Bliss Montage by Ling Ma
"This surreal collection of short stories explores themes of womanhood, identity, friendships, love, and loss. Reading these stories feels like peering into a hidden world, yet one that remains marred by the very unhappiness and grief that pervades our own."
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
"If you like a light-hearted rom-com with well-developed characters, check out Katherine Center. I discovered Katherine Center a few years ago when I picked up How To Walk Away. Her books are a must read, and I haven’t found one yet I didn’t enjoy!"
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
"This incredible debut novel includes vividly described battle scenes, touching romance, and a young woman’s earnest quest to free her mother. Perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree or The Bear and the Nightingale."
Devil House by John Darnielle
"The story of a true crime writer agonizing over the best way to tell the story of a double homicide committed at the height of the “Satanic Panic” in the 1980s. If you're a fan of metafictional mysteries, like Thomas Pynchon’s The Crying of Lot 49 and Anthony Horowitz’s Magpie Murders, I recommend this book!"
A Duke at the Door by Susanna Allen
"The cover looks like a normal Regency romance. But who knew there were shapeshifters in Regency England, including the Prince Regent? This is the third book in the Shapeshifters of the Beau Monde series, and they are all incomparable."
Groupies by Sarah Priscus
"Fans of Daisy Jones and The Six and Mary Jane will delight in this gritty, dazzling snapshot of rock stars, muses, and the complicated roles women played during the 70s."
Mirror Lake by Juneau Black
"If you love Agatha Christie mysteries, you’ll love this homage. The third installment of the Shady Hollow mystery series follows sly fox Vera Vixen as she solves the mystery of a murdered rat who appears to still be alive."
Mother of Strangers by Suad Amiry
"A heartbreaking story about the displacement of Palestinians during the partition and civil war of 1947, the novel highlights what Palestine was before the region became embroiled with the politics of religion, Zionism, and war. "
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
"If you’re fan of new systems of magic, gay swordfighters, librarians, six-legged dogs, immersive world building and snarky dialogue, give this one a try after finishing the first two books in the Locked Tomb series: Gideon the Ninth and Harrow the Ninth."
The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan
"This is a bleak, white-knuckle novel that examines the way gender and race influence how we expect parents to behave. I couldn’t put it down!"
John P