Welcome to April’s new book releases round-up, friend! Let’s take a look at some books from this month that caught our attention.
As always, 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.
Children’s
Billie Builds a RoboCorn by José Avelino Gilles Lourenço, James Braithwaite (Illustrator)
April 14, 2026 • Tundra Books
Read if you enjoy: Picture book, humor, magic and technology.
Contemporary Fiction
Exemplary Humans by Juliana Leite, Zoë Perry (Translator)
April 21, 2026 • Two Lines Press
Read if you enjoy: Brazil, Literary, and Translated.
Fantasy and Science Fiction
Your Behavior Will Be Monitored by Justin Feinstein
April 7, 2026 • Tachyon Publications
Read if you enjoy: Surveillance, Science Fiction, and Humor.
A great read! Stay tuned for the review and interview with the author!
Infinite Shores by Pascale Lacelle
April 7, 2026 • Margaret K. McElderry Books
Read if you enjoy: Dark Academia, Young Adult, and Fantasy.
Whispers of Ink and Starlight by Garrett Curbow
April 1, 2026 • Lake Union Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Fantasy, Romance, and Contemporary.
The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva
April 28, 2026 • SJP Lit
Read if you enjoy: Science Fiction, Speculative, and Historical.
Year of the Mer by L.D. Lewis
April 7, 2026 • S&S/Saga Press
Read if you enjoy: Fantasy, LGBTQIA+, and Retellings.
The Tricky Business of Faerie Bargains by Reena McCarty
April 7, 2026 • Orbit
Read if you enjoy: Fantasy, Cozy, and Fae.
Deathly Fates by Tesia Tsai
April 14, 2026 • Wednesday Books
Read if you enjoy: YA, Fantasy, and Necromancy.
The Killing Spell by Shay Kauwe
April 14, 2026 • S&S/Saga Press
Read if you enjoy: Fantasy, Paranormal, and Mystery.
Historical Fiction
The Unruly Heart of Miss Darcy by Erin Edwards
April 7, 2026 • Little, Brown
Read if you enjoy: LGBTQIA+, Romance, and Jane Austen.
Horror
May the Dead Keep You by Jill Baguchinsky
April 21, 2026 • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Read if you enjoy: Young Adult, Gothic, and Necromancy.
Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
April 14, 2026 • Hanover Square Press
Read if you enjoy: Samurai, Time travel, and Gothic.
Anticipated Buddy Discussion 🙂
Mystery/Thriller
Liar’s Creek by Matt Goldman
April 21, 2026 • Minotaur Books
Read if you enjoy: Mystery, Family, and Thriller.
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
April 7, 2026 • Knopf
Read if you enjoy: 1800s US, Thriller, and Womanhood.
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. 🙂
If I missed any of your anticipated new book releases from this month, comment below.
Last month’s new book releases were posted here.
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