Amy Kay
Hooked on Books
Here’s a list of some of the best, hottest and most popular new books hitting shelves this April. The list includes books from several genres: domestic thrillers that push us to the edge, romances with exes to lovers, queer space operas, and new historical fiction titles that bring the past alive. As always, these titles can be reserved at your local branch of the L&A Libraries or on our website www.countylibrary.ca
Happy Place by Emily Henry
Harriet and Wyn—the perfect couple, recently split—are invited to attend the annual gathering of their old group of friends. The problematic part? Their friends don’t know they’ve broken up. Determined not to harsh the vibe, Harriet and Wyn decide to pretend they’re still together. Naturally, they’re assigned the biggest bedroom at the rental cottage. Author Emily Henry (People We Meet on Vacation) untangles a tricky situation.
The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
Based on the true story of the Richmond Theater fire, this sophomore novel from Rachel Beanland (Florence Adler Swims Forever) brings readers to the capital city of Virginia in December 1811. Told from the perspectives of four different people, of various skin tones and incomes, the book follows the historical record while filling in the spaces with human drama.
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Gabe and Pippa Gerard have just purchased their dream house, a gorgeous cottage in the hills outside of Melbourne, Australia. The trouble starts at a nearby cliffside location known as the Spot, where people go to die by suicide. Or is it suicide? Gabe is spending a lot of time there, and a lot of people are jumping.
In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune
Based in part on the folktale Pinocchio—the dark version—this intriguing cross-genre tale draws from both fantasy and sci-fi traditions. The quick pitch: damaged humans and conflicted androids quest through otherworldly domains to the City of Electric Dreams.
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Everyone knows about the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve, 1959, the most shocking and mysterious crime in the history of South Australia. When a London journalist starts poking around, 60 years later, she finds some uncomfortable connections between her new investigation and her own family history. Beloved Australian author Kate Morton (The Forgotten Garden) blends careful historical fiction with a classic cold-case mystery.
The Trackers by Charles Frazier
The new novel from historical fiction maestro Charles Frazier (Cold Mountain) brings readers back to Depression-era America. The story concerns a small town in Wyoming, a missing painting, a runaway wife, and a spirited chase that rumbles from San Francisco to Florida. Frazier has a style all his own—a thrilling yet literary approach to American historical fiction.