It’s a great day to celebrate new books entering the world! Below are some new books out today and week. These are some I am excited to check out or they sound interesting. Have you heard about anything new coming out you are excited to check out? If you can, request these books at your local library or indie book store to get more awareness and availability of these reads.
Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor
The Africanfuturist has continued to build the world we first encountered in Who Fears Death, this novel is the first of a new trilogy She Who Knows. The novel mixes the culture of West Africa, science fiction and fantasy. Her writing is always vibrant and tense, so I can’t wait to pick this up.
A Calamity of Noble Houses by Amira Ghenim
This novel was originally released in 2020 and now appears translated today! Set in Tunisa in 1935, an accusation of infidelity sends our network of characters reeling reflecting a changing nation. A review was published in the NYT if you would like to check it out. This novel is perfect for lovers of North African history and family sagas.
A debut novel about a young girl finding her path in a world bent on telling her one or another she is wrong about who she is. The German born daughter of Afghan immigrants explores the world around her, threading the needle between familial expectations and life in the western world.
Set in late 80’s Chicago, a young man struggles to find himself and happiness in the midst of a world refusing to give him either. While searching for a way out of the bleakness of the moment, Isaac looks into his past where a buried secret will shape his future.
The Queen’s Spade by Sarah Raughley
This exciting novel is a 1860’s revenge quest by a Princess from the Egbado Clan on the British Empire, named Sally. Using her brilliance, she begins a roller coaster of intrigue and freedom. Based on a real person, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, this is a wonderful choice for lovers of historical fiction.
Water Moon by Samantha Soto Yambao
In Tokyo, a woman running a pawn shop where your regrets can be offered meets a young scientist and together they embark on a journey to find a missing item from the store. I think if you love fiction like Welcome to Night Vale or Spirited Away, this might be the novel for you.
In this novel, first love crashing into the huge weight of teendom, high school and adolescence has two teens creating their own personal heaven. This book sounds so amazing and has the ability to take you right back to those beautiful but painful days of late childhood and early adulthood.
Say You’ll be Mine by Naina Kumar
When two people try to outwit the marriage plot that is being waged against them by their families, they discover not only a growing love, but internal conflicts that can break up what they are creating.
Hammajang Luck by Makana Yamamoto
After being betrayed by their ex during their biggest heist, Edie lands in jail for 8 years. It seems like they are about to get out on parole, but waiting for them is same ex with a new offer. If you love world spanning heist novels with a twist of love, this is the novel for you!
Playing Flirty by Shameez Patel
During the weekly game night, Rose Marie Jones and William Ashdern are mortal enemies. When Rose takes a risk by entering a board game contest, William is the only one she can trust to help her. This first risk leads to other, including the risk of falling in love.
Strange Pictures by Uketsu
This is a mystery novel told with strange pictures, that you can solve on your own. Guaranteed to thrill and confound you, this is a huge sensation in Japan.
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