Hi, Jeneva! When did you first discover your love for writing and stories? 

I’ve been in love with the written word for as long as I can remember. As a child, I would leave short stories and half-finished chapters on the kitchen table at night, waiting for my mom to come home from work. In the morning, I’d find her handwritten notes scrawled in the margins, little messages of encouragement telling me how much she loved my words and urging me to keep going. Those quiet exchanges not only nurtured my passion for storytelling but also made writing feel like a shared, sacred space between us. Although she passed before I was ever published, writing still feels like a conversation with her—a way of carrying her love and encouragement forward.

Quick lightning round! Tell us:

• The first book you ever remember reading: Definitely a Bailey School Kids book
• The one that made you want to become an author: Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
• The one that you can’t stop thinking about: The next one I have to write is always the book I can’t get off the brain…always.  

Your latest novel, Dating After the End of the World, is out October 1st! If you could only describe it in five words, what would they be? 

Gory, funny, sexy, emotional, unhinged

What can readers expect? 

Readers can expect an unpredictable, adrenaline-fueled adventure that delivers both heart and humor in equal measure. One moment you’ll be laughing or swooning, and the next you’ll be on the edge of your seat, holding that breath you forgot to exhale. Along the way, expect plenty of zombie-fueled chaos, high-stakes twists, and moments that pack an emotional punch, making the journey as heartfelt as it is thrilling.

Where did the inspiration for Dating After the End of the World come from?

Growing up, my dad was a bit of a doomsday prepper and by that, I mean he stockpiled mountains of canned goods that my siblings and I had to lug to the basement, only to be force-fed them before they expired. That less-than-glamorous experience sparked the idea for Dating After the End of the World. I asked myself: What if my dad had actually been a competent prepper? What if the world really did end? And, just to make things truly uncomfortable, what if I had to move back home—only to discover my high school bully had become his trusted right-hand man?

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

I especially loved crafting the banter between Blake and Casey as their dynamic struck a balance between playfulness, angst, and genuine emotion. I also really enjoyed developing secondary characters like Greg, Molly, and Tessa, who often provided much-needed moments of levity and comedic relief into the otherwise dire backdrop of an apocalypse. 

Did you face any challenges whilst writing? How did you overcome them? 

This book contains several high-intensity action sequences, and one of my biggest challenges was balancing clarity with momentum—ensuring readers could picture what was happening without bogging down the scene with overly technical detail. To achieve this, I actually acted out some of the fight sequences with my husband, testing the choreography for accuracy and logical flow. It gave me a sense of how bodies would realistically move in each situation and helped me translate it onto the page. And for the record: no spouses were harmed in the making of this novel.

What’s next for you? 

I have an untitled horror project releasing Fall of 2026, and then my next thriller, The Real Lives of Serial Killer Wives, will publish in 2027.

Lastly, what books have you enjoyed reading this year? Are there any you’re looking forward to picking up? 

Some books I’ve enjoyed reading this year are Mary Kubica’s It’s Not Her, Danielle Girard’s Pinky Swear, and Wendy Walker’s Blade. I’m looking forward to reading Gillian McAllister’s Caller Unknown, Chevy Stevens’ The Hitchhikers, and Rachel Harrison’s Play Nice.

Will you be picking up Dating After the End of the World? Tell us in the comments below!

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Intrigued? Well read on to discover the synopsis and an excerpt from Jeneva Rose’s The Girl I Was, which is out July 15th 2025.

Alexis Spencer will use any inspirational quote to rationalize her failures and shortcomings. Her closest friends are a distant memory, and her college debt is still as high as the day she left. But that’s all fine and dandy, because “whatever will be, will be.”

However, when Alexis loses her job and her relationship on the same day, there’s no quote strong enough to get her through that. In typical fashion, she blames the world for her problems, including her younger self, who should have tried harder.

Feeling sorry for herself, Alexis finds a bottle of vodka from her college days and goes on a bender, blacking out in the process. Only this time, she doesn’t wake up at home, or in the right city. In fact, she isn’t even in the right year.

Alexis is back in her college town in the year 2002.

Convinced this is her chance to do things over, she heads to her dorm—and comes face-to-face with her eighteen-year-old unruly self, who goes by Lexi because it’s “sexier.” Getting acclimated to life in the early 2000s is the easy part. Dealing with Lexi is where things prove difficult.

They might be the same person, but they couldn’t be more different from one another. Now Alexis and Lexi must learn to get along and come to terms with the fact that alone, they will never make things right, but together, they could change their life for the better.

Tapping my fingertips against the desk, I watch the clock in the lower right-hand corner of my computer screen. They don’t make the cute nail clicking sound though because I’m prone to chewing them off. I’ve tried to stop biting them many times throughout my thirty-some- odd years, but it’s no use—they always find their way back to my teeth, ready for slaughter.

My workday ends in two minutes, but right now, it feels like an eternity because I’m eager to get home and get ready for a special date my boyfriend, Andrew, has planned. I don’t know what we’re doing, but he told me to dress nice, so I need time to try on at least ten different outfits—although I’ll likely settle

on my first choice.

The sound of drawers opening and closing in nearby cubicles pulls me out of my daze. Feet shuffle and laughter ensues, signaling the end of the work week.

My hand flies to my computer mouse and just as I’m about to log out, an email with the subject line “PLEASE COME TO HR” appears at the top of my inbox. I nearly groan at the interruption to the start of my weekend, but my eyes flick to the calendar pinned up on the wall of my cubicle, catching the words written and highlighted on Monday’s date: “1 year work anniversary!”

I can’t help but smile at the sight of it, especially paired with the email from human resources. Most people don’t want to hear from HR, unless of course they’re a contract employee who was told their position would become permanent after a year of employment. That would be me! Alexis Spencer, contract social media manager, but soon-to-be-permanent social media manager. HR must want to give me the good news going into the weekend. How thoughtful of them. After nearly a year of responding to social media comments from consumers complaining about the ply of their toilet paper or the absorbency of their menstrual products, I’ve certainly earned this.

I look fondly at the small succulent sitting on my desk. It was a gift from Andrew when I first landed this job. He said it was supposed to bring me success because it’s a succulent. I’m not sure if that’s a real superstition or he made it up, but I loved it either way.

“Today’s the day, Sucky.” I rub one of the thick, fleshy leaves between my fingers for luck. And yes, the name I gave it should tell you all you will ever need to know about me. Andrew is going to be so proud, especially considering I haven’t given him much to be proud of over the years. Since graduating college nearly a decade ago, I’ve gone from temp job to no job to temp job to no job to temp job, and so forth—but that all changes today.

Smiling, I stand from my chair and make my way to the human resources department. I walk with purpose, now that I have one. If any of my coworkers were still here, they’d see a whole new woman—head held high, and shoulders pinned back.

Outside of the HR director’s office, I knock twice.

“Come in,” Janet calls out, her voice muff led by the solid wood door that’s intentionally there to keep conversations within the walls of her office confidential.

I enter and find Janet sitting behind her desk. She’s plump with dark eyes and a permanent scowl, which I assume comes with the job.

“Hi, I got an email requesting that I come to HR,” I say, trying to hide my excitement with a casual smile.

She clears her throat and shuff les around a few file folders.

“Yes. Alexis Spencer.” Janet gestures for me to sit.

“The one and only,” I say, taking a seat. Pushing a piece of hair behind my ear, I force a casual smile, not wanting to come across as too eager, like I’ve been counting down the days (which I have).

“You’ve been a contractor here about a year.”

I nod. Looks like Janet has been counting too.

“And you’ve done a wonderful job managing social media engagement and consumer complaints.”

“Thank you.” My tight smile eases into a genuine grin. This is it. I’m finally getting hired on.

Good things rarely happen to me, but I could get used to this giddy feeling—like a swarm of butterflies fluttering around my belly. It makes me sit up a little taller.

I don’t even care what the pay bump is; I just want those glorious bennies! Paid time off. Dental. That 401k thing Andrew’s always talking about. Not to mention, the coveted health insurance. Last year, when I broke my arm falling down a flight of stairs at a bar, I just had to hope the bone would fuse together properly over time or however broken bones mend. When I got into a car accident—okay, two car accidents—I refused an ambulance both times and called an Uber to take me home. Sure, I had to pay a cleaning fee for the blood that got on the upholstery, but I saved boku bucks, and I didn’t die. Win-win! And I’ll finally get one of those yearly checkups. It’s been six years since my last one, thanks to the government kicking me off my dad’s healthcare plan the day I turned twenty-six. Not a very nice birthday gift, but now I’ll march right into the hospital with my own insurance and say, “Doc, I’ll have the works. Check every nook and cranny.”

“But . . .” Janet hesitates, looking down at a file folder and then finally back at me. She pulls her lips in before she speaks.

“I’m sorry to say this, Alexis, but we’re letting you go.”

“Letting me go where?” I ask.

She stares at me blankly. “From the company.”

“Wh-what?” I stammer and lean forward in my seat. “Why? I was told I’d be hired on full-time

after a year as a temp employee.”

Janet shakes her head. “I’m afraid that’s not going to be the case. The company has decided to outsource our contractor work.”

My eyes widen in disbelief. “But it’s already outsourced. To me.”

“And they’re going to outsource it further, as in, not on this continent anymore. I’m sorry, but budgets were slashed again, and cuts had to be made somewhere.” Janet keeps looking over my shoulder, her eyes like a pendulum, thanks to that damn clock I can hear ticking behind me. She wants to put this formality behind her and start her weekend.

“Okay,” I say. “Do I get some sort of severance package?” I’m actually not even sure what that is, but I heard it on an episode of The Office.

“No,” Janet says slowly, as if speaking to a child. “You’re a contract employee, so you aren’t entitled to any benefits.” She clears her throat and starts to stand. “I’ll need you to clean out your desk and hand over your employee badge.”

I look down at the badge clipped to my shirt. It has a red border around it, not green like the permanent employees’ badges. “Alexis Spencer” is in bold black letters beneath a photo of me dressed in my best and grinning ear to ear. It was taken on my first day of employment.

“Can’t I keep it?” I ask, rubbing the hard plastic. “As a keepsake.”

Janet extends her hand, palm face up. “No. For security reasons, you can’t keep it.”

I sigh, slowly unclipping the badge from my shirt to relinquish it. My fingers clamp down, holding it for an extra second or two before she rips it away. Janet retrieves a cardboard box from behind her desk and places it in front of me. “I’ll walk you to your cubicle now, so you can collect your things.”

Begrudgingly, I get to my feet and pick up the box. “I don’t need to be walked to my desk,” I say, but my voice cracks, betraying my bravado.

She gives me a stern look. “It’s company policy, Alexis.”

Rules that don’t make any sense are always called policies. Defeated, I follow her out of her office and down the hallway. She glances back at me as we walk like I’m some sort of criminal she needs to keep an eye on.

“I’ll be right here if you need anything,” Janet says, stopping just outside my tiny, dark cubicle.

Minutes ago, these three small walls seemed like my haven, a sanctuary that would lead to greater things. Now, it’s just an open casket for my hopes and dreams. I scan my desk and realize everything, except for Sucky the succulent, belongs to the company.

“Well, I guess I didn’t really need the box,” I say, reaching for the plant. I accidentally knock it over instead, sending dirt flying all over my former desk. “I stand corrected.”

Moments later, Janet closes the building door behind me, quickly locking it like I’m going to barge back in. She waves me off from behind the glass as I walk away onto the busy streets of Chicago, holding the cardboard box that’s far too large for such a tiny plant.

People pour out of high-rise buildings in the Loop, hurrying to beat traffic and get home to start their weekends. Without a job, what is a weekend? Just an end? Because I’m not going to have anything to do during the week now. I take a deep breath of that crisp city air—a combination of bus diesel, meaty hotdogs, halal carts, and rotting garbage. Car horns and sirens blare in the distance, a staple of any major metropolis. It’s mid-October and rather chilly here in Chicago as the wind turns colder and colder coming off of Lake Michigan. I set my box down and slip on my jacket, affording myself a layer of protection that Sucky must go without. The plant rolls around as I pick it back up. It’s surely not going to survive this, and I’m not sure I am either.

My phone vibrates, and I dig it out of my purse. It’s Andrew.

“Hello,” I answer in my cheeriest voice.

“Alexis? What’s wrong?” he asks.

We’ve known each other for fourteen years, so he’s well aware that I’m not a cheery person, especially after a long day of work. He and I were friends before we were partners. We dated for six months when we were younger, but the timing wasn’t right, and we went back to being friends—the

best of friends, the kind of friends who secretly love one another but are too scared to admit it out of fear of losing the other person. But eventually, Andrew and I got over our fears, we found our way back to one another, and we’ve been together ever since. I think we’d be married with kids by now, but I’m what you’d call “not the easiest person to love.” My words, not his.

“Nothing. I just finished up with work, so I’m walking home now,” I say, leaving out the part about my work being finished forever.

A jogger bumps into my shoulder, nearly knocking the box out of my hand. I stop myself from yelling at him because I know if I do I might just break down completely.

“Oh, okay. Great. Are you excited for our special date tonight?” Andrew asks.

I throw my head back and look up, silently groaning at the sky. That’s the last thing I want to do right now.

“I am,” I lie, trying to sound excited.

“Perfect. I’m leaving the office early, so I should be home soon. Love you,” he says.

I can practically hear him smiling through the phone, and I wish I could match his enthusiasm. But that’s just not who I am. It never has been, minus those fleeting moments of happiness today before everything came crashing down on me. I should have known not to get my hopes up, because it never ends well. I’ve tried to be an optimistic person; I really have. But it’s impossible. Actually, it’s biology. I looked it up once. It’s an old defense mechanism. Humans were wired to see the worst in things in order to protect them from potential danger, like a tiger hiding behind a suspicious-looking bush. Sure, there’s been evolution and whatnot since then, but I didn’t seem to evolve like Andrew did. I still tap into a more primal version of myself, and even reading twenty self-help books on positivity couldn’t do the trick. If anything, they made me more of a pessimist.

“Love you too.” I end the call and stand on the curb watching cars pass by in both directions. I already know our special date isn’t going to happen tonight, and I know this because I know me.

Excerpted from THE GIRL I WAS by Jeneva Rose. Copyright © 2025 by Jeneva Rose. Published by MIRA, an imprint of HarperCollins.

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Welcome to 2022, but more importantly, welcome to a whole lot of new book releases to look forward to over the next year!

In this round up, we take a look at an array of highly anticipated books releasing between the months of January and June. From new releases from favourite authors such as Rachel Lynn Solomon, Sarah J. Maas, Tahereh Mafi, Marlon James, Emily St. John Mandel, Holly Black, Christina Lauren, Ryan Sager, and many more, to absolutely dazzling debuts, you’re sure to find quite a few exciting new reads within this list!

Stay tuned as we’ll be releasing more 2022 lists for several genres!

Read on to discover just a few of our favourite January to June 2022 releases and tell us in the comments if you’re looking forward to any of them! 

JANUARY

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
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A TV meteorologist and a sports reporter scheme to reunite their divorced bosses with unforecasted results in this charming romantic comedy from the author of The Ex Talk.

Good Rich People by Eliza Jane Brazier
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A destitute woman deceives her way into the guesthouse of a Hollywood Hills mansion and inadvertently becomes a target in the twisted game of the wealthy family upstairs in the next intoxicating novel from Eliza Jane Brazier.

Anything But Fine by Tobias Madden
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Anything But Fine is a hilarious coming of age story about a gay ballerina who loses his dancing dreams, but finds his true self and his first love. 

The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
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Three years ago, Katrina Freeling and Nathan Van Huysen were the brightest literary stars on the horizon, their cowritten books topping bestseller lists. But on the heels of their greatest success, they ended their partnership on bad terms, for reasons neither would divulge to the public. They haven’t spoken since, and never planned to, except they have one final book due on contract.

Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi
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In his adult novel debut, Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and NAACP Image Award finalist and ALA Alex and New England Book Award winner Tochi Onyebuchi delivers a sweeping science fiction epic in the vein of Samuel R. Delany and Station Eleven.

Echoes and Empires by Morgan Rhodes
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms series comes the first book in a brand-new duology about forbidden magic and dangerous secrets, for readers of Victoria Aveyard and Margaret Rogerson.

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
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A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover.

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
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From Rachel Hawkins, the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs, comes Reckless Girls, a deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set on an isolated Pacific island with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.

A Thousand Steps by T. Jefferson Parker
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A Thousand Steps is a beguiling thriller, an incisive coming-of-age story, and a vivid portrait of a turbulent time and place by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker.

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
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Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly
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The first openly nonbinary contestant on America’s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut “that is both fantastically fun and crack your heart wide open vulnerable.” (Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate).

The Ivory Key by Akshaya Raman
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In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology that’s perfect for fans of There Will Come a Darkness, The Gilded Wolves, and We Hunt the Flame.

FEBRUARY

Ramón and Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson
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When fate and tacos bring Ramón and Julieta together on the Day of the Dead, the star-crossed pair must make a choice: accept the bitter food rivalry that drives them apart or surrender to a love that consumes them—perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin!

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List comes a new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide… 

This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
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Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people—bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s first in an epic, romantic trilogy inspired by Persian mythology.

Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist
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From debut author Kit Mayquist, a propulsive and atmospheric modern Gothic with all the splendor of The Great Gatsby . . . and all the secrets, lies, and darkness that opulence can hide.

The Violence by Delilah S. Dawson
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Three generations of abused women must navigate their chilling new reality as a mysterious epidemic of violence sweeps the nation in this compelling novel of self-discovery, legacy, and hope.

I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
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A gut-wrenching, startling historical thriller about communist Romania and the citizen spy network that devastated a nation, from the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray.

Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James
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Both a brilliant narrative device—seeing the story told in Black Leopard, Red Wolf from the perspective of an adversary and a woman—as well as a fascinating battle between different versions of empire, Moon Witch, Spider King delves into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story. Part adventure tale, part chronicle of an indomitable woman who bows to no man, it is a fascinating novel that explores power, personality, and the places where they overlap.

Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
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The debut adult novel by the bestselling and award-winning YA author Nina LaCour, following two women on a star-crossed journey toward each other. (Edit: Yerba Buena will now publish on May 31st 2022)

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas
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In this sexy, action-packed sequel to the #1 bestseller House of Earth and Blood, Sarah J. Maas weaves a captivating story of a world about to explode―and the people who will do anything to save it.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
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Axie Oh’s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is an enthralling feminist retelling of the classic Korean folktale “The Tale of Shim Cheong,” perfect for fans of Wintersong, Uprooted, and Miyazaki’s SpiritedAway.

Lease On Love by Falon Ballard
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Beach Read meets The Flatshare in this warmly funny and delightfully sharp debut rom-com about a down-on-her-luck young woman who turns an innocent mix-up between a dating app and a roommate app into a new chance at love.

The Verifiers by Jane Pek
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Introducing a sharp-witted heroine for the 21st century: a new amateur sleuth exploring the landscape—both physical and virtual—of New York in a debut novel about love, technology, and murder.

MARCH

Sundial by Catriona Ward
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Sundial is a new, twisty psychological horror novel from Catriona Ward, internationally bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street.

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye
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The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
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The much-acclaimed viral sensation from Olivie Blake, The Atlas Six—now newly revised and edited with additional content, is a dark academic debut fantasy with an established cult following that reads like The Secret History meets The Umbrella Academy.

The Night Shift by Alex Finlay
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From the author of the breakout thriller Every Last Fear, comes Alex Finlay’s electrifying next novel The Night Shift, about a pair of small-town murders fifteen years apart―and the ties that bind them.

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary YA novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents.

Lakelore by Anna Marie McLemore
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In this young adult novel by award-winning author Anna-Marie McLemore, two non-binary teens are pulled into a magical world under a lake – but can they keep their worlds above water intact?

The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
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The Golden Couple is the next electrifying novel from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo behind You Are Not Alone, An Anonymous Girl, and The Wife Between Us.

Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma
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Nisha Sharma’s hilarious new romantic comedy inspired by The Taming of the Shrew features a love-phobic TV doctor who must convince a love-obsessed homebody they are destined to be together.

When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
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A mythic love story set in Trinidad and Tobago, Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s radiant debut introduces two unforgettable outsiders brought together by their connection with the dead.

The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St James
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A true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing the woman acquitted of two cold case slayings in this chilling new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel.

A Novel Obsession by Caitlin Barasch
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A wry and bold debut novel, which is at once an irresistible catastrophe waiting to happen and an unflinching exploration of how we narrate the stories of our lives, as an aspiring novelist finds herself stalking—and writing about—her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend.

The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta
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A stunning YA fantasy inspired by ancient Mesoamerica, this gripping debut introduces us to a lineage of seers defiantly resisting the shifting patriarchal state that would see them destroyed―perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa Tahir.

APRIL

An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan
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Romeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this magical novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Color of After.

Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
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In this twisty, mind-bending thriller from the bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes, Emma Averell worries that her crippling insomnia is a sign that she’s slowly going insane—like the mother she’s worked so hard to leave in her past.

Reputation by Lex Croucher
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Bridgerton meets Gossip Girl with a dash of Jane Austen, in Reputation, a Regency-era historical romantic comedy with a deliciously feminist twist, from a hilarious new British voice, Lex Croucher.

Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor
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For fans of Caraval and The Night Circus, this decadent and darkly enchanting YA fantasy, set against the backdrop of a Belle Époque-inspired hotel, follows seventeen-year-old Jani as she uncovers the deeply disturbing secrets of the legendary Hotel Magnifique.

I Am the Ghost in Your House by Maria Romasco Moore
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From the author of Some Kind of Animal comes a wildly unique story about an invisible girl struggling to see herself in a world obsessed with appearances.

One of Us is Dead by Jeneva Rose
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Meet the women of Buckhead — a place of expensive cars, huge houses, and competitive friendships. Who amongst these women will be clever enough to survive Buckhead — and who will wind up dead? They say that friendships can be complex, but no one said it could ever be this deadly.

An Honest Lie by Tarryn Fisher
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This seething, gut-punch of a thriller can only have sprung from the fiendish brain of Tarryn Fisher, one of the most cunning writers of our time.

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow
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A spellbinding debut novel tracing three generations of a Southern Black family and one daughter’s discovery that she has the power to change her family’s legacy.

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
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A searing and compassionate new novel about a young Black nurse’s shocking discovery and burning quest for justice in post-segregation Alabama, from the New York Times bestselling author of Wench.

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
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The award-winning, best-selling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with a novel of art, time, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space.

The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa
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The USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man is back with a hilarious rom-com about two strangers who get trapped in a lie and have to fake date their way out of it…

The Romantic Agenda by Claire Kann
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Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm, but she’s never been brave enough to say so. When he unexpectedly announces that he’s met the love of his life—and no, it’s not Joy—she’s heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway, and Joy decides it’s her last chance to show him exactly what he’s overlooking. But maybe Joy is the one missing something…or someone…and his name is Fox.

MAY

Book of Night by Holly Black
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black makes her stunning adult debut with Book of Night, a modern dark fantasy of shadowy thieves and secret societies in the vein of Ninth House and The Night Circus.

Hide by Kiersten White
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A high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this dark thriller from New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
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The “reigning romance queens” (PopSugar) and New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners present a charming and laugh-out-loud funny novel filled with adventure, treasure, and, of course, love.

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
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From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a debut YA romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need…

Forging Silver into Stars by Brigid Kemmerer
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New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer expands the Cursebreaker world in an electrifying new series.

The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
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From Ryan La Sala, the wildly popular author of Reverie, comes a twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the bucolic splendor of a secluded summer retreat.

City of Orange by David Yoon
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This imaginative and affecting new novel is beloved, bestselling, and award-winning author David Yoon at his finest: thought-provoking and heart-piercing, by turns funny and challenging, and at all times deeply human. 

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas
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Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, a sinister haunting, and the woman pulled into their clutches…

Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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An insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.

My Summer Darlings by May Cobb
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Three lifelong friends plus a dangerous, sexy new stranger in town add up to a scorching summer of manipulation, obsession, and murder, from the acclaimed author of The Hunting Wives.

Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater
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Merida goes on an all-new, life-changing adventure in this original YA novel set several years after the close of Brave!

Boys, Beasts & Men by Sam J. Miller
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In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection, featuring an introduction by Amal El-Mohtar, queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy readers, yet leave them wanting more.

JUNE

Daughter of Redwinter by Ed McDonald
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From the author of the critically-acclaimed Blackwing trilogy comes Ed McDonald’s Daughter of Redwinter, the first of a brilliant fantasy series about how one choice can change a universe.

American Royalty by Tracey Livesay
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In this dangerously sexy rom-com that evokes the real-life romance between Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle, a prince who wants to live out of the spotlight falls for a daring American rapper who turns his life, and the palace, upside down.

Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
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A dazzling epic of betrayal, love, and fate that spans five generations of an Indigenous Chicano family in the American West, from the author of the National Book Award Finalist Sabrina & Corina.

This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron
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How much would you risk to save the ones you love? Would you tempt even the most dangerous fate?Bestselling author Kalynn Bayron continues the story of Briseis and her family’s deadly magic in the sequel to This Poison Heart.

Queerly Beloved by Susie Dumond
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A people-pleasing bridesmaid-for-hire falls for the crushable new lesbian in town. Will she finally find her happily ever after—and her own voice? 

The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
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With his trademark blend of sharp characters, psychological suspense and gasp-worthy twists, Riley Sager’s The House Across the Lake will shock readers until the very last page.

Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson
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A Discovery of Witches meets The Craft in this the first installment of this epic fantasy trilogy about a group of childhood friends who are also witches.

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
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A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. Perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and Annihilation.

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
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In the first book of a visionary African and Arabian-inspired fantasy trilogy, three women band together against a cruel Empire that divides people by blood.

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan
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Evvie Drake Starts Over meets Beach Read in this heartwarming and hilarious novel about a divorced romance channel screenwriter whose script about her marriage’s collapse just might help her reclaim her life and find love.

We All Fall Down by Rose Szabo
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The first book in a dark fantasy YA duology by the author of What Big Teeth, about the power and danger of stories and the untold costs of keeping magic alive, perfect for fans of Aiden Thomas and Marie Rutkoski.

Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
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She was the face that launched a thousand ships, The fierce beauty at the heart of Olympus, And she was never ours to claim. A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Helen of Troy, Achilles, and Patroclus that’s as sinful as it is sweet.

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