There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I’ll help you narrow down the week’s new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. I have nine books to share this week, including two collections by science fiction superstars and a uniquely formatted graphic novel. Read on.
The Sentence by Matthew Baker
In a parallel-universe United States under military rule, grammar professor Riley is unjustly branded a traitor. After fleeing to an anarchist commune in the wilderness, they’re surprised by acceptance and love and form deep bonds with the anarchists. However, when they reveal a plan to assassinate the country’s dictator, Riley must decide between loyalty to their newfound family and the greater good.
The Sentence has a completely unique format; it’s a graphic novel told in the form of a single, 6,732-word, fully diagrammed sentence. Matthew Baker is unlike anything I’ve seen before.
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Something Kindred by Ciera Burch
Jericka Walker’s plans for a summer at the Jersey Shore fall apart when she’s forced to visit her dying grandmother in Coldwater, Maryland. As Jericka navigates her estranged family’s secrets and forms an unexpected bond with “ghost girl” Kat, she uncovers unsettling truths about her mother and the town’s eerie hold on its residents. Caught between the living and the dead, Jericka must confront her family’s history to find her own path forward.
In her young adult debut, Ciera Burch combines magical realism with Southern Gothic. Something Kindred is a spooky novel about true love, home and the choices that haunt us.
The Jinn Daughter by Rania Hanna
Nadine is a jinn tasked with sharing the stories of the dead. When the pomegranate seeds containing souls cease falling, Death herself appears and demands Nadine’s daughter Layala as her successor. With Layala’s destiny teetering on a knife’s edge, Nadine battles against time and Death’s formidable strength.
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Rania Hanna’s debut draws on Middle Eastern mythology to tell a vivid and compelling story. The Jinn Daughter is a subtle but breathtaking standalone fantasy novel.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Bel just wants to move on from her mother’s disappearance 16 years ago. But when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary about Rachel, she suddenly reappears with an unbelievable story. As Bel questions the truth behind her mother’s return, she must uncover the secrets of the past while the cameras continue to roll, determined to understand why Rachel Price has returned from the dead.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a fast-paced new book release perfect for fans of true crime. Holly Jackson is a master of the YA thriller and her follow-up to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is sure to excite her fans.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
Justin and Emma are cursed: every breakup leads to their exes finding true love. When the two connect on Reddit, they concoct a plan to break each other’s curses by dating and breaking up. What’s supposed to be a summer fling gets complicated when family responsibilities and unexpected feelings arise. As they navigate their challenges together, Justin and Emma question whether fate brought them together to do more than just break their curses.
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With dual points of view, forced proximity and found family tropes, Just for the Summer has something for almost every romance fan. Abby Jimenez’s sixth novel combines swoon-worthy moments with heavier subjects that she always handles with care.
Lake of Souls by Ann Leckie
With stories set in the worlds of The Imperial Radch series and The Raven Tower alongside groundbreaking new realms, Lake of Souls is the first complete collection of Ann Leckie’s short fiction. It even includes a brand-new novelette, Lake of Souls. The collection is immersive and wide-ranging, perfect for every Leckie fan.
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A View from the Stars by Cixin Liu
A View from the Stars is a compilation of nonfiction essays, interviews and short stories spanning Cixin Liu’s entire writing career. Delving into Liu’s experiences as both a reader and writer of science fiction, this collection provides insights into his creative journey. Liu’s fans are sure to get a comprehensive view of his contributions to the genre over the past three decades.
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
In 1885 Paris, Aubry Tourvel finds a mysterious wooden puzzle ball that triggers a life-threatening condition. Soon, Aubry realizes that if she stays too long in any one place or returns once she’s left, she’ll die. So begins her nomadic journey, constantly on the run from her strange condition.
From the deserts of Calanshino to the Himalayan peaks, Aubry traverses diverse landscapes, encountering surreal and mystical settings. However, her condition prevents her from forming lasting connections, leading her to question the reality of the world she travels. As Aubry seeks companionship and meaning, she grapples with the haunting possibility that her journey may not mean anything at all.
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Douglas Westerbeke’s debut is ambitious, spanning 70 years and the entire globe. A Short Walk Through a Wide World is a story that covers a great deal of ground, garnering comparisons to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Life of Pi and The Midnight Library.
Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Shesheshen is a shapeshifter happy to live as a shapeless blob in an abandoned castle. But when monster hunters attack her home, she fashions a makeshift human body and sets out into the world. When a kind-hearted human named Homily rescues her, Shesheshen grapples with her secret identity and Homily’s quest to hunt the shapeshifting monster that cursed her family. Determined to protect their new relationship, Shesheshen must unravel the mystery behind Homily’s family curse before their lives are endangered.
Someone You Can Build a Nest In is a monster-slaying sapphic romance from the monster’s point of view. If you’re looking for a read that’s somehow both disgusting and cozy at the same time, check out John Wiswell’s new book release.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What April 2 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR.
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