There is no shortage of new books this summer. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for these advance review copies:
In a Dark Mirror by Kat Davis. Twelve-year-old Maddie Thompson and her friend Lana share a love of horror stories and wild imaginings. But Lana insists they are too old for pretending. It’s time for a different game: serving Him, a figure she sees lurking in the dark. Creepy! On sale 6/4/2024.
The Road to the Country by Chigozie Obioma. Set in Nigeria in the late 1960s, this is an epic story of a shy, bookish student haunted by long-held guilt who must go to war to free himself. When his younger brother disappears, Kunle must set out on an impossible rescue mission. On Sale 6/4/2024.
The Sons of El Rey by Alex Espinoza. Ernesto Vega has lived many lives, yet he has always worn a mask. He was discovered by a local lucha libre trainer at a time when luchadores—Mexican wrestlers—were treated as daredevils or rock stars. Ernesto found fame, but at great expense, nearly costing him his marriage. On sale 6/11/2024.
The New Tourist by Paige McClanahan. A non-fiction page-turning exploration of how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse—essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. On sale 6/18/2024
Love Letters to a Serial Killer by Tasha Coryell. An aimless young woman starts writing to an accused serial killer while he awaits trial and then, once he’s acquitted, decides to move in with him and take the investigation into her own hands in this dark and irresistibly compelling debut thriller. On sale 6/25/2024.
The Mirror of Simple Souls by Aline Kiner; translated by Susan Emanuel. This novel of medieval Paris sold over 100,000 copies in France and offers a fascinating insight into the world of the beguines — communities of women who lived independently of men and successfully managed their own affairs all the way back in the Middle Ages. On sale 6/25/2024.
I can’t tell which one I would start with first – how about you? Let me know if you’ve heard of these and if you’ve added any one to your TBR list.
The New Tourist and The Mirror of Simple Souls stand out to me. Tourism has become a problem for so many cities that both depend on the income and hate what it does to their cities. The Mirror of Simple Souls appeals for the historic aspect and the mystery aspect.
In a Dark Mirror does sound really creepy…but good, too. And I’ve got The Road to the Country on my TBR list. You’ll have to let me know if you like it. Happy reading! 😀
All of these sound good! I am really curious about The Road to the Country and look forward to your thoughts on it. I hope you enjoy all of these, Iliana!
I’ve looked at The Road to the Country and it looks pretty intense about growing up with war. It’s received good reviews and I might keep it on my TBR for fall.
Jen Mullen – I know right? I heard that Venice has started a tourist tax. May not sway any tourists from visiting but can at least help to offset some costs.
Lark – It totally does right? I think that may be the perfect read for the fall but a good creepy read is always fun!
Literary Feline – I have a feeling that one could be an emotional read! Definitely looking forward to it.
Susan – I know, I can’t imagine having to live through war and can imagine it will be an intense read.