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. This week, I have 10 books to share, with plenty of debuts and a rerelease of a classic work of fantasy. Read on.
Perfect Girl by Tracy Banghart
Jessa is a rule-following “perfect girl.” However, when a storm takes out the power at her house during a sleepover, her orderly life is upended. As tensions rise among her friends and unwelcome guests appear, a killer targeting Jessa forces her to defy her upbringing to survive the night.
Tracy Banghart’s foray into thrillers is a claustrophobic, edge-of-your-seat read. Perfect Girl reads like a TV show script in the vein of Pretty Little Liars or Cruel Summer — in the best way.
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The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso
As a new mother, Kembral Thorne is thrilled to spend a few hours away from home. Things take a turn, however, when she ends up at a party where the guests are dropping dead. Even worse, a grandfather clock trapped her in a time loop with her nemesis, Rika Nonesuch. Each chime pulls them into new realities where a dark ritual unfolds. To save their city, they must navigate the horrors together and solve the clock’s secret.
Inception meets a locked room mystery in Melissa Caruso’s new book release. I really enjoyed her Rook and Ruin series, so I’m looking forward to The Last Hour Between Worlds.
I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner
George’s problems just keep growing. They’re navigating a crumbling family estate and a secret love for their best friend, all while concealing their true identity from those around them. Meanwhile, Eleanor, torn between societal expectations and her own heart, faces a new suitor’s arrival. This challenges her relationships and unexpected feelings of her own for George.
I Shall Never Fall in Love explores the journey of staying true to oneself while redefining the meaning of a happily ever after. Hari Conner’s words and prose combine into the trans Regency era romance you’ve been waiting for.
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Thanks for Listening by Molly Horan
Tired of never being listened to, Mia creates an anonymous advice account called HereToHelp. If her friends don’t know she’s behind the account, they might just take her advice. Balancing her secret identity, the girl of her dreams and surprising revelations about her best friends, Mia realizes she might need some guidance of her own to navigate senior year.
With a charming ace protagonist and secret identities gone awry, Thanks for Listening is perfect for fans of Loveless and You Should See Me In a Crown. Molly Horan’s new book release is wry, insightful and hilarious.
The Half King by Melissa Landers
The noble houses of the Allied Realm were cursed for betraying their goddess, and King Kian Mortara suffers the cruelest fate of all. Each night, he vanishes into shadows, destined to disappear entirely on his 21st birthday. When Cerise Solon, a seemingly magicless acolyte posing as a Seer, arrives at court and finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and deception. Surrounded by scheming courtiers and priests, she uncovers a way to save the dying king, but her growing feelings for Kian complicate their already precarious situation. As the clock ticks down, both must navigate curses, lies and their own hearts to challenge destiny itself.
Melissa Landers’ new novel is an action-packed, epic romantasy. Full of romance, betrayal and twists you won’t see coming, The Half King is a fun start to a new series.
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The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami, translated by Philip Gabriel
A young man’s life is forever changed when his first love vanishes, sparking a lifelong search that leads him between reality and the surreal. Leaving Tokyo behind, he becomes a librarian in a small mountain town filled with mysteries and untethered shadows. As the lines blur between worlds, a peculiar boy guides him toward a revelation about what he’s truly been searching for all along.
The City and Its Uncertain Walls is, at the same time, a love story, a quest and an ode to books. Haruki Murakami’s new book release is one you won’t want to put down.
Welcome To Pawnee by Jim O’Heir
Best known for his role as Jerry (or Garry/Larry/Terry/Barry) on Parks and Recreation, Welcome to Pawnee is Jim O’Heir’s literary debut. Filled with untold stories from cast members like Chris Pratt and Retta, as well as creators like Greg Daniels, this intimate account celebrates the making of one of America’s favorite sitcoms.
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Sundown in San Ojuela by M.M. Olivas
Liz Remolina never thought she’d return to her isolated, desert hometown of San Ojuela. When her aunt dies, however, she must confront her past and the haunting clairvoyant abilities that followed a childhood accident. Alongside her younger sister, Liz must navigate the desolate landscape filled with monsters and ancient gods, seeking peace with her troubled family history and identity. Reconnecting with her childhood best friend, Julian, now also haunted by dark forces, Liz must rely on him to face the growing darkness that threatens to consume them all.
Sundown in San Ojuela is a work of paranormal horror that delves deep into Indigenous mythological history. M.M. Olivas’ debut is a strong one, full of family secrets, brujería and even a haunted house.
The Final Orchard by C.J. Rivera
In a world where bionic enhancements equal power, Dr. Rosio Arata disrupts the system with her groundbreaking organic enhancements. But when a tragic accident claims her daughter, she finds herself consumed by her quest for answers. Meanwhile, in a grim underground colony, 18-year-old Ever dreams of becoming a Saviour, rising to the Surface to fight the Others and reunite with the boy she loves. As dark secrets begin to surface, Ro and Ever find themselves unraveling the fragile foundations of their worlds and risking everything they know is true.
If you’re looking for a dark new work of dystopian fiction, check out C.J. Rivera’s debut. With wildly advanced technology and climate-related disaster, The Final Orchard is perfect for fans of shows like Black Mirror and Silo.
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Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells
In the Celestial Empire, the Wheel of the Infinite must be remade each year to maintain peace, and every century, the very fabric of the world is rewoven. But a growing black storm threatens to unravel the Wheel’s intricate patterns, putting the entire world at risk. Maskelle, a murderer and traitor, is called back home to fix the destruction alongside the mysterious swordsman, Rian. Together, they must uncover the storm’s source or risk the world’s final rotation.
It’s true, Wheel of the Infinite originally came out way back in the year 2000. This edition, however, is Martha Wells’ preferred text, and it feels fresh even though it’s nearly 25 years after publication.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What November 19 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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