It has been a long time since I talked about new books to look forward to but I’m glad to be back to report on some recent ARCs I’ve received. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for these advance review copies:
Isola by Allegra Goodman. Heir to a fortune, Marguerite is destined for a life of prosperity and gentility. Then she is orphaned, and her guardian—an enigmatic and volatile man—spends her inheritance and insists she accompany him on an expedition to New France. That journey takes an unexpected turn when Marguerite, accused of betrayal, is brutally punished and abandoned on a small island. A story of survival. On sale 2/4/25.
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass. When Shelby Dawson survives a harrowing attack that should have left her dead, she tries to move past it. Fifteen months later, with the help of her best friend she finally feels safe again in the snowy Minnesota town she calls home. But when an anonymous note appears on her windshield bearing the same threats her attacker made, Shelby realizes that her nightmare has only just begun. On sale 2/11/25.
Rio Muerto by Ricardo Silva Romero; translated by Victor Meadowcroft. On the outskirts of Belen del Chami, a town that has yet to appear on any map of Colombia, the mute Salomón Palacios is murdered a few steps away from his home. His widow, the courageous and foul-mouthed Hipolita Arenas, completely loses her sanity and confronts the paramilitaries and local politicians, challenging them to also kill her and her two fatherless sons. On sale 2/18/25.
Yours, Eventually by Nura Maznavi. A novel about a tight-knit Pakistani family. The Ibrahim family is facing a crucial moment after having lost their fortune. At the family’s core is Asma—successful doctor and the long-suffering middle daughter. Despite what the prying aunties think, Asma is living the life she has always wanted, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a doctor . . . or so she thinks. On sale 2/18/25.
The Grand Scheme of Things by Warona Jay. Two unlikely friends hatch an extraordinary scheme to expose the theater world. Relebogile Naledi Mpho Moruakgomo, or, for short, Eddie: an aspiring playwright dreams of making it big in London’s theater world. But after repeated rejections from white talent agents, Eddie suspects her non-white sounding name might be the problem. On sale 2/25/25.
Something in the Walls by Daisy Pearce. Newly-minted child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field where the first people called are experts, she’s been unable to get her feet wet. That is, until she meets journalist Sam Hunter at the grief group one day. And he has a proposition for her. Treating Alice Webber a young girl who claims she’s being haunted by a witch. On sale 2/25/25.
What do you think, which one sounds good to you?
Hey there, Iliana! Good to hear from you. First of all, am I ready for spring? Yes, yes, yes!!! Hope tonight is the last freeze and then let’s have some sun and warmth, OK? Ha!
A couple of these books sound really good. I’m interested in Something In The Walls – creepy deluxe! I’ve read a couple of good reviews of Nothing Ever Happens Here. And Isola sounds very good. I think I’ve read another book or two by Allegra Goodman. Enjoy!!
These all sound good, especially Something in the Walls and Nothing Ever Happens Here. Happy reading!
All of these sound really good. I already have Something in the Walls on my TBR list, so I’m definitely interested in reading that one. But I’m intrigued by Isola and the idea of her being abandoned on some small island and having to survive. I hope you let us know which of these books ends up being your favorite. 😀