When you are an avid reader, you can never have enough books in your queue. And if you’re like us, you can’t wait to get your hands on these new releases!
The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart ($27, shop here)
Alaina Urquhart-White, co-host of the true-crime podcast Morbid Podcast, blends genres of crime fiction and thriller in her book The Butcher and the Wren. The story takes place in the Louisiana bayou, where forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller and a methodical serial killer reside. The cases are piling up on Muller’s examination table, quickly sucking him into a cat-and-mouse game with a ruthless murderer.
Bindle Punk Bruja by Desideria Mesa ($17.99, shop here)
Writer, poet, and songwriter Desi Mesa’s new book, Bindle Punk Bruja, follows the main character, Luna (Rose), an immigrant who hides her identity to pursue her dream of owning an illegal jazz club. She is a bruja with growing magical abilities who can’t resist a good fight. When she finds herself surrounded by greed and bigotry, she’s unsure if her magic will be enough to save her friends and family. She has to learn to trust and have faith in others.
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson ($29, shop here)
Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson is a historical fiction novel that takes place in 1926 London. Our protagonist, Nellie Coker, has built a glittery nightlife empire throughout Soho, but this sparkly world also has a dark underbelly full of envy, enemies, and threats. The book is poised to enthrall us in the fun, glamour, and corruption of the Roaring ’20s.
The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera (19.99, shop here)
In the world created by Adam Silvera in The First to Die at the End (the prequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller They Both Die at the End), we find characters Orion Pagan and Valentino Prince have signed up for Death-Cast, which will either predict when they will die or turn out to be a convoluted hoax. The characters cross paths in Times Square and instantly feel a connection. Neither knows how the day will end if only one receives a call, but they are determined to spend it together.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver ($32.50, pre-order here)
Set in the southern Appalachian Mountains, New York Times and national bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver’s new book, Demon Copperhead, is about a boy born to a teenage mother that experiences the uncertainty of foster care, child labor, negligent schools, addiction, and losses. It is a modern-day David Copperfield.
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