Welcome friend! Every new month brings tons of new books. What’s coming up in April? Here is a list for you to browse, ordered by expected release date, covering a wide range of genres. Let me know what piques your interest or you add to your TBR!
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke
Historical Fantasy
Expected release: April 2, 2024 by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue meets Life of Pi in this dazzlingly epic debut that charts the incredible, adventurous life of one woman as she journeys the globe trying to outrun a mysterious curse that will destroy her if she stops moving. Add to your Goodreads shelf.
The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
Historical Fiction, Magical Realism
Expected release: April 2, 2024 by Algonquin Books
Literary icon Julia Alvarez returns with an inventive and emotional novel about storytelling itself that will be an instant classic. Learn more on Goodreads.
Daughter of a Promise by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg
Contemporary Fiction
Expected release: April 2, 2024 by She Writes Press
Told in the retrospective as a letter to her unborn son, Daughter of a Promise is a coming-of-age tale in which a naïve young woman assumed leaving her past behind was the prerequisite for succeeding as an adult. A modern retelling of the legend of Bathsheba and David, this novel is a reminder that the biological forces of desire and love are timeless and complicated. Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by David Gibbins
Non-Fiction
Expected release: April 2, 2024 by St. Martin’s Press
From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time. Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
A View from the Stars: Stories and Essays by Cixin Liu
SciFi, Non-Fiction
Expected release: April 2, 2024 by Tor Books
This collection includes essays and interviews that shed light on New York Times bestselling author Cixin Liu’s experiences as a reader, writer, and lover of science fiction throughout his life, as well as short fiction that gives glimpses into the evolution of his imaginative voice over the years. Learn more on Goodreads.
The Celestial Wife by Leslie Howard
Historical Fiction
Expected release: April 9, 2024 by Simon Schuster
A young fundamentalist Mormon girl facing a forced marriage escapes her strict, polygamist community and comes of age in the tumultuous 1960s in this captivating novel inspired by shockingly true events.. Check this one out on Goodreads.
The Wartime Book Club by Kate Thompson
Historical Fiction
Expected release: April 9, 2024 by Forever
From enchanting cliff tops and white sandy bays to the pretty cobbled streets of St Helier, Jersey is known as the land of milk and honey. But for best friends Bea Rose, the local postwoman, and Grace Le Motte, who works in the island’s only library, it becomes the frontline to everyday resistance when their beloved island is occupied by German forces in 1940. Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes
Horror; Science Fiction
Expected release: April 9, 2024 by Tor Nightfire
A crew must try to survive on an ancient, abandoned planet in the latest space horror novel from S.A. Barnes, acclaimed author of Dead Silence. Learn more on Goodreads.
A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland
Historical Fiction
Expected release: April 9, 2024 by Dell
Once a young woman uncovers a dark secret about her neighbor and his mysterious new wife, she’ll have to fight to keep herself—and the woman she loves—safe in this stunning queer reimagining of the classic folktale The Selkie Wife. Learn more on Goodreads.
Red Kingdom: A Dark Little Red Riding Hood Retelling by Rachel L. Demeter
Fantasy
Expected release: April 11, 2024 by Independently published
For fans of retellings, here is Little Red Riding Hood reimagined with a dark and realistic twist. Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
Horror
Expected release: April 16, 2024 by William Morrow Paperbacks
From the critically acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author of When No One Is Watching comes a riveting thriller about the new caretaker of a historic estate who finds herself trapped on an island with a murderer—and the ghosts of her past. Add it to your Goodreads shelf.
To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang
YA Fantasy
Expected release: April 16, 2024 by Del Rey
She has power over death. He has power over her. When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war . . . or ignite one? This is the first book in To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods series. Learn more about the book on Goodreads.
Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina
Horror
Expected release: April 16, 2024 by Berkley
Alternating between present day and the 1980s, Indian Burial Ground is centered around a woman and her uncle as they are haunted by an unknown evil responsible for a string of deaths in their Louisiana reservation. Read more on Goodreads.
They of the West by Dani Finn
Fantasy
Expected release: April 20, 2024 by Dragonheart Press
They of the West is a fantasy novella set in a brand-new world, a coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and self-discovery. It is the first book in The Scrublands, a planned trio of novellas. Read more on Goodreads.
A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall
Mystery, Fantasy
Expected release: April 23, 2024 by Orbit
A charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde’s Encylopaedia of Faeries. Read more on Goodreads.
The Wings Upon Her Back by Samantha Mills
Science Fiction Fantasy
Expected release: April 23, 2024 by Tachyon Publications
A loyal warrior in a crisis of faith must fight to regain her place and begin her life again while questioning the events of her past. This gripping science-fantasy novel from a Nebula and Locus Award-winning debut author is a complex, action-packed exploration of the costs of zealous faith, brutal war, and unquestioning loyalty. Check it out on Goodreads.
Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles
Historical Fiction
Expected release: April 30, 2024 by Atria Books
Author of The Paris Library (a book I adored) returned with a brilliant new novel based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France. Learn more on Goodreads.
Did I miss any of your anticipated releases from this month?
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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