It’s the last release week of August – here are some of the new books releasing to wrap up August 2023.
Books for Kids
Squash, the Cat – Squash accidentally mistakes his best friend’s favorite toy as a threat, and now the two friends aren’t sure what to do next. Can their friendship survive? This sounds adorable!
Books for Older Kids/Teens/Young Adults
The Do More Club (Older Middle Grade) – In response to an anti-Semitic hate crime, Josh and his friends start the Do More Club at school to spread kindness.
The Lost Library – A mysterious Little Free Library pops up in town, guarded by an old cat. Two kids find books inside that expose one of the town’s long-kept secrets. I have this one on hold at the library.
Vivian Van Tassel and the Secret of Midnight Lake – First in a new series. Vivian is angry about all she has lost and being uprooted to this weird new town, but when she discovers the town’s connection to Beasts & Battlements, things start to get interesting.
Wings of Fire Guide to the Dragon World (September 1) – A new collection of stories and art.
The Brothers Hawthorne – Book 4 in the Inheritance Games series. Greyson and Jameson are pulled into new adventures – and new risks – by their extended families. I cannot wait for this!! I pre-ordered the special edition from Barnes and Noble last year. Just a few days more to wait!
Elles Vol 2 (Graphic Novel) – Elle is lost in her own subconscious while one of her personalities takes over her life. I’m checking out book 1 because I am intrigued by this whole premise.
House of Marionne – A girl with magic is inducted into a secret debutante society that is supposed to help her manage her magic, but they may have secret plans of their own. This is absolutely on hold at the library!!
Neverwraith – Yesir can feel something inside him changing – but no one has prepared him for what is about to happen. Yes please!
Books for Adults
Assistant to the Villain (Trade Paperback) – Desperate for a job, Evie agrees to work for the Villain, and then discovers that someone is trying to take him and his whole empire down. I could not hit pre-order fast enough on this one. Can’t wait to read it!
Beast Mom (Trade Paperback, August 30) – A typical suburban mom turns monstrous when she gets fed up with the things going on around her – and she’s not the only one. I have to get my hands on this to find out more!
Big Little Spells (Trade Paperback) – Sequel to Small Town, Big Magic. A banished witch returns to St. Cyprian where the local witch council has determined her friends are a danger to witchkind and must be eliminated. I have got to start this series – sounds fantastic!
The Love Plot (Trade Paperback) – A veterinarian hires a gig worker to be his fake girlfriend for family events. I love a good fake dating story!
My Roommate Is a Vampire (Trade Paperback) – The apartment seems too good to be true, but Cassie is desperate. Besides, Frederick is rarely around during the day, works at night, and is gorgeous. Although, the bags of blood in the fridge are alarming…. I can’t wait to give this a try!
The Phoenix King (Trade Paperback) – First in a new series. Elena is supposed to someday ascend to the throne, but she’s the one person in her family who can’t wield their magical fire. As she considers how to prove herself worthy, a suspicious assassin arrives saying he is there to serve the king – but Elena is certain he can’t be trusted.
The Referral Program (Trade Paperback) – Three single friends decide to use their not-quite-right exes as referrals to find a perfect relationship for their friends.
Three Card Murder (e-book, August 31) – A detective trying to solve a locked room mystery finds out her sister has ties to the deceased. But there’s no way her con-artist sister is a killer. I have already pre-ordered this one!