Title: Astrid Sees AllAuthor: Natalie Standiford Genre: Literary Historical FictionPublished On: April 6, 2021Publisher: Atria BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 272 Synopsis: CW: drug addiction, death, grief, abortion New York’s last bohemia—the glittering, decadent downtown club scene of the 1980s—is the setting for this brilliantly winning novel about a smart, vulnerable young woman taking a deep dive into …
Title: Float PlanAuthor: Trish Doller Genre: RomancePublished On: March 2, 2021Publisher: St. Martin’s GriffinSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 272 Synopsis: CW: suicide, depression, grief Heartbroken by the loss of her fiancé, adventurous Anna finds a second chance at love with an Irish sailor in this riveting, emotional romance. After a reminder goes off for the Caribbean sailing trip …
Title: Odd Woman Out: Exposure in Essays and StoriesAuthor: Melanie Chartoff Genre: Memoir, HumorPublished On: February 2, 2021Publisher: Books FluentSource: digital (Books Forward)Pages: 268 Synopsis: From her 1950s childhood in a suburb she describes as an “abusement park,” to performing Molière on Broadway, to voicing characters on the popular “Rugrats” cartoon series, Melanie Chartoff was anxious …
Title: PreppedAuthor: Bethany Mangle Genre: Young AdultPublished On: February 23, 2021Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksSource: physical (Books Forward)Pages: 320 Synopsis: For fans of Jeff Zentner and Katie Henry comes a thrilling and funny debut about a teen raised in a doomsday community who plots her escape with the boy from the bunker next door. Always be …
Title: The Smash-UpAuthor: Ali Benjamin Genre: Contemporary Adult FictionPublished On: February 23, 2021Publisher: Random HouseSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 352 Synopsis: A family is upended when their small-town life becomes the latest battlefield in the culture wars in this of-the-moment novel for readers of Meg Wolitzer and Fleishman Is in Trouble. Life for Ethan and Zo used to be …
Title: The Love ProofAuthor: Madeleine Henry Genre: RomancePublished On: February 9, 2021Publisher: Atria BooksSource: digital (Netgalley)Pages: 304 Synopsis: A brilliant physicist studying the nature of time embarks on a journey to prove that those we love are always connected to us, leading to surprising revelations in this fresh and unique love story. Sophie Jones is a …
Title: Love at FirstAuthor: Kate Clayborn Genre: RomancePublished On: February 23, 2021Publisher: Kensington BooksSource: physical (BookishFirst) and digital (Netgalley)Pages: 320 Synopsis: An Uplifting and Unforgettable Story of Love and Second Chances. A sparkling and tender novel full of bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love. Sixteen years ago, a teenaged Will Sterling saw—or …
Title: Hadley & GraceAuthor: Suzanne Redfearn Genre: FictionPublished On: February 1, 2021Publisher: Lake Union PublishingSource: digitalPages: 344 Synopsis: The author of In an Instant delivers a heart-pounding and emotional roller-coaster ride of self-discovery in the tradition of Thelma and Louise. Needing to escape her abusive marriage, Hadley flees with her two kids, knowing it might be her only chance. …
Title: Big Girl, Small TownAuthor: Michelle Gallen Genre: FictionPublished On: December 1, 2020Publisher: Algonquin BooksSource: physicalPages: 320 Synopsis: Meet Majella O’Neill, a heroine like no other, in this captivating Irish debut that has been called Milkman meets Derry Girls. Majella is happiest out of the spotlight, away from her neighbors’ stares and the gossips of the small town in …
Title: Happy Singles DayAuthor: Ann Marie Walker Genre: RomancePublished On: January 19, 2021Publisher: Sourcebooks CasablancaSource: digitalPages: 240 Synopsis: Single and proud of it! Oh, oops… As a Certified Professional Organizer, everything in Paige Parker’s world is as it should be. Perfect apartment, perfect office, perfect life. And now, the perfect vacation planned to honor Singles Day. …
