Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For In August

See All The Stars by Kit Frik - August 14, 2018 McElderry Books

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[YA | Contemporary]

Part love story, part thriller, We Were Liars meets Goodbye Days in this suspenseful, lyrical debut.

It’s hard to find the truth beneath the lies you tell yourself.

THEN They were four—Bex, Jenni, Ellory, Ret. Electric, headstrong young women; Ellory’s whole solar system.

NOW Ellory is alone, her once inseparable group of friends torn apart by secrets, deception, and a shocking incident that changed their lives forever.

THEN Lazy summer days. A party. A beautiful boy. Ellory met Matthias and fell into the beginning of a spectacular, bright love.

NOW Ellory returns to Pine Brook to navigate senior year after a two-month suspension and summer away—no boyfriend, no friends. No going back. Tormented by some and sought out by others, troubled by a mysterious note-writer who won’t let Ellory forget, and consumed by guilt over her not entirely innocent role in everything and everyone she’s lost, Ellory finds that even in the present, the past is everywhere.

The path forward isn’t a straight line. And moving on will mean sorting the truth from the lies—the lies Ellory has been telling herself.

Mirage by Somaiya Daud - August 28, 2018 Flatiron Books

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[YA | Sci-Fi]

In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon.

But when adventure comes for Amani, it is not what she expects: she is kidnapped by the regime and taken in secret to the royal palace, where she discovers that she is nearly identical to the cruel half-Vathek Princess Maram. The princess is so hated by her conquered people that she requires a body double, someone to appear in public as Maram, ready to die in her place.

As Amani is forced into her new role, she can’t help but enjoy the palace’s beauty—and her time with the princess’ fiancé, Idris. But the glitter of the royal court belies a world of violence and fear. If Amani ever wishes to see her family again, she must play the princess to perfection...because one wrong move could lead to her death.
 

Others books releasing in August...

A Curve in the Road by Julianne MacLean - August 14, 2018 Lake Union Publishing [Goodreads][Womens Fiction]

Fling Club by Tara Brown - August 14, 2018 Skyscape [Goodreads][New Adult | Romance]

Toil & Trouble by Various Authors - August 28, 2018 Harlequin Teen [Goodreads][YA | Paranormal | Anthology]

The Simply Wild by KA Tucker - August 7, 2018 Atria Books [Goodreads][Contemporary \ Romance]

What books are you looking forward to in August?

Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For In July

Letting Go of Gravity by Meg Leder - July 17, 2018 Simon Pulse

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[YA | Contemporary]

Twins Parker and Charlie are polar opposites.

Where Charlie is fearless, Parker is careful.

Charlie is confident while Parker aims to please.

Charlie is outgoing and outspoken; Parker is introverted and reserved.

And of course, there’s the one other major difference: Charlie got leukemia. Parker didn’t.

But now that Charlie is officially in remission, life couldn’t be going better for Parker. She’s landed a prestigious summer internship at the hospital and is headed to Harvard in the fall to study pediatric oncology—which is why the anxiety she’s felt since her Harvard acceptance is so unsettling. And it doesn’t help that her relationship with Charlie has been on the rocks since his diagnosis.

Enter Finn, a boy who’s been leaving strange graffiti messages all over town. Parker can’t stop thinking about those messages, or about Finn, who makes her feel free for the first time: free to doubt, free to make mistakes, and free to confront the truth that Parker has been hiding from for a long time.

That she keeps trying to save Charlie, when the person who really needs saving is herself.

Sea Witch by Sarah Henning - July 31, 2018 Katherine Tegen Books

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[YA | Fantasy | Retelling]

Everyone knows what happens in the end.
A mermaid, a prince, a true love’s kiss.
But before that young siren’s tale, there were three friends.
One feared, one royal, and one already dead.

~~~~~~~~~~

Ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned, Evie has been an outcast in her small fishing town. A freak. A curse. A witch.

A girl with an uncanny resemblance to Anna appears offshore and, though the girl denies it, Evie is convinced that her best friend actually survived. That her own magic wasn’t so powerless after all. And, as the two girls catch the eyes—and hearts—of two charming princes, Evie believes that she might finally have a chance at her own happily ever after.

But her new friend has secrets of her own. She can’t stay in Havnestad, or on two legs, unless Evie finds a way to help her. Now Evie will do anything to save her friend’s humanity, along with her prince’s heart—harnessing the power of her magic, her ocean, and her love until she discovers, too late, the truth of her bargain.

The rise of Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic villainess is a heart-wrenching story of friendship, betrayal, and a girl pushed beyond her limits—to become a monster.  

Other books releasing in July...

You May Now Kill the Bride by RL Stine - July 24, 2018 HarperTeen [Goodreads | Buy It][YA | Horror]

Like Never and Always by Ann Aguirre - July 17, 2018 Tor Teen [Goodreads | Buy It][YA]

The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan - July 3, 2018 Penguin Books [Goodreads | Buy It][Mystery | Thriller]

Girls' Night Out by Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke - July 24, 2018 Lake Union Publishing [Goodreads | Buy It][Mystery | Thriller]

Suicide Club by Rachel Heng - July 26, 2018 Sceptre [Goodreads | Buy It][Science Fiction]

What books are you looking forward to in July?

Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For In June

Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson - June 1, 2018 Lake Union Publishing

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[Contemporary | Romance]

Marnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life—a husband, kids, and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix Holliday, her fiancé’s irascible matchmaking great-aunt who’s dying, and everything changes—just as Blix told her it would.

When her marriage ends after two miserable weeks, Marnie is understandably shocked. She’s even more astonished to find that she’s inherited Blix’s Brooklyn brownstone along with all of Blix’s unfinished “projects”: the heartbroken, oddball friends and neighbors running from happiness. Marnie doesn’t believe she’s anything special, but Blix somehow knew she was the perfect person to follow in her matchmaker footsteps.

And Blix was also right about some things Marnie must learn the hard way: love is hard to recognize, and the ones who push love away often are the ones who need it most.

 

Save the Date by Morgan Matson - June 5, 2018 Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers

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[Contemporary | YA | Romance]

Charlie Grant’s older sister is getting married this weekend at their family home, and Charlie can’t wait—for the first time in years, all four of her older siblings will be under one roof. Charlie is desperate for one last perfect weekend, before the house is sold and everything changes. The house will be filled with jokes and games and laughs again. Making decisions about things like what college to attend and reuniting with longstanding crush Jesse Foster—all that can wait. She wants to focus on making the weekend perfect.

The only problem? The weekend is shaping up to be an absolute disaster.

There’s the unexpected dog with a penchant for howling, house alarm that won’t stop going off, and a papergirl with a grudge.

There are the relatives who aren’t speaking, the (awful) girl her favorite brother brought home unannounced, and a missing tuxedo.

Not to mention the neighbor who seems to be bent on sabotage and a storm that is bent on drenching everything. The justice of the peace is missing. The band will only play covers. The guests are all crazy. And the wedding planner’s nephew is unexpectedly, distractingly…cute.

Over the course of three ridiculously chaotic days, Charlie will learn more than she ever expected about the family she thought she knew by heart. And she’ll realize that sometimes, trying to keep everything like it was in the past means missing out on the future.

Other books releasing in June...

Bruja Born by Zoraida Cordova - June 5, 2018 Sourcebooks Fire [Goodreads | Buy It][YA | Fantasy]

A Thousand Perfect Notes by CG Drews - June 7, 2018 Orchard Books [Goodreads | Buy It][YA| Contemporary]

Fat Girl on a Plane by Kelly DeVos - June 5, 2018 Harlequin Teen [Goodreads | Buy It][YA | Contemporary]

Sex and the City and Us by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong - June 5, 2018 Simon Books [Goodreads | Buy It][Non-ficton]

Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin - June 12, 2018 Harper Collins Publishers [Goodreads | Buy It][Fiction | Romance]

What books are you looking forward to in June? 

 

Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For In May

All the Little Lights by Jamie McGuire - May 29, 2018 Montlake Publishing

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[New Adult | Contemporary Romance]

The first time Elliott Youngblood spots Catherine Calhoun, he’s just a boy with a camera, and he’s never seen a sadder and more beautiful sight. Both Elliott and Catherine feel like outcasts, yet they find an easy friendship with each other. But when Catherine needs him most, Elliott is forced to leave town.

Elliott finally returns, but he and Catherine are now different people. He’s a star high school athlete, and she spends all her free time working at her mother’s mysterious bed-and-breakfast. Catherine hasn’t forgiven Elliott for abandoning her, but he’s determined to win back her friendship…and her heart.

Just when Catherine is ready to fully trust Elliott, he becomes the prime suspect in a local tragedy. Despite the town’s growing suspicions, Catherine clings to her love for Elliott. But a devastating secret that Catherine has buried could destroy whatever chance of happiness they have left.

Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka - May 22, 2018 Speak

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[YA | Contemporary Romance]

Megan Harper is the girl before. All her exes find their one true love right after dating her. It’s not a curse or anything, it’s just the way things are, and Megan refuses to waste time feeling sorry for herself. Instead, she focuses on pursuing her next fling, directing theatre, and fulfilling her dream school’s acting requirement in the smallest role possible.

But her plans quickly crumble when she’s cast as none other than Juliet–yes, that Juliet–in her high school’s production. It’s a nightmare. No–a disaster. Megan’s not an actress and she’s certainly not a Juliet. Then she meets Owen Okita, an aspiring playwright who agrees to help Megan catch the eye of a sexy stagehand in exchange for help writing his new script.

Between rehearsals and contending with her divided family, Megan begins to notice Owen–thoughtful, unconventional, and utterly unlike her exes, and wonders: shouldn’t a girl get to play the lead in her own love story?

Other Books Releasing in May...

From Twinkle, With Love by Sandhya Menon - May 22, 2018 Simon Pulse [Goodreads | Buy It][YA | Romance]

The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll - May 15, 2018 Simon & Schuster [Goodreads | Buy It][Thriller]

Still Water by Amy Stuart - May 8, 2018 Simon & Schuster [Goodreads | Buy It][Mystery]

Every Single Secret by Emily Carpenter - May 1, 2018 Lake Union Publishing [Goodreads | Buy It][Thriller]

Furyborn by Claire Legrand - May 22, 2018 Sourcebooks Fire [Goodreads | Buy It][YA | Fantasy]

What books are you looking forward to in May? 

Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For In April

The Forgotten Ones by Steena Holmes - April 1, 2018 Lake Union Publishing

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[Contemporary]

In this novel from a New York Times bestselling author, the search for truth is defined by secrets and lies.

Elle is a survivor. She’s managed to piece together a solid life from a childhood of broken memories and fairy tales her mom told her to explain away bad dreams. But weekly visits to her mother still fill Elle with a paralyzing fear she can’t explain. It’s just another of so many unanswered questions she grew up with in a family estranged by silence and secrets.

Elle’s world turns upside down when she receives a deathbed request from her grandfather, a man she was told had died years ago. Racked by grief, regrets, and a haunted conscience, he has a tale of his own to tell Elle: about her mother, an imaginary friend, and two strangers who came to the house one night and never left.

As Elle’s past unfolds, so does the truth—if she can believe it. She must face the reasons for her inexplicable dread. As dark as they are, Elle must listen…before her grandfather’s death buries the family’s secrets forever.

In Conclusion, Don't Worry About It by Lauren Graham - April 3, 2018 Ballantine Books

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[Non-fiction | Essays]

Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe.

“If you’re kicking yourself for not having accomplished all you should have by now, don’t worry about it. Even without any ‘big’ accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough.”

In this expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High, Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, reflects on growing up, pursuing your dreams, and living in the here and now. “Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you’re doing, especially when the joy isn’t finding you.” In her hilarious, relatable voice, Graham reminds us to be curious and compassionate, no matter where life takes us or what we’ve yet to achieve. Grounded and inspiring—and illustrated throughout with drawings by Graham herself—here is a comforting road map to a happy life.

“I’ve had ups and downs. I’ve had successes and senior slumps. I’ve been the girl who has the lead, and the one who wished she had the bigger part. The truth? They don’t feel that different from each other.”

Other Books Releasing in April...

Come From Away by Genevieve Graham - April 24, 2018 Simon & Schuster [Goodreads | Buy It][Historical Fiction]

The Boy on the Beach by Tima Kurdi - April 17, 2018 Simon & Schuster Canada [Goodreads | Buy It][Non-Fiction]

Someday, Somewhere by Lindsay Champion - April 3, 2018 KCP Loft [Goodreads | Buy It][YA | Contemporary]

Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell - April 24, 2018 Atria [Goodreads | Buy It][Mystery | Thriller]

Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd - April 24, 2018 HQN [Goodreads | Buy It][Romantic Suspense | Mystery]

What books are you looking forward to in April? 

Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For In March

Phoenix Fire by S.D. Grimm - March 5, 2018 Entangled Teen

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[YA | Fantasy]

After spending her life in foster care, Ava has finally found home. But all it takes is a chance encounter with hot nerd Wyatt Wilcox for it to unravel.

Now, things are starting to change. First, the flashes of memories slowly creeping in. Memories of other lives, lives that Wyatt is somehow in. Then, the healing. Any cut? Gone.

But when Cade and Nick show up, claiming to be her brothers, things get even weirder. They tell her she’s a Phoenix, sent to protect the world from monsters—monsters she never knew existed. It’s a little hard to accept. Especially when they tell her she has to end the life of a Phoenix turned rogue, or Cade will die.

With Wyatt’s increasingly suspicious behavior, Ava’s determined to figure out what he’s hiding. Unless she can discover Wyatt’s secret in time and complete her Phoenix training, she’ll lose the life, love, and family she never thought she could have.

Find You In The Dark by Nathan Ripley - March 6, 2018 Simon & Schuster Canada

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[Thriller | Mystery]

In this chilling debut thriller, in the vein of Dexter and The Talented Mr. Ripley, a family man obsessed with digging up the undiscovered remains of serial killer victims catches the attention of a murderer prowling the streets of Seattle.

Martin Reese is obsessed with murder.

For years, he has been illegally buying police files on serial killers and studying them in depth, using them as guides to find missing bodies. He doesn’t take any souvenirs, just photos that he stores in an old laptop, and then he turns in the results to the police anonymously. Martin sees his work as a public service, a righting of wrongs that cops have continuously failed to do.

Detective Sandra Whittal sees it differently. On a meteoric rise in police ranks due to her case-closing efficiency, Whittal is suspicious of the mysterious caller—the Finder, she names him—leading the police to the bodies. Even if the Finder isn’t the one leaving bodies behind, who’s to say that he won’t start soon?

On his latest dig, Martin searches for the first kill of Jason Shurn, the early 1990s murderer who may have been responsible for the disappearance of his sister-in-law, whom he never met. But when he arrives at the site, he finds a freshly killed body—a young and recently disappeared Seattle woman—lying among remains that were left there decades ago. Someone else knew where Jason Shurn buried his victims . . . and that someone isn’t happy that Martin has been going around digging up his work.

When a crooked cop with a tenuous tie to Martin vanishes, Whittal begins to zero in on the Finder. Hunted by a real killer and by Whittal, Martin realizes that in order to escape the killer’s trap, he may have to go deeper into the world of murder than he ever thought.

Other Books Releasing in March...

Twelve Steps to Normal by Farrah Penn - March 13, 2018 Little, Brown [Goodreads | Buy It] [YA | Contemporary]

The Last Equation of Isaac Severy: A Novel in Clues by Nova Jacobs - March 6, 2018 Touchstone [Goodreads | Buy It] [Mystery | Thriller | Contemporary]

What books are you looking forward to in March?

 

Book Dreams | Titles I'm Excited For in February

Things To Do When It's Raining by Marissa Stapley - February 2018 Simon & Schuster Canada

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[Fiction | Romance]

Two families are torn apart by secret pasts and broken hearts—from Globe and Mail-bestselling author Marissa Stapley.

When secrets tear love apart, can the truth mend it?

Mae Summers and Gabriel Broadbent grew up together in the idyllic Summers’ Inn, perched at the edge the St. Lawrence river. Mae was orphaned at the age of six and Gabe needed protection from his alcoholic father, so both were raised under one roof by Mae’s grandparents, Lilly and George. A childhood friendship quickly developed into a first love—a love that was suddenly broken by Gabe’s unexpected departure. Mae grew up, got over her heartbreak, and started a life for herself in New York City.

After more than a decade, Mae and Gabe find themselves pulled back to Alexandria Bay. Hoping to find solace within the Summers’ Inn, Mae instead finds her grandparents in the midst of decline and their past unravelling around her. A lifetime of secrets stand in the way of this unconventional family’s happiness. Will they be able to reclaim the past and come together, or will they remain separate islands?

From the bestselling author of Mating for Life comes a powerful story about guilt, forgiveness and the truth about families: that we can choose them, just as we choose to love.

The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz - February 13, 2018 Mira Books

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[Thriller | Romance | Mystery]

They called themselves “the lucky ones.” They were seven children either orphaned or abandoned by their parents and chosen by legendary philanthropist and brain surgeon Dr. Vincent Capello to live in The Dragon, his almost magical beach house on the Oregon Coast. Allison was the youngest of the lucky ones living an idyllic life with her newfound family…until the night she almost died, and was then whisked away from the house and her adopted family forever.

Now, thirteen years later, Allison receives a letter from Roland, Dr. Capello’s oldest son, warning her that their father is ill and in his final days. Allison determines she must go home again and confront the ghosts of her past. She's determined to find out what really happened that fateful night--was it an accident or, as she's always suspected, did one of her beloved family members try to kill her?

But digging into the past can reveal horrific truths, and when Allison pieces together the story of her life, she'll learns the terrible secret at the heart of the family she once loved but never really knew.

A vivid and suspenseful tale of family, grief, love—and the dark secrets that bind everything together—Tiffany Reisz’s latest is enthralling to the final page.  

Other Books Releasing in February... 

Layover by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer - February 6, 2018 Crown Books for Young Readers [Goodreads | Buy It] [ YA | Contemporary]

Check Me Out by  Becca Wilhite - February 3, 2018 Shadow Mountain [Goodreads | Buy It] [Contemporary | Romance]

A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena - February 27, 2018 Farrar Straus Giroux Books for YOung Readers [Goodreads | Buy It] [YA | Contemporary]

What books are you looking forwards to in February?