Hello, Protagonists,
I’m trying something new, so let me know if you like it!
Today’s newsletter is a short preview of some of the new books coming out in the next month that I’m looking forward to and that you might want to add to your TBR.
📚 April New Releases
Here are some of the book hitting shelves next month. I haven’t read most of them yet, but they look good!
(note: I don’t receive affiliate commissions or any payment from publishers; I’m just genuinely interested in these books and think you might be, too.)
Tilt by Emma Pattee (April 1, general fiction) - Spanning one day, this novel follows a pregnant woman as she traverses post-earthquake Portland, looking for her husband among the destruction. (Emma will be on our podcast!)
All the Stars Align by Gretchen Schreiber (April 1, YA) - Like Taylor Swift’s “Enchanted” meets Cyrano, this is a magical story about what happens when everyone in your family knows their true love at first sight. (Gretchen will be on our podcast!)
Fun for the Whole Family by Jennifer E. Smith (April 8, general fiction) - The four Endicott siblings—Gemma, Connor, Roddy, and Jude—were once inseparable, but decades later, they no longer speak… until an out-of-the-blue text arrives from the now-famous actress sister, summoning them to a small town in North Dakota and revealing secrets that could change the family forever.
Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi (April 15, general fiction) - From the author of The Henna Artist, this sweeping novel of identity and self-discovery takes readers from Bombay to Prague, Florence, Paris and London, to uncover the mystery behind a famous painter's death. (Alka was on our podcast—watch or listen here!)
The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner (April 29, general fiction/magical realism) - From the author of The Lost Apothecary, a nautical archaeologist arrives in Positano to explore a mysterious shipwreck and look for a sunken treasure, only to uncover an ancient curse that can harness the ocean. (Sarah will be on our podcast!)
Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang (April 29, thriller) - perfect for fans of Bunny and Yellowface, a young woman steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade.
Share Your Book Recommendations!
What books have you loved recently?
What books are you looking forward to in April?
Leave a book rec (or anticipated book) in the Comments so we can all add them to our TBRs!
Love it I didn't know any of those book and now they are almost all on my Tbr pile🤭
I'd love to add my new middle grade novel to the mix https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2J61DLN