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. It’s a light week with five stories of mystery, romance and murder. Read on.
Eleanore of Avignon by Elizabeth DeLozier
In 1347 Provence, Elea Blanchet is a skilled midwife and herbalist. She knows better than to reach beyond her station after her mother’s tragic fate. But a chance encounter with Guy de Chauliac, Pope Clement’s physician, opens doors she never imagined, offering her an apprenticeship and exposure to high society. When the Black Death ravages Europe and a disgraced, pregnant queen arrives in Avignon, Elea’s role becomes crucial. Amid the mounting plague threat and a dangerous witch hunt, she must confront harrowing challenges that threaten her freedom, family and life’s work.
With vivid, realistic characters and a well-researched setting, Eleanore of Avignon is a stunning work of historical fiction. It’s especially impressive, as this new book release is Elizabeth DeLozier’s debut.
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Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez
Inez Olivera faces an impossible choice. Haunted by her cousin’s murder and her mother’s betrayal, now her uncle has issued a life-changing ultimatum. To secure her inheritance, Inez must consider marriage to Whitford Hayes — a former British soldier and her uncle’s aide — whose own motives for staying in Egypt are rife with dangerous secrets. If she wants to survive, Inez must decide if she can risk binding her future to a man whose hidden intentions could ultimately ruin her life.
Where the River Hides is the dramatic conclusion to the Secrets of the Nile duology. Fast-paced and full of twists, Isabel Ibañez’s story is perfect for anyone obsessed with Evie and O’Connell from The Mummy.
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong
Tao, a solitary immigrant fortune teller, sticks to predicting small fortunes to avoid the heavy toll of larger visions. Her quiet life changes when a reformed thief and ex-mercenary ask her to help find a lost child, leading her on an unexpected adventure alongside a spirited baker and a slightly magical cat. As she bonds with her unlikely companions, Tao confronts the shadows of her past and must choose whether to risk everything to protect the newfound family she never expected.
Heartwarming, kind and comforting, The Teller of Small Fortunes is a cozy and warm fantasy tale. If you need a break from the stresses and drama of the real world, you should definitely check out Julie Leong’s debut.
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Box Office Poison: Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops by Tim Robey
Box Office Poison delves into Hollywood’s most infamous film flops. It spans a huge run of time, from the silent film era’s ambitious failures to the meme-filled spectacle of Cats. Through these cinematic disasters, the book examines how monumental creative risks can lead to memorable missteps.
It also identifies what these films reveal about shifting tastes, cultural trends and the ever-evolving movie industry. Tim Robey explores the thin line between forgettable bad movies and those destined to be remembered forever with interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and wry humor.
The Author’s Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, Karen White
Years ago, literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley purchased Castle Kinloch. It’s an impressive setting from which to write murder mysteries and impress his friends. Now, he’s dead in his own Highlands castle. Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh must interrogate the castle’s guests, all writers with murky ties to Presley. Kat de Noir, an erotica novelist; Cassie Pringle, a cozy mystery writer and Southern mom; and Emma Endicott, an acclaimed historical author, claim they’re working on a novel set in the castle.
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However, their alibis are shaky, and a centuries-old murder might have a connection to the author’s grisly fate. As McIntosh digs deeper, he’s left questioning what really happened on that eerie night.
Penned by three bestselling mystery authors, The Author’s Guide to Murder is both a locked-room mystery and a satire about the literary world. A little ridiculous and over-the-top, this is a fun read with a bit of everything.
You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What November 5 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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