Welcome to August’s new book releases, friend! Let’s look at some of the books coming out this month. Ariel and I have organized the books by genre as well as mentioned some keywords – themes, places, moods – that we glimpsed from each synopsis. Do let us know if any books catch your eye! We have identified the ones we are particularly looking forward to reading.
Fantasy and Science Fiction
The Art of Legend by Wesley Chu
August 26, 2025 by Del Rey
Read if you enjoy: Broken Prophecy, martial arts, finale
Series: War Arts #3
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Ariel loved this series and Kriti is excited to dive into it!
Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta
August 5, 2025 by DAW
Read if you enjoy: Transformative, Fascinating, connections
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House of Dusk by Deva Fagan
August 26, 2025 by DAW
Read if you enjoy: Fire-wielding nuns, LGBTQIA+, Romantasy
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This Vicious Hunger by Francesca May
August 26, 2025 by Redhook
Read if you enjoy: gothic horror, LGBTQIA+, botany
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This book is on my TBR. – Ariel
A Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance
August 26, 2025 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Read if you enjoy: Young Adult, Horror, mystery
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I am looking forward to reading this book. – Ariel
Lord of Ruin by K.M. Enright
August 12, 2025 by Orbit
Read if you enjoy: Vampires, LGBTQIA+, Political Intrigue
Series: The Age of Blood #2
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Ariel really liked this one!
The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso
August 26, 2025 by Atria Books
Read if you enjoy: Historical Fiction, time travel, romance
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I am looking forward to reading this book. – Kriti
The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren
August 26, 2025 by Alcove Press
Read if you enjoy: Middle Eastern-inspired, Loss, Curse
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Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
August 26, 2025 by Harper Voyager
Read if you enjoy: Dark academia, Hell, Death
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This book is on our TBRs.
The Last Soul Among Wolves by Melissa Caruso
August 19, 2025 by Orbit
Read if you enjoy: Relics, Curses, Wishes
Series: The Echo Archives #2
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This book is on my TBR. – Kriti
Historical Fiction
The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay
August 12, 2025 by Gallery Books
Read if you enjoy: 1920s, Restaurant, Coming of Age
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I enjoyed this book. Stayed tuned for review and interview with the author. – Kriti
The Italian Secret by Tara Moss
August 26, 2025 by HarperCollins
Read if you enjoy: WWII, wartime women, mystery
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Black Cherokee by Antonio Michael Downing
August 19, 2025 by Simon & Schuster
Read if you enjoy: Indigenous, Complicated history, South Carolina
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Horror
The Devil’s in the Dancers by Catherine Yu
August 26, 2025 by Page Street YA
Read if you enjoy: Young Adult, ballet, intrigue
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I am looking forward to reading this book. – Ariel
Contemporary Fiction
You’ve Changed by Ian Williams
August 26, 2025 by Random House Canada
Read if you enjoy: Marriage, conflict, midlife crisis
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Paint Dries as a Train Goes off the Rails by Nicholas Marchuk
August 22, 2025 by Self Published
Read if you enjoy: Disaster recovery, community, romance
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The Incredible Kindness of Paper by Evelyn Skye
August 12, 2025 by Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Read if you enjoy: Romance, pen pal, origami
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Here for a Good Time by Pyae Moe Thet War
August 26, 2025 by St. Martin’s Griffin
Read if you enjoy: Romance, friends to lovers, vacation read
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Check out the interview with the author here.
The Truth Is in the Detours by Mara Williams
August 12, 2025 by Lake Union Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Romance, former friends, lies
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Stay tuned for an interview with the author!
Cammy Sitting Shiva by Cary Gitter
August 26, 2025 by Alcove Press
Read if you enjoy: Grief, Jewish, Loss
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This book is on my TBR. – Kriti
All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
August 19, 2025 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Read if you enjoy: YA, Korean American lead, Estranged father
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Mystery/Thriller
The Story That Wouldn’t Die by Christina Estes
August 19, 2025 by Minotaur Books
Read if you enjoy: journalism, murder mystery, exciting
Series: Jolene Garcia Mysteries #2
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I am excited to read this and chat with the author. – Kriti
The Witch’s Orchard by Archer Sullivan
August 12 by Minotaur Books
Read if you enjoy: Witches, Suspense, Atmospheric
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What the Dead Can Do by Peter Rosch
August 26, 2025 by Crooked Lane Books
Read if you enjoy: paranormal, psychological thriller, family secrets
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One Dark Night by Hannah Richell
August 19, 2025 by Atria Books
Read if you enjoy: Crime, thriller, secrets
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The Break-In by Katherine Faulkner
August 26, 2025 by Gallery/Scout Press
Read if you enjoy: Self-defense, Intruder, Single Mom
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Children’s
Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew Forsythe
August 19, 2025 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Read if you enjoy: ghost story, lighthearted, cute
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The Pink Pajamas: A Story About Love and Loss by Charlene Chua
August 5, 2025 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Read if you enjoy: grief, love, loss
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Non-Fiction
A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews
August 26, 2025 by Bloomsbury Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Mental Health, Memories, Writing about writing
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This one is on my TBR. – Kriti
The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound by Raymond Antrobus
August 28, 2025 by Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Read if you enjoy: Disability, Memoir, Deafness
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We hope you enjoyed the new book releases by genre!
Is there one or a few from above that caught your attention? Let me know if you decide to pick up any of these. 🙂
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Last month’s new book releases were posted here.
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