April New Release Highlights
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo was published on April 9, 2024
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Romance
"In a shabby house, on a shabby street, in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil as a scullion. But when her scheming mistress discovers the lump of a servant cowering in the kitchen is actually hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to better the family's social position. What begins as simple amusement for the bored nobility takes a perilous turn when Luzia garners the notice of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain's king..." Summary from Goodreads
Also by Leigh Bardugo: Ninth House, Hell Bent, and Rules of Wolves
Funny Story by Emily Henry was published on April 23, 2024.
Tropes: Fake Dating, Roommate Romance, and Friends to Lovers.
Funny Story starts with Daphne and her fiancé Peter. They're madly in love, and they move to Peter's hometown to start their life together... Until Peter realizes that he was always in love with his childhood best friend Petra. Daphne is now alone in Michigan with her dream job as a children's librarian and possibly becoming roommates with Miles Nowak who so happens to understand exactly what she is going through since he just ended things with his fiancé Petra. Daphne and Miles start posting pictures of their "summer adventures together." Will Daphne fall in love with Miles even if it's just for show?
Also by Emily Henry: Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, and Happy Place
May New Release Highlights
I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay, published on May 7, 2024
Genres: Thriller, Mystery and Suspense
I Will Ruin You follows English teacher Richard Boyle, who performs a heroic act when former student Mark LeDrew comes to the school with a bomb strapped to his head. Richard is quick to action and is now a hero. But becoming a hero has its consequences. Richard is now pulled into a web of lies and secrets that could ruin everything he loves. What is the price for one good deed?
Also by Linwood Barclay: Find You First, Never Look Away, and A Noise Downstairs
Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews was published on May 7,2024
Genres: Chick-lit, Romance and Mystery
"Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as “the Saint.” If you grew up coming here, you were “a Saint.” If you came from the wrong side of the river, you were “an Ain’t.” Traci Eddings was one of those outsiders whose family wasn’t rich enough or connected enough to vacation here. But she could work here. One fateful summer she did, and married the boss’s son. Now, she’s the widowed owner of the hotel, determined to see it return to its glory days, even as staff shortages and financial troubles threaten to ruin it..." Summary from Goodreads
Also by Mary Kay Andrews: The Newcomer and Hello, Summer
June New Release Highlight
Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson was published on June 3,2024
Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction and Mystery
"A history-making once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying... Now it's up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island - and the entire world. Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller."
The Twilight Garden by Sara Nisha Adams was published June 8,2024
Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, and Contemporary
"There's life all around you, if you just take the time to look for it... In a small pocket of the city, between the houses of No. 77 and No. 79 on Eastbourne Road, there’s a neglected community garden. Once vibrant and welcoming, and a sanctuary for the people when they needed it most, the garden’s gate is firmly closed. But it only takes a small seed of an idea for big changes to happen. And as the neighbors' need for connection grows, the twilight garden comes out of hibernation..." Summary from Goodreads
Also by Sara Nisha Adams: The Reading List
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