woman’s cheerful determination to live a life of the mind only to have the heart force its way in.

MAY 2026 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

The Library After Dark by Ande Pliego

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A bookseller must escape the infamously haunted library that holds her darkest secrets, but with a murderer in her tour group, escaping alive is not as simple as it seems, in this twisty locked-room thriller from bestselling author of You Are Fatally Invited.

The Dorians by Nick Cutter

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The all-new novel of terror from “one of the hottest horror authors on the planet” (Paste) and writer of the #HorrorBookTok sensation The Troop!

Caller Unknown by Gillian McAllister

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How far would you go to rescue your child? A mother races against the clock—and finds herself on the wrong side of the law—in a desperate fight to save her teenage daughter in this pulse-pounding thriller.

The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett

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The Calamity Club will make you laugh, cry, and cheer—an epic testament to underestimated women who know that calamity can be the spark of new beginnings. This is Kathryn Stockett at her most confident, heartfelt, and hilarious—the triumphant return of one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.

The Anniversary by Alex Finlay

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Twisty, high-concept, and emotionally charged, this novel is an utterly compelling story of the hunt for a serial killer. But it’s also a heartfelt―and heartrending―novel about fate, innocence lost, and two souls who find that sometimes being broken is the only way for the light to get in. 

The Young Will Remember by Eve J. Chung

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A sweeping novel about a correspondent trapped behind enemy lines during the Korean War, and the women who help her find her way home, from the national bestselling author of Daughters of Shandong.

Villain by Natalie Zina Walschots

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The Boys meets Assistant to the Villain in the electrifying, sharp, violent, and hilarious sequel to the highly acclaimed novel, Hench. Filled with a queer and neurodiverse cast, Villain asks the question: what happens when a diabolically brilliant henchperson looks back at their already storied career and thinks, I can be so much worse.

The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie Walsh

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From the New York Times–bestselling author of Ghosted and The Love of My Life comes an unmissable emotional thriller: an up-all-night, page-turning love story with a very dark secret at its heart.

Homebound by Portia Elan

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Five interlocking lives. One beloved story. A dazzling adventure across centuries and continents in search of the things that hold us together.

Lady X by Molly Fader

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The search for a notorious vigilante exposes the secrets among three generations of women in this propulsive novel of female resistance and rage, sweeping from contemporary L.A. to gritty 1970s New York.

The Hope Keeper by Heather Webb

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Set in Jazz Age D.C., the story of possession and obsession, and the ever-looming curse of the legendary Hope Diamond, comes to life as the socialites scheme and the jewels glitter in the evening light. 

The Players Club by Rachel Mills

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For fans of Lessons in Chemistry and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, a bold, big concept debut about a secret club of women who risk everything to ask the question: If you could be anyone…who would you dare to become?

JUNE 2026 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

Tell Your Friends by Lauren Wilson

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A former child star and an envious fan collide in this cat-and-mouse psychological thriller about obsession, self-invention, and the dark side of internet fame.

There’s Only One Sin In Hollywood by Rasheed Newson

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A cinematic, razor-sharp novel following a backlot fixer’s daring investigation into the suspicious death of a closeted Black actor within the glamorous world of Hollywood, from the bestselling author of My Government Means to Kill Me.

A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

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A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.

Strangers Behind Closed Doors by Catherine Adel West

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A twisty thriller about a woman who vanishes from a luxury hotel, and the detective who believes the case is tied to the unsolved disappearances of other Black women in the city.

The Break-Up Retreat by Camilla Sten

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An undercover journalist goes to expose an exclusive psychological wellness clinic where women go to recover from heartbreak, with dire consequences, in this creepy thriller from The Bachelorette Party author Camilla Sten.

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys

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The daughter of an automotive magnate escapes to an artistic retreat that holds more secrets—and more intrigue—than she could have ever imagined, in this Prohibition-era novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea.

Girl’s Girl by Sonia Feldman

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From a dazzling new talent, a sensual and spellbinding novel about one summer that shatters the balance between three best friends, forcing them to confront the line between friendship and desire.

This Immortal Heart by Jennifer Saint

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The epic, captivating tale of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who must reconcile her mind and heart when she is drawn against all odds to Ares, the god of war, from the internationally bestselling author of Ariadne and Hera.

Our Sister’s Keeper by Jasmine Holmes

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A gripping blend of historical fiction and Southern gothic psychological horror, Our Sister’s Keeper is a fierce exploration of Black sisterhood, rage, and resistance.

Three Hitmen and a Baby by Rob Hart

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Welcome back to Assassins Anonymous, where family is everything and danger lurks around every corner.

Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi

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Bestselling young adult author Mary H.K. Choi debuts a brilliantly observed adult novel about mothers, daughters and the complexity of family set against the backdrop of Hollywood.

The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson

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An ambitious young woman insinuates herself into a tight-knit social set, shaking up friendships and marriages in a small seaside town.

What 2026 fiction book releases are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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About The French Honeymoon(out April 15th 2025): The Paris Apartment meets A Simple Favor in an unputdownable thriller about a honeymoon gone horribly wrong.

It’s me, hi, I’m the romance-turned-thriller author. I used to write about swoony meet-cutes, steamy first kisses, and mad love. Give me the passion, the heart palpitations, the unabashed feelings of “I’ll do anything for you.” I love a love story. Always have. Always will.

But I’ve also always been drawn to the darkness. I’m here for the messy characters who fall for the wrong person. I want to experience the heartbreak of a life spiralling out of control (from the comfort of my reading nook). I will root for two people in love who can’t help but ruin everything in their paths.

So, as I pondered what I wanted to write next, I had a thought: I can have both. I don’t need my love stories to end well. I’m  okay if not all parties are alive by the end of the book. Think about it: yes, it’s a tragedy, but isn’t Romeo and Juliet one of the greatest romantic thrillers of all time?

So move over, happily ever afters, we need to make room for the dead bodies.

Because when I think about some of my favorite thrillers, it’s often the romantic relationships that sucked me in. Yes, Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl is brilliant for its excellent writing, jaw-dropping plot and perfect pace, but it was Amy and Nick Dunner’s marriage I was fascinated by. How can a love story decay to such an extent? How does a happy marriage bring both parties to their knees? See also the pulse-pounding The Push, by Ashley Audrain.

And what about when three’s a (deadly) party? Give me all the sexy, dangerous vibes of Andrea Bartz’s The Spare Room or May Cobb’s The Hollywood Assistant. And what if you’re (kind of) forced into moving with a new flame a la 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard? It’s so ripe for claustrophobic suspense, for all the ways proximity can “kill” a blossoming romance.

It’s magical when love goes right. But if, like me, you’re intrigued by all the ways it can go wrong, you’ll find no shortage of avenues to explore.

What I hadn’t read about (though I’m sure it exists), is the honeymoon from hell. I’m fascinated by contrasts, in case you couldn’t tell by the fact that I’m lumping love and crime together. So I picked Paris, the most romantic city in the world, which everyone loves to agree is “always a good idea.” But what if it’s not? Imagine traveling to a stunning place for a once-in-a lifetime occasion and having the worst possible time? And not just because you get food poisoning from bad oysters.

In my debut adult thriller, The French Honeymoon, country bumpkin Cassie is giddy about her first trip abroad with her handsome French husband Olivier and can’t wait to rub it in the faces of everyone who thought she was good for nothing. As for Olivier, well, he’s going to do whatever his bride wants him to because that’s what good husbands do. Just kidding. She’s practically holding a gun to his head and he has no choice but to go along with the honeymoon.

As Cassie points out soon after they arrive in Paris:

“You know when people say they met the right person at the right time? That the stars aligned and it was all meant to be? We were the wrong people coming together at the worst time, and the sky must have been pitch-black.”What could possibly go wrong?

But before we meet these not-so-happy newlyweds, there’s Taylor. Taylor, who so deeply wants to believe in love that she turns up to her Paris honeymoon without luggage and, more tellingly, without a husband. (She does have a wad of stolen cash, so not all is lost.) She knows Paris was a terrible idea for her, and yet, romance swirls in the air. The life she should have had is right here, within reach. Could she still get the amazing husband? The dreamy honeymoon? Would she kill for it?

When she comes across Cassie’s gushing social media posts, Taylor can’t fathom that a couple might be this happy. Oh, to be young and beautiful, and in love in Paris! So of course, she starts following them all over the city, because she needs to see it for herself. But when she overhears a heated argument between the newlyweds–proof that they’re not the loved-up couple they pretend to be–Taylor is shattered. She’s left to question everything she thought she knew.

So much about love is passion mixed with deception. We have no idea what truly goes on behind closed doors. The perfect couple might be hiding the worst fights. The most tumultuous affairs go on in darkness. What is a compromise and what is a lie?

Even the concept of attraction itself is mystical. Shall we believe the people who claim to have loved each other at first sight? Or warn the ones who seem so wrong for each other, to anyone but themselves? Cassie and Olivier fit both profiles, and there is no one to save them from the consequences of their own misguided actions. Especially not each other.

I’ll admit that, while I drafted The French Honeymoon, I genuinely believed that love might prevail for at least some of my characters. I even seriously considered indulging in one happily ever after. But as I got to know my characters and as I learned their stories, I understood that none of them could leave Paris unscathed.

Love can so easily get tangled up with the most dangerous feelings. Envy, jealousy, and desire are great recipes for disasters. And even greater elements for an unputdownable thriller that ends (or does it start?) with murder.

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Get ready to look forward to some great fiction book releases in 2025! We’ve rounded up just a few fiction books releasing between January and June from thrillers and historical fiction, to stories of friendship and family, and more. With releases from Megan Collins, Scott Turow, Kate Alice Marshall, Jojo Moyes, Elle Cosimano, Stephen Graham Jones, Alex North, Fredrik Backman, Maggie Stiefvater, and many more, plus those making their debut.

Read on to discover new books hitting shelves in the first half of the year and be sure to check out our other 2025 round-ups too, including our Most Anticipated, Romance, Fantasy & Sci-Fi and Young Adult lists.

JANUARY 2025 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

Old Soul by Susan Barker

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The Historian meets Under the Skin in this searingly provocative literary horror novel about one woman’s determination to stay alive at any terrifying cost.

The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

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From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back.

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay

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Two former serial killers trying to keep their past buried realize that old habits die hard in this “wildly original, razor-sharp thriller” (Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark).

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson

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From the USA Today bestselling author of The Dead Girl in 2A and The New Neighbor comes a chilling new thriller that forces the question: are murderers always the bad guys?

The Inheritance by Trisha Sakhlecha

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A billionaire is primed to announce the succession plan for his company to his family at a lavish reunion, but at least one person won’t make it through the week alive. . . Most family reunions end in tears. This one will end in murder. 

Head Cases by John McMahon

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Head Cases follows an enigmatic group of FBI agents as they hunt down a murderer seeking his own justice in this electrifying―and commercial―series debut.

We Rip the World Apart by Charlene Carr

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Weaving the women’s stories across multiple timelines, We Rip the World Apart reveals the ways that simple choices, made in the heat of the moment and with the best of intentions, can have deep and lasting repercussions―especially when people stay silent.

The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets First Lie Wins in this electric, voice-driven debut novel about an elusive bestselling author who decides to finally confess her true identity after years of hiding from her past.

Cross My Heart by Megan Collins

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She has his wife’s heart; the one she wants is his. The author of The Family Plot brings her signature “taut, emotionally charged, and propulsive” (Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author) prose to a twisty novel about a heart transplant patient who becomes romantically obsessed with her donor’s husband.

We Could Be Rats by Emily Austin

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A moving story about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination—from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead and Interesting Facts About Space.

Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow

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New from the author of Presumed Innocent, the #1 bestseller that redefined the legal thriller and is the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever.

The Crash by Freida McFadden

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A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a snowbound thriller that will chill you to the bone.

FEBRUARY 2025 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

A Killing Cold by Kate Alice Marshall

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A woman invited to her wealthy fiance’s family retreat realizes they are hiding a terrible secret―and that she’s been there before, by the bestselling author of What Lies in the Woods.

Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine

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A young girl must face a life-altering decision after awakening her sister’s ghost, navigating truths about love, friendship, and power as the Civil War looms.

Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham

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This stunning debut novel set in the fascinating world of Cold War Soviet ballet follows the fates of twin sisters whose bond is competitive, complicated, but never broken.

The Garden by Nick Newman

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An eerie, hypnotic, darkly beautiful novel about two elderly sisters living alone at the edge of the world and how their lives unravel when their sanctum is breached, for fans of Piranesi and The Testaments.

The Lamb by Lucy Rose

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From an incendiary new talent, a contemporary queer folktale about a mother and daughter living in the woods, for fans of Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood, and Julia Armfield.

Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff

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A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff.

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author, whose books so many love, brings us a fresh, contemporary story of a woman and her unruly blended family.

Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray

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She found the literary voices that would inspire the world…. The extraordinary story of the woman who ignited the Harlem Renaissance, written by Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Personal Librarian.

You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego

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An exclusive thriller writer’s retreat hosted on a private island turns lethal when one of the authors is found murdered.

The Lost Passenger by Frances Quinn

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An immersive historical drama about a young mother who starts a new life with her son in New York after faking their deaths on the Titanic—the U.S. debut of acclaimed British novelist Frances Quinn.

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

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A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter’s wedding.

Isola by Allegra Goodman

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A young woman and her lover are marooned on an island in this breathtaking saga, an epic story of love, faith, and defiance from the bestselling author of Sam

MARCH 2025 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

The King’s Messenger by Susanna Kearsley

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New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author Susanna Kearsley explores romance, court alliances, and the limits of one’s duty in this rich story of an honorable man in service to a treacherous king, and the mission that brings him to love and his true calling.

Broken Country by Clare Hall

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A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley

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Date night goes off the rails in this hilariously insightful take on midlife and marriage when one unhappy couple find themselves at the heart of a crime in progress, from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise.

This Book Will Bury Me by Ashley Winstead

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From the national bestselling author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife and Midnight is the Darkest Hour comes a chilling, compulsive story of five amateur sleuths, whose hunt for an elusive killer catapults them into danger as the world watches.

The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

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Inspired by a true literary mystery, New York Times bestselling author of the mesmerizing The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost mother, and a daughter’s search for them both.

Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano

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From New York Times bestseller and Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano, comes Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave―the hugely anticipated next installment in the fan-favorite Finlay Donovan series.

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

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A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, Wild Dark Shore is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.

Count My Lies by Sophie Stava

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A read-in-one-night suspense thriller narrated by a compulsive liar whose little white lies allow her to enter into the life and comfort of a wealthy married couple who are harboring much darker secrets themselves. For the millions of us still chasing those gone girls, this is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley, and Laura Dave.

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

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A chilling historical horror novel set in the American west in 1912 following a Lutheran priest who transcribes the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.

Retreat by Krysten Ritter

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A beautiful con artist insinuates herself into a wealthy socialite’s life . . . with deadly consequences, in this serpentine thriller about identity and obsession, from actress, director and bestselling author Krysten Ritter.

Dissolution by Nicholas Binge

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A woman dives into her husband’s memories to uncover a decades-old feud threatening reality itself in this staggering technothriller from the bestselling author of Ascension.

Early Thirties by Josh Duboff

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A hilarious and painfully relatable debut novel about two thirtysomething best friends’ messy search for connection and love in New York, perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle, Gabrielle Zevin, and Dolly Alderton.

APRIL 2025 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

The French Honeymoon by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

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The Paris Apartment meets A Simple Favor in an unputdownable thriller about a honeymoon gone horribly wrong.

Coram House by Bailey Seybolt

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Sharp Objects meets I Have Some Questions for You in this haunting novel—inspired by a true story—about a crime writer who risks everything as she investigates the mystery of two deaths, decades apart, at a crumbling Vermont orphanage.

Passion Project by London Sperry

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A compassionate and hopeful romantic comedy, Passion Project is a reminder that love is waiting for us to let it in.

Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

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A woman learns the astonishing truth of her family’s ties to a vanished American Kingdom in this riveting new novel from the New York Times bestselling, NAACP Image Award-winning author of Take My Hand.

Bad Nature by Ariel Courage

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Armed with a terminal diagnosis, a grudge, and a rental car, Hester sets out to fulfill her lifelong dream of killing her father in this brilliantly subversive and bleakly funny debut novel.

What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon

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One Day meets a contemporary Bridgerton in this high-drama, escapist wonder of a love story, Paige Toon’s best yet.

A Town with Half the Lights On by Page Getz

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For readers of J. Ryan Stradal and The Music of Bees (with a dash of FX’s The Bear) comes a quirky and refreshing epistolary novel about family of culture-shocked Brooklynites transplanted to Goodnight, Kansas and their fight for their unexpected lifeline: the legendary May Day Diner.

The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

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One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’re unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this big-hearted family saga perfect for readers of Mary Beth Keane and Claire Lombardo.

Bearer of Bad News by Elisabeth Dini

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A sharply funny and moving debut in which a young woman accepts a job that takes her though the Italian Dolomites and into an international mystery far greater—and more personal—than she could have ever expected.

The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker

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In this spellbinding and provocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Miracles, a young mother is struck by sudden and puzzling psychological symptoms that illuminate the mysterious dimensions of the human mind—and of love.

The Murder Show by Matt Goldman

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The Murder Show is a pulse-racing novel about secrets, old friends, and how the past never leaves us by New York Times bestselling and Emmy Award winning author Matt Goldman.

The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner

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Powerful witchcraft. A hunt for sunken treasure. Forbidden love on the high seas. Beware the Amalfi Curse…

MAY 2025 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

Austen At Sea by Natalie Jenner

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Two pairs of siblings, devotees of Jane Austen, find their lives transformed by a visit to England and Sir Francis Austen, her last surviving brother and keeper of a long-suppressed, secret legacy.

All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta

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From New York Times bestselling author Domenica Ruta comes a heartfelt, hilarious novel about a single mom reimagining what the perfect family can look like.

Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris

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A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs

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Three middle-aged best friends turn to murder in order to collect on their husbands’ life insurance policies…but are unaware that their husbands have a devious plan of their own, in this darkly funny debut—perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone.

The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li

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Mexican Gothic meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in Christina Li’s haunting novel about the secrets that lie in wait in the crumbling mansion of a former Hollywood starlet, and the intertwined fates of the two Chinese American families fighting to inherit it.

Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle

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What if you could have one last meal with someone you’ve loved, someone you’ve lost? Combining the magic of Under the Whispering Door with the high-stakes culinary world of Sweetbitter, Aftertaste is an epic love story, a dark comedy, and a synesthetic adventure through food and grief.

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

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Two women haunted by their sisters’ unsolved disappearances band together in this captivating mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Good People Here and host of the #1 true crime podcast Crime Junkie.

Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang

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From the author of Natural Beauty, set in the fiercely competitive art world, a novel about an obsessive friendship upended by a cutting-edge technology purported to enhance empathy and connection

My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende

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In this spellbinding historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Petal of the Sea and The Wind Knows My Name, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.

The Man Made of Smoke by Alex North

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With his signature shock and suspense, Alex North brings us The Man Made of Smoke. In turn emotional, introspective, and utterly terrifying, this is a story of fathers and sons, shadows and secrets, and the fight we all face to escape the trauma of the past.

Slaying You by Michelle Gagnon

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A wildly funny thriller about reluctant partners who hit the danger jackpot when they discover that a serial killer is on their heels . . . again.

The Night Birds by Christopher Golden

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The next gripping, atmospheric horror novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden, set in a deteriorated, half-sunken freighter ship off the coast of Galveston, TX.

JUNE 2025 FICTION BOOK RELEASES

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later.

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

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From #1 New York Times bestseller Lisa Jewell, an author “at the very top of her game” (Lucy Foley)—three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.

The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater

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#1 New York Times bestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril.

A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle

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A beautifully inventive, tender novel—the author’s first to be published in the U.S.—following two lives as they almost intersect over three heartbreaking yet euphoric decades

The Accidental Favorite by Fran Littlewood

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace Adams comes a wryly resonant and deeply moving family dramedy investigating the question so many of us have asked ourselves: do my parents have a favorite?

The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel

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Kristin Harmel, the New York Times bestselling author who “is the best there is at sweeping historical drama” (Kelly Harms, author of The Seven Day Switch), returns with an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder.

The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten

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Scream meets The Guest List in this wickedly compelling and compulsively page-turning thriller of friendship and murder from the author of The Lost Village, Camilla Sten.

Confessions of a Grammar Queen by Eliza Knight

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There are no female publishing CEOs in 1960’s New York. And that is exactly what savvy, ambitious Bernadette Swift plans to change.

Tell Me Something Good by Court Stevens

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This is a story of the rich and the very poor. This is a story of an illegal auction with dire consequences. This is a story of murders past and present. This is a story of intertwined relationships and the silent ripples they leave behind, where love becomes a guiding force, revealing the lengths one will go to protect those they cherish.

The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark

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A blistering literary suspense novel about a ghostwriter who is hired to write the last book for her estranged father and finds herself investigating the brutal murder of both his siblings in the summer of 1975.

The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison

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A hilarious and heartfelt novel about how loves and lives are never truly lost, for fans of Rebecca Serle and Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Park Avenue by Renée Ahdieh

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#1 NYT-bestselling YA author Renee Ahdieh’s adult debut novel, about a young lawyer who gets pulled in to manage a crisis with her firm’s biggest client, a family whose Korean beauty brand is worth a billion dollars, pitched as Crazy Rich Asians meets Succession.

What releases are you looking forward to? Any other recommendations for us? Tell us in the comments below!

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Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau’s French Kissing in New York, which is out January 3rd 2023!

Welcome to New York. . . . He’s been waiting for you.

Margot hasn’t been able to stop thinking about Zach, the dreamy American boy she met one magical night in Paris. In an instant, they fell head over heels in love and spent the perfect evening ensemble—sealed with a kiss and a promise: if the universe wants them to be together, fate will find a way.

Flash forward one year later: Margot has finished high school and is newly arrived in New York, ready to roll up her chef’s-coat sleeves in Manhattan’s bustling restaurant scene, celebrate her father’s upcoming wedding . . . and reconnect with Zach.

But a lot can happen in a year, and promises made in the shadows of the Eiffel Tower look different in the neon glow of the Big Apple. Margot spends the summer desperate to find Zach and enlists the help of Ben, the sweet line cook at her restaurant. Margot is convinced she found her soul mate that night in Paris . . . but what if the universe has a different plan?

Anything’s possible in New York City. Especially l’amour, American-style.

Breaking news: making everyone else’s life easy is not easy at all. I quickly learn that my weak little arms can’t carry the bins if they’re even half full. That means I have to watch the bussers like a hawk, and make three times as many trips to their station so I can grab these huge containers when I can actually lift them. Getting there is like an obstacle course past all the cooks, who are shuffling around, left to right, back to front, as they chop, sauté, whisk, and plate. If I so much as brush past them, they grunt or yell at me to keep out of their way.

It looked so big earlier, but now the kitchen is cramped, hot, and smoky. A strange mix of odors hangs in the air, fried garlic with pistachio, red peppers with orange blossom essence. It’s gross, but only if you have time to think about it.

“Hey, Bambi,” Ari, one of the cold station cooks, says behind me.

He and a couple of the older staff have been calling me that ever since the start of the shift. The dumb French girl who thought she was going to come in here and be assigned on the line because her mommy knows the chef. And they’re right: I actually believed that. I felt like I was on top of the world, with my dream job and my dream boy all within reach. Speaking of which, I’ve been dying to ask Raven when I can get off work, but it’s hard to catch her in my dark corner of the kitchen. All I know is I have time; we’re still in the thick of dinner.

“I need gazpacho bowls NOW!” Ari screams over the sound of Ben’s glazed carrots searing on the stove.

“Coming!” I say back without thinking.

But here’s the problem: I’m not entirely sure what the gazpacho bowls look like. There are so many different kinds—deep, shallow, blue . . . I haven’t had a second to pay attention to the dishes as they get plated up. What’s worse: only the shallow bowls are clean. Everything else is either in the machine or still dirty.

Ari comes over and stares at me, his nostrils flared. My heart stammers in my chest as I fish around the bin for two bowls that look like they just had gazpacho in them, but I see nothing with a red film, no sign of tomato anything. Which makes sense, because I studied the menu before coming here, and I’m pretty sure I didn’t see it on there.

Ari inches closer. “Are you kidding me? You don’t have a single clean bowl? Did you come to New York for a vacation? Is this just a bit of fun to you?”

“I’m sorry!” I say, flustered, as I keep looking through the pile of dirty dishes.

“Are you sure you’ve ever worked in a professional kitchen?” Ari spits.

“Pretty sure,” I say, feeling more snarks bubbling up in my throat.

Ari takes a deep angry breath, but before he speaks, Ben appears next to him, wiping his hand on a towel. “Hey, Ari, cool it, okay?”

None of the other cooks pay the three of us any attention.

“She’s slow AF,” Ari says, pointing his chin at me.

“Maybe you could show her what you need and save everyone time? This is her first shift. Cut her some slack.”

Ari rolls his eyes, but his face softens a bit. Finally, he gives in, rummages around the stack, retrieves two small bowls stained green, and throws them in the sink in front of me. They clatter loudly, making me jump.

“These are gazpacho bowls?” I ask, incredulous.

“It’s cucumber gazpacho,” Ari says. “Didn’t you hear Chef call out the specials? Do you know what a cucumber is? Does your mommy serve vegetables in her restaurant?”

He storms back to his station before I can respond. I’m fuming on the inside; a thousand comebacks shoot through my mind, but I bite my tongue. Instead, I turn the faucet on way too high and hot water sprays everywhere, all over me, in my hair, and up my nose. I think I hate it here.

The next three hours go on much the same, with an array of people whose names I don’t know screaming at me or complaining about something I did wrong: the missing bread plates, the “clean” knife that still had food caked on it, the rising mountain of pots. By the time Raven comes to tell me I can take a short break, I practically run through the loading dock and into the back alley.

I’m in desperate need of fresh air, but outside the night is thick with humidity. A heavy mugginess surrounds me, along with a distinct smell of garbage and urine. It’s all very disgusting, which matches how I feel perfectly.

“How’s it going out there?” a voice comes from behind me.

I turn around, bracing myself for trouble, but it’s just Ben, standing against the wall a few feet away. He’s sipping from a metal water bottle, his phone in the other hand. I still haven’t memorized everyone’s names and roles, but I’m pretty sure he’s the only person in the kitchen who hasn’t bitched about me. Yet.

“I’m doing fantastically terrible, why do you ask?” I say, attempting a laugh.

He grimaces. “We’ve all been there, you know? It’s a rite of passage. Tough, but necessary.”

“I have been there. It’s not like I’ve never washed dishes in a restaurant before, but—”

“You didn’t expect you’d have to start from scratch here?”

I walk over to lean against the wall next to him, away from the garbage cans. You can barely see the dark sky in this tiny alley. It bleeds into the top of the buildings above us.

I shrug. “Well, um, yeah.”

Ben takes a sip. “That’s what they say about New York. It doesn’t matter what you’ve done elsewhere. You get here and you’re a nobody, no matter who you think you are.”

I nod slowly. My whole body is in pain—my shoulders strained and my legs wobbly. “Lesson learned. I’m a nobody.”

Ben chuckles. There’s a warmth to his face, kindness on full display. “An essential nobody. I don’t think I need to tell you that there’s no serving food without clean plates.”

“Hmm,” I say, pouting.

Usually, I’d be the first one to agree that every step—from welcoming patrons at the door to delivering the bill at the end of their meal—is an important part of the dining experience, but shockingly, I’m not in the mood right now.

“And it’s very impressive that you studied at Le Tablier. So many great chefs have gone there.”

I can practically hear Maman’s thoughts on that. A summer course is barely enough time to learn how to chop onions. You need to spend a couple of years there and get proper training. To study cooking the old way. The slow way. The boring way. New York is not a kind place. Translation? She doesn’t think I can make it here.

Instead of saying all this, I shrug. “I only did a three-week course.”

“Still,” Ben says, his eyebrows raised.

I shake my head, trying to clear it. “Hey, do you have the time?”

I left my phone in my locker, per Raven’s instructions, but we must be getting closer to Zach Time now. I can’t believe I’m going to have to meet him like this: sweaty, with greasy hair, and smelling like dishwater.

“Sure,” Ben says, checking the watch on his wrist. “It’s 10:37.”

“Oh,” I say, breathless.

I feel dizzy, being almost there. What a day.

“Everything okay? You’ve turned really pale.”

“It’s just that I—”

I shouldn’t tell this guy—a new colleague—that I absolutely must get off in time on my first day to go meet my boy . . . I mean my . . . um, Zach. But then Ben looks at me expectantly, like he really cares, and, well, I’m going to have to figure out how I can get to Times Square by midnight. Because I have to. I have to. I didn’t come this far to miss Zach now.

“I need to meet a friend at midnight, exactly.” Ben starts smiling and my throat tightens at the thought that he may have questions about that. “I have to be there at midnight. I cannot be late.”

Ben nods, still looking amused, but with a hint of confusion, too. “I don’t think anyone expects the new girl to close up the kitchen on her first day. You’ll be fine.”

I bite my lip. Fine is not good enough.

Somehow, Ben can read my mind. “The subway is your best friend, and Google Maps is super accurate. My best tip: figure out which exit you need to get out at—east, west, north, south—and follow the signs underground before coming back up. Times Square is a bit of a maze.”

I swallow hard, because I don’t fully get what he’s trying to tell me. Kinda sounds like I should have packed a compass in my suitcase. Luz said something similar about Times Square and I’m starting to think I don’t always have the best ideas.

“Got it,” I say to Ben, when it feels like it’s been too long since he spoke.

He nods, then takes a last sip of his water and glances toward the entrance to the loading dock. Both our breaks are coming to an end.

“Thank you. You’re so—” Ben raises an expectant eyebrow while I figure out how to finish my sentence. I settle on “Nice.”

He deflates, like that’s not what he likes to hear. To be honest, it’s not really what I meant. There’s definitely more to him than nice.

I want to say something else, but, out of the corner of my eye, a black shape scurries from the opposite side of the alley to ours. I jump away from it. “What the hell was that?”

“What?” Ben says, looking where I’m pointing.

The shape moves again along the wall this time, and I take another step back. Some kind of rope trails behind it. No, it’s not a rope, it’s a tail. The tail of—

“OH. MY. GOD. IS THAT A RAT?” I’m back at the loading dock, ready to run inside.

Ben doesn’t move. “You’ve never seen one?” he says, looking scared of me. Of me! When there’s a rat right there on the street. In the middle of the city.

“Nope.” I’m almost offended. “Look! It’s massive.”

Ben raises his hands in the air like, So what? “They’re everywhere, especially in restaurant back alleys, where the good stuff is. Give it a couple more weeks and they’ll just feel like part of the decor.”

My heart won’t calm down. “They don’t show that in the movies.”

Ben laughs. “I wonder why.”

“Bambi!” Ari calls from inside. “It’s a pigsty in here. Any interest in doing your job?”

I give Ben an anxious look. “At least there’re no rats in the kitchen.”

“That you know of,” Ben jokes.

But I don’t find it funny.

New York is supposed to be magical, where even your biggest dreams can come true, and where life is larger than, well, life. Nobody said anything about the rats.

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Read on to discover just a few of our favourites and tell us in the comments if you will be picking up any of these!

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
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As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait for fans of American Royals and Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
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From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.

House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
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A dark, twisty modern fairytale where three sisters discover they are not exactly all that they seem and evil things really do go bump in the night.

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price
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Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series is a clever retelling of Pride and Prejudice that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit.

The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch
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Sky’s small town turns absolutely claustrophobic when his secret promposal plans get leaked to the entire school in this witty, heartfelt, and ultimately hopeful debut novel for fans of What if it’s Us? and I Wish You All the Best.

She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
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High school nemeses fall in love in this queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston.

What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson
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An exhilarating, emotionally powerful and superbly written thriller that’s Winter’s Bone meets The Road.

Zara Hossain Is Here by Sabina Khan
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From the author of the “heart-wrenching yet hopeful” (Samira Ahmed) novel The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali, comes a timely, intimate look at what it means to be an immigrant in America today, and the endurance of hope and faith in the face of hate.

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky
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New York Times–bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky delivers a deliciously twisty YA thriller that’s Scream meets Karen McManus about a mysterious club with an obsession for horror.

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp
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I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.

My Epic Spring Break-Up by Kristin Rockaway
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A fun and upbeat paperback original romance about a girl who finds a cheat sheet for love.

What’s Not to Love by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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An academic enemies-to-lovers YA with all the nerdy drama, high school antics, and heartpounding romance of the Netflix original series Never Have I Ever.

What April YA releases are you looking forward to? Tell us in the comments below!

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This delightfully pleasant upcoming romance novel Kisses and Croissants tells a story of chasing one’s dreams and teenage angst featuring breathtaking sceneries and sweet romance. An American ballerina falls under the spell of Paris’ enchanting beauty and she might just have found the one as well! We have had the pleasure to ask the author Anne-Sophie some questions about the inspirations behind the novel, some behind the scenes writing and more!

Hi Anne-Sophie, great to have you here! Could you tell us a bit about yourself and introduce your readers to your upcoming novel?

Bonjour! Thank you so much for having me. Originally from France, I moved abroad after graduating university. I lived in Amsterdam first—where I started working in advertising—then in Melbourne, and I’ve now been in New York City since 2011.

Kisses and Croissants is about Mia, an aspiring ballerina who moves to Paris for a summer intensive dance program. There, she meets Louis, a very cute French boy, and together they explore the City of Lights, along with a family mystery related to a Degas painting. It’s all about ballet, baguettes, and boys, with Paris as swoon-worthy backdrop.

What was your inspiration behind this book?

I grew up just outside of Paris, in the countryside, and I’ve always been in love with the city. I almost moved there several times but it never happened, so I’ve been able to keep it as this aspirational place in my mind, full of beauty and inherently romantic. I’ve long thought about writing a love story set in Paris that would also be a love story with Paris. There are a few YA novels about study abroad trips to Europe, so I liked the idea of my main character having a different sense of purpose for going there. I really enjoyed combining the lights of the city with the artistry and beauty of ballet.

What kind of research did you do before you started writing? Did you do a lot of research on ballet?

I did a lot of research on everything!

I spoke to dancers, watched ballet documentaries and movies, read nonfiction books and browsed through endless videos on YouTube, both of dance sequences and testimonies of dancers. I was also lucky that a couple of people on my editor’s team were ballet dancers. They helped with getting the descriptions right and shared fascinating details.

I also dug deep into the work of Edgar Degas and had fun picking out Mia’s favorite painting. I’m a big art enthusiast and spend a lot of time roaming museums and art exhibitions, both in New York and when I travel, so that part felt pretty natural.

Even though I know Paris pretty well, Google Maps was a big help in making sure I had my locations right for every scene. I also went to Paris on a research trip in 2017, when there was an exhibition of Degas’s work at the Musée d’Orsay.

And of course, I ate lots of croissants so I could best describe the taste.

What’s the favourite thing you loved about writing novels and your favourite thing to write in this novel?

My favorite thing about writing novels is to get lost in my own fictional world for days, weeks, and months on end. I really felt like I was right there with Mia, and we had a great time together—at least I did!

I loved writing about Paris and all the special places that I go back to again and again. The scenes between Mia and Louis were also a joy to write, especially the meet-cute outside her ballet school.

Did you encounter any difficulties or was there a particular scene/characters you find challenging when you were writing?

Describing ballet moves was challenging. It’s such a visual art that I worried it would come across as clunky on the page. But I wanted the dance scenes to feel authentic so it made sense to hone in on all these little details that, hopefully, pull the reader in.

Apart from writing, what do you enjoy doing?

I love to read, watch TV shows and movies. I’m a big traveler, too—though I haven’t done any of that lately, for obvious reasons—and I’m always up for exploring a new place. I’m pretty lucky living in New York, because the city constantly offers something new to experience. One of my favorite weekend activities is to go on the hunt for street art around Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Do you have a favourite book or is there a book which you would recommend to everyone?

One book I have read over a dozen times is Le Bonheur des dames by Émile Zola (The Ladies’ Paradise in English). It’s a love story set against the dawn of department stores in 1800’s Paris.

Recently, I’ve loved American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar, about an Indian American girl falling in love for the first time, and the transgressions that come along the way. There’s forbidden romance, amazing food, and an exploration of the immigrant experience in the U.S.

Next on my to-read pile: The Other Side of Perfect by Mariko Turk and Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean.

Because of the pandemic we all have to stay at home, does that have any impact on your writing? Did you have to change your writing schedule? 

Yes and no. For the last few years, I was going to a coworking space several days a week. I liked the change of environment between work and home, having an excuse to get dressed, and socializing with other writers and creatives. Now I have Zoom meetings with my writer friends and share my home office with my husband.

However, I’ve always written at any time of day and night. My productivity and focus go up as the day progresses, and that hasn’t changed.

Are you currently working on any new writings?

I have another standalone YA romance novel coming out in fall 2022, again with Random House | Delacorte Press. I’m revising it now and I’m not sure what I can say about it, but it has to do with food, and especially French food. I’m excited to see it out into the world.

Will you be picking up Kisses and Croissants? Tell us in the comments below!

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Watched Emily in Paris and want more romance, pastries, and Paris? Kisses and Croissants is the one for you as it’s a sweet, fun romance about two young teenagers finding love in one of the most romantic cities in the world: Paris! You’ve got cute fluffy characters, the art of ballet, paintings within museums, and secret loves! Most importantly, everything happens in Paris! It was an incredibly satisfying and delightful read and you’ll find yourself completely absorbed in Mia’s journey.

So Mia, this 17-year-old bright and friendly American girl was accepted into an elite ballet summer program in Paris, hoping that after weeks of training there, she would be able to obtain an audition with the world’s top ballet companies. However, that wasn’t the only exciting part about being in Paris. Mia has had a passion for dancing since she was little, and her love for ballet only grew even more when her grandma told her the story of generations of women in their family practicing ballet and that it is in her blood to love dancing. Her grandma even told Mia that her great-great-great-grandmother (I know that’s a lot of greats) was a ballerina and that the famous painter Edgar Degas had had a painting made just for her. Although this piece of information still lacked definite proof, Mia is determined to find the painting when she’s in Paris not just for her grandmother, but for herself as well.

But how could a summer in Paris be a proper summer in Paris without some sweet romance? Especially when a charming young French boy named Louis comes swooping into Mia’s life and everything is about to change for her. Add a little tension and mystery and that’s your perfect recipe for a summer romance.

I believe the most important thing that needed to be pointed out is that Kisses and Croissants is not just a simple romance novel, there is more to life than love, just as the book is about more than young love. One of the big themes is about chasing one’s dreams and dealing with angst. Mia’s dream since she was little was to become a dancer, like her grandmother and generations of women before her. Unlike her grandmother, Mia’s mother did not completely support her dreams of becoming a dancer, but she wasn’t going to give up that easily. Jouhanneau portrayed the competitive realities within the ballet industry quite accurately (and in every industry to be honest) as everyone wants to be the best, or in this case, become Odette from Swan Lake. Mia is competing with some of the most talented dancers in the world, including her all-time rival Audrey, which they have some pretty intense competition going on constantly (just imagine the anxiety). They both have their shining points, but both of them are not perfect. However, from their rivalry, a friendship starts to build and it is lovely to see their relationship gradually gets better and better. It’s always nice to see girls bonding together over the same interests and learning from each other instead of being jealous and overcompetitive. It’s official, I ship their friendship!

In order to find the Degas painting that Mia’s grandma told her about, Mia sets out on a journey of finding her own worth at the same time. At times, she finds herself questioning her dream of becoming a dancer but is quickly dismissed by her determination. Even though the journey of finding the painting did not prove to be easy, Mia is not one to give up that easily.

Moving on to Mia and Louis’ relationship, one word to describe it would be cute! Yeah, they were cute together but there were obstacles between them (obviously). It’s not a simple summer love and Mia knows if she really starts to date Louis, she wouldn’t be paying attention to her ballet lessons and she needed a hundred percent focus in order to impress ABT for an audition. Mia is a smart girl, she knows what she wants, and she fights hard for it but at the same time, she’s not good at everything, she has flaws and that’s what makes her such a realistic character. I find that I am quite like her sometimes which makes me enjoy this book even more, we both know what we love and what we want to achieve, and we will work hard to get what we want.

Kisses and Croissants is about love, friendship, family, and dreams, and it perfectly covers some of the important aspects in real life. Be sure to check out this sweet novel to get a glimpse of Mia’s journey in achieving her dreams and finding love!

Kisses and Croissants is available from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers, like your local bookstore, as of April 6th 2021.

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Synopsis | Goodreads

As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait for fans of American Royals and Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.

Seventeen-year-old Mia, an American girl at an elite summer ballet program, has six weeks to achieve her dreams: to snag an audition with one of the world’s best ballet companies. But there’s more to Paris than ballet—especially when a charming French boy, Louis, wants to be her tour guide—and the pair discover the city has a few mysteries up its sleeve.

In the vein of romances like Love and Gelato, this is the perfect summer adventure for anyone looking to get swept away in the City of Love.

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Prepare yourselves because this list of 2021 young adult book releases will see you adding several to your TBR! With new releases from favourites, such as Kristin Cashore, Neal Shusterman, Cassandra Clare, and Julie Murphy, as well as debuts from the likes of Ellie Eaton, Angeline Boulley, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, and many more! Plus, the YA genre is absolutely delivering with gorgeous covers!

Want more 2021 book releases? Check out our list of Most Anticipated releases, Fantasy and Sci-Fi releases, Queer releases, and Queer SFF releases.

Read on to discover our January to June 2021 releases and tell us what you’re looking forward to in the comments below!

JANUARY

Angel of Greenwood by Randi Pink
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A historical YA novel that takes place during the Greenwood Massacre of 1921, in an area of Tulsa, OK, known as the Black Wall Street.

The Divines by Ellie Eaton
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With the emotional power of Normal People and the reflective haze of The Girls, a compulsively readable literary debut set in a secluded boarding school, exploring the intoxicating, destructive relationships between teenage girls. 

Roman and Jewel by Dana L. Davis
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If Romeo and Juliet got the Hamilton treatment…who would play the leads? This vividly funny, honest, and charming romantic novel by Dana L. Davis is the story of a girl who thinks she has what it takes…and the world thinks so, too.

You Have a Match by Emma Lord
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From the beloved author of Tweet Cute comes Emma Lord’s You Have a Match, a YA novel of family, friendship, romance and sisterhood…

Cast in Firelight by Dana Swift
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The first book in an epic, heart-pounding fantasy duology about two royal heirs betrothed to be married, but whose loyalties are torn, and a ruthless enemy who threatens their world, perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Hafsah Faizal, and Renée Ahdieh.

Winterkeep (Graceling Realm #4) by Kristin Cashore
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The highly anticipated next book in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Graceling Realm series, which has sold 1.3 million copies.

Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder
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For fans of epic fantasies and sweeping adventures, this ensemble cast will immerse you in a world of unique magic, breathtaking action and unforgettable characters.

Glimpsed by G. F. Miller
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Perfect for fans of Geekerella and Jenn Bennett, this charming, sparkly rom-com follows a wish-granting teen forced to question if she’s really doing good—and if she has the power to make her own dreams come true.

FEBRUARY

What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo
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Rose Szabo’s thrilling debut is a dark and thrilling novel about a teen girl who returns home to her strange, wild family after years of estrangement, perfect for fans of Wilder Girls. 

The Girl from Shadow Springs by Ellie Cypher
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The Revenant meets True Grit with a magical twist in this thrilling and atmospheric debut fantasy about two teens who must brave a frozen wasteland and the foes within it to save their loved ones and uncover a deadly secret.

Of Silver and Shadow by Jennifer Gruenke
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Ren Kolins is a silver wielder—a dangerous thing to be in the kingdom of Erdis, where magic has been outlawed for a century. But when a wealthy rebel leader discovers her secret, he offers her a fortune to join his revolution. The caveat: she won’t see a single coin until they overthrow the King.

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
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When Dimple Met Rishi meets Ugly Delicious in this funny, smart romantic comedy, in which two Vietnamese-American teens fall in love and must navigate their newfound relationship amid their families’ age-old feud about their competing, neighbouring restaurants.

As Far as You’ll Take Me by Phil Stamper
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The author of The Gravity of Us crafts another heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding the people who become your home–perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli.

Game Changer by Neal Shusterman
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This high-concept novel from the National Book Award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author of the Arc of a Scythe series tackles the most urgent themes of our time, making this a must-buy for readers who are starting to ask big questions about their own role in the universe.

Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson
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From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Rene Watson comes a new YA–a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is. 

Love Is for Losers by Wibke Brueggemann
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This is a laugh-out-loud exploration of sexuality, family, female friendship, grief, and community. With the heart and hilarity of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed Sex Education, Wibke Brueggemann’s sex positive debut is required reading for Generation Z teens. Think of this as Bridget Jones’ Diary, if it were written by Bridget’s daughter.

MARCH

Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
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When children go missing, people want answers. When children go missing in the small coastal town of Astoria, people look to Wendy for answers. 

Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
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Debut author Angeline Boulley crafts a groundbreaking YA thriller about a Native teen who must root out the corruption in her community, for readers of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange. 

The Stolen Kingdom by Jillian Boehme
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Nothing is quite as it seems in this thrilling YA fantasy adventure by Jillian Boehme, The Stolen Kingdom!

Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson
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Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo
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The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars Duology.

The Bright and the Pale by Jessica Rubinkowski
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Debut author Jessica Rubinkowski delivers the thrilling first book in an epic Russian folklore–inspired fantasy duology filled with page-turning romance, tragedy, magic, and monsters. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sara Raasch!

Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
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The Shadowhunters must catch a killer in Edwardian London in this dangerous and romantic sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Chain of Gold, from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. 

American Betiya by Anuradha D. Rajurkar
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Fans of Sandhya Menon, Erika Sanchez and Jandy Nelson will identify with this powerful story of a young artist grappling with first love, family boundaries, and the complications of a cross-cultural relationship.

APRIL

The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
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From bestselling author Lynette Noni comes a dark, thrilling YA fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Sabaa Tahir.

The Mary Shelley Club by Goldy Moldavsky
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New York Times–bestselling author Goldy Moldavsky delivers a deliciously twisty YA thriller that’s Scream meets Karen McManus about a mysterious club with an obsession for horror.

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens
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A young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure that is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean.

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
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As sweet as a macaron from Laduree, with writing as crisp as a freshly baked baguette, this romantic novel set in Paris about an American ballerina and a charming French boy is parfait for fans of American Royals and Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.

Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet by Laekan Zea Kemp
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I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter meets Emergency Contact in this stunning story of first love, familial expectations, the power of food, and finding where you belong.

What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson
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An exhilarating, emotionally powerful and superbly written thriller that’s Winter’s Bone meets The Road.

My Epic Spring Break-Up by Kristin Rockaway
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A fun and upbeat paperback original romance about a girl who finds a cheat sheet for love.

Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O’Neal
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Teen Wolf meets Emergency Contact in this sharply observed, hilarious, and heartwarming debut young adult novel about friendship and the hairy side of chronic illness. 

MAY

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He
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One of the most twisty, surprising, engaging page-turner YAs you’ll read this year—We Were Liars with sci-fi scope, Lost with a satisfying resolution.

Baby & Solo by Lisabeth Posthuma
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Joel’s new job at the video store is just what the therapist ordered. But what happens if the first true friend he’s made in years finds out about What Was Wrong With Him?

Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan
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In this irreverent regency romp by New York Times best-selling author Sophie Jordan, newly minted sixteen-year-old Primrose Ainsworth finds herself on a wayward birthday adventure through London with a mysterious hero—perfect for fans of My Lady Jane.

Pumpkin by Julie Murphy
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Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’—now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston—in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Queen.

Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
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The behind-the-scenes access of Almost Famous meets the searing revelations of #metoo in this story of a teen journalist who uncovers the scandal of the decade.

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
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Crazy Rich Asians meets The Princess Diaries in this irresistible story about Izumi, a Japanese-American girl who discovers her senior year of high school that she’s really a princess of Japan.

Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan
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In this sparkling and romantic YA debut, a reserved Bangladeshi teenager has twenty-eight days to make the biggest decision of her life after agreeing to fake date her school’s resident bad boy.

Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth
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Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this queer coming-of-age story from the author of The Falling in Love Montage is wry, multilayered, and unflinchingly honest.

JUNE

Eat Your Heart Out by Kelly deVos
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Shaun of the Dead meets Dumplin’ in this bitingly funny YA thriller about a kickass group of teens battling a ravenous group of zombies.

Daughter of Sparta by Claire M. Andrews
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A reinterpretation of the classic Greek myth of Daphne and Apollo, Daughter of Sparta by debut author Claire Andrews turns the traditionally male-dominated mythology we know into a heart-pounding and empowering female-led adventure.

The Ghosts We Keep by Mason Deaver
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Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, this book will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process.

Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua and Sarena Nanua
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Deadly magic, hidden temples, and dark prophecies: Sisters of the Snake is an action-packed, immersive fantasy that will thrill fans of The Crown’s Game and The Tiger at Midnight. 

Simone Breaks All the Rules by Debbie Rigaud
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Late bloomers unite! This fresh and funny #ownvoices novel from rising star Debbie Rigaud is perfect for fans of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Booksmart.

A Season of Sinister Dreams by Tracy Banghart
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Furyborn meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this courtly feminist fantasy from Grace and Fury author Tracy Banghart.

Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
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Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. 

We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon
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A wedding harpist disillusioned with love and a hopeless romantic cater-waiter flirt and fight their way through a summer of weddings in this effervescent romantic comedy from the acclaimed author of Today Tonight Tomorrow.

What YA books are you looking forward to releasing between January and June 2021? Tell us in the comments below!

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