The best new books of April 2024
Only the Brave by Danielle Steel
Publish Date: 30th April
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Publish Date: 24th April
Reboot by Justin Taylor
Publish Date: 23rd April
Welcome Home, Caroline Kline by Courtney Preiss
Publish Date: 16th April
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
Publish Date: 16th April
More new books to read in 2024
How to Solve Your Own Murder, by Kristen Perrin
Publish Date: 26th March
Anita de Monte Laughs Last, by Xochitl Gonzalez
Publish Date: 5th March
Notes from the Henhouse, by Elspeth Barker
Publish Date: 19th March
Expiration Dates, by Rebecca Serle
Publish Date: 26th March
The Divorcées, by Rowan Beaird
Publish Date: 19th March
The Girls, From Golden to Gilmore, by Stan Zimmerman
Publish Date: 13th February
The Resort, By Sara Ochs
Publish Date: 6th February
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Fourteen Days By Margaret Atwood
Publish Date: 6th February
Fourteen Days unfolds against the backdrop of a Lower East Side tenement during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, offering a captivating glimpse into the lives of its diverse and eccentric residents. But there's a twist: each character in this enthralling narrative is crafted by a different literary luminary, resulting in a kaleidoscope of voices from Margaret Atwood to John Grisham.
As the pandemic forces the tenants into isolation, they find solace and connection on the building's rooftop, where stories become their currency. From strangers to neighbours, they gather each night, their makeshift seats forming a circle of shared experiences and unexpected camaraderie. Led by general editors Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston, this collaborative novel Includes writing from: Charlie Jane Anders, Margaret Atwood, Joseph Cassara, Jennine Capó Crucet, Angie Cruz, Pat Cummings, Sylvia Day, Emma Donoghue, Dave Eggers, Diana Gabaldon, Tess Gerritsen, John Grisham, Maria Hinojosa, Mira Jacob, Erica Jong, CJ Lyons, Celeste Ng, Tommy Orange, Mary Pope Osborne, Douglas Preston, Alice Randall, Ishmael Reed, Roxana Robinson, Nelly Rosario, James Shapiro, Hampton Sides, R.L. Stine, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Monique Truong, Scott Turow, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rachel Vail, Weike Wang, Caroline Randall Williams, De’Shawn Charles Winslow, and Meg Wolitzer.
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The Book of Love: A Novel by Kelly Link
Publish Date: 13th February
Prepare to be spellbound by Kelly Link's highly anticipated debut novel, The Book of Love, where the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary blur in a mesmerizing tale of love, loss, and the supernatural.
In the seaside town of Lovesend, Massachusetts, three teenagers—Laura, Daniel, and Mo—reappear one fateful night, a year after their mysterious disappearance. Presumed dead, they find themselves back in their hometown, under the watchful eye of their unassuming high school music teacher, who holds the key to their resurrection.
As they navigate a series of magical tasks in exchange for a chance to reclaim their lives, they must keep their return a secret, even as other supernatural forces converge, each with their own agenda. With danger looming and chaos descending upon Lovesend, the teens, along with Laura's sister Susannah, must unravel the mystery of their deaths to prevent a catastrophe.
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It's Complicated by Camilla Isley
Publish Date: 23rd February
In the romantic comedy of errors, It's Complicated, Lori finds herself in a sticky situation when her long-time crush, Aiden, announces his upcoming wedding. Desperate to avoid facing her unrequited feelings alone, Lori enlists the help of the best man, Jace, to pose as her date to the nuptials.
But what starts as a simple plan to fake a romantic connection soon spirals into a tangled web of emotions when Jace, the brooding best man, surprises Lori by stepping up his game and playing the part of the perfect boyfriend a little too well. As their pretend relationship starts to feel all too real, Lori finds herself questioning her feelings for both Aiden and Jace.
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